Melissa Boyd

Question: Previously, for the women's mountain biking categories the "Sport"
category went into the Cat-3 BAR points and "Beginner" was Cat-4 BAR points.

Will both women's Sport (now MTB Cat-2) and Beginner (now MTB
Cat-3) categories now be mapped into Cat-4 BAR points, since there is no
Cat-5 for women?

Melissa

2008/11/20 Mike Ripley

> Hey,
>
> As the Mud and cold settles into our bones , 2009 is just around the corner
> and the new OBRA membership form will have revised categories for next years
> Mountain Bike Season for all Disciplines.
>
> I wanted to go over the changes as they are subtle with a few exceptions.
>
> You will be able to sign up for on the membership form
>
> Pro
> Cat 1
> Cat 2
> Cat 3
>
> To relate to road or make any rider comparisons
>
> Pro mtb= Pro cat 1/2
> Cat 1= Cat 3
> Cat 2 = Cat 4
> cat 3 = Cat 5
>
> For both men and women
>
> *Semi-pro is gone for USAC and OBRA, and all of you semi-pros can either
> upgrade to Pro (your choice) or race as a Cat 1 in your appropriate age
> group and upgrade from that point*
> *Once you choose Cat 1 you are locked into that decision and have a one
> time option if you are a current Semi-pro to make the jump and train your
> butt off
> *
> Age groupings at the races, for the most part will consist of, but may
> change slightly----This will not be on the form, but will be for the most
> part available at most races
>
> Pro Men, Pro Women, Cat 1 men, Cat 1 Women, Cat 1 35+ Men, Cat 1 45+ men,
> Cat 2 U18 men, Cat 2 19-34 Men, Cat 2 35-44 men, Cat 2 45-54 men, Cat 2 55+
> men
> Singlespeed, Cat 2 Women, Cat 2 35+ women, Cat 3 10-14 men, Cat 3 15-18
> men, Cat 3 19-34 men, Cat 3 35+ men, Cat 3 women, Cat 3 U18 women
>
> Many races are being planned and a big, big series of events will be
> offered as well from participating races TBD from the Oregon Series
>
> E-mail me with questions, concerns
>
> Thanks
> Mike Ripley
> OBRA MTB Representative
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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Pistis Mountain Bike Racing Team

So, it would look like this.
Pro = Pro
Cat 1 = Expert
Cat 2 = Sport
Cat 3 = BegginerCliff McCann Pistis MinistriesPistis.us541-659-4104

Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:03:01 -0800From: ripleymike1@gmail.comTo: obra@list.obra.orgSubject: [OBRA Chat] Semi-pro 2009 and new catsHey, As the Mud and cold settles into our bones , 2009 is just around the corner and the new OBRA membership form will have revised categories for next years Mountain Bike Season for all Disciplines. I wanted to go over the changes as they are subtle with a few exceptions.You will be able to sign up for on the membership formProCat 1 Cat 2Cat 3To relate to road or make any rider comparisonsPro mtb= Pro cat 1/2Cat 1= Cat 3Cat 2 = Cat 4cat 3 = Cat 5For both men and womenSemi-pro is gone for USAC and OBRA, and all of you semi-pros can either upgrade to Pro (your choice) or race as a Cat 1 in your appropriate age group and upgrade from that pointOnce you choose Cat 1 you are locked into that decision and have a one time option if you are a current Semi-pro to make the jump and train your butt offAge groupings at the races, for the most part will consist of, but may change slightly----This will not be on the form, but will be for the most part available at most racesPro Men, Pro Women, Cat 1 men, Cat 1 Women, Cat 1 35+ Men, Cat 1 45+ men, Cat 2 U18 men, Cat 2 19-34 Men, Cat 2 35-44 men, Cat 2 45-54 men, Cat 2 55+ menSinglespeed, Cat 2 Women, Cat 2 35+ women, Cat 3 10-14 men, Cat 3 15-18 men, Cat 3 19-34 men, Cat 3 35+ men, Cat 3 women, Cat 3 U18 womenMany races are being planned and a big, big series of events will be offered as well from participating races TBD from the Oregon SeriesE-mail me with questions, concernsThanksMike RipleyOBRA MTB Representative
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Mike Ripley

Hey,

As the Mud and cold settles into our bones , 2009 is just around the corner
and the new OBRA membership form will have revised categories for next years
Mountain Bike Season for all Disciplines.

I wanted to go over the changes as they are subtle with a few exceptions.

You will be able to sign up for on the membership form

Pro
Cat 1
Cat 2
Cat 3

To relate to road or make any rider comparisons

Pro mtb= Pro cat 1/2
Cat 1= Cat 3
Cat 2 = Cat 4
cat 3 = Cat 5

For both men and women

*Semi-pro is gone for USAC and OBRA, and all of you semi-pros can either
upgrade to Pro (your choice) or race as a Cat 1 in your appropriate age
group and upgrade from that point*
*Once you choose Cat 1 you are locked into that decision and have a one time
option if you are a current Semi-pro to make the jump and train your butt
off
*
Age groupings at the races, for the most part will consist of, but may
change slightly----This will not be on the form, but will be for the most
part available at most races

Pro Men, Pro Women, Cat 1 men, Cat 1 Women, Cat 1 35+ Men, Cat 1 45+ men,
Cat 2 U18 men, Cat 2 19-34 Men, Cat 2 35-44 men, Cat 2 45-54 men, Cat 2 55+
men
Singlespeed, Cat 2 Women, Cat 2 35+ women, Cat 3 10-14 men, Cat 3 15-18 men,
Cat 3 19-34 men, Cat 3 35+ men, Cat 3 women, Cat 3 U18 women

Many races are being planned and a big, big series of events will be offered
as well from participating races TBD from the Oregon Series

E-mail me with questions, concerns

Thanks
Mike Ripley
OBRA MTB Representative