Elkhorn Classic Stage Race Information Page

Nathan Hobson

2002-04-09

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IT'S COMING!!!!





THE ELKHORN CLASSIC STAGE RACE: JUNE 7TH, 8TH, AND 9TH, 2002 BAKER CITY, OREGON

A four stage, three day timed stage race.



Stage One: Friday June 7th @ 2:00 PM from the Baker City High School parking lot: The Oregon Trail Road Race - Approx 80 miles of varied terrain passing through the heart of Baker valley and over the Oregon Trail.



Stage Two: Saturday 9:00 AM Wingville Individual Time Trial, 3 minute bike ride from the high school to start line. A 10 mile out and back test against the clock.



Stage Three: The Gold Rush Criterium, Saturday first race at 3:30 PM. A six corner downtown loop on super wide streets with a $1,000 up for grabs in primes makes for a fast exciting race.



Stage Four: The Elkhorn Road Race Sunday 8:30 AM 100+ miles of pure scenic beauty with a few climbs to keep your mind on the race. An epic loop that will shake up the GC for sure.



Support:

There will be two support vehicles for every category.

There will be one neutral feed on Stage One. We will be handing up water.

There will be Two neutral feed zones on Stage two. We will be handing up water.

The road races are loop courses that will both stage at the High School parking lot for a neutral roll out.



Prizes:

100% PAY OUT The riders get whatever is left over after expenses. I am in it for the fun!

Medals for top three finishers in each stage.

Custom Etched Glass Awards for the top three GC finishers in each category.

$1,000 primes in the crit.





Lodging:

There are numerous hotels and camping opportunities in Baker City. Mention the Elkhorn Classic Stage Race at the Best Western Sunridge Inn and receive a discounted price as they are our host hotel.



The High School has also agreed to allow the use of their modern facilities: 3 men's locker rooms, one women's locker room, and two gyms, and the field for tent camping for $5.00 per person per night with the proceeds going to the Baker High sports programs. Simply sign up and pay when you arrive any time after 8:00 AM Friday June 7th.



Food:

Lots of restaurants, stores, and coffee shops to meet the needs of the peleton. THE HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL TEAM WILL BE PROVIDING AN ALL YOU CAN EAT SPAGHETTI FEED AT THE SCHOOL SATURDAY NIGHT JUNE 8TH FOR $6.00. Meal will include salad, pasta, bread, juice, and cookies. A great way to carbo load and provide further support for the school.



Registration:

Sign ups have been coming in. Field sizes will be limited so get in early.

Individual: now through May 12th $65.00, May 12th through June 4th $75.00



Team Discount option: four or more teammates that send in registrations in the same envelope pay the following per rider:

Now through May 12th: $55.00, May 12th through June 4th $65.00.



Go to www.elkhornclassic.com for a print version sign up or register on line, check out the course profiles and more.





THERE ARE NO REGISTRATION OPPORTUNITIES AFTER JUNE 4TH!!



This is an OBRA event and all OBRA rules will apply. All OBRA fees will be waived to out of state riders. Special thanks to the Baker City Chamber of Commerce, Police Department, Grant, Union, and Baker County, the Baker City High School, and all of the volunteers who are making this race possible.

Operated with a special use permit from the Federal Forest Service, and the Oregon Department of Transportation.



Check out the course profiles and more @ www.elkhornclassic.com

Questions? E mail me @ sixho-@attbi.com

Call me @ 503-652-3763



Thanks for your time. See you at the races!

Nathan Hobson   

   





   







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<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial size=6><STRONG>IT'S

COMING!!!!</STRONG></FONT></DIV>

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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=4><U><STRONG>THE ELKHORN CLASSIC STAGE RACE: JUNE

7TH, 8TH, AND 9TH, 2002 BAKER CITY, OREGON</STRONG></U></FONT></DIV>

<DIV><EM>A four stage, three day timed stage race.</EM></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><STRONG>Stage One:</STRONG> Friday June

7th  @  2:00 PM from the Baker City High School parking lot: The

Oregon Trail Road Race - Approx 80 miles of varied terrain passing through the

heart of Baker valley and over the Oregon Trail.</FONT></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><STRONG>Stage Two:</STRONG> Saturday 9:00 AM

Wingville Individual Time Trial, 3 minute bike ride from the high school to

start line.  A 10 mile out and back test against the clock.</FONT></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><STRONG>Stage Three:</STRONG> The Gold Rush

Criterium, Saturday first race at 3:30 PM.  A six corner downtown loop on

super wide streets with a $1,000 up for grabs in primes makes for a

fast exciting race.</FONT></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><STRONG>Stage Four:</STRONG> The Elkhorn Road Race

Sunday 8:30 AM 100+ miles of pure scenic beauty with a few climbs to

keep your mind on the race.  An epic loop that will shake up the GC

for sure.</FONT></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><STRONG>Support:</STRONG>  </FONT></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>There will be two support vehicles for every

category.</FONT></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>There will be one neutral feed on Stage

One.  We will be handing up water.</FONT></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>There will be Two neutral feed zones on Stage

two.  We will be handing up water.</FONT> </DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>The road races are loop courses that will both

stage at the High School parking lot for a neutral roll out.</FONT></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><STRONG>Prizes:</STRONG></FONT></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>100% PAY OUT The riders get whatever is left

over after expenses.  I am in it for the fun!</FONT></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Medals for top three finishers in each

stage.</FONT></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Custom Etched Glass Awards for the top three GC

finishers in each category.</FONT></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>$1,000 primes in the crit.</FONT></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><STRONG>Lodging:</STRONG></FONT></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>There are numerous hotels and camping opportunities

in Baker City.  Mention the Elkhorn Classic Stage Race at the Best Western

Sunridge Inn and receive a discounted price as they are our host

hotel.</FONT></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><EM>The High School has also agreed to allow the

use of their modern facilities: 3 men's locker rooms, one women's locker room,

and two gyms, and the field for tent camping for $5.00 per person per night with

the proceeds going to the Baker High sports programs.  Simply sign up and

pay when you arrive any time after 8:00 AM Friday June 7th.</EM></FONT></DIV>

<DIV><EM></EM> </DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><STRONG>Food:</STRONG></FONT></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Lots of restaurants, stores, and coffee shops

to meet the needs of the peleton.  THE HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL TEAM

WILL BE PROVIDING AN ALL YOU CAN EAT SPAGHETTI FEED AT THE SCHOOL SATURDAY NIGHT

JUNE 8TH FOR $6.00.  Meal will include salad, pasta, bread, juice, and

cookies.  A great way to carbo load and provide further support for the

school.</FONT></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><STRONG>Registration:</STRONG></FONT></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Sign ups have been coming in.  Field sizes

will be limited so get in early.  </FONT></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Individual: now through May 12th $65.00, May 12th

through June 4th $75.00</FONT></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><STRONG>Team Discount option: four or more

teammates that send in registrations in the same envelope pay the following per

rider:</STRONG></FONT></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><STRONG>Now through May 12th: $55.00, May 12th

through June 4th $65.00.</STRONG></FONT></DIV>

<DIV><STRONG></STRONG> </DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Go to <A

href="http://www.elkhornclassic.com">www.elkhornclassic.com</A> for a print

version sign up or register on line, check out the course profiles and

more. </FONT></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>THERE ARE NO REGISTRATION OPPORTUNITIES AFTER

JUNE 4TH!!</FONT></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>This is an OBRA event and all OBRA rules will

apply.  All OBRA fees will be waived to out of state riders.  Special

thanks to the Baker City Chamber of Commerce, Police Department, Grant, Union,

and Baker County, the Baker City High School, and all of the volunteers who are

making this race possible.  </FONT></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Operated with a special use permit from the Federal

Forest Service, and the Oregon Department of Transportation.</FONT></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Check out the course profiles and more @ <A

href="http://www.elkhornclassic.com">www.elkhornclassic.com</A></FONT></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Questions? E mail me @ <A

href="mailto:sixho-@attbi.com">sixho-@attbi.com</A></FONT></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Call me @ 503-652-3763</FONT></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Thanks for your time.  See you at the

races!</FONT></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Nathan Hobson   </FONT></DIV>

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