Geri Bossen
Thank you, THANK YOU, thank you for putting the juniors and the kids mid-day. This will make it possible for me to bring my group of young races to this series. It will also make it possible for parents to include their young racers in their plans.
Geri Bossen
From: jfw100@comcast.net
To: obra@list.obra.org
Date: Wed, 19 Aug 2009 08:42:05 -0700
Subject: [OBRA Chat] Junior Cyclocross Series Update - Get ready/Cross Clinics etc
Less
than 4 weeks to the first race in the series http://www.obra.org/pdfs/Oregon_Junior_Cross_Series.pdf
We
are still waiting on confirmation if Barlow will be in the series or not. Stay
tuned.
Redline
has stepped up and we will have a complete 24” Cross Bike grand prize for
the 10-12 Category.
A
new Kona frame and Fork for the 16-18 category, and a TBD frame/fork for the
13-15 group. Beyond that there will be over $ 1,500 dollars of awards and Swag
including kid sized gloves, hats, hoodies, beanies, etc generously provided by
Kona Bicycles. We look forward to seeing you at the series! Remember –
Participation is just as important as finish placing for awards. Everyone has a
chance for the grand prize awards.
Race
1: Sunday Sept 13 Eugene Psycho Cross http://www.obra.org/flyers/2009/psycho_cross.html
Check out the schedule – Junior race is at Noon – plenty of time to
drive down from Portland. If this is your first time to Cross come early. There
will be a cross clinic at 9:30 am on each of the race days. We will teach you
and your kids how to do it on race day. It is that easy to get started.
I highly
recommend the Alpenrose Cross Clinics. This great series has excellent coaching
with real emphasis on beginners and kids. Be sure to take advantage of this.
Erik Tonkin, Team S&M and crew do a fantastic job: http://www.obra.org/flyers/2009/cross_clinics.html
If
you live in Eugene Kori Kunz and the Poplollies put on a set of Cross Clinics:
WHAT:
Free clinic on basics of riding cyclocross: dismount, mount, barriers, run-ups
WHEN: Wednesday nights, August 26th, Sept. 2nd, and Sept. 9th
6:00 to 8:30
WHERE: Crest Elementary School Grounds at 1155 Crest Drive
WHAT TO BRING: Self, mountain or cross bike, water, donations if you're
so inclined
BEWARE: IF YOU HAVE TO BRING YOUR CAR,
BE SURE TO PARK ON THE STREET SO YOU DON'T INTERFERE WITH SCHOOL TRAFFIC
(parents will be picking kids up from after school programs). The principal
suggested we could park in the upper lot, but if you must park there, be aware
that the parking lot gate will be LOCKED at 8:30--DON'T GET LOCKED IN!
In
Corvallis, Willamette Valley Cycling & Pacific Power will have two Cross
Clinics Sept 14th, and 21st, in Avery Park (south side by
picnic area) from 5 pm to 6:30 pm.
In
Salem make sure to attend the last two LifeSource Natural Foods Salem MTB Short
Track Series http://buylocalcycling.com/events.html
These
kid/junior friendly races are a great opportunity & prep for the Junior
Cyclocross Series.
Thanks,
and if you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact me!
John
Wilson
Willamette
Valley Cycling
Pacific
Power Blue Sky
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