Pam Reid

Vernonia Short Track Mt. Bike Race June 12, 2010

Come out to beautiful Vernonia and enjoy a day of racing and family activities at the Vernonia Bicycle Park next to Vernonia Lake.   Vernonia Lake is located at the end of the Banks Vernonia Linear Trail for those of you who might want to ride your bike to Vernonia.

Registration:
Advanced registration is available on line and by mail. For registration and more information on the race go to http://www.obra.org/flyers/2010/vernonia_short_track.html.  There is an additional $5 late fee (except for Jrs.)  so register early.

In addition to all the usual categories we will have a free kiddie race (9 and under), we have added a 55+ category for both men and women and a singlespeed category for both men and women, plus junior categories (10-14 & 15-18) for both girls and boys.   The course is scenic and easy enough for a first time racer yet challenging enough for the seasoned racer.  It is fun and fast and you will have bragging rights of being one of the first to race in the Vernonia Bicycle Park.

Many great prizes will be randomly distributed to racers.  These prizes are courtesy of Vernonia Business sponsors including Vernonia Coffee Roasters, Black Bear Coffee, Pihl Logging, Barlow Bikes and Boards, Cafe 47, Blue House Cafe and Vernonia's Voice.  Stop by and visit our generous sponsors while you are in Vernonia.

Parking: 
Parking will be at Washington Grade School at 199 Bridge Street. There is a $5 parking fee of which all the proceeds go towards the Vernonia Bicycle Park which is being developed through the work of local volunteers

Family Activities:
Meet Mike Pihl the Axe-man of reality TV fame http://www.history.com/shows/ax-men.  He will be at the race to meet you from 11am to 1pm.  It is also free fishing weekend courtesy of Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife so no fishing license required. Bring your pole and enjoy fishing at Vernonia Lake. For more information on the  free fishing weekend go to http://www.dfw.state.or.us/outdoor_skills/yaep.asp

Food and drinks will be for sale by the Vernonia Lyons Club at Vernonia Lake.

For information contact: Pam Reid pjreid1@yahoo.com or Dawn Guildner g.guildner@gmail.com  We hope to see you in Vernonia.