Joel Palanuk

Register Now for the 2010 “Sisters Stampede” Cross-Country
Mountain Bike Race

Sisters, Oregon -- Sunday, May 30

Presented by Three Creeks Brewing and Five Pine Lodge

CONTACT:
Joel Palanuk
Race Organizer
Sister Stampede
cell: 541-390-9683

Spend This Memorial Day Weekend Racing through Beautiful Sisters, Oregon

Long known for its scenic road riding featuring breathtaking mountain views and jagged lava flows, Sisters Oregon now offers a budding trail system for cyclists who want to get up close with nature. Help celebrate this resource by joining avid local cyclists and their supporters for the Sisters Stampede, Sunday, May 30th.

Make your Memorial Day weekend a memorable one! The race begins just a few steps or pedal strokes from Three Creeks Brewing Company and the Five Pine Lodge and Conference Center in downtown Sisters. Glide over the beautiful Peterson Ridge Trail system in the Sisters Ranger district where the trails offer panoramic views of the Cascades and central Oregon. After the race, sip a pint of Three Creeks Brewing Company’s new “Ridge Trail” ale and enjoy a free concert at the finish line by the Moon Mountain Ramblers.

Bring your spouse, significant other or family even if they don't like races. The Sisters Movie house, and Shibui spa are on the same campus, to provide a place to spend time if the race is not up their alley. The Sisters Movie house has new movies being released that same weekend, and Shibui spa is booking all of your spa needs.

The Sisters Stampede is stop number seven on this year’s OBRA mountain bike series and is estimated to bring around 300 riders ranging from Pro to Beginner.

GRASSROOT BEGINNINGS:
In 2009, a small group of avid cyclists came together with the helping hand of some key sponsors to form a small racing club, “Green Ridge Physical Therapy/ In Focus Eye Care,” in small-town Sisters, Oregon. One of the goals of the group was to host a mountain bike race around the area’s budding trail system. As this new network of trails for bicycles and hikers becomes established, the group wants to share this beautiful resource with others. The Sisters Stampede will bring awareness to people outside of Sisters, help maintain trail conditions, and create a new base for the local team.

Major sponsors of the event include Three Creeks Brewing Company and the Five Pine Lodge and Conference Center. Others include, Green Ridge Physical Therapy, In Focus Eye Care, Eurosports, The Sisters Athletic Club, 92.7 FM, Benders Ink, Ray’s Food Place, Sisters Coffee Company, and Lewin Designs.

Racers will be provided with the following:
-A custom Specialized water bottle, Hammer Nutrition products, a token for Three Creeks Brewing, Free race photo downloads with a slide show after the race, recovery food at the finish (bagels, fruit, chips, drink, etc.), Three Hours of the Moon Mountain Rambers live, raffle tickets, Free recovery massages from Shibui spa, and any Physical Therapy help if needed by Green Ridge Physical Therapy.

Prizes will include:
Top Overall (Pro or Cat 1) Male and Female will get a Stampede Champion Belt buckle, along with Cash, One night lodging at Five Pine, Dinner for two at Three Creeks Brewing, and a Movie for two at The Sisters Movie house. Top three overall Mens and Womens (Pro or Cat 1) will also get cash. Top three overall will also get their category prizes.

Top three in each category will be getting a custom organic cotton canvas tote, filled with a prize from Specialized, Rudy Project, Sisters Coffee, Benders Ink, Green Ridge Physical Therapy, and The Sisters Athletic Club. Category winners will also get a custom 21oz. mug from Three Creeks Brewing.

HOW TO REGISTER:
Mail in registration is open now through May 24th. Advanced registration is $35 for adults and $20 for juniors, ages 10-14. Bring the kids and sign up for a free fun kids race (9 and below) after the main event. Registration after May 29th is $40 and open until 10:30a.m., the day of the race. Download forms online at http://www.SistersStampede.com. Mail completed forms with check or money order to: Sisters Cycling, PO Box 1421, Sisters, Oregon, 97759.

Race participants can pick up their registration packets the day before the race Saturday, May 29th at Eurosports, 182 E. Hood Ave., Sisters, OR 97759, (541) 549-2471; or on Race Day, Sunday, May 30th at the start/finish area next to Three Creeks Brewing Co., 721 Desperado Ct., Sisters, Oregon, 97759.

For a complete race schedule, video of the trails and maps of the course visit: www.SistersStampede.com
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