Repost: Cascade Cycling Classic Race Flyer

John Sorlie

2002-06-26

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This is a reposting of race flyer for the Cascade Cycling Classic.

Reminder: Pre-registration is due July 3 (postmarked by June 28th).



Presenting The 23rd Annual Columbia River Bank Cascade Cycling Classic

July 10-14th

Bend, Oregon

$21,500 Total Cash Purse, Plus Primes

National Racing Calendar Event



NEW FOR 2002:

THE MCKENZIE PASS IS BACK! An epic stage over the McKenzie Pass with 7,000 feet of climbing is reintroduced after a 6 year absence.



NEW MOUNTAIN STAGE FOR MASTERS/CAT 3 RACE, AND NO USCF LICENSE REQUIRED. The Masters/Cat 3 race is an OBRA event this year, so no USCF license required, and this field has a new mountain road race around Mt. Bachelor.



Wednesday, July 10th

Pacific Power Road Race (Men Pro 1-2 only): The race starts with a long gradual ascent out of Bend into the Three Sisters Mountains and over the shoulder of Mt. Bachelor where the road descends and travels along the chain of alpine lakes known as the Cascades Lakes. The course loops around the scenic Crane Prairie Reservoir then climbs back up to Mt. Bachelor and returning in a fast 22 mile descent to finish in Bend. There are three KOMS with a total climb of 4600 feet.

Start Times and Distance: Men Pro 1-2,10:00 am,110 miles



Thursday July 11th

Deschutes Brewery Road Race (Men Pro 1-2, Women): NEW FOR 2002 An epic stage of Mountain Passes and twisting switchbacks. The course descends off the west side of the Pacific Crest then turns onto the steep switchback ascent up to McKenzie Pass. After traveling through lava fields and over the Pacific Crest, the course dives along narrow twisting roads into the western tourist town of Sisters, then finishing with a surprisingly steep ascent for an uphill finish at the base of the Middle Sister. There are 2 KOMS with 7,000 feet of climbing along the 72 mile stage.

Start Times and Distance: Men Pro 1-2,11:00 am, 72 miles; Women, 11:15 am, 72 miles



Friday July 12th

RSC Pilot Butte Time Trial (All Categories): One km uphill TT on a smooth steep switchback road to the top of Pilot Butte in the middle of Bend.

Start Times and Distance: Masters/Cat 3 start at 9:00 am, then Women, and then the Men Pro 1-2.



New for 2002 Mt. Bachelor Road Race (Masters/Cat 3 only): Starting at the Mt. Bachelor Ski Area, the course plunges downhill toward Bend for 3 miles then doubles back and climbs back up to the ski area then descends off the back side of Mt. Bachelor onto the Cascades Lakes Highway. The course travels all the way around Mt. Bachelor and finishes on the same climb back up to the Mt. Bachelor ski area. The finishing climb is 12 miles in length.

Start Times and Distance: Masters/Cat 3, 2:00 pm, 64 miles



Desert Bone and Joint Specialists/Rebound Physical Therapy Twilight Criterium (Men Pro 1-2, Women): Six turn course in downtown Bend. Virtually flat on excellent pavement.

Start Times and Distance: Women, 7:00pm 40 min +5laps; Men Pro 1-2, 8:00pm 60 min +5 laps

                                                            

Saturday July 13th

Kirby Nagelhout Construction Grand Prix (All Categories): Hilly circuit race in the Tumalo area 6 miles Northwest of Bend. Rolling hills and twisting descents on good to mediocre pavement. 7 mile circuit with one feed and one KOM per lap. 470 feet of climbing per lap.

Start Times and Distance: Masters/Cat 3, 8:30 am, 70 miles; Women, 8:35am, 70 miles; Pro 1-2 men, 11:45am, 77 miles



Sunday July 14th    

Volkswagen/Carrera Motors Old Mill District Criterium (All Categories including a Kids Race): Fast two corner Criterium in the Old Mill District of Bend overlooking the Deschutes River. Excellent roads with small hill near the Start/Finish.

Start Times and Distance:Masters/Cat 3, 10:00am, 45 min +5 laps; Women, 11:00am, 45 min +5 laps; Kids Race, 12:00pm, various distances; Pro 1-2 men, 1:30pm, 60 min +5 laps



Prizes:

Pro 1-2 Men: $15,000 cash and primes. GC will pay 20 deep. Each stage pays six deep.Volkswagen/Carrera Motors KOM $1,400 and jersey each stage. Lead Oregon rider $1,200 six deep and jersey each stage.



Women: $4,500 cash and primes. Volkswagen/Carrera Motors QOM $750 three deep plus jersey each stage. Lead Oregon rider $425 three deep and jersey each stage.



Masters/Cat 3: $2000 cash + primes. Race Leaders Jersey each stage.



General Information:

This is a timed stage race, so racers must finish each stage to participate in the next stage. All stages count toward overall GC.



Pro 1-2 field is limited to USCF Pro and Cat.1 or 2 Men. The field limit is 120. Entry fee is $158 per rider or $1,100 per 8 rider team. USCF license required.



Women's field is open to all USCF Pro and Cat. 1-3 Women, with 100 rider limit. Entry fee is $85 per rider. USCF license required.



NEW FOR 2002 the Masters/Cat 3 race is an OBRA (Oregon Bicycle Racing Association) event, so no USCF license is required. Oregon racers must have an OBRA license. All out-of-state riders will receive a free OBRA license for this event. The Masters/Cat 3 race is open to riders of any age categorized as USCF or OBRA Cat 3, and USCF or OBRA Cat 2 riders 35 or older. Entry fee is $75 per rider.



Registration and Packet Pick-up:

You must pre-register on or before July 3 (registration must be postmarked June 28) or there will be a $10 late registration fee. To pre-register send standard USCF entry/release form to: Cascade Cycling Classic, 1293 NW Wall St., Suite #1336, Bend, Oregon 97701. Master/Cat 3 riders may also use the standard OBRA release form.



Race registration and Packet Pick-up will be at the Athletic Club of Bend, 61615 Mt. Bachelor Drive (just off Century Drive on the way to Mt. Bachelor) as follows:

Tuesday July 9, Pro 1-2 Men, 5:30 to 9:00pm. All Categories, 7:00 to 9:00pm. Men's Team manager's meeting 7:00pm Fireside Room at the Athletic Club of Bend.

Wednesday, July 10, Women and Masters/Cat 3, 6:00 to 9:00pm. Women's Team manager's meeting 7:00pm Fireside Room at the Athletic Club of Bend.

Thursday, July 11,, Masters/Cat 3, 6:00 to 9:00pm



**There will be no race day registration.



Host Housing and Accomodations

[NEW] The Summit High School is available to house all racers in need of lodging. This is a brand new high school with a mat room for sleeping, a secure outdoor courtyard for camping, and ample shower and restroom facilities. It is located within easy riding distance of all race venues (except the McKenzie pass stage). If you would like to stay at Summit High School, please notify the host housing coordinator by June 30 so we can get an estimate to the school about how many people will be staying. There will be a one-time $25 fee per person to stay at the High School, which will be available beginning after registration on July 9th to July 14th.



Host housing at private homes is also available to Pro 1-2 Men and Women. If you would like host housing, you must submit your request either by mail or e-mail before June 30. There is a housing request form at the CCC website. There is a one time fee of $35 per team of three or more or a fee of $15 for individuals for host housing. This fee pays our host housing coordinator who works extremely hard to find everyone a great place to stay. Riders staying in host housing will be required to call their host before they arrive. Any riders who "no-show" on their host housing without contacting their host will not be eligible for host housing ever again. For host housing, contact Karen Kenlan via email at cccho-@teleport.com or call (541) 385-6227



Public Accommodations:

Bend has many great hotels and resorts. For a list of accommodations contact the Bend Chamber of Commerce at www.bendchamber.org or call 541-382-3221,or the Central Oregon Visitors Association at http://www.covisitors.com/ or call 800-800-8334.



More information:

The Men Pro 1-2 and Women's races are held under USCF Race Permit

For more information visit our website at www.cascade-classic.org. The website will continue to be updated with additional information about the race and will also carry results. Or contact Race Director Brad Ross at (503) 246-7338 or (503) 806-6943 and brad-@prodigy.net



Sponsors:

The Columbia River Bank Cascade Cycling Classic is organized by the Friends of the Cascade Cycling Classic and made possible with the generous support of the following sponsors:



Columbia River Bank

Stevens & Neuman, CPAs

The Nicole Reinhart Foundation

Kirby Nagelhout Construction

RSC Rental Service

Deschutes Brewery

Pacific Power

Volkswagen of America and Carrera Motors

Desert Bone & Joint Specialists, LLP

Rebound Physical Therapy



Thanks also to all of our in-kind sponsors and the following organizations for use of the necessary roads and facilities:

U.S. Forest Service

City of Bend

Deschutes County

Oregon State Police

Central Oregon Radio Amateurs and Amateur Radio Emergency Service







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<DIV><FONT face="Times New Roman">This is a reposting of race flyer for the

Cascade Cycling Classic.</FONT></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>Reminder: Pre-registration is due July

3 (postmarked by June 28th).</FONT></DIV>

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

<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><FONT size=3><FONT

face="Times New Roman"><SPAN>Presenting The 23<SUP>rd</SUP> Annual Columbia

River Bank Cascade Cycling Classic<SPAN

style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></SPAN></FONT></FONT></DIV>

<DIV class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN

style="mso-spacerun: yes"></SPAN></SPAN><FONT face="Times New Roman"

size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><FONT

size=3>July</FONT> <FONT size=3>10-14th </FONT></SPAN></FONT></DIV>

<DIV class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN

style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><FONT size=3>Bend,

Oregon</FONT></SPAN></FONT></DIV>

<DIV class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN

style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"></SPAN></FONT><SPAN

style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><FONT

face="Times New Roman"><FONT size=3>$21,500 Total Cash Purse, Plus

Primes<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><SPAN

style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><FONT size=3>National Racing Calendar

Event</FONT> </SPAN></SPAN></FONT></DIV>

<DIV class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><FONT

face="Times New Roman"></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>

<DIV class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><FONT

face="Times New Roman">NEW FOR 2002:</FONT></SPAN></DIV>

<DIV class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><FONT

face="Times New Roman">THE MCKENZIE PASS IS BACK!  An epic stage over the

McKenzie Pass with 7,000 feet of climbing is reintroduced after a 6 year

absence.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>

<DIV class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman"><SPAN><FONT

size=3></FONT></SPAN></FONT></FONT> </DIV>

<DIV class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman"><SPAN><FONT

size=3>NEW MOUNTAIN STAGE FOR MASTERS/CAT 3 RACE, AND NO USCF LICENSE

REQUIRED.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </SPAN>The Masters/Cat 3 race is

an OBRA event this year, so no USCF license required, and this field has a new

mountain road race around Mt. Bachelor.</FONT>

<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></FONT></DIV>

<DIV class=MsoNormal><U><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN

style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></SPAN></FONT></U> </DIV>

<DIV class=MsoNormal><U><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN

style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Wednesday, July 10<SUP>th</SUP><B><SPAN

style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></SPAN></FONT></U></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face="Times New Roman"><SPAN><FONT size=3>Pacific Power Road Race

(Men Pro 1-2 only):</FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </SPAN><FONT

size=3>The race starts with a long gradual ascent out of Bend into the Three

Sisters Mountains and over the shoulder of Mt. Bachelor where the road descends

and travels along the chain of alpine lakes known as the Cascades Lakes.<SPAN

style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </SPAN>The course loops around the scenic Crane

Prairie Reservoir then climbs back up to Mt. Bachelor and returning in a fast 22

mile descent to finish in Bend.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 

</SPAN>There are three KOMS with a total climb of 4600

feet.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></FONT></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Start

Times and Distance:<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Men Pro 1-2,10:00

am,110 miles</SPAN></FONT></DIV>

<DIV class=MsoNormal><U><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN

style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></SPAN></FONT></U> </DIV>

<DIV class=MsoNormal><U><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN

style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Thursday July 11<SUP>th</SUP>

<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></U></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face="Times New Roman"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Deschutes

Brewery Road Race (Men Pro 1-2, Women):<SPAN>  NEW FOR 2002<STRONG>

</STRONG></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal"><FONT size=3>An epic

stage of Mountain Passes and twisting switchbacks.<SPAN

style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </SPAN>The course descends off the west side of

the Pacific Crest then turns onto the steep switchback ascent up to McKenzie

Pass.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </SPAN>After traveling through lava

fields and over the Pacific Crest, the course dives along narrow twisting roads

into the western tourist town of Sisters, then finishing with a surprisingly

steep ascent for an uphill finish at the base of the Middle Sister.<SPAN

style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </SPAN>There are 2 KOMS with 7,000 feet of

climbing along the 72 mile stage.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></FONT></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Start

Times and Distance: Men Pro 1-2,11:00 am, 72

miles; </SPAN></FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN

style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Women, 11:15 am, 72 miles</SPAN></FONT></DIV>

<DIV><U><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN

style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></SPAN></FONT></U> </DIV>

<DIV><U><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Friday

July 12<SUP>th</SUP><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></U></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face="Times New Roman"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">RSC Pilot Butte

Time Trial (All Categories):<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 

</SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal"><FONT size=3>One km uphill TT on

a smooth steep switchback road to the top of Pilot Butte in the middle of

Bend.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 

</SPAN><o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></FONT></DIV>

<DIV class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN

style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Start Times and Distance: Masters/Cat 3 start at 9:00

am, then Women, and then the Men Pro 1-2. </SPAN></FONT></DIV>

<DIV class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman"><FONT

size=3></FONT></FONT> </DIV>

<DIV class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman"><FONT size=3>New for 2002 Mt.

Bachelor Road Race (Masters/Cat 3 only):</FONT></FONT><SPAN><STRONG> 

</STRONG><FONT face="Times New Roman"><FONT size=3>Starting at the Mt. Bachelor

Ski Area, the course plunges downhill toward Bend for 3 miles then doubles back

and climbs back up to the ski area then descends off the back side of Mt.

Bachelor onto the Cascades Lakes Highway.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 

</SPAN>The course travels all the way around Mt. Bachelor and finishes on the

same climb back up to the Mt. Bachelor ski area.<SPAN

style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </SPAN>The finishing climb is 12 miles in

length.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></DIV>

<DIV class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN

style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">S</SPAN></FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN

style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">tart Times and Distance: Masters/Cat 3, 2:00

pm, 64 miles</SPAN></FONT></DIV>

<DIV class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN

style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>

<DIV class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman"><FONT size=+0><SPAN

style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Desert Bone and Joint Specialists/Rebound Physical

Therapy Twilight Criterium (Men Pro 1-2, Women): </SPAN></FONT><FONT size=3>Six

turn course in downtown Bend.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 

</SPAN>Virtually flat on excellent pavement.</FONT></FONT></DIV>

<DIV class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN

style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Start Times and Distance:<SPAN

style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Women, 7:00pm 40 min +5laps;

</SPAN></FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN

style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Men Pro 1-2, 8:00pm 60 min +5

laps</SPAN></FONT></DIV>

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style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN

style="mso-tab-count: 5">                                                           

</SPAN></SPAN></FONT></DIV>

<DIV class=MsoNormal><U><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN

style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Saturday July 13th </SPAN></FONT></U></DIV>

<DIV class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman"><FONT size=+0><SPAN

style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Kirby Nagelhout Construction Grand Prix (All

Categories): </SPAN></FONT><FONT size=3>Hilly circuit race in the Tumalo area 6

miles </FONT></FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>Northwest of Bend.<SPAN

style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </SPAN>Rolling hills and twisting descents on

good to mediocre pavement.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </SPAN>7 mile

circuit with one feed and one KOM per lap.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 

</SPAN>470 feet of climbing per lap.</FONT></DIV>

<DIV class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN

style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Start Times and Distance: Masters/Cat 3, <SPAN

style="mso-tab-count: 1"></SPAN>8:30 am, 70 miles; W</SPAN></FONT><FONT

face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">omen,<SPAN

style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>8:35am, 70 miles; </SPAN></FONT><FONT

face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Pro 1-2 men,

11:45am,<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>77 miles</SPAN></FONT></DIV>

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style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></SPAN></FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN

style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 

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<DIV class=MsoNormal><U><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN

style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Sunday July 14<SUP>th</SUP></SPAN></FONT></U><SPAN

style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </SPAN><SPAN

style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </SPAN></DIV>

<DIV class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN

style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Volkswagen/Carrera Motors Old Mill District Criterium

(All Categories including a Kids Race):  Fast two corner Criterium in the

Old Mill District of Bend overlooking the Deschutes River.  Excellent roads

with small hill near the Start/Finish.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>

<DIV class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN

style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></SPAN></FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN

style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Start Times and Distance:Masters/Cat

3, 10:00am, 45 min +5 laps; W</SPAN></FONT><FONT

face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">omen, 11:00am, 45

min +5 laps; </SPAN></FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN

style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Kids Race, 12:00pm, various distances;

Pr</SPAN></FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN

style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">o 1-2 men, 1:30pm, 60 min +5 laps</SPAN></FONT></DIV>

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style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>

<DIV><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN

style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Prizes:</SPAN></FONT></DIV>

<DIV class=MsoNormal><U><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN

style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Pro 1-2 Men:</SPAN></FONT></U> $<FONT

face="Times New Roman" size=3>15,000 cash and primes.<SPAN

style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </SPAN>GC will pay 20 deep.<SPAN

style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </SPAN>Each stage pays six deep.</FONT><FONT

face="Times New Roman"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Volkswagen/Carrera Motors

KOM $1,400 and jersey each stage. </SPAN></FONT><FONT

face="Times New Roman"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Lead Oregon rider $1,200

six deep and jersey each stage.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>

<DIV class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN

style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></DIV>

<DIV class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman"><U><SPAN

style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Women:</SPAN></U><FONT size=3> $4,500 cash and primes.

</FONT></FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman"><SPAN

style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Volkswagen/Carrera Motors QOM $750 three deep plus

jersey each stage.  </SPAN></FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman"><SPAN

style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Lead Oregon rider $425 three deep and jersey each

stage.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>

<DIV class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman"><SPAN

style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>

<DIV class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman"><U><SPAN

style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Masters/Cat 3:</SPAN></U><FONT size=3><SPAN

style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </SPAN>$2000 cash + primes. </FONT></FONT><FONT

face="Times New Roman"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Race Leaders Jersey each

stage.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>

<DIV class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN

style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">General

Information:</SPAN></FONT></DIV>

<DIV class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN

style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">This is a timed stage race, so racers must finish each

stage to participate in the next stage.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 

</SPAN>All stages count toward overall GC.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>

<DIV class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN

style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></DIV>

<DIV class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN

style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Pro 1-2 field is limited to USCF Pro and Cat.1 or 2

Men.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </SPAN>The field limit is 120.<SPAN

style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </SPAN>Entry fee is $158 per rider or $1,100

per 8 rider team.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </SPAN>USCF license

required.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>

<DIV class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN

style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></DIV>

<DIV class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN

style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Women’s field is open to all USCF Pro and Cat. 1-3

Women, with 100 rider limit.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </SPAN>Entry

fee is $85 per rider.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </SPAN>USCF license

required.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>

<DIV class=MsoNormal> </DIV>

<DIV class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>NEW FOR 2002 the

Masters/Cat 3 race is an OBRA (Oregon Bicycle Racing Association) event, so no

USCF license is required.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </SPAN>Oregon

racers must have an OBRA license.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 

</SPAN>All out-of-state riders will receive a free OBRA license for this

event.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </SPAN>The Masters/Cat 3 race is

open to riders of any age categorized as USCF or OBRA Cat 3, and USCF or OBRA

Cat 2 riders 35 or older.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </SPAN>Entry fee

is $75 per rider.</FONT></DIV>

<DIV class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN

style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN

style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Registration and Packet Pick-up:</SPAN></FONT></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">You must

pre-register on or before July 3 (registration must be postmarked June 28) or

there will be a $10 late registration fee.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 

</SPAN>To pre-register send standard USCF entry/release form to: Cascade Cycling

Classic, 1293 NW Wall St., Suite #1336, Bend, Oregon 97701.<SPAN

style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </SPAN>Master/Cat 3 riders may also use the

standard OBRA release form.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>

<DIV class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN

style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></DIV>

<DIV class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN

style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Race registration and Packet Pick-up will be at the

Athletic Club of Bend, 61615 Mt. Bachelor Drive (just off Century Drive on the

way to Mt. Bachelor) as follows:</SPAN></FONT></DIV>

<DIV class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN

style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Tuesday July 9, Pro 1-2 Men, 5:30 to 9:00pm.<SPAN

style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </SPAN>All Categories, 7:00 to 9:00pm. Men’s

Team manager’s meeting 7:00pm Fireside Room at the Athletic Club of

Bend.</SPAN></FONT> </DIV>

<DIV class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN

style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Wednesday, July 10, Women and Masters/Cat 3, 6:00 to

9:00pm.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </SPAN>Women’s Team manager’s

meeting 7:00pm Fireside Room at the Athletic Club of Bend.</SPAN></FONT> </DIV>

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style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><FONT

face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Thursday, July

11<SUP>,</SUP>, Masters/Cat 3, 6:00 to 9:00pm</SPAN></FONT> </DIV>

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style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></DIV>

<DIV class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN

style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">**There will be no race day

registration.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>

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<DIV><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><U>Host

Housing and Accomodations</U></SPAN></FONT></DIV>

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style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">[NEW]  The Summit High School is available to house

all racers in need of lodging.  This is a brand new high school with a mat

room for sleeping, a secure outdoor courtyard for camping, and ample shower and

restroom facilities.  It is located within easy riding distance of all race

venues (except the McKenzie pass stage).  If you would like to stay at

Summit High School, please notify the host housing coordinator by June 30 so we

can get an estimate to the school about how many people will be

staying.  There will be a one-time $25 fee per person to stay at

the High School, which will be available beginning after registration on July

9th to July 14th.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>

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style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>

<DIV class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN

style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Host housing at private homes is also available to

Pro 1-2 Men and Women.  </SPAN></FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman"

size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">If you would like host housing, you must

submit your request either by mail or e-mail before June 30.  There is

a housing request form at the CCC website.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 

</SPAN></SPAN></FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN

style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">There is a one time fee of $35 per team of three or more

or a fee of $15 for individuals for host housing.<SPAN

style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </SPAN>This fee pays our host housing

coordinator who works extremely hard to find everyone a great place to

stay.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </SPAN>Riders staying in host

housing will be required to call their host before they arrive.<SPAN

style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </SPAN>Any riders who “no-show” on their host

housing without contacting their host will not be eligible for host housing ever

again.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </SPAN>For host housing, contact

Karen Kenlan via email at <A

href="mailto:cccho-@teleport.com">cccho-@teleport.com</A> or call (541)

385-6227</SPAN></FONT></DIV>

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style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><U>Public

Accommodations</U>:</SPAN></FONT></DIV>

<DIV class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN

style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Bend has many great hotels and resorts.<SPAN

style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </SPAN>For a list of accommodations contact the

Bend Chamber of Commerce at <A

href="http://www.bendchamber.org/">www.bendchamber.org</A> or call

541-382-3221,or the Central Oregon Visitors Association at <A

href="http://www.covisitors.com/">http://www.covisitors.com/</A> or call

800-800-8334.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>

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style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>

<DIV><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><U>More

information</U>:</SPAN></FONT></DIV>

<DIV class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN

style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">The Men Pro 1-2 and Women’s races are held under USCF

Race Permit</SPAN></FONT></DIV>

<DIV class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN

style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">For more information visit our website at <A

href="http://www.cascade-classic.org/">www.cascade-classic.org</A>. The website

will continue to be updated with additional information about the race and will

also carry results.  </SPAN></FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman"

size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Or contact Race Director Brad Ross at (503)

246-7338 or (503) 806-6943 and <A

href="mailto:brad-@prodigy.net">brad-@prodigy.net</A> </SPAN></FONT></DIV>

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<DIV><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN

style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><U>Sponsors</U>:</SPAN></FONT></DIV>

<DIV class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN

style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">The Columbia River Bank Cascade Cycling Classic is

organized by the Friends of the Cascade Cycling Classic and made possible with

the generous support of the following sponsors:</SPAN></FONT></DIV>

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style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></DIV>

<DIV class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN

style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Columbia River Bank</SPAN></FONT></DIV>

<DIV class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN

style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Stevens & Neuman, CPAs</SPAN></FONT></DIV>

<DIV class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN

style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">The Nicole Reinhart Foundation</SPAN></FONT></DIV>

<DIV class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN

style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Kirby Nagelhout Construction</SPAN></FONT></DIV>

<DIV class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN

style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">RSC Rental Service</SPAN></FONT></DIV>

<DIV class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN

style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Deschutes Brewery</SPAN></FONT></DIV>

<DIV class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN

style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Pacific Power</SPAN></FONT></DIV>

<DIV class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN

style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Volkswagen of America and Carrera

Motors</SPAN></FONT></DIV>

<DIV class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN

style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Desert Bone & Joint Specialists,

LLP</SPAN></FONT></DIV>

<DIV class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN

style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Rebound Physical Therapy</SPAN></FONT></DIV>

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style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></DIV>

<DIV class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN

style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Thanks also to all of our in-kind sponsors and the

following organizations for use of the necessary roads and

facilities:</SPAN></FONT></DIV>

<DIV class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN

style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">U.S. Forest Service</SPAN></FONT></DIV>

<DIV class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN

style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">City of Bend</SPAN></FONT></DIV>

<DIV class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN

style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Deschutes County</SPAN></FONT></DIV>

<DIV class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN

style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Oregon State Police</SPAN></FONT></DIV>

<DIV class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN

style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Central Oregon Radio Amateurs and Amateur Radio

Emergency Service</SPAN></FONT></FONT></DIV>





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