Mike Ripley

Hello

What a series! 3000 competitors and lots of amazing variety over 10 races
with the Finals being this weekend on Sunday in Bend at Wanoga Snow Park for
a great race and good times

Many final points to decide. Some people who have wrapped up the series that
will not be in attendance are
Ben Thompson (Trek MTN Co-op) Pro Men He is in BC for the BC Bike race
Melissa Boyd (Pacific Power Blue Sky ) Women Cat 3 45+
Stephanie Rouse (Team Dirt ) Cat 3 35-44 Women

Great job!

Thanks to Rivercity Bicycles for the excellent support and to Giant,Yakima,
Chris King,Oregon Velo, and especially to Hammer Nutrition for the fuel
support.

Custom jerseys will be handed out to series winners as well medals 3 deep
and the coveted top 3 team awards. I have a few Team Dirt members waiting in
the bushes for a sunnyside rider or 2.

Prize Pools will be on hand for the top 3 teams from Yakima, Giant, Chris
King, Rivercity, Continental, Hammer Nutrition, Hutchinson, and many more

Junior mtn cup points and awards from the Bend Endurance academy will also
be awarded for the Juniors.

Plus the grand Prize raffle for all who attended any race for the Medium
Giant XTC 29er complete bike. I hope to give it away.........to someone who
is in attendance. Thanks Paul and Giant

See you on Sunday
Mike