Heather Clark

Hi Friends:

Looking forward to seeing you all at the 2010 High Desert Omnium presented
by BendBroadband.

We are bigger and better this year thanks to some generous local sponsors --
BendBroadband, Hutch's Bicycles, Bryant, Lovlien & Jarvis and Gecko
Solutions. Please patronize them if you can. Their support means bigger cash
and prize payouts for you. To top it off, the High Desert Omnium road race
is the Oregon Cup finale, which means Hot, Hot, Hot competition. The weather
is supposed to be toasty warm to boot so come get your tan on and enjoy some
dry air, great racing and good beer (Check out our new Bend Ale
Trail).

Cat. 4 women: You rocked the HDO last year, besting the Cat. 3 men's in
terms of field size. Once again, the High Desert Omnium is stop on OBRA's
Cat 4 Women's Series. We are proud that you have chosen, and continue to
choose, our race. Thank you!

Here are a few key registration details:

Online registration is open until noon on Friday. Access the OBRA online
registration form at www.highdesertomnium.com

Avoid late fees and register in-person from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday at Hutch's
Bicycles westside store, located at 725 N.W. Columbia St. You must register
by Friday if you would like a TT start time w/ your category. Those who
register Saturday will be added to the end of the start list in order of
registration.

Day-of-race registration opens at 9 a.m. Saturday at Summit High School and
concludes at 2 p.m. If you are racing the time trial, you must register by 2
p.m.

Day-of-race registration opens at 8:30 a.m. Sunday at Edison Sno-park.

Crit/RR registration closes 30 minutes before the start of your race.

Maps, directions, schedules, locations, sponsors, etc. on the Web
site

Last note: The annual Sisters Quilt Show is happening on Saturday, which can
make driving through Sisters slow. There are detours but plan on giving
yourself extra time if you're driving to Bend Saturday morning on Hwy 22/Hwy
126/Hwy 20. Better yet, choose Highway 58 or Highway 26 to avoid the chaos.

Really, the last note:
We are still in need of three volunteers this weekend
1, Bike holder for the TT on Sat (4:30 to 7)
2, Women's Cat. 4 lead car driver on Sunday, noon start
3, Course marshall Sunday (11-1)
Contact Melanie at mgrandjacques@bendbroadband.net to lend a hand.
Volunteers at the HDO are da bomb, and get treated really well!