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Cherry Blossom Cycling Classic - February 2011 Newsletter
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We are excited to announce a new course, improved schedule and support as well as more of the same great racing.
New for 2011
New for this year is the Dufur Valley Time Trial Saturday morning. This scenic and flat out and back TT will be fast and is truly built for those who look to cheat the wind. Also new this year is a revamped schedule which saves the best for last. With the TT moving to Saturday morning the criterium will move to Saturday night were we will see racing under the lights. Starting at 5:00 PM we will be lighting up downtown The Dalles for an exciting night of racing. The loved and feared Orchard Run Road Race will now move to Sunday as the final race of the event. Back is the Pleasant Ridge climb and descent into the cherry orchards and farms that surround the area.
More support
This year we will have neutral water at the feed zones on Stages 1 and 4. So have no fear we have you covered! We will also provide neutral wheels with our wheel lottery program and tech support service.
New Race Jersey and Another Great Prize Purse!
Castelli will once again be the official race jersey supplier for the Cherry Blossom Cycling Classic. We will be releasing this year’s design soon. Stay tuned as this great company provides only the best for our race leaders. Once again through the tremendous support of our sponsors we have assembled one of the largest prize purses in the Northwest this year with over $12,000 in cash and merchandise up for grabs.
So how do you prepare for the first major stage race of the season?
Well how about a training camp in one of the driest and warmest spring locals in the Northwest.
Boasting a rainfall total that is less than one third of Portland’s in the month of March and day time temps averaging nearly 60 degrees The Dalles, Oregon is a prime location for you and your team to get fit fast.
Located on the banks of the Columbia just one hour east of Portland the area has 100’s of miles of country roads with little to no traffic on them. Also brand new for this year is Water’s Edge Health and Wellness sports lab.
Want to know your body’s stats such as VO2, lactate threshold, or BMI then setup an appointment and include a sports testing package as part of your training camp. Sports testing packages start at $125, with team discounts and private sessions available, this a great way to find those early season numbers.
Done with a tough training ride schedule a recovery massage in their state of the art massage therapy clinic and be ready to bounce back the very next day. For more details on suggested rides, lodging, sports testing, massage or more contact Lori Waters at lori@breakawaypromotions.com or check out Water’s Edge at http://www.wellnessatwatersedge.com
2011 Stage Information
We have some gorgeous courses this year!
Please take a look on our site!
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Lodging Info
Here a few local options for lodging for the event!
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Past Results
Curious about past results? You can check out the Cherry Blossom archives here!
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