Roger Joys (Maillists)

Jeff,

Sorry to hear we are loosing a good venue, but like you said, all things have a lifespan.

In addition to the donation, we might want to have a "Thank you" card for racers to sign (preferably not in mud or blood) to the school thanking them for the years of opening up their grounds for a fun race.

-r

On Sep 14, 2011, at 7:55 PM, Jeff Lorenzen wrote:

> Try as we might, we did not have time to put together a quality course at the Westside School venue. Fortunately, the high school has graciously allowed us to do two days of racing. So, both Saturday and Sunday's races will be at Hood River Valley High School. We have put together two very different courses, so expect to see new terrain from day to day.
>
> To sum up and answer some of the questions I have received:
>
> Saturday, September 17th - Hood River Valley High School
> Sunday, September 18th - Hood River Valley High School
> Neither race is canceled.
> Daily schedules remain the same.
> Series affiliations remain the same
> Masters 60+ and Women 45+ will be offered both days.
> The map I sent out for Sunday's course will be used on Sunday. JCS races will use the cut-off on map.
> Saturday map will be sent out as soon as I finish it.
> We will be putting some grip tape on the short bridge (the one you ride).
> Sadly, this will be the last year for us at HRVHS. The school administration has been very supportive of our events for 10 years, but they have asked us to move on for next year. It's a good reminder that venues have lifespans (R.I.P., Johnson Farm) and we need to be good stewards of the land. At the end of the weekend, we will be making a donation to the Hood River Valley High School ASB and Athletics fund in thanks for the school's help. Why don't you come on out and send this great course off with the greatest fields ever?
>
> Thanks and please help spread the word!
>
> Jeff Lorenzen
> Hood River Double Cross
> Port of Hood River Criteriums
> 541.490.6837
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Matt Martel

Jeff,

Did HRVHS give you a reason why they dont want to continue supporting the
race next year? Maybe racers and promoters can learn something.

Thanks for putting on a great set of races each year!

Matt Martel
Pacific Power Blue Sky Racing Team

On Wed, Sep 14, 2011 at 7:55 PM, Jeff Lorenzen wrote:

> Try as we might, we did not have time to put together a quality course
> at the Westside School venue. Fortunately, the high school has graciously
> allowed us to do two days of racing. So, both Saturday and Sunday's races
> will be at Hood River Valley High School. We have put together two very
> different courses, so expect to see new terrain from day to day.
>
> To sum up and answer some of the questions I have received:
>
> Saturday, September 17th - Hood River Valley High School
> Sunday, September 18th - Hood River Valley High School
>
> 1. Neither race is canceled.
> 2. Daily schedules remain the same.
> 3. Series affiliations remain the same
> 4. Masters 60+ and Women 45+ will be offered both days.
> 5. The map I sent out for Sunday's course will be used on Sunday. JCS
> races will use the cut-off on map.
> 6. Saturday map will be sent out as soon as I finish it.
> 7. We will be putting some grip tape on the short bridge (the one you
> ride).
>
> Sadly, this will be the last year for us at HRVHS. The school
> administration has been very supportive of our events for 10 years, but they
> have asked us to move on for next year. It's a good reminder that venues
> have lifespans (R.I.P., Johnson Farm) and we need to be good stewards of the
> land. At the end of the weekend, we will be making a donation to the Hood
> River Valley High School ASB and Athletics fund in thanks for the school's
> help. Why don't you come on out and send this great course off with the
> greatest fields ever?
>
> Thanks and please help spread the word!
>
> Jeff Lorenzen
> Hood River Double Cross
> Port of Hood River Criteriums
> 541.490.6837
>
> _______________________________________________
> OBRA mailing list
> obra@list.obra.org
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>
>

Jeff Lorenzen

Try as we might, we did not have time to put together a quality course at the Westside School venue.