Cheryl Willson
Also, juniors please don't forget about the schedule change on Saturday!
All juniors go off together at 12:20pm!
http://www.crosscrusade.com/flyers/2011/october_29.html
Sunday is the regular schedule.
Cheryl
Begin forwarded message:
> From: Cheryl Willson
> Date: October 26, 2011 9:56:04 AM PDT
> To: obra list
> Subject: [OBRA Chat] From Brad Ross: Cross Crusade Race # 5 and 6
>
> Begin forwarded message:
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>> From: BRAD ROSS
>> Cross Crusade Race # 5 and 6
>> Old Mill District, Bend, OR
>>
>> Before I get to this upcoming weekend in Bend, there are a couple of issues that need to be addressed.
>>
>> 1. First, I want to say that I think it is great that families are coming out to Cross Crusade races and making a day of it. That being said, children MUST be supervised by their parents or other responsible adults at all times. This last weekend, an accident occured in the womens race that was caused because children were digging holes on the race course. One of the women involved in the crash had a mechanical and was not able to continue. The week before at PIR, unsupervised children were caught throwing rocks at the racers. This kind of thing must stop. Families and possibly teams will face a suspension if kids are caught behaving this way in the future.
>>
>> 2. Changing the cross course in any way is absolutely not permitted. We use cones, steel fencing, and wooden stakes and tape to delineate a Cross Crusade course. We place them exactly where we determine they need to be in order for everyone to have the funnest and safest race possible. Moving a piece of fencing so that your team tent has more room or for any other reason, is not OK, and can also result in a suspension.
>>
>> Whew, I hate being a jackass, but that needed to be said. Now let's move on to Halloween weekend. We will be racing on the same course that was used for the '09 and '10 US National Cyclocross Championships.
>>
>> First, everyone should go on the Visit Bend website to see what all is happening in Bend this weekend. There is much more than just two Crusade races. There's a CX Super D on Friday. There's the Oregon Handmade Bicycle Show going on Sat. and Sun. There's an art walk in downtown Bend. There's a goofy clydesdale race and there's a huge party on Sat. eve. at the Deschutes Brewery warehouse. Also much more that I haven't mentioned.
>>
>> Sunday is costume day. Slate Olsen of Rapha has offered up a long sleeve Rapha jersey for the best costume in each race. Judges will be Slate, myself, Rick Potestio, and at least one yet to named local dignitary.
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>> Camping at the venue is first come first serve. There are two main parking lots that the event will be using and camping is permitted in both. There are no hookups and no water. There is also no charge.
>>
>> Teams can set up tents on the venue after 2:30 on Friday afternoon. Keep in mind what I said about messing with the course sucka's.
>>
>> Bring you appetites. Jake the Frites guy will be there, Josh the waffle guy, and a good number of local Bend food vendors. Chris King returns this weekend to serve up free coffee, and on Sunday morning, Chris himself will be serving up pancake breakfast. Also, since this race takes place on the Deschutes Brewery property, you'll be treated to copious amounts of the worlds finest beer.
>>
>> That's it for me. See you in Bend.
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Brad Ross, Director
>> Cross Crusade Cyclocross Series
>> USAC National Championships
>> Portland Twilight Criterium
>> Cascade Cycling Classic
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