Steven Beardsley
okay, I'm sorry, you can "say" something nice to the flowers.
*But, please do STAY out of their beds*
On Tue, Apr 3, 2012 at 12:54 PM, Steven Beardsley wrote:
> The first race of the series is in just two days. Make sure you register
> soon as registration closes tomorrow at midnight. Register for the entire
> series and save a few bucks.
>
> I met with the park staff again yesterday morning and they are hard at
> work getting the gardens ready for the roses to bloom. They are excited to
> have this event happening, BUT they made it very clear that if they find
> anyone in the flower beds (that means the entire park except pavement and
> grass) they will have absolutely no reservations about pulling our permits
> after the first race. So, *say out of the flowers!*
>
> It looks like there is a chance of rain for this first race. If it looks
> like the course is going to be slick, we may be running the route clockwise
> instead of the originally planned counter-clockwise direction. I will be up
> at the course in the afternoon and will email the list to let everyone
> know. Remember that the officials will be on the inside of the course. So
> if we run clockwise, numbers will be on the right side. If we run the other
> way, hopefully you can figure it out. Or just save yourself the trouble and
> pin a number on each side.
>
> We will be closing down some of the roads well before the races start each
> week. You are welcome to ride on those roads, but do it in the direction of
> normal traffic (counter-clockwise) as there will be Tri-Met buses on the
> road and may be other cars that are leaving. Once the races start, the
> roads will be completely clear of any traffic.
>
> We are excited to have lead motos for every race to make sure that the
> course is clear of pedestrians each lap. Series points will go 10 deep, F1
> style - 25,18,15,12,10,8,6,4,2,1. Also, if you drive, try to take Burnside
> to Tichner instead of driving up through the park and don't park in the
> Japanese Garden's parking lot.
>
> *Remember, say out of the flowers!*
>
> See you all Thursday
>
> -Steven and Tony
>
> -----------------------------------------
>
> Giro Events is excited to pair up with WESTENDBIKES to bring you the 2012
> Rose Garden Circuit Race series. This challenging race will test rider's
> strength and stamina while providing a beautiful backdrop of the city
> skyline from the International Rose Test Garden in Washington Park.
>
> WESTENDBIKES is Portland's premier downtown bike store. Located on SW 11th
> and Stark St. WESTENDBIKES can accommodate all of your cycling needs.
>
> Visit the store at 1111 SW Stark St. or go to
> http://westendbikespdx.com for more information.
>
> Additional Sponsors:
>
> Berkshire Ginsberg, LLC - Serious Injury Lawyers - 503-233-6507 -
> http://www.berkshireginsberglaw.com
> Kink - 101.9 FM - http://kink.fm
> Specialized Bicycles
> Assos
> Vittoria Tires
> Mavic
> Cateye
> Green Massage Therapy - http://www.greenmassagetherapy.com
>
> *The Details*
>
> When: Every Thursday evening in April (4/5, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26)
>
> Schedule:
> 6:10 - 6:40 (30 Mins) Cat 4/5 Men
> 6:40 - 7:10 (30 Mins) Sr. Women (Cat 1/2/3)
> 6:50 - 7:10 (20 Mins) Cat 4/5 Women
> 7:10 - 8:00* (50 Mins) Sr. Men (Cat 1/2/3)
>
> *Race will end at 7:45 on 4/5 and 7:55 on 4/12
>
> Masters will race with their respective senior category. For example, 40+
> Cat 4 masters will race with the Cat 4 men, and 50+ Cat 3 women will race
> with the Sr. Women. We will divide the masters categories up in 10 year
> increments starting at 40+.
>
> Registration:
> Day off registration will be available at the race for $15.
> Online Registration Links:
> - Entire Series
> - April 5th
> - April 12th
> - April 19th
> - April 26th
>
> Course:http://ridewithgps.com/routes/955270
>
> Prizes: Product and Gift Certificates from our sponsors will be given out
> for each race. Overall series prizes will include product and cash.
>
> Help Out: We are currently looking for some volunteers to help as corner
> marshals. If you are interested in helping out, please email us. (
> steven@giroevent.com)
>
> Contact: Steven - steven@giroevents.com - 503-272-1710
>
> This is an OBRA sanctioned event, all OBRA rules apply. For more
> information, visit www.obra.org.
>
> *More Very Important Details*
> *
> *
> Please take the following three points seriously, our continued enjoyment
> of this venue depends on it.
>
> *Washington Park is a public park* - It will remain open to the public
> during this event. The race ONLY has permission to close down the streets
> during this event. DO NOT block walkways, sidewalks or any other path that
> may inhibit park guests from also enjoying the park while we are there. We
> will do our best to have volunteers to help direct park foot traffic around
> and through the course, but please also help any park goers you may see to
> keep things safe.
>
> *Respect the Neighbors* - Washington Park and the race course is
> surrounded on the North side by the Arlington Heights Neighborhood. They
> have been subject to many unauthorized "races" that disrupt the park and
> their neighborhood. Please think about this while attending the event. Use
> the provided toilets, don't park in front of their houses, drive slowly
> through their neighborhood and please try and stay quiet when coming and
> going. Also, please pick up your trash and leave the park better than you
> found it.
>
> *Parking is limited, please ride there* - The race course is taking up
> one of the parking lots and some street parking at the rose garden. This
> will limit the amount of parking that is available for regular park
> visitors and race participants. If you are coming from the Portland area,
> please think about riding to the event or taking mass transit. If you are
> coming from out of town, please try to carpool.
>
> *Directions*
> *
> *
> The main entrance to Washington Park via Park Ave may be backed up because
> of the course detours we will have in place. If riding your bike, feel free
> to ride up Park Ave. or take the MAX up to the Zoo and ride down through
> the park.
>
> Please use these recommended routes if you are driving:
>
> From downtown take W Burnside St. west and turn left on SW Tichner Dr then
> right on Kingston Ave.
>
> From the west side, please exit from Hwy 26 at Sylvan and take SW Skyline
> north to SW Fairview and then right on Kingston Ave.
>
> From I-5 North, take I-405 North and take the A2-Salmon St exit. Continue
> north on 14th Ave then turn left on Burnside. Turn left on SW Tichner Dr
> then right on Kingston Ave.
>
> From I-5 South, take I-405 South and take the A2-Couch St exit. Turn right
> on Burnside, left on SW Tichner Dr then right on Kingston Ave.
>
> Please park by the tennis courts on the east side of the road. Do not park
> in the parking lot on the west side of the road, this is for the Japanese
> Gardens.
>