T. Kenji Sugahara

Yes. No Cat 4.

Although that's probably the category I belong in.

As far as course is course is concerned- any old timers want to pipe up on it?

On Mon, Apr 30, 2012 at 10:55 AM, Chad Butler wrote:
> I'm assuming that the listing of a Cat 4 on the race flyer is a mistake? I've only done two beginners mtn bike races (as a cat 3) and was wanting to step up to take on the 2's, but as long as I keep having fried potatoes for breakfast I can also ride with the Clydes. Clydes do 12 miles, Cat 2's do 24 miles. I race on a CX bike and a course report might help me decide which cat to sign up for. Appearantly the Bear Springs Trap course would have been suicide on a cx bike so the shorter course would have suited me better there. Any course knowledge out there to influence my decision?
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Chad Butler

I'm assuming that the listing of a Cat 4 on the race flyer is a mistake? I've only done two beginners mtn bike races (as a cat 3) and was wanting to step up to take on the 2's, but as long as I keep having fried potatoes for breakfast I can also ride with the Clydes. Clydes do 12 miles, Cat 2's do 24 miles. I race on a CX bike and a course report might help me decide which cat to sign up for. Appearantly the Bear Springs Trap course would have been suicide on a cx bike so the shorter course would have suited me better there. Any course knowledge out there to influence my decision?

T. Kenji Sugahara

I'd like to throw in that this is a great opportunity to show a city
how much of a positive impact we can have. This is one of the first
times I have ever had a city put on a race- and they have great help
from Bike Newport and Dave. This will be a great time! A successful
race here will make a difference in other communities- and may help
open up other mountain biking opportunities.

Let's show Newport what OBRA is all about! Get out there and have some fun!

On Sun, Apr 29, 2012 at 10:48 AM, Dave Campbell
wrote:
> This is a race I founded and promoted with my HS students (among them
> Daimeon Shanks, Eric Taylor, and Damian Schmitt) from 1996 to 2003.

Dave Campbell

This is a race I founded and promoted with my HS students (among them Daimeon Shanks, Eric Taylor, and Damian Schmitt) from 1996 to 2003. There was quite a bit of logging after that time and the trails changed alot.

Well, trees have come back, new trails are in and some of the old ones are back. Kristina and I ridden the area extensively and it is spectacular with something for everyone. A big loop course for the purists who really love mtn biking complete with spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean and Yaquina View from on high. There is a WONDERFUL cycling community through BIKE NEWPORT, our local shop and the race is BACK!

The purse was DOUBLED yesterday to $3000 cash, so if you race mtn bike there is just no good reason to come to the Coast May 6th!!!

Best,
DC