Kris Schamp

Hello everyone,

For those who didn't receive my earlier email, here are a couple final updates about this Sunday's
Six Hours of Mount Hood (http://www.portlandracing.com/6hrs), which is shaping up to be another fun bike race you don't want to miss out on!

1) Still time to pre-register and get a cool racer-packet-in-a-pint!

Online registration is still open and will close end-of-day Friday. First 250 racers will receive a custom 6 hours pint glass (stuffed with sponsor goodies) and a classy finisher tag. We just had or 200th rider registered, so if you haven't signed up yet, there is still time to get in on the goodness: http://www.portlandracing.com/6hrs/registration.html

And if you are curious who will be out there, we just posted the preliminary start list will all the racers who have pre-registered so far: http://www.portlandracing.com/6hrs/call-up-list-2013.html

On-site registration and racer packet/plate pick-up will be open Saturday from 4 to 6pm and Sunday from 7 to 9am, at the Skibowl office (on the main parking lot). Whether you plan to register online or at the race, make sure to sign the online waiver (much easier to decipher and transcribe than paper waivers). And please bring cash (or checks) and proof of your current OBRA membership (unless you plan to buy an OBRA license this weekend).

2) Course conditions, weather and pre-riding.

Last weekend, I rode the course and it's in great shape! All snow is gone and - even if some sections might still be tacky from the rain of the last days - there is no standing water anywhere on the course and there shouldn't be any mud (most of the trails at Skibowl are on rock bed, so the drainage is excellent). The weather forecast for the next days and Sunday calls for sunny skies and temps in the 70s, so expect near-perfect race weather!

As those who raced the previous editions can testify, he Multorpor Loop has some great flow and is a blast to ride, with plenty of room to pass riders or let others pass. While the loop includes some decent climbing sections (though not much need for a small chain ring), the singletrack is so much fun that you won't get tired of it, even after 6 hours of racing. In addition, each lap will end with a fast, non-technical flat-to-downhill stretch back to the start/finish area at Skibowl West, giving you a chance to recover or catch up with others before starting your next lap. As for tire choice, big tires with medium sized knobbies and slightly high pressure are probably in order, as the descent down the Powerline Trail can be rough (depending on your speed).

If you plan to come out on Saturday, we'll have the course all marked for pre-riding by 2pm, though you are free to start riding it earlier in the day.

3) Sunday morning schedule: registration and racer briefing!

On Sunday, we will open registration at 7:00am and close at 9:00am. If you haven't registered yet, please make sure to be there by 8am the latest, in order to get through registration in time. From 7:30am on, we will serve free Bob's Red Mill hot oats in the cafeteria (inside the main lodge). At 9:30am we will host a pre-race racer briefing. Then, at 10am sharp, all races will get underway, staggered with one-to-two minute breaks between categories.

4) Race Support:

Throughout the race we'll have a fully stocked food station, featuring Hammer Heed energy drink, Larabar nutrition bars, fresh fruit, and PB&J sandwiches. An expert mechanic from Sellwood Cycles Repair will be on hand near the start-finish area, providing free mechanical support before and during the race. Post-race, racers will also enjoy a free cup of chili and $1 beers (at least for those over 21), courtesy of our beer sponsor Hopworks Urban Brewing. (Don't forget to bring those $1 bills!)

5) Awards, Prizes & Raffle... and some real cool finisher trophies!

Like last year, the top-3 podium finishers in each category will go home with some very classy custom medals and we'll wrap up the day with a free raffle, featuring some cool prizes donated by our title sponsor Sellwood Cycles Repair and all our other generous sponsors.

That's it. If you have any questions, just shoot me an email. Looking forward to seeing you on Sunday on the mountain!

~Kris

Kris Schamp
Portland Racing

Kris Schamp

Hello everyone,

For those who didn't receive my earlier email, here are a couple final updates about this Sunday's
Six Hours of Mount Hood (http://www.portlandracing.com/6hrs), which is shaping up to be another fun bike race you don't want to miss out on!

1) Still time to pre-register and get a cool racer-packet-in-a-pint!

Online registration is still open and will close end-of-day Friday. First 250 racers will receive a custom 6 hours pint glass (stuffed with sponsor goodies) and a classy finisher tag. We just had or 200th rider registered, so if you haven't signed up yet, there is still time to get in on the goodness: http://www.portlandracing.com/6hrs/registration.html

And if you are curious who will be out there, we just posted the preliminary start list will all the racers who have pre-registered so far: http://www.portlandracing.com/6hrs/call-up-list-2013.html

On-site registration and racer packet/plate pick-up will be open Saturday from 4 to 6pm and Sunday from 7 to 9am, at the Skibowl office (on the main parking lot). Whether you plan to register online or at the race, make sure to sign the online waiver (much easier to decipher and transcribe than paper waivers). And please bring cash (or checks) and proof of your current OBRA membership (unless you plan to buy an OBRA license this weekend).

2) Course conditions, weather and pre-riding.

Last weekend, I rode the course and it's in great shape! All snow is gone and - even if some sections might still be tacky from the rain of the last days - there is no standing water anywhere on the course and there shouldn't be any mud (most of the trails at Skibowl are on rock bed, so the drainage is excellent). The weather forecast for the next days and Sunday calls for sunny skies and temps in the 70s, so expect near-perfect race weather!

As those who raced the previous editions can testify, he Multorpor Loop has some great flow and is a blast to ride, with plenty of room to pass riders or let others pass. While the loop includes some decent climbing sections (though not much need for a small chain ring), the singletrack is so much fun that you won't get tired of it, even after 6 hours of racing. In addition, each lap will end with a fast, non-technical flat-to-downhill stretch back to the start/finish area at Skibowl West, giving you a chance to recover or catch up with others before starting your next lap. As for tire choice, big tires with medium sized knobbies and slightly high pressure are probably in order, as the descent down the Powerline Trail can be rough (depending on your speed).

If you plan to come out on Saturday, we'll have the course all marked for pre-riding by 2pm, though you are free to start riding it earlier in the day.

3) Sunday morning schedule: registration and racer briefing!

On Sunday, we will open registration at 7:00am and close at 9:00am. If you haven't registered yet, please make sure to be there by 8am the latest, in order to get through registration in time. From 7:30am on, we will serve free Bob's Red Mill hot oats in the cafeteria (inside the main lodge). At 9:30am we will host a pre-race racer briefing. Then, at 10am sharp, all races will get underway, staggered with one-to-two minute breaks between categories.

4) Race Support:

Throughout the race we'll have a fully stocked food station, featuring Hammer Heed energy drink, Larabar nutrition bars, fresh fruit, and PB&J sandwiches. An expert mechanic from Sellwood Cycles Repair will be on hand near the start-finish area, providing free mechanical support before and during the race. Post-race, racers will also enjoy a free cup of chili and $1 beers (at least for those over 21), courtesy of our beer sponsor Hopworks Urban Brewing. (Don't forget to bring those $1 bills!)

5) Awards, Prizes & Raffle... and some real cool finisher trophies!

Like last year, the top-3 podium finishers in each category will go home with some very classy custom medals and we'll wrap up the day with a free raffle, featuring some cool prizes donated by our title sponsor Sellwood Cycles Repair and all our other generous sponsors.

That's it. If you have any questions, just shoot me an email. Looking forward to seeing you on Sunday on the mountain!

~Kris

Kris Schamp
Portland Racing