| Subject: | Lodging and Change in Directions for Eugene Celebration Omnium |
| Date: | 08/30/2000 12:18 AM |
| From: | Jim Anderson |
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Please note that for SATURDAY'S RACE 16th, COTTAGE GROVE LAKE, make sure you take the exit 172 off I-5 Southbound, to get to Cottage Grove Lake. It is marked on the freeway as EXIT 172, Cottage Grove Lake/Sixth St. Exit. This is the second exit for cottage grove area. Also, you may not want to wait till last minute to get lodging. It is all filling up very fast, due to the big events in/around Eugene and the Eugene Celebration Events. There is no special arranged host hotel deals. Lodging: Hilton Eugene. 66 East 6th. (541) 342-2000 Valley River Inn. 1000 Valley River Way. (541) 687-0123 Doubletree Hotel Eugene/Springfield. 3280 Gateway. (541) 726-8181 Best Western. 1655 Franklin Bv. (541) 683-3669 Red Lion Hotel. 205 Coburg Rd. (541) 342-5201 Relax Inn. 1030 Highway 99N Cottage Grove. (541) 942-5132 Holiday Inn Express. Beltline Rd & Gateway Rd. (541) 746-8471 Camping is available at the Cottage Grove Lake Res. Contact the Army Corp. of Engineers, Cottage Grove Lake 541-942-5631, however this would be good for Saturday's race, but would be a longer drive to get to Sunday's race venue. Any other Questions just let me know, there is a race flyer added below: -- - Jim Anderson 2000 Eugene Celebration Race Director spa-@teleport.com 503-975-8229 FLYER------------------------- EUGENE CELEBRATION OMNIUM Sponsored by Hutch's Bicycles SEPTEMBER 16th & 17th OBRA Sanctioned Race OBRA B.A.R Race Last Race of the OBRA Oregon Cup Race on Sunday, 17th for the Women and Cat. 1,2. Hutch's Rack and Roll Road Race - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16th Cottage Grove Lake, Cottage Grove 10:00am Cat 1,2,3 7 laps 56Miles 10:10 Cat 3,4,5 6 laps 48Miles 12:20 Masters 35+ 6 laps 48 Miles 12:25 Juniors (under 18) 5 laps 40Miles 12:30 Cat 1-4 Women 5 laps 40Miles (Category 3 has the option to ride with the Cat 1,2 or the Cat 4,5) Day of Registration: Opens 7:30am closes 15 min. before posted start time. Course: Flat to rolling country roads with good to excellent pavement. Directions: From Eugene, head south on I-5 to exit 172 (Cottage Grove Lake). Exit 172 is the 2nd Cottage Grove exit. NOTE: If you miss it, you will have to travel south approx. 10miles to another exit. Turn left onto S 6th st. S 6th st. becomes London Rd. and precede approx. 5 miles. Follow the signs to the parking area called Lakeside, right on the lake on your left. Allow approx. 30-45 minutes from Eugene. Hutch's Rack and Roll Time Trial - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH Cottage Grove Lake, Cottage Grove ***First rider of at 4:00PM---The TT will follow the same start order as the morning's road race schedule*** Registration: Riders must pre-register for the TT either by mail or at the morning road races to compete in the TT. Course: Flat to rolling country roads with good to excellent pavement. 8 miles. Start/Finish will be near the start of the road race. Directions: Same as the road race, Cottage Grove Lake and Lakeside parking area. Hutch's Bicycles Road Race - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH Elmira/Venta 9:00AM Cat 1,2,3 Men 7 laps 70Miles Oregon Cup Points Competition for the Cat. 1,2 ONLY 9:15 Cat 3,4,5 Men 5 laps 59Miles 11:30 Masters 35+ 5 laps 59Miles 11:45 Juniors (under 18) 3 laps 36 Miles 12:00 Women 1-4 5 laps 59Miles Oregon Cup Points Competition for the WOMEN. Day of Registration: At Elmira High School; opens 7:30am and closes 15 min. prior to posted start time. Course: A gradual longer climb and a shorter, steeper climb. Remainder of course consists of rolling, country roads. Some chip sealing has been done. Directions: From I-5 N or S, take Beltline West, Beltline ends and comes to a T. Go right on West 11th (Hwy 126). Continue to Veneta (still on Hwy 126) turn right (north) onto Territorial Hwy and go about one mile to a left (west) on Warthen Rd. Follow Warthen about 1mile to Elmira High School, turn right onto Falcon Dr. and follow to the high school parking lot. Allow approx. 30 minutes travel from Eugene. SPONSORS: Hutch's Bicycle Shop, Eugene/Springfield, (541) 345-7521 Hutch's Rack and Roll Car Racks, 1365 Villard St, (541) 681-3554 Full City Coffee Roasters, 842 Pearl, (541) 344-0475 Palace Bakery, 844 Pearl, (541) 484-2435 Bene' Gourmet Pizza, 225 W Broadway, (541) 284-2700 Awards: Points will be awarded fifteen deep in EACH EVENT as follows: 1st-25pts, 2nd-22pts., 3rd-20pts., 4th-18pts., 5th-16pts., 6th-14pts., 7th-12pts., 8th-10pts., 9th-8pts., 10th-6pts., 11th-5pts., 12th-4pts., 13th-3pts., 14th-2pts., 15th-1pt. Riders overall finish will be figured by cumulative points, However you DON'T need to participate in ALL three events to be figured into the overall. Prizes will be a combination of Gift Certificates, Cash and Products. Prize List Cat 1,2,3 $260 CASH, GIFT CERTIFICATES, RIBBONS, MERCHANDISE / 6 places. $30.00 CASH for 1st Cat. 3 in overall points. Cat 3,4,5 $190 GIFT CERTIFICATES, RIBBONS, MERCHANDISE / 4 places Masters 35+ $185 GIFT CERTIFICATES, RIBBONS, MERCHANDISE / 4 places Women 1-4 $195 CASH, GIFT CERTIFICATES, RIBBONS, MERCHANDISE / 4 places Juniors $170 GIFT CERTIFICATES, RIBBONS, MERCHANDISE / 4 places Entry Info: Road Races are $20.00, Time Trial is $15.00. All 3 races together are $50.00. You DON'T need to participate in ALL three events to be figured into the overall points. Juniors (18 under) Fees: $5.00 a race, $15.00 for all 3 races. Pre-Register online at www.active.com/cycling, search "Eugene celebration" All Racers must be OBRA members. You can join on site and purchase yearlong $15.00 or day membership for $5.00. More info at www.obra.org or ob-@teleport.com. Registration Info: Pre-register by sending checks payable to JIM ANDERSON and mail with a standard release to: JIM ANDERSON 1467 Greentree Circle, Lake Oswego, OR 97034. Pre-Registration is helpful and suggested, however there are NO LATE FEES. Promoter reserves the right to combine or split groups. All OBRA racing rules apply. ANSI approved helmets required. Entrants under 18 must have a parent or guardians sign a release. Need more INFO? Call Jim Anderson, Race Director at 503-975-8229, or e-mail spa-@teleport.com Eugene Celebration info: This years Eugene Celebration Bike Races are an auxiliary event of the 2000 Eugene Celebration. Buttons are available for purchase at race or at the celebration events downtown Eugene. Buttons are at a SPECIAL price for racers, $5 for adults, Kids 12 and under are free. Special price is at race registration only. Be sure to get a Eugene Celebration Program and button at the race, then head on out after the races to downtown Eugene!! Please go out and support this new addition to the races this year!! More info available about the Eugene Celebration at: www.eugenecelebration.com Info on Eugene and Lane County available at: www.downtowneugene.com, www.co.lane.or.us, www.clickoregon.com Accommodations: Please note that the weekend of this race is the Eugene Celebration, which is a very big event. Hotel/Motel Rooms will fill up fast, please plan ahead! Hilton Eugene. 66 East 6th. (541) 342-2000 Valley River Inn. 1000 Valley River Way. (541) 687-0123 Doubletree Hotel Eugene/Springfield. 3280 Gateway. (541) 726-8181 Best Western. 1655 Franklin Bv. (541) 683-3669 Red Lion Hotel. 205 Coburg Rd. (541) 342-5201 Relax Inn. 1030 Highway 99N Cottage Grove. (541) 942-5132 Holiday Inn Express. Beltline Rd & Gateway Rd. (541) 746-8471 THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING: Hutch's Bicycle Shops, Rack and Roll Car Rack Stores, Full City Coffee Company, Palace Bakery, Lane County Public Works, US Army Corps. Engineers, Cottage Grove, Weyerhaeuser, Fern Ridge School District, Elmira High School, Residents of Fern Ridge, Elmira and Cottage Grove area, Oregon Bicycle Racing Association, Team Oregon and the many Volunteers/ OBRA officials, Downtown Events Management and Eugene Celebration 2000!! |
