| Subject: | RE: Thursday Night Flyer |
| Date: | 03/31/2001 12:36 AM |
| From: | mmur-@teleport.com |
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Although I appreciate the "Not an OBRA event" disclaimer, the note below is inappropriate. "Races" that do not have rules, are not insured, do not have officials, do not have road use authorization or permitting, etc. do not help the cause of bicycle racing they hurt it. Training rides should be considered just that...training rides. Pack riding on open roads with out special use permits, lead and follow vehicles, appropriate signage and corner marshalling is illegal and unsafe. In many parts of the country the existence of "unofficial" races has made it nearly impossible to obtain road use permits and consequently there are very few road events. This Thursday evening ride has existed for several years. If it is going to be considered in any way a race it is way past time that someone steps up and does the few things that are required of races. These things are NOT difficult to do. Get a permit to allow use of the road from the appropriate road use authority. OBRA will provide insurance and signage. There will be costs but they are so small that a single sponsor could cover them and still have a free entry fee if that is the goal. Alternatively a $3 entry fee could cover costs if volunteer labor is used. On the other hand, if this is to remain a training ride then don't pretend that it is a race. Don't publicize it as a race on the racing association mailing list. Most importantly, don't ride like a race i.e. don't ride more than 2 abreast, don't obstruct traffic, obey all traffic signs. Mike Murray -----Original Message----- From: Melissa Erion [mailto:mler-@hotmail.com] Sent: None To: ob-@topica.com Subject: [OBRA Chat] Thursday Night Flyer ============================================================ Looking to buy a new car? Autoworld.com's car buying program is fast and simple. Just click on http://click.topica.com/caaabHraVxiDpaVzo9Ia/AutoWorld ============================================================ Eugene Oregon Thursday Night Training "Race" Series April 5th Start time: 4:30 Course Description: Approximately 27-mile loop consisting of gentle rollers, log trucks, crosswinds, and feisty farmers. No Fees. No officials or line judges. No prizes. No Permits. Ride at your own risk. No one is responsible for the group or the ride. No formal rules, just common sense safe riding rules. No Registration required. Not an OBRA event, just for fun and to go hard. No port-a-pots. Helmets required. Handicapped if needed. Contact Information: Melissa Erion (541) 342-2682 mler-@hotmail.com Directions to Start/Finish: From I-5 N or S. Take the I-105 W exit 194B towards Eugene take the OR-99 N/OR-126 exit towards W. EUGENE/FLORENCE. Merge onto W 6TH AVE/OR-126 W/OR-99 N Turn LEFT onto GARFIELD ST/OR-126 W. Turn RIGHT onto W 11TH AVE/OR-126. Turn LEFT onto S BERTELSEN RD. S BERTELSEN RD becomes BAILEY HILL RD. Follow that road over the hill to the first Intersection. Parking: Located at the Church or near the intersection of Lorane Hwy and Bailey Hill Rd. _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com ============================================================ Visit Ancestry.com for a FREE 14-Day Trial and enjoy access to the No. 1 Source for Family History Online. Search over 1 Billion names and trace your family tree today. Click here: http://click.topica.com/caaabFaaVxiDpaVzo9If/MyFamily ============================================================ To respond to the whole group send to ob-@topica.com. To respond to the list manager send to ob-@teleport.com To unsubscribe send to obra-uns-@topica.com |
