| Subject: | Race Flyer - Eugene Celebration Cycling Classic - Sept. 21-22 |
| Date: | 07/03/2002 06:37 AM |
| From: | Jim Anderson |
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The Willamette Valley's largest bicycle race is back and better than ever. With the 20th anniversary of the festival, the organizing group Downtown Events Management and Jim Anderson have worked to bring back a downtown criterium to the event. This year it's happening! The course is close to the festival site and should attract many spectators. Along with a new criterium there is a new road race and time trial course. We are very excited to present these new courses and believe it will be the best Cycling Classic to date. Along with great courses and exciting competition we are offering host housing for all participants (please see website for more info or in race flyer below) This is an event that you dont want to miss so come join us in Eugene in September! Race Website (maps, course profiles, race details): http://www.obra.org/eugene_celebration Online Registration from Active.com: http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1010459 Race Flyer: Eugene Celebration Cycling Classic Eugene, Oregon SEPTEMBER 21 & 22 Produced by Downtown Events Management, Inc Prize List: $3000 ALL CASH 2002 Race Details: ? The Eugene Celebration Cycling Classic is organized as part of the 3-day Eugene Celebration Festival produced by Downtown Events Management, Inc. ? All new courses! ? Oregon Bicycle Race Association (OBRA) Event ? OBRA B.A.R. Race ? For out of state or country we waive day license fees. ? All categories are timed stage race (new for 2002!) ? Women's event will track Cat. 4 and Masters 35+ Women for B.A.R, but scored/prized as Women Overall. Please note on registration if Cat4/WM35+ Stage 1: Crow Valley Road Race - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21st Crow High School, Crow 10:00am Pro/1/2 7 laps 59.6 Miles/95.3Km 10:10 Cat. 3 7 laps 59.6 Miles/95.3Km 10:20 Women 6 laps 51.1 Miles/81.7Km 12:40pm Cat. 4/5 6 laps 51.1 Miles/81.7Km 12:50 Masters Men 35+(cat3/4) 6 laps 51.1 Miles/81.7Km Start/Finish: Crow High School Course: Course is 8.52m/13.6KM course done as laps with 1.5m gradual climb, and rolling to flat country roads. Finish is on a flat road. Race Course uses following roads: Crow, Territorial, Central and Petzold roads Parking: Is in high school lot. Please be respectful of nearby residents. Directions: From I-5 North, Take the exit number 195B- towards Santa Clara/Florence. Merge onto Beltline Hwy W - which becomes Beltline Rd. Turn Right onto W 11TH AVE. Turn Left onto Green Hill Rd. Stay straight to go onto Crow Rd towards Start/Finish, which is approx 7 m from W 11th/GreenHill Rd junction. From I-5 South, 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. Turn Left onto Green Hill Rd. Stay straight to go onto Crow Rd towards Start/Finish which is approx 7 m from W 11th/GreenHill Rd junction. From Eugene, Take W 11th, Turn Left onto Green Hill Rd. Stay straight to go onto Crow Rd towards Start/Finish, which is approx 7 m from W 11th/GreenHill Rd junction. Allow approx. 35 minutes travel time from Eugene. Stage 2: Crow Time Trial - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21st Crow High School, Crow ***First rider off at 4:30PM---The TT will follow the same start order as the morning's road race schedule*** Course: Time Trial course is flat to gradual rolling roads with good to excellent pavement. Course is out and back total of 9.76 miles/15.6KM. Start/Finish area is same as road race. Stage 3: Skinner Butte Park Criterium - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22nd Skinner Butte Park, Eugene 9:30AM Cat. 4/5 45 min/plus 1lap 10:30 Women 45 min/plus 1lap 11:30 Kids Race (Course is on flat portion of course near 2nd and 3rd st and Lincoln, near registration. Course will be set up with cones) - 4-6 yrs - 2laps, 7-8 yrs - 3-5 Laps, 9-11 yrs - 4-6 Laps. 12:00PM Masters Men 35+(cat3/4) 45 min/plus 1lap 1:00 Cat. 3 60 min/plus 1lap 2:15 Pro/1/2 70 min/plus 1lap Start/Finish: Skinner Butte Park Loop/Lincoln St. Course: Uses following roads: Skinner Butte Park loop, Lincoln, 3rd st, Lawrence, and Cheshire Roads. Course is .85m/1.36KM, includes wide flat city streets and a 500m gradual hill. Finish will be on hill. Parking: Please respect local residents and their need for parking in this area. Racers are urged to not park North of 2nd and Washington. Suggested parking for racers is in lots on corner of Lincoln and 3rd, Lincoln and 4th. Also on city street parking is available on Lincoln, Lawrence, Washington Jefferson and Charnelton Streets. Directions: FROM I-5 NORTH/SOUTH: Take the I-105 W/OR-126 W exit number 194B- towards Eugene. Merge onto I-105 W. Take the OR-99 S/Jefferson St. exit on the left towards City Center. Keep Left at the fork in the ramp. Merge onto W 7TH AVE S. Stay straight to go onto W 7TH AVE. Turn Left onto Washington, Lincoln or Lawrence Streets for parking. Prize List for GC ("Primes" for Criterium will be $500 given away throughout all the races in different increments.) Pro/1/2 $1600 ALL CASH, Ribbons top 5 - 15 places. Cat. 3 $525 ALL CASH, Ribbons top 5 - 7 places. Cat. 4/5 $100 ALL CASH, Ribbons top 5 - 5 places Masters 35+(cat3/4) $100 ALL CASH, Ribbons top 5 - 5 places Women $300 ALL CASH, Ribbons top 5 - 5 places Entry Info: Entry Fee: $65.00 before 9/16, after or day of race is $70.00 Juniors (18 under) Fees: $20.00 before 9/16, after or day of race is $25.00 Team Discount: If FIVE or more registrations are received from members of the same team in the same envelope the fee will be: $55.00 per rider. That is a savings of over 15% per rider! Riders do not have to be in the same category and male and female team members will count toward the four-rider minimum. Example: Team Oregon sends eight riders: 2 cat 1 & 2, 3 cat 3 & 4, 1 Master 40 +, & 2 women. The total fee would be $440 instead of the $520 if they all signed up individually. Team discount registrations need to be received by September 16th. Discount is not available after 9/16. Register online at www.active.com/cycling, search "Eugene Celebration Cycling Classic" or http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1010459 Online Registration is available until Friday Sept. 20th, however late fees apply after Sept. 16th. Registration Info: Pre-register by sending checks payable to Downtown Events Management, Inc (or DEMI) and mail with a standard release to: ECCC, Attn: Jim Anderson 1467 Greentree Circle, Lake Oswego, OR 97034. Pre-Registration is suggested. Racers will be issued a race bible and packet with additional information after all registration requirements have been met. All categories are timed events and therefore, all riders must complete each stage to be in General Classification. Race Director 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 Race Info and Flyer will be available at: www.obra.org, www.active.com and www.eugenecelebration.com Host Housing: New addition this year - host housing will be available for everyone. Please submit requests for host housing by visiting http://www.obra.org/eugene_celebration Requests must be filled by Monday, September 16th to guarantee housing. Questions regarding host housing or to be a host contact: Richard Sweet, Volunteer Host Housing Cordinator - eugen-@hotmail.com or 541-334-6449 Accommodations: Hotel/Motel Rooms will fill up fast, please plan ahead! ECCC Host Hotel is: Doubletree Hotel Eugene/Springfield. 3280 Gateway. (541) 726-8181 - If booking rooms ask for Cycling Classic or Bike Race rate on either Friday or Saturday. Other Hotels are: Valley River Inn. 1000 Valley River Way. (541) 687-0123. Hilton Eugene. 66 East 6th. (541) 342-2000 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 Holiday Inn Express. Beltline Rd & Gateway Rd. (541) 746-8471 Camping Accommodations - please look up www.oregonstateparks.org or www.lanecounty.org THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING: Eugene Police Dept, City of Eugene, Lane County Public Works, ODOT, Eugene School District/Crow High School, Oregon Bicycle Racing Association, OBRA Race Officials and the many volunteers! |
