OBRA
Hood River Double Cross


Hood River Double Cross #1 & #2
Saturday, September 20th and Sunday, September 21st



Venues
Saturday, September 20th: Hood River Valley High School. Course is flat (mostly), smooth, and fast.
Sunday, September 21st:   Hood River Valley High School. Course will be different than Saturday*
Sunday, September 21st: Hood River County Fairgrounds. Course is twisty and tricky.
*Race relocated because the Fairgrounds are being used as a base camp for firefighters.

Daily Race Schedule
9:00am 40 minutes Beginners
9:50am 45 minutes Category C, Cyldesdale
10:45am 45 minutes Masters Category C 35+, Unicycles A&B*
10 min break
11:45am 45 minutes Masters Category B 35+, Masters 50+ and Jrs
12:40pm 45 minutes Category B and Single Speed
1:30pm 15 min break with Kid Kross**
1:45pm 45 minutes Women: Cat A, Cat B, Beginners, Masters 35+ & 45+, Jrs
2:40pm 60 minutes Category A Men and Masters Category A 35+

* One lap only ** Kid Kross: A non-competitive event for those 12 and under.
Promoter reserves the right to combine categories

Categories
Category A = OBRA and/or USCF categories 1,2, NORBA Expert and anyone else who chooses to race at this level
Category B = OBRA and/or USCF category 3, NORBA Sport
Category C = OBRA and/or USCF categories 4&5, NORBA Beginner (Riders at this level may choose to race in a higher category.)
Beginner = Beginner
Masters = Age 35+ (unless otherwise noted) and ability graded as outlined above.
Promoter and/or officials reserve the right to change your category.

Prizes
Prizes will include cash and merchandise for all categories. Ribbons for all Kiddie Kross participants.

Double Cross Competition
Points will be given each day for the top 10 riders in each category. Points schedule - 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. Winners for each category (all 16 of 'em!) will receive a Double Cross trophy.

Riders who race both days will be entered in a drawing for a set of Easton EC 90 carbon race wheels! Drawing will be held during the break between the 1:00 PM and 1:55 PM races.

Membership & Licenses
This is an OBRA event. OBRA membership required for all riders. Single race memberships are available for $5.00. Season OBRA memberships are available for $10.00

Registration
Registration opens at 7:30 am and runs until 15 minutes before each race. Pre-registration can be sent to Jeff Lorenzen, 1886 Belmont Drive, Hood River, OR, 97031. Make checks payable to Disco Velo. Save time by printing out a waiver from the OBRA website and completing it at home.

Fees
$20 for first event per day, $10.00 for a second event per day. Juniors - $10.00 for first event per day, $5.00 for a second event per day. Kiddie Race is free (must sign waiver).

Contact
Call Jeff Lorenzen at (541) 490-6837 or email obra369@yahoo.com

Directions
Saturday & Sunday – Hood River Valley High School: From I-84 East or West take exit 62. From the top of the off ramp bear right onto Country Club Road and proceed for two miles, then left onto Belmont Drive for 1.3 miles. Belmont Drive becomes Indian Creek Road, continue for another .8 miles and high school is on your right (Indian Creek Golf Course on left).

Notes
There is no water on the site of Saturday's race. Please be prepared with your own.
No alcohol at the High School.
Please do not ride on the athletic fields or running tracks at either venue.
Please use the darn Port-a-Potties, not the bushes.
Helmets required.

OBRA AND THE ORGANIZERS OF THIS RACE DO NOT PROVIDE INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR INJURIES THAT OCCUR AT THE RACE. THE COSTS RELATED TO THOSE INJURIES ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPANT

Family Information
Hood River is a wonderful community for families and late September is a perfect time for a visit. The weather will most likely be very pleasant and the trees will be turning to exquisite fall colors. Check out the Hood River County Chamber of Commerce website (http://www.hoodriver.org/HRCCC_CategoryTemplate.asp?CategoryINDX=504) for a list of some of the amazing activities and attractions on the weekend of September 20-21.

If you've driven to town for the race, why not try the Fruit Loop tour (www.hoodriverfruitloop.com) to take in all of the scenic views? If wineries are more your style, try a tour at
http://www.winesnw.com/gorgemap.html.

Hood River has something for everyone so come and enjoy the weekend!

Camping/Lodging
If you were planning on camping, please see the links below.  The Tucker Park campground is the closest to town (just over one mile to the high school).

Tucker Park:
http://www.hoodriver.org/HRCCC_MemberTemplate.asp?MemberINDX=637&CategoryINDX=424

Tollbridge Park:
http://www.hoodriver.org/HRCCC_MemberTemplate.asp?MemberINDX=636&CategoryINDX=424

Information about camping in Hood River is available at
http://www.hoodriver.org/HRCCC_CategoryTemplate.asp?CategoryINDX=424

Information about hotels and B&B's in Hood River can be found at
http://www.hoodriver.org/HRCCC_CategoryTemplate.asp?CategoryINDX=414

Directions
Saturday & Sunday – Hood River Valley High School: From I-84 East or West take exit 62. From the top of the off ramp bear right onto Country Club Road and proceed for two miles, then left onto Belmont Drive for 1.3 miles. Belmont Drive becomes Indian Creek Road, continue for another .8 miles and high school is on your right (Indian Creek Golf Course on left).

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