OBRA
EUGENE CYCLING WEEKEND
Sponsored by Hutch's Bicycles


APRIL 13th & 14th
OBRA Sanctioned Race
OBRA B.A.R Race

Cottage Grove Road Race - SATURDAY, APRIL 13th
Cottage Grove Lake, Cottage Grove

     10:00am        Cat 1,2,3               7 laps          56 miles
     10:10          Cat 3,4,5               6 laps          48 miles
     12:20          Masters 35+             6 laps          48 miles
     12:25          Juniors (under 18)      5 laps          40 miles
     12:30          Cat 1-4 Women*          5 laps          40 miles


(Cat. 4 women will be scored seperately)
(Category 3 has the option to ride with the Cat 1,2 or the Cat 4,5)

Day of Registration: Opens 8:00am 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. 10 miles 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. 30-40 minutes from Eugene.

Cottage Grove Lake Time Trial - SATURDAY, APRIL 13TH
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.

Elmira Road Race - SUNDAY, APRIL 14th
Elmira/Veneta

     10:00 AM    Cat 1,2,3 Men          7 laps          70 miles     
     10:15       Cat 3,4,5 Men          5 laps          50 miles     
     12:30       Masters 35+            5 laps          50 miles     
     12:45       Juniors (under 18)     3 laps          30 miles     
     1:00 PM     Women 1-4*             4 laps          40 miles     

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

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 and Products.

Entry Info: Road Races are $18.00, Time Trial is $14.00. All 3 races together are $45.00. 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.

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

Registration Info: Pre-register by sending checks payable to DAVID JOHNSON and mail with a standard release to: David Johnson, 1255 Mill St #8 Eugene, Oregon 97401 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. Approved helmets required. Entrants under 18 must have a parent or guardians sign a release. Need more INFO? Call David Johnson, Race Director at 503-409-9121, or e-mail uo_cycling@hotmail.com

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

THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING:
Hutch's Bicycle Shops, Nike Cycling/Logie Velo, 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 areas, Oregon Bicycle Racing Association, OBRA officials, and of course all of the Volunteers!!!
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