The 2002 Larch Mountain Hillclimb Time Trial
Sunday, June 16, 2002
Who Where When: The perfect Father's Day Present, Sunday June 16th, 2002 is a day of racing the entire family can enjoy in Corbett, Oregon. Located just 30 minutes East of Portland. Bring the whole family to watch the racer in your clan and enjoy a day of being together out at scenic Corbett in the Columbia River Gorge. First rider off at 9:30AM.
Course: Staging and start for this 16.5 mile point to point course, are located at the Corbett Middle/High School parking area. The course will roll Eastward along the National Scenic Highway, then up Larch Mountain Road to the finish line sitting atop beautiful and scenic Larch Mountain Picnic Area. Pavement is excellent to good with an elevation gain of 3200'.
Registration: Pre-registration is strongly encouraged... Cost is $15 (Juniors $5) postmarked by Saturday June 1st, $18 by Saturday June 8th and $20 for day-of-event entries. Starting order for pre-registered racers within Categories will be based on the latest TT BAR standings as provided by OBRA Day of race entries will be limited with no guarantee to number, starting time or position. All preregistered riders will have their start times posted on the OBRA listserve. Preregister and know your start times!! Categories will be started together but groups larger than 10 riders may be scored separately. Promoter reserves the right to determine breakdown.
Contact and checks made to: Ernie Conway
Questions and information: echo@consystency.net
Post mail to:
10150 SW Cynthia St.
Beaverton, OR 97008-6078
Categories:
Men 1/2, Cat 3, Cat 4/5 Women Cat 1/2/3, Cat 4
Special Father's Day Categories Women Masters
Men Masters: 30+, 40+, 50+ Tandems Juniors
Schedule: Rider check-in is required from 8:00 to 9:00 with the first rider off the ramp at 9:30 on 30 second intervals. A short event for riders under 10 years of age is under consideration in the parking lot from 9:00 to 9:25. (Permit Pending).
Requirements: This is an OBRA event, a season or single day license is required. Helmets are mandatory and must be worn at all times riders are on bikes, regardless of whether they are racing, all OBRA rules are in effect. Riders returning to the staging area must obey all rules of the roads and highways.
Details: Additional information can be found in an extended race flier along with a course map and profile at www.obra.org or www.Consystency.net/Events
Directions: From Portland, take I-84 east to the Corbett exit [22]. Go up the hill to Corbett and take the right fork [west] at the Crown Point sign. Park at Corbett High School in downtown Corbett Additional parking behind the school can be reached via a left on Evans road just before the school.
Warning! Weather conditions on Larch Mountain are unpredictable. It is advisable to have a ride back down or at least some very warm clothing waiting at the top, however parking at the top is limited.