Attack le Col du Ashland! (HC) |
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| Hit the Road, Toad! Start with your back to those hairy-legged mountain bikers, looking into the flashing lights of an official police escort. Warm-up your climbing legs with the pack heading out of town on historic route 66 before turning up old hiway 99. Six miles of climbing will get you to the feed zone where you can fill your water bottles. Crossing under the I-5 will take you to the access road where you will continue the ascent for 9 more miles to the Mt. Ashland ski lodge. Merge with the mountain bikers for the final two miles, for a head to head battle to the finish line. The roads are excellent for this 25 mile ride as it rises 4500 feet. Ride your lightest wheels. |
Hit the Dirt, Squirt! Note!! Mt. bike course change (in italics) Start with your back to those too-clean roadies as you psyche yourself up for a beautiful climb through old growth forest. No warm up for the mountain bikers as they begin their climb right from the starting line. You'll begin climbing through Lithia Park to loop road, left at Four Corners and right on road 2080, then left at Bull gap. Merge with the roadies for the final two miles for a head to head battle to the finish line. Wildlife, fresh-air and lots of shade for this 18 mile climb. Please note: In an effort to make things as fair and exciting as possible, no cyclo-cross bikes are allowed on the off-road course, unless you're in the citizens category. All off-road competitors must use 26 inch diameter wheels and have tires that measure at least 1.5 inches. (regular mt. bike tires). |
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| Directions to the start . . . From interstate 5, take exit #19, turn west to
the "T" intersection and turn left on hiway 99 into Ashland. As hiway 99 turns into
Main Street, you approach the downtown shops and the "plaza". The plaza (on your
right) is the location for the start of the race as well as the registration. Registration: All races start promptly at 9 (nine) AM from the downtown Ashland plaza. The friendly registration staff will open its office at 7:30 and close precisely at 8:45. Get there early if you've decided to wait until race day to register. |
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| Loads of fun for all! Winners of all categories get a really cool commemorative mug for your java. Enjoy snacks and drinks while everyone's muscles stiffen up. Make sure you listen for your name during the prize raffle and awards ceremony. You might have won something great from one of our sponsors. If you're lucky, you may still be able to buy a really cool T-shirt! |
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Race Entry Fees Entry Fee $20 Early bonus - only $15 if postmarked before Sept 15 Juniors under 18 only $10 T-shirt $10 Small logo on front, design on back is on flyer cover (Sizes XL, L, M, S) Entry fee includes post race drinks and snacks, raffle ticket, fresh air, beautiful scenery and a great descent to loosen those legs. Riders should be ready to purchase a one-day OBRA license ($5) if they don't already have an OBRA license. Download MS Word entry form or a completed OBRA standard release and mail with payment to:
910 Park Street Ashland OR, 97520 Please call or email with questions (541)482_2130 or turktim@hotmail.com |
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