![]() Hood River Double Cross #1 & #2
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8:50 AM | Men Beginner | (40 min) |
9:40 AM | Men Category C, Clydesdale | (45 min) |
10:35 AM | Break/Course Preview | (10 min) |
10:45 AM | Men Masters Category C 35+ | (45 min) |
11:40 AM | Men Masters B 35+, Masters 50+, Masters 60+, Jrs 12+ | (45 min) |
12:35 PM | Kiddie Kross (Saturday only) | (25 min) |
1:15 PM | Men Category A and 35+ A, Women Category A | (60 min) |
2:25 PM | Break/Course Preview | (10 min) |
2:35 PM | Women Cat B, Beginners, Masters 35+ A and B, Women 45+, Jrs 12+ | (45 min) |
3:30 PM | Category B and Single Speed | (45 min) |
Juniors 12+ is open to Juniors who will have an actual age of 12 by December 31, 2011.
Kid Kross is a non-competitive event for those who will not be 12 by December 31, 2011.
Race Schedule – Sunday the 18th
8:50 AM | Men Beginner | (40 min) |
9:40 AM | Men Category C, Clydesdale | (45 min) |
10:35 AM | Break/Course Preview | (10 min) |
10:45 AM | Men Masters Category C 35+ | (45 min) |
11:40 AM | Men Masters B 35+, Masters 50+, Masters 60+ | (45 min) |
12:35 PM | Oregon Junior Cyclocross Series (JCS categories) | (30 min) |
1:15 PM | Men Category A and 35+ A, Women Category A | (60 min) |
2:25 PM | Break/Course Preview | (10 min) |
2:35 PM | Women Cat B, Beginners, Masters 35+ A and B, Women 45+ | (45 min) |
3:30 PM | Category B and Single Speed | (45 min) |
Categories
Category A/1 = OBRA and/or USA Cycling categories 1,2, NORBA 1,2 and anyone else who chooses to race at this level
Category B/2 = OBRA and/or USA Cycling category 3, NORBA 3
Category C/3 = OBRA and/or USA Cycling categories 4&5, NORBA 4 (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 for all categories will include fresh local fruits, jams, cookies, wines, and other products ($300 value).
Double Cross Competition
Points will be given each day for the top 10 riders in each category. Points schedule – 15, 12, 10, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2. Winners for each category will receive Double Cross trophies. $250 prize list for Category A Men and Women Double Cross Champions.
Membership & Licenses
This is an OBRA event. OBRA membership required for all riders. Single race memberships are available for $5.00. Cyclocross season OBRA memberships are available for $15.00
Registration
Register online at www.obra.org (Register for 9/17 race, register for 9/18 race). Day of race registration opens at 7:30 am and runs until 15 minutes before each race. Save time by printing out a waiver from the OBRA website and completing it at home.
Fees
$23 online. $25 day of race. Second race per day is $10.
Juniors - $5.00
Kid Kross is free (must sign waiver).
Contact
Call Jeff Lorenzen at (541) 490-6837 or email obra369@yahoo.com
Directions
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. Please be prepared with your own.
No alcohol at the High School.
Please do not ride on the athletic fields or running track.
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 www.hoodriver.org for a list of some of the amazing activities and attractions on the weekend of September 17-18.
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
Due to continued efforts to control the Dollar Lake Fire on Mt Hood, Saturday night camping will NOT be available at the Hood River County Fairgrounds this year.
Information about camping elsewhere in Hood River is available at
http://hoodriver.org/travelers-guide/where-to-stay/rv-campsites
Information about hotels and B&B's in Hood River can be found at
http://hoodriver.org/travelers-guide/where-to-stay/hotel-motel