You can now register online for racing any of our events or the entire series at our regstration page. Those signing up for the whole series will get a free BuyLocal Cycling shirt with the phrase "Ride More Than You Drive" on the front (pictured at right) and small BuyLocal logo on the back. They're printed on black American Apparel shirts.
If you'd like to race in the Short Track events, be sure to also fill out a Waiver form just one time, which will be good for all events.
More info about the series is here.
We're proud to announce that LifeSource Natural Foods of Salem, Oregon has signed on as title sponsor of the Salem Mountain Bike Short Track Series.
This week my George Hincapie documentary DVD showed up and I got to watch it yesterday while flying down to San Francisco and back for a quick one-day trip. I've long been a fan of George because like him I'm a tall guy and he's always been my tall-guy-in-the-peleton favorite and he's great at the spring Classics and those are some of my favorite races to watch. I always root for him when he races and I couldn't wait to watch the film.
I'll sum up the entire review by saying I watched the whole thing on the plane ride down to SF and it was so good I re-watched the entire movie again that night on the flight home. Highly recommended if you are a fan of Big George (even if you aren't watch the trailer and you just might like it as much as I did).
For 20 minute, all-out time trials, when you're making a music playlist to listen while you ride, the question isn't whether or not you should put "Eye of the Tiger" on the list or not, the question is whether "Eye of the Tiger" composes the entire playlist or not.
Oregon State Fairgrounds; Salem, OR
Races 1-3; August 10th, 17th, & 24th
Race 4 – August 29th (During the Oregon State Fair)
Categories:
Pro/Cat 1 Men & Women
Cat 2 Men & Women
Singlespeed
Cat 3 (Beginner) Men & Women
Junior Men (10-14, 15-18) & Women
Kiddie
2009 MTB Categories vs. 2008 MTB Categories:
Pro 2009 = Pro/Elite 2008
Cat 1 2009 = Expert 2008
Cat 2 2009 = Sport 2008
Cat 3 2009 = Beginner 2008
Race # 1-3 Start Times & Race Durations
5:00pm - Course open for pre-riding
5:45pm - Kiddie race - racing for 5' (this race is FREE, but registration is required)
6:00pm - Cat 3 Men, Cat 3 Women, Junior Men & Women: racing for 20'
6:30pm - Cat 2 Women, Cat 2 Men, & Singlespeed: racing for 30'
7:05pm - Pro Men, Cat 1 Men & Pro/Cat 1 Women: racing for 40’
Race # 4 Start Times & Race Durations
5:30pm - Course open for pre-riding
6:00pm - Kiddie race - racing for 5' (this race is FREE, but registration is required)
6:15pm - Cat 3 Men, Cat 3 Women, Junior Men & Women: racing for 30'
6:50pm - Cat 2 Women, Cat 2 Men, & Singlespeed: racing for 40'
7:40pm - Pro Men, Cat 1 Men & Pro/Cat 1 Women: racing for 50’
Course Description:
All races will be held on the BMX track and adjacent grassy field at the Oregon State Fairgrounds; Salem, OR. The course will include a combination of grassy flats, twisty singletrack and bumpy dirt track (BMX course).
Pre-riding:
The short track course and surrounding area will be open for pre-riding from 5:00pm-5:30pm on Monday night events and 5:30pm-6:00pm during the Saturday event . If time allows, racers will also be able to pre-ride the course in between the race heats (only after all racers have come through on their last lap).
Race Fees:
**You must pre-reg for Race #4 by August 28th, 2009. Race #4 entry fee will include a FREE one-day admission to Oregon State Fair and Saturday’s Laser Light show at 10 pm.
Registration:
- Online registration | Online Waiver
- Series pass will available before Race #1 only.
- Monday event day-of-race registration from 5:00pm to 15 minutes prior to your start time.
- OBRA membership required for all racers (except kiddie racers) - single day: $5 / annual membership: $20.
Race Plates:
Race numbered plates will be provided.
Series Points & Awards:
- Points are awarded 15 deep in each race. Points schedule is 30,25,22,19,17,15,13,11,9,7,5,4,3,2,1.
- Best three out of four races count toward series overall results.
- Series awards only (3 deep). Cash payout to Pro and Cat 1 Men/Women
Directions:
Safety Notes:
1) Helmets are mandatory at the race venue and at all OBRA-sanctioned races. Make sure to bring one and wear it any time you are on your bike, including on your way from your car and back.
2) Only the BMX track and adjacent grassy field are open to racers. Please do not walk or bike anywhere else on the grounds.
3) No dogs please. We all like animals, but they add another element of complexity.
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.
A special thanks to our sponsors:
Contact:
Jeff McNamee
jmcname@linfield.edu
503.857.5733
