03/06/2016
CHERRY PIE ROAD RACE
Sunday, March 20th, 2016 – Independence, OR.
ONLINE LINE REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
15 DAYS UNTIL RACE DAY!!! GET YOU TEAMS AND YOURSELF REGISTERED!!!
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Race stages at City Hall in Independence, OR. “Neutral” spare wheels are used for this event. Wheels you bring may be issued to other riders in the event of puncture during the race. Return ALL spare wheels issued to you to the Wheel Pit!!
PARKING:
Parking available at Riverview Park in downtown Independence and along “C” Street into the Park. Follow signs and directions by Event Volunteers. DO NOT park on Main Street in the downtown area, in private driveways or businesses if the businesses are open.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
See Course Maps and Profile on-line. Neutral Roll-out from City Hall to the Independence Bridge (River Rd.). All Fields will complete two laps (60 mi) or three laps (88 mi) for the Pro ½ Men. Course follows smooth pavement, rolling hills, a few thigh-burnin’ climbs and rewarding descents around scenic farmlands between Independence and Albany. With a fantastic, flat sprint finish in front of City Hall, come test out your early season legs!!
COURSE MAP:
• Link to Course Map and Profile: https://ridewithgps.com/events/2015-Cherry-Pie-2
FEES AND REGISTRATION:
• Pre-Registration (On-line): Adults: $30
• Online registration closes Saturday, March 19st, 2016 by 12:00 p.m., Pacific Time.
REGISTER ON-LINE at: www.obra.org
• Day-of-Race Registration: Adults: $35 - Closes at 9:00 a.m. SHARP on Sunday!
START TIMES:
10:00 PRO/1/2 MEN 88.5 MILES (3 LAPS/FEED ZONE)
10:05 Masters 40-49 MEN 59.8 MILES (2 LAPS/NO FEED ZONE)
10:10 CAT 3/4/5*** MEN 59.8 MILES (2 LAPS/NO FEED ZONE)
10:15 Masters 50/60+ MEN 59.8 MILES (2 LAPS/NO FEED ZONE)
10:20 CAT 1/2/3* WOMEN* 59.8 MILES (2 LAPS/NO FEED ZONE)
10:25 CAT 4/5, Mstr 40/50/60+ WOMEN** 29.9 MILES (1 LAP/NO FEED)
Mileage shown is approximate, and includes a Neutral Roll-out to the Independence Bridge @ River Rd.
* CAT 3 WOMEN scored separately, but Prized with 1’s and 2’s
** MASTERS WOMEN scored separately, but Scored with the CAT 4/5’s
*** CAT 3/4/5 MEN will race together, but will be Scored separately.
PRIZES:
• Prizes will be split 3 deep in each Field, unless noted otherwise.
• Prizes awarded as cash or gift certificates, at the discretion of the Promoter.
• Prizes will be broken out at 15% of the total amount of registered participants.
• Prizes presented after the end of the last race as soon as Results can be tabulated.
FACILITIES:
Portable toilets will be available at Riverview Park and at the Start Line area. Water will be available in Coolers & Jugs at the Information Area and at the Start Line area.
SPECIAL INFORMATION:
• Use your OBRA Race Numbers for this event. Pin two numbers on jersey – one on LEFT SIDE and one Horizontally Across Your Lower Back. If Officials cannot read your number, you will not be scored. OBRA licenses are required to race. Licenses available for purchase at Registration Area. No license = No race. Racers are STRONGLY encouraged to get licenses from OBRA as early as possible.
• Riders off-the-back and Returning to the Start Area must follow Oregon all applicable traffic laws, signs and traffic control devices. Ride single file and check for traffic regularly.
• Centerline Rule is strongly enforced for your safety! Officials will relegate or DQ centerline violators at their discretion. Consider this is your First and Final Warning. Helmets required anytime riders are on their bike.
• Littering and public urination will not be tolerated! Violators subject to fines and/or prosecution.
• Feed zones. PRO/1/2 Men’s race will have the only feed zone. Feeding from vehicles or spectators is not allowed anytime.
• OBRA and the Race Promoters do not provide insurance coverage for injuries that occur at the race. Costs related to any injuries are the responsibility of the individual participant.
• Participation in the Cherry Pie Road Race is voluntary. Race Promoters are not responsible for personal injury, loss or damage of equipment, or theft directly or indirectly related to your voluntary participation in this event.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS FROM:
• Monmouth (Hwy 99W): Drive east on OR 51 (Monmouth St.) for 2.5 miles. In Independence, turn left (north) on Main St. Take the first right onto C St. into Riverview Park.
• Corvallis (Hwy 99W): From downtown Corvallis (99W & Hwy 20), head north on 99W for 20 miles. In Monmouth, turn right (east) on OR 51 (Monmouth St). Follow for 2.5 miles to Main St.
• Portland (I-5 southbound): South on I-5 to Keizer. Take Exit 260B (Chemawa Rd.). Follow signs to Hwy 99E (Salem Parkway). Follow 99E for 5.2 miles to downtown Salem and Hwy 22 (Marion St.). Turn right and head east toward Dallas/Ocean Beaches. In 5.4 miles, turn left (south) onto OR 51 (Independence Hwy). Follow 6.3 miles to Riverview Park (left on “C” St. into Riverview Park).
• Eugene (I-5 northbound): North on I-5 to Exit 243 (Ankeny Hill Rd). Turn left (west) on Ankeny Hill Rd. and follow 2.6 mi. to Buena Vista Rd. Turn left onto Buena Vista, follow 1 mi. to Sidney Rd. Turn right onto Sidney Rd. (becomes Riverside Rd.), follow 7.6 mi. to River Rd. (west). Turn right (west) onto River Rd., cross Independence Bridge. At Stop (Main St.), turn right, follow 1/2 mile north to Riverview Park.
ADDITIONAL EVENT INFORMATION:
Contact Kenny Graham at: 541.905.9698, [email protected] , or: www.willamettevalleycycling.com
2015 Cherry Pie - 2, on Ride with GPS. .
