A Race Preview - Eugene for Eugene Celebration Cycling Classic,
Sept 20-21 2003
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Jim Anderson
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Sep 17, 2003 07:59 PDT
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UPDATES/INFO:
-Volunteers still needed especially hosts for housing...
To be a volunteer and get involved in the race see:
http://www.obra.org/eugene_celebration/volunteer.htm
-Registration is still available online at www.orbike.com
Or at race site. Late fees are applying now.
- Be aware that Sat 9/20 is a U of O football game day, plan your drive
accordingly. Game is at 12:30 and I-5 S gets a little crazy.
-Lodging Problems?
The best resource is to go to the CVALCO - Convention & Visitors
Association of Lane County Oregon (541) 484-5307 or (800) 547-5445 or
http://www.visitlanecounty.com/ (go to lodging info)
Call them if you are not finding anything, they are here to help you visit
Lane County!
- Free Kids Fun Race, 11:30pm - 9/21.
http://www.obra.org/eugene_celebration/kids_race.htm
THE PREVIEW:
Eugene Celebration Cycling Classic Preview
EUGENE, OREGON (September 15, 2003)- Now entering its third decade of
existence, the Eugene Celebration Cycling Classic- long a staple of Pacific
Northwest racing- will take place on September 20-21, 2003.
While the race retains its two-day, three-stage format, two of the three
have undergone significant changes. Both of Saturdayıs races, the Stage 1
Road Race and Stage 2 Time Trial, have moved from the Crow Valley to new
courses in the Lorane Valley, just southwest of the college town of Eugene.
The Lorane Valley Road Race will be held on a challenging 11.4-mile circuit
that includes two major climbs- 1.5 and 0.5 miles in length, respectively-
and finishes on a slight uphill. The Lorane Valley Time Trial, held on an
abridged version of the same course, and using the same start/finish, is an
out-and-back event, 8.2 miles in length; the first half is largely downhill,
while the return leg climbs gently to the finish. Sundayıs popular Skinner
Butte Park Criterium remains unchanged, however. Taking place in downtown
Eugene on an 0.85-mile circuit in the townıs biggest park, It promises an
exciting finish to what should be a weekend full of national-level racing
action.
Both the Pro/1/2 Menıs and Womenıs events will feature some of the regionıs
top racers in what is widely considered the finale of the Pacific Northwest
racing season. The Broadmark Capital and Intermountain Cycling Organization
teams, which took the honors in the Menıs and Womenıs events, respectively,
in 2002, are both expected to return to defend those titles. However,
theyıll have more competition to deal with than ever. In the Menıs race, the
likes of Saturn For Seattle and British Columbiaıs Team Symmetrics look to
upset the talented Broadmark Capital lineup, as does Washington native Rusty
Beall, a member of the Health Net professional team who is bringing several
teammates along to help him improve on his third-place finish in 2002. On
the Womenıs side, such riders as Ashmeadıs Suz Weldon, 2003 Collegiate
National Road Champion Allison Beall (worlddiff.com), and Kele Hulser, who
has done events as a member of the nationally-ranked Team Basis, are
expected to challenge the regionally-dominant ICO squad.
Since its inception as a one-day event more than 20 years ago, the Eugene
Celebration Cycling Classic has become one of the Pacific Northwestıs
biggest races. In 2000, it drew more than 320 competitors, placing it second
behind only the Tour of Willamette in terms of popularity in Oregon. Besides
the Pro/1/2 Men and Women, there are events for Category 3 Men, Category 4/5
Men, Masters 35+ Men, and several childrenıs races. For more information on
the Eugene Celebration Cycling Classic, please visit
www.obra.org/eugene_celebration <http://www.obra.org/eugene_celebration> or
www.eugenecelebration.com.
2002 Eugene Celebration Cycling Classic Results
Pro/Elite Men
Stage 1: Crow Valley Road Race
1. Larry Zimich (Team Campione) 2:26:38
2. Kris Stanton (unattached) @ 0:03
3. Tyler Thompson (Broadmark Capital) @ 0:07
4. Evan Elken (Broadmark Capital) @ 0:11
5. Doug Ollerenshaw (Bike Gallery/Trek/VW) @ 0:16
Stage 2: Crow Time Trial
1. Rusty Beall (Saturn of Bellevue) 21:18
2. Keith Szolusha (Webcor/Alto Velo) @ 0:09
3. Rad Cunningham (Broadmark Capital) @ 0:22
4. San Schartz (Hutchıs) @ 0:30
5. Eric Pardyjak (unattached) @ 0:36
Stage 3: Skinner Butte Park Criterium
1. Ollerenshaw 1:11:37
2. Zimich @ 0:03
3. Schartz @ 0:07
4. Cunningham @ 0:11
5. Michael Hernandez (Reno Wheelmen) @ 0:16
Final General Classification
1. Thompson 4:00:54
2. Elken @ 0:17
3. Beall @ 0:31
4. Szolusha @ 0:40
5. Cunningham @ 0:44
6. Ollerenshaw @ 0:44
7. Schartz @ 0:48
8. Zimich @ 0:56
9. Stanton @ 1:04
10. Pardyjak @ 1:07
Women
Stage 1: Crow Valley Road Race
1. Lisa Magness (ICO) 2:33:27
2. Kerry Rohan (Lakeside/Riverıs Edge) @ 0:13
3. Suzanne King (Sunnyside Sports) @ 2:50
4. Kele Hulser (Seattle Velo) @ 3:26
5. Barb Zimich (Team Campione) @ 6:01
Stage 2: Crow Time Trial
1. Hulser 24:20
2. Magness @ 0:09
3. Allison Beall (unattached) @ 0:26
4. Rohan @ 0:47
5. King @ 1:40
Stage 3: Skinner Butte Park Criterium
1. Zimich 39:42
2. Magness @ s.t.
3. Mandy Lozano (unattached) @ s.t.
4. Rohan @ s.t.
5. Hollie Lund (unattached) @ s.t.
Final General Classification
1. Magness 3:37:21
2. Rohan @ 0:59
3. Hulser @ 3:34
4. King @ 4:38
5. Zimich @ 7:41
6. Lozano @ 7:51
7. Lisa Given (Byrne Specialty Gases) @ 8:01
8. Lisa Schartz (unattached) @ 11:13
9. Weldon @ 13:27
10. Beall @ 16:01
Eugene Celebration Cycling Classic
Eugene, Oregon
SEPTEMBER 20-21
Produced by Downtown Events Management, Inc
Prize List: $2600 ALL CASH
2003 Race Details:
* The Eugene CelebrationCycling Classic is organized as part of the 3-day
Eugene Celebration Festivalproduced by Downtown Events Management, Inc.
* Oregon Bicycle RaceAssociation (OBRA) Event
* This event is part of theFIAC (Federation of Independent Associations for
Cycling, which OBRA isassociated with) National Points Series (NPS)
competition in 2003 in whichriders earn points toward an overall national
title. The following classesare eligible for points: Pro/1/2, Cat 3, Women -
more info available at:www.fiac.us
* OBRA B.A.R. Race
* For out of state or countrywe waive OBRA day license fees.
* All categories are a timedstage race
* Womenıs event will track Cat.4 and Masters 35+ Women for OBRA B.A.R, but
scored/prized as WomenOverall. Please note on registration if Cat4 or WM35+
* Race Website:http://www.obra.org/eugene_celebration
Stage 1: Lorane Valley Road Race - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20th
Crest Elementary School, Eugene
10:00am - Pro/1/2 - 5 laps (11.4m lap + 8.4m start/finish) 65.4Miles/104.6Km
10:15 - Cat. 3 - 5 laps (11.4m lap + 8.4m start/finish) 65.4Miles/104.6Km
10:25 - Women - 4 laps (11.4m lap + 8.4m start/finish) 54Miles/86.4Km
12:40pm - Cat. 4/5 - 4 laps (11.4m lap + 8.4m start/finish) 54Miles/86.4Km
12:55 - Masters Men 35+(cat3/4) - 5 laps (11.4m lap + 8.4m start/finish)
65.4Miles/104.6Km
Start/Finish: Crest Elementary School
Course: Course is 11.4m/18.KM course done as laps with a out/back portion of
4.2m(done once out and once back, 8.4m/13.1KM) with 1 1.5m and 1 - .5m
gradual climbs, lots of flat portions and a slight up hill to the finish.
Race Course uses following roads: Lorane Hwy, Spencer Creek Rd, Gimpl Hill
Rd, Bailey Hill Rd, Crest Drive
Parking: Is in elementary school lot. Please be respectful of nearby
residents.
Directions: From I-5 North and South, Merge onto I-105 W/ OR-126 W via exit
number 194B toward EUGENE, Take the JEFFERSON ST. exit on the left toward
FAIRGROUNDS, Proceed on Jefferson St. to W 11th, Right on W 11th, proceed on
W11th to Chambers St, left onto Chambers St. Up and Over Chambers St hill,
to Crest Drive (T), Left onto Crest Drive to Start/Finish area.
Stage 2: Lorane Valley Time Trial - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20th
Crest Elementary School, Eugene
***First rider off at 4:30PM - The TT will follow the same start order as
the morningıs road race schedule and follows order of racers registering.
Start times will be posted after registration closes or after road race. ***
Course: Time Trial course is on out/back section of road racecourse. It is a
gradual downhill to turnaround and then gradual uphill to finish, good to
excellent pavement. Course is out and back (turnaround at 4.1m/6.73KM) total
of 8.2 miles/13.12KM. Start/Finish area is same as road race.
Stage 3: Skinner Butte Park Criterium - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21st
Skinner Butte Park, Eugene
9:30AM Cat. 4/5 45 min/plus 1lap
10:30 Women 45 min/plus 1lap
11:30 Kids Race (Course will be set up with cones) - 4-6 yrs
2laps, 7-8 yrs 3-5 Laps, 9-11 yrs 4-6 Laps.
12:00PM Masters Men 35+(cat3/4) 45 min/plus 1lap
1:00 Cat. 3 60 min/plus 1lap
2:15 Pro/1/2 70 min/plus 1lap
Start/Finish: Between 1st and 2nd Ave on Lawrence St.
Course: Uses following roads: Skinner Butte Park loop, Lincoln, 3rd st,
Lawrence, and Cheshire Roads. Course is .85m/1.36KM, includes wide flat city
streets and a 500m gradual hill. Finish is on flat portion of course. Free
laps for mechanicals will be allowed, and lapped riders will be ineligible
for primes.
Parking: Please respect local residents and their need for parking in this
area. Racers are urged to not park North of 2nd and Washington. Please do
not park in business lots. City street parking is available on Lincoln,
Lawrence, Washington, Jefferson and Charnelton Streets.
Directions: FROM I-5 NORTH/SOUTH: Take the I-105 W/OR-126 W exit number
194B- towards Eugene. Merge onto I-105 W. Take the OR-99 S/Jefferson St.
exit on the left towards City Center. Keep Left at the fork in the ramp.
Merge onto W 7TH AVE S. Stay straight to go onto W 7TH AVE. Turn Left onto
Jefferson, Washington, Lincoln or Lawrence Streets for parking.
Prize List is for General Classification
(³Primes² for Criterium will be $275 given away throughout all the races in
different increments.)
Pro/1/2 $1100 ALL CASH, Ribbons top 5 15 places.
Cat. 3 $600 ALL CASH, Ribbons top 5 7 places.
Cat. 4/5 $100 Value of product as prizes (TBA), Ribbons top 5 5
places
Masters 35+(cat3/4) $100 ALL CASH, Ribbons top 5 5 places
Women $525 ALL CASH, Ribbons top 5 5 places
Entry Info:
Entry Fee: $65.00 before 9/15, after or day of race is $75.00
Juniors (18 under) Fees: $20.00 before 9/15, after or day of race is $30.00
WE REALLY NEED RACERS TO PRE-REGISTER THIS YEAR! PLEASE DO SO.
Cancellation refund policy:
Now through July 31st 100%
August 1st - August 20th 75%
August 21st August 31st 50%
September 1st September 15th 25%
After September 15th 0%
Team Discount: If FIVE or more registrations are received from members of
the same team in the same envelope the fee will be: $55.00 per rider. That
is a savings of over 15% per rider! Riders do not have to be in the same
category and male and female team members will count toward the five-rider
minimum. Example: Team Oregon sends eight riders: 2 cat 1 & 2, 3 cat 3 &
4, 1 Master 40 +, & 2 women. The total fee would be $440 instead of the
$520 if they all signed up individually.
Team discount registrations need to be received by September 15th. Discount
is not available after 9/15.
Register online at Online Registration is available until Friday Sept. 20th,
however late fees apply after Sept. 15th. Easy Online Registration is
available at www.orbike.com <http://www.orbike.com/> . Prices online are
discounted to compensate for charges to racers. We encourage you to use
online registration through orbike.com!
Registration Info:
Pre-register by sending checks payable to Downtown Events Management, Inc
(or DEMI) and mail with a OBRA standard release to: ECCC, Attn: Jim Anderson
1467 Greentree Circle, Lake Oswego, OR 97034. Pre-Registration is suggested.
Racers will be issued a race bible and packet with additional information
after all registration requirements have been met.
All categories are timed events and therefore, all riders must complete each
stage to be in General Classification.
Race Director and officials reserves the right to combine or split groups.
All OBRA racing rules apply. ANSI approved helmets required. Entrants under
18 must have a parent or guardians sign a release.
Need more info? Call Jim Anderson, Race Director at 503-975-8229, or e-mail
ji-@eugeneevents.com <mailto:spa-@teleport.com>
Race Info and Flyer will be available at: www.obra.org
<http://www.obra.org/> , and www.eugenecelebration.com
<http://www.eugenecelebration.com/>
Official Race Website:
http://www.obra.org/eugene_celebration/index.htm
Host Housing:
New addition this year - host housing will be available for everyone, first
come first served! Please submit requests for host housing by visiting
Eugene Celebration Cycling Classic section of on website:
http://www.obra.org/eugene_celebration
ALL Requests must be filled by Monday, September 15th to guarantee housing.
Questions regarding host housing or to be a host contact: Jim Anderson, Race
Director at 503-975-8229, or e-mail ji-@eugeneevents.com
<mailto:spa-@teleport.com>
Accommodations: Hotel/Motel Rooms are filling up fast, please plan ahead!
There is a huge football game and lots going on in Eugene that weekend!
The following hotels/motels are giving cycling classic a special rate,
please mention cycling classic when booking.
Hampton Inn 3780 W 11th Eugene, OR 97402 - (541) 431-1225 -
Single/Double/Triple/Quad $99.00 plus tax
Downtown Motel 361 W 7th Ave Eugene, OR 97401
800-648-4366 - Single $35.00 Double $40.00-$45.00 Triple $50.00 Quad
$53.00 (plus tax)
Westfir Lodge 47365 1st WESTFIR, OR 97492 - (541) 782-3103 - Single $65.00
double $90.00 Triple $145.00 Quad $182.00
(plus tax)
Other non-cycling classic Motel/Hotels are:
Valley River Inn. 1000 Valley River Way. (541) 687-0123.
Hilton Eugene. 66 East 6th. (541) 342-2000
Doubletree Hotel Eugene/Springfield. 3280 Gateway. (541) 726-8181
Best Western. 1655 Franklin Bv. (541) 683-3669
Red Lion Hotel. 205 Coburg Rd. (541) 342-5201
Holiday Inn Express. Beltline Rd & Gateway Rd. (541) 746-8471
Camping Accommodations please look up www.oregonstateparks.org
<http://www.oregonstateparks.org/> or www.lanecounty.org
<http://www.lanecounty.org/>
All About Lane County, please be sure to visit:
Convention and Visitors Association of Lane County Oregon (CVALCO) has been
marketing Lane County as a convention, meeting, event, and leisure-travel
destination to attract overnight visits, thereby enhancing the economic and
social well being of Lane County's communities.
CVALCO: www.visitlanecounty.org
THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING:
Eugene Police Dept, City of Eugene, Lane County Public Works, Eugene School
District/Crest Elementary, Residents of Skinners Butte Park Neighborhood,
Oregon Bicycle Racing Association, OBRA Race Officials, the many volunteers
(200+) and as always thanks racers!
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