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Series Race #5 October 31, 2009 Astoria Fairgrounds Astoria, Oregon Daily Race Schedule
*One lap only, starting after the Beginners **Kiddie Kross: A non-competitive event for those 12 and under. Kiddies will be divided into 2 categories based on height and bike type: Kiddie Kross A's and B's. All 3 wheel bikes or bikes with training wheels are automatically in KK B's. Kids under an established height (TBD) are in KK B's. Kids on two wheels, over established height are KK A's. KK B's will do small inner loop specifically designed for them. KK A's will do ONE lap on the cross course. Sunday is the official costume day. Come prepared or suffer the wrath. (Feel free to dress up Saturday or any other day too.) Categories Category A=OBRA and/or USCF categories 1,2, NORBA Expert and anyone else who chooses to race at this level Category B=OBRA and/or USCF category 3, NORBA Sport Category C=OBRA and/or USCF categories 4&5, NORBA Beginner (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 reserves the right to change your category. No sandbagging will be tolerated! Fees $25.00 Category A Men & Category A Women $10.00 Juniors $5.00 Unicycles $22.00 all other categories Registration You can register for the October 31 race online (before noon on October 30). Racers may also preregister by sending a completed OBRA waiver (PDF) and check payable to "Club Vivo" to:
Crusade Registration
7025 SW 7th Ave Portland, OR 97219 MUST be received no later than Thursday before the event. If it is not received by Thursday, you will have to pay at the event and will be refunded at the next event. If you pre-register and you already have your Cross Crusade number, you can sign in a "self-service" line. If you need a number, there will be a separate line for pre-registered riders to pick-up numbers. If you prefer to wait, day-of-event registration will be available at each race venue. Save time by printing out a waiver (PDF) and completing it at home. Series Check out the series rules & prizes! Equipment All bikes are legal – Mountain bikes, 'cross, fixed gear, cruisers, unicycles, etc. But take heed: courses will favor those on 'cross bikes – so choose your weapon wisely! Code of Conduct Please use common sense. Please observe posted signs, OBRA rules (145 KB .doc) and the Crusader's Code of Conduct. Membership & Licenses OBRA membership required for all riders. Single race memberships are available for $5.00. Season OBRA memberships are available for $10.00. Directions Take Oregon Highway 202 east from Astoria for 3-1/2 miles. Turn left on Walluski Loop Road (by the Oregon State Forestry Department office) Just on your left is the fairgrounds. The daily parking fee is $3.00. Camping Tent camping is available in the upper field (same area as always) both Friday and Saturday night. The Rodeo arena will be open for camping if the weather is gnarly. Ten dollars a night. There are restrooms and showers.There are a limited number of RV camping spaces. With water and electricity those are twenty-five dollars per night. Without hookups, fifteen dollars per night. Tent camping and RV camping are in separate parts of the fairgrounds but not too far from each other. When you arrive follow the signs to the office and pay the fees and you will be shown where to go. If you arrive late after the office is closed you'll have to find your way on your own and pay the next day. If you do plan on camping Saturday night, bring candy as there will be lots of trick-or-treating. Dogs are welcome, but please keep them under control and scoop up after them. Additional camping is available: Fort Stevens State Park - 503.861.1671 - Tent and or RV KOA - 1100 NW Ridge Rd. Hammond - 503.861.0547 - Tent and or RV Kampers West - 1140 NW Warrenton, Warrenton - 503.861.1814 - RV only Lodging Holiday Inn Express, 503-325-6222, 204 West Marine Drive, Astoria. More lodging information available from the Astoria Warrenton Chamber of Commerce. Food Suggested by our friends at the Clatsop County Fairgrounds. Wet Dog Cafe/Astoria Brewing Co. - 144 11th St. Astoria Fort George Brewing Co. - 1483 Duane St Astoria Rogue Public House - 100 39th St. Astoria Rio Cafe - 125 9th St Astoria Blue Scorcher Bakery and Cafe - 1493 Duane St. Astoria Merry Time Sports Bar - 995 Marine Dr. Astoria Fulios - 1149 Commercial St. Astoria More restaurant information available from the Astoria Warrenton Chamber of Commerce. |
