Cherry Pie Road Race Notes

CHERRY PIE ROAD RACE

          Sunday, March 22nd, 2015 – Independence, OR.  

 

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.).  Fields will do one (31 mi), two (60 mi) or three laps (88 mi). 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:

• Follow Link to Course Map and Profile: http://ridewithgps.com/events/2015-Cherry-Pie-2
  • See “START TIMES” table, below, for Lap details for each Field

FEES AND REGISTRATION:

• Pre-Registration (On-line):  Adults: $30,  Juniors: $15
• Online registration closes Saturday, March 21^st, 2015 by 12:00 p.m., Pacific Time.

REGISTER ON-LINE at:   http://obra.org/events/23478/register

• Day-of-Race Registration:  Adults: $35,  Juniors: $20

START TIMES:

¹ Masters 50+/60+ Group scored & awarded prize separately if 5 or more in the Field.  Otherwise, prize shared with entire Field.

² Women Masters 40+/50+ group scored and prize awarded separately.

PRIZES:

• Prizes shown 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 for Morning Session presented during Afternoon Session, as soon as Results can be tabulated.
• Afternoon Session 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 right 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.
• No feed zones.  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, kl_graham@comcast.net , or: www.willamettevalleycycling.com

THANK YOU!!  For the fantastic support and sponsorship from the following organizations: