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For Immediate Release:

Welcome to the 8th Annual Elkhorn Classic Stage Race - Update #1 - OBRA Chat

Elkhorn World Headquarters - 25 February, 2009 - www.ElkhornClassic.com - Elkhorn is pleased to announce that the 2009 registration is open! Last year’s attendance was record setting; you will remember that nearly every category filled and went on a waiting list. Don’t wait and have to scramble. Plan early then train early.

I would like to extend a major thank you to the members of SouthTown Velo, sponsored by Environmental Business Solutions, who have enthusiastically accepted the role of OBRA team sponsor for our event. They will be assisting with the volunteer coordination and daily duties needed to maintain the quality of racing Elkhorn is known for.

Elkhorn a three-day four-stage race in Baker City, Oregon will be June 19-21. An excellent event for all abilities and ages as well as appealing to beginners. There’s no time cut, so if you can finish one stage, you can start the next one.

Elkhorn is again committed to helping develop and encourage women’s racing. Wouldn’t it be a great thing to see the women’s field full? You can make it happen. We are proud to announce that the Baker City community has committed to once again match each of the women’s payouts to the men’s. As in 2008, for women-only racers, and women-only teams, the community is offering free host housing through Baker City residents and businesses. Please contact Elkhorn for details. We are also considering a rebate program for any woman racer who refers a new, first time woman racer to Elkhorn. Women’s groups and teams are strongly encouraged for all categories. Is there interest in a Masters Women field? We don’t have one currently, but we would consider having one if there’s enough participation.

We are once again offering team discounts for group registration because everyone knows that “If I’m going to have this much fun, my teammate should enjoy it too.” Team captains should contact us directly for details.

We are pleased to announce that Elkhorn will host the OBRA District Stage Race Championships for Men and Women Categories and Masters Men divisions as well. Details are forthcoming, but this is open to all eligible OBRA members.

A reminder that the video montage shown at Mad Matilda’s last year will be available for purchase during registration. It will be available in Baker City, but order early and Whit will include the 2007 photo recap as well. Please check our website for details. Ah, the memories.

We are already receiving inquires about the race and lodging options in Baker City. Since well over half of Elkhorn racers are from outside of OBRA, groups and teams from the Western US and Canada tend to make their plans early and coordinate whatever and whenever they can. We encourage folks to make their lodging arrangements early and consider traveling in groups, teams, carpools, caravan, convoy or what not. As with previous years, there is an RV park behind the school grounds, as well as a camping option at Baker High School for racers on a budget.

And as always, a special thanks to race founders Nathan & Claire Hobson. Without their original vision, Elkhorn would not be.

Ride safe,

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