Horning's Hustle MTB Classic 2010

On Sunday April 11th, Oregon Bike Shop and Portland Racing are bringing the Oregon MTB Series close to town with the fourth edition of the Horning's Hustle Mountain Bike Classic.

This early-season mountain bike race will be held at Horning's Hideout, located in the forested foothills just outside North Plains (only a 35' drive from downtown Portland).

More something like a MTB circuit race than a traditional XC MTB race, riders will do multiple laps on a 5 mile course featuring a lot of up and downs over fire roads, primitive cat tracks, some single track descents and grassy pastures. Add to the mix a couple of "huckable" logs, a creek crossing (featuring a bridge of sorts) and a clover leaf course lay-out, and you know you're in for a lot of fun. Check out last year's course map to get a rough idea of what we are talking about!

The compact course should make for a spectator-friendly race, so bring your friends and families. Like in previous years, we will also have live music, hot food, a free post-race beer for all racers 21+ and - if needed - a bonfire to keep everyone warm. In good tradition, we'll close the day with awards and we'll raffle off a bunch of cool prizes.

So dust off your bike, start hitting the trail, and join us on Sunday April 11th to kick off the season in style!

Directions
Horning's Hideout is located on NW Brunswick Canyon Road in North Plains. To get there from Portland, head out 14 miles West on HWY 26 (Sunset Hwy). Take the North Plains exit (Exit 57) and take a right on Glencoe Road. Past the 4-way stop sign, continue North on Shadybrook Road and after about a mile take a slight left on Pumpkin Ridge Road. Brusnwick Road will come up on your right after 5 miles. Horning's Hideout is located just 1 mile down the road. ( Google Maps)

Camping & Pre-Riding
Horning's Hideout offers overnight camping (click here for more details). Pre-riding is only allowed on Saturday April 10 from 10am to 6pm.

For more information contact Tom Hoffman (503-475-3417).

Race Schedule
10:30am - Rider's Meeting - all racers assemble at start area
11:00am - Race Start - staggered by category:
1) Pro/Cat 1: 4 laps (approx. 20 miles)
2) Cat 2/Singlespeed: 3 laps (approx. 15 miles)
3) Cat 3: 2 laps (approx. 10 miles)
2:00 pm - Kiddie Races
3:00pm - Awards, Raffle, Good Times!

Categories
Pro Men - Cat 1 Men (U18, 19-34, 35-44, 45+) - Cat 2 Men (U18, 19-34, 35-44, 45-54, 55+) - Cat 3 Men (10-14, 15-18, 19-34, 35-44, 45+) - Singlespeed - Clydesdale (210lbs+), Pro/Cat 1 Women - Cat 2 Women (19-34, 35+) - Cat 3 Women (10-18, 19-34, 35-44, 45+)
Note: the organizers reserve the right to consolidate age group categories that have less than 5 participants.

Race Entry & Parking Fee
Juniors/Beginners (Cat 3): $20 pre-reg / $25 day-of-race
All other race categories: $25 pre-reg / $30 day-of-race
Kiddie race: FREE!

NOTE: There will be a $5 parking fee (exact change please), so be smart and carpool with friends!

Pre-Registration
Send your check and completed registration form & waiver by Friday April 2 to:
Tom Hoffman, 5257 NW Wickiup Way, Portland, OR 97229
Please make checks payable to "Tom Hoffman".
Day-of-race registration opens at 8:00am and closes at 10:00am.

OBRA Membership
This race is an OBRA event. All racers must be Oregon Bicycle Racing Association Members. Annual ($20) or 1-day ($5) OBRA licenses can be purchased at the race. If you are not an OBRA member yet, please bring a fileld-out license application (annual / 1-day)

Race Plates
We will use our own custom race plates. just pick them up on race day at the registration desk!

Prizes
$250 cash purse for Pro Men and Women, awards for top-3 in each category, plus $1,500+ worth of great raffle prizes and free product, courtesy of our sponsors Oregon Bike Shop, Rocky Mountain Bicycles, Extreme Pizza, Chris King, Hopworks Urban Brewing, and Nossa Familia Coffee.