
Thanks to all of the racers and fearless crew that made it out to the Ring of Fire Time Trial this weekend! An amazing weekend for sure!
Top Divisional Finishers:
24 Hour
1st Racer Keith Kohan, 381 Miles
1st Place Recumbent, Keith Kohan, 381 mIles
2nd Place Upright Glen Johnson, 364 Miles
3rd Place Upright Hugh Gapay, 361 Miles
12 Hour Mens
1st Place Chip Keyes, 202 MIles (40-49 divisional winner)
2nd Place Mark Biedrzycki, 194 Miles (30-39 divisional winner)
3rd Place Vincent Sikorski, 171 Miles (50+ divisional winner)
4th Place Don Hanson, 166 Miles (60+ divisional winner)
12 Hour Womens
1st Place Martha Walsh, 193 Miles *New Course Record (40-49 divisional winner)
2nd Place Angela Horton Gapay, 165 Miles
3rd Place Sandy Earl 143 Miles
4th Place Joanne Heilinger, 140 miles (50-59 divisional winner)
12 Hour Team
1st Place Two Man Relay: OSU Racing, 224 Miles *New Course Record
1st Place Two Person Mixed: Bicycle Center, 195 Miles *New Course Record
1st Place Two Women Relay: Pear Bottom Girls, 175 MIles *New Course Record
1st Place Mixed Tandem, Recumbent: Hey Look! They Ride, 114 Miles *New Course Record
What is the Ring of Fire?
12 hour racers will complete a shorter version of the day route and then rip around Maupin toting up miles for the win.
24 hour racers will complete a 157 mile day loop and turn circles around Maupin all night long.
2008 Ring of Fire Route Books are available now as pdf documents:
Ring of Fire 12-hour route
Ring of Fire 24-hour route
Ring of Fire Night Loop route
UMCA membership is not required for this race, but the ROF does count toward the JMC. You’ve got to pay to play, so pony up and Join. Contact the UMCA at (303) 545-9566.
The Ring of Fire is not a RAAM qualifer — so we made it even harder!
See the ROF FAQ for detailed information on registration and safety requirements.
*Start and Finish Line Accommodations *
Imperial Lodge
(541) 395-2404
(800) 395-3903
fax (541) 395-2494
send them an e-mail
RoF Dates Announced for 2009
This year’s race will start Saturday September 12, 2009.
The Pre-Race meeting will be Friday, September 11, 2009.
Make your plans to be there and register today!
Ring of Fire Weather
97°F in Maupin, OR