Race Across Oregon 2020 Start Order
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Start Order Friday 7/17 Solo 1000k
Solo Racers
4:15AM - Tony Musorafite (60+ first to attempt the loop course on a fixed gear!)
4:30AM - Lucas Spencer (Awesome RAO Rookie with multiple RAW finishes)
5:00AM - Tim Lawrence (Defending Champ RAO 450)
5:00AM - Virtual - Brian Martin (Would have been Brian's 10th RAO but unable to attend due to Canadian border closure so he's racing with us on a course in Kelowna, BC)
6:00AM - David Haase (2014 RAO Champ, multiple RAAMs and first to attempt RAO 1,000k loop course unsupported)
6:30AM - Dorina Vaccaroni (multiple Olympic medalist in fencing)
6:45AM - Giovanni Prosperi (RAO rookie with eyes on RAAM - 508 finisher)
7:00AM - Rob DeCou (RAAM finish, RAO finisher, first to attempt 1,000k loop course on recumbent!)
7:15AM - 2 x Team Opposites Attract (Sylvia Maas starting)
7:30AM - 2 x Team Beefology (Chris Davies starting)
8:00AM - Michael Davies-Hughes (Defending Champ 1,000k)
Start Order Saturday 7/18 260, 450, and 1000k Teams
4:45AM - Scott Youngren (260)
5:00AM - Andrew LaVeine (260)
5:15AM - 2X Team BLM - Brook & Lori Machine (1,000k)
5:30AM - Reed Finfrock (450)
5:45AM - 2X Team Boreas (1,000k)
6:00AM - FAsT Monkeys aka Beauties & Beasts (450
6:15AM - Weber (260)
6:30AM - Genovisi (260)
7:00AM - 4X Great Basin Soaring Coots (1,000)
Course closes for all racers at 8AM Monday.
Start Order Friday 7/17 Solo 1000k
Solo Racers
4:15AM - Tony Musorafite (60+ first to attempt the loop course on a fixed gear!)
4:30AM - Lucas Spencer (Awesome RAO Rookie with multiple RAW finishes)
5:00AM - Tim Lawrence (Defending Champ RAO 450)
5:00AM - Virtual - Brian Martin (Would have been Brian's 10th RAO but unable to attend due to Canadian border closure so he's racing with us on a course in Kelowna, BC)
6:00AM - David Haase (2014 RAO Champ, multiple RAAMs and first to attempt RAO 1,000k loop course unsupported)
6:30AM - Dorina Vaccaroni (multiple Olympic medalist in fencing)
6:45AM - Giovanni Prosperi (RAO rookie with eyes on RAAM - 508 finisher)
7:00AM - Rob DeCou (RAAM finish, RAO finisher, first to attempt 1,000k loop course on recumbent!)
7:15AM - 2 x Team Opposites Attract (Sylvia Maas starting)
7:30AM - 2 x Team Beefology (Chris Davies starting)
8:00AM - Michael Davies-Hughes (Defending Champ 1,000k)
Start Order Saturday 7/18 260, 450, and 1000k Teams
4:45AM - Scott Youngren (260)
5:00AM - Andrew LaVeine (260)
5:15AM - 2X Team BLM - Brook & Lori Machine (1,000k)
5:30AM - Reed Finfrock (450)
5:45AM - 2X Team Boreas (1,000k)
6:00AM - FAsT Monkeys aka Beauties & Beasts (450
6:15AM - Weber (260)
6:30AM - Genovisi (260)
7:00AM - 4X Great Basin Soaring Coots (1,000)
Course closes for all racers at 8AM Monday.
An OREGON YOU'VE NEVER SEEN
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Many people think of Oregon as being lush, green and very wet. Certain areas of Oregon fit that description well. Our loop course most definitely does not. High desert all the way. It's barren, beautiful, deserted, windy, hot and contains a bazillion feet of unending rollers and sustained climbs. Difficult? Very....just as a Qualifier for the Race Across America should be. Nothing can truly prepare one for a solo RAAM attempt but the RAO 1000k will test your limits like no other event under 1,000 miles.
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The courses we use for our Oregon events take place on roads that I've ridden thousands of training miles in preparation for six Race Across America finishes and six Race Across the West finishes. Riding 10, 12, 15, 18 hour days in Willamette Valley rain would get old after awhile and I'd escape to arid Central and Eastern Oregon. Not only did I appreciate the dry climate, I loved the terrain, lack of cars and lack of civilization.
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The Route
Click here for a close approximation to the final route. I will be driving/riding the course the first week of May and will have the final version of the course at that time. However, the Ride With GPS link on this page is very close to the final version.
Description
The 2019 route is a 1,000 kilometer loop course which begins and ends at the Fairfield Inn located in The Dalles, OR. You'll begin with a beautiful ride along the Old Gorge Highway (expect a goofy prime sprint during the neutral start). Climbing will start just after you get the official "Go!". Enjoy the trees and view of the Columbia River as you say so long to one of the few flat sections of this beast. The Rowena Crest climb is mellow with some switchbacks and amazing views. You'll drop to Mosier cut off and begin a steep climb up Seven Mile Road. It's a steep drop back to The Dalles (yes this is the location of Kesey's "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest") and you'll ride through town probably wondering why we're having you go right past the start/finish motel after putting in 20 miles and whole bunch of climbing...it's pretty. Once through town you are in high desert featuring hot temps during the day, cold temps at night, leg breaking climbs, long descents, headwinds, swirling winds, tail winds (infrequently), windmills (I wonder why), snakes, mountain lions (yup, we've seen quite a few on course), very little traffic and the roads that I trained on for a number of Race Across Americas and Race Across the Wests. I absolutely love it out here and am happy to share some of my favorite roads on which to ride a bike with you.
Click here for a close approximation to the final route. I will be driving/riding the course the first week of May and will have the final version of the course at that time. However, the Ride With GPS link on this page is very close to the final version.
Description
The 2019 route is a 1,000 kilometer loop course which begins and ends at the Fairfield Inn located in The Dalles, OR. You'll begin with a beautiful ride along the Old Gorge Highway (expect a goofy prime sprint during the neutral start). Climbing will start just after you get the official "Go!". Enjoy the trees and view of the Columbia River as you say so long to one of the few flat sections of this beast. The Rowena Crest climb is mellow with some switchbacks and amazing views. You'll drop to Mosier cut off and begin a steep climb up Seven Mile Road. It's a steep drop back to The Dalles (yes this is the location of Kesey's "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest") and you'll ride through town probably wondering why we're having you go right past the start/finish motel after putting in 20 miles and whole bunch of climbing...it's pretty. Once through town you are in high desert featuring hot temps during the day, cold temps at night, leg breaking climbs, long descents, headwinds, swirling winds, tail winds (infrequently), windmills (I wonder why), snakes, mountain lions (yup, we've seen quite a few on course), very little traffic and the roads that I trained on for a number of Race Across Americas and Race Across the Wests. I absolutely love it out here and am happy to share some of my favorite roads on which to ride a bike with you.
The Rules
- Don't Cheat...okay we'll go into a little more detail.
- If you think what you're doing is cheating, it probably is...okay, more detail than that
- Obey traffic laws. i.e. stop at stop signs, traffic lights, etc. There aren't many of either of these on the route so you'll want to be sure to pay attention for the few times they show up.
- Always pull off to the right of the road when dealing with your rider. That includes solo riders needing to stop and relay riders setting up for an exchange.
- When you pull of to the right of the road, you need to have 5 feet between the driver's side door and the pavement. Are we out with rulers measuring your proximity to the road - no. Think to yourself 'if I open the driver's door to get out is the door going to open into the lane with oncoming vehicles'. If so, then you're too close.
- Same when you're rider stops and you are taking care of him/her. You don't want to be standing in the road when you're out of the vehicle attending your cyclist.
- Don't be visible to other humans when relieving yourself. Relief by back rub or stretching your legs is just fine. I'm talking about the other stuff. You're on seemingly deserted roads but there are farms/homes along the route. We've had reports from farmers of seeing body parts of crew members and riders that shouldn't be seen. Please just check carefully that there is no one else around when taking care of business.
- Bicycle - must have reflective tape on the front forks, four spots on each side of the front and rear wheel rims, along the rear triangle, on front and sides of the cranks. Also place reflective tape on the back of your cycling shoes rather than trying to get tape on the back of your pedals. A white, flashing headlight must be on during daylight hours (between 6:30AM and 7:30PM) and a solid white headlight must be on during nighttime hours (7:30PM - 6:30AM). A red flashing tail light must be on at all times.
- Support vehicle - Must have a minimum of 2 crew members.
- Support vehicle Accessories - "Caution Bikes Ahead" (or some variation of the same) must be clearly visible on the back of the vehicle. Race Identifier Signage i.e. Your Last Name/Team Name must be on the driver's side door, hood of the vehicle and rear of the vehicle. Slow Moving Vehicle triangle must be displayed on the rear of the vehicle when doing direct follow. Roof mounted, rear facing amber flashing lights must be attached and going at all times the support vehicle is actively involved in the race (if you're buying gas, shopping, stopped for a nap, etc you may turn off the flashers. Hazard lights are going whenever the amber flashers are on. We have a great sign maker who's info I will have available very soon to make you all of the signage listed in #10 if you need assistance.
- Rider Accessories - Reflective ankle bracelets must be worn during nighttime hours. A reflective vest isn't mandatory but it's a good idea.
- Crew Accessories - Reflective vests must be worn when out of the vehicle at night. A hi viz t-shirt would be much appreciated by the race director for daytime wear.
Race Resources
This is your page for Amber Flashing Lights to event regulation tail lights and nutritional products!
Need "Caution Bicycles Ahead", Slow Moving Vehicle, or Team Identifier signage? Contact me at raogeorge@gmail.com and I'll set you up with some low cost magnetic, reflective signage made for us by a participant who was a sign maker prior to retiring and riding full time.
Need "Caution Bicycles Ahead", Slow Moving Vehicle, or Team Identifier signage? Contact me at raogeorge@gmail.com and I'll set you up with some low cost magnetic, reflective signage made for us by a participant who was a sign maker prior to retiring and riding full time.