Banana Belt Road Race Returns This Sunday April 6

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Travis Richardson

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Apr 1, 2025, 1:07:43 AM4/1/25
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Thank you to Team Oregon for putting on an amazing season opener and OBRA state championship race yesterday at Rowena Roubaix. Help us continue that momentum by coming out this Sunday for the return of Banana Belt. A classic race less than an hour outside of Portland with rolling hills.


REGISTER HERE


Race day schedule - Sunday, April 6th

Open 4/5

Open Juniors 15-18 *State Champs*

Masters Open 50+ 3/4/5 

Masters Open 60+ 1/2/3/4/5

9:00 AM

4 laps

41.2 mi

3,160 ft

Women 3

9:05 AM

4 laps

41.2 mi

3,160 ft

Women 4/5

Juniors Women 15-18 *State Champs*

Masters Women 50+ 3/4/5

Masters Women 60+

9:10 AM

3 laps

30.9 mi

2,370 ft

NB (Non-binary) 1/2/3/4/5

11:25 AM

2 laps

20.6 mi

1,580 ft

Juniors 10-14 *State Champs*

11:30 AM

1 lap

10.3 mi

790 ft

Women 1/2

Masters Women 40+ 1/2/3

12:55 PM

6 laps

61.8 mi

4,740 ft

Open 1/2

Masters Open 40+ 1/2/3

1:00 PM

6 laps

61.8 mi

4,740 ft

Open 3

1:05 PM

6 laps

61.8 mi

4,740 ft




  • Course is counterclockwise around Hagg Lake

  • Numbers on the right!

  • Online registration closes SATURDAY at 5 pm

  • Day of registration CASH and VENMO only, $10 added to cost


There are jerseys on the line!

  • This is the OBRA State Championship race for Juniors. Top finishers in the boys and girls 10-14 and 15-18 will be crowned state champion.

  • Race number 2 in the PNW Cup!



Parking

  • Park in the designated race parking area, near Boat Ramp C 

  • Map link: SW West Shore Dr, Gaston, OR 97119

  • Do not park in the boat ramp parking lot

  • Parking costs $7 for the day - cash or card - paid at park entrance

  • I personally park close to Lake Stop Grocery and ride in. it’s a great warmup and costs $0



We have all our drivers! Thanks to everyone that signed up to help. We still need a couple people willing to help set things up the day of the event. Will compensate with a free race. Sign up here


This race is a fundraiser for Valkyr Cycling whose mission is to eliminate barriers for women and girls to race bikes wherever and however they want.



Thanks to our podium prize sponsors:

Smith Optics

Doma Pocket Musette

Bike Tires Direct

Harder Day Coffee

Steeplejack Brewing Company

Trader Joes

Joe Retul Fit

Baker City Cycling Classic

Campfire Endurance


Hit me up if you have questions or need help with registration!

Travis Richardson
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