STAGE 1:
Columbia Hills Road Race
Friday – April 1, 2011

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Making its debut in 2006 as stage 2 of the Mt. Hood Cycling Classic and appearing again in 2007 the Columbia Hills Road Race is a classic course.  Neither favoring the true sprinter nor climber this course is for those who ride on brute strength.  Roads are smooth and twisting always providing an opportunity for a breakaway to form.  The largest climb is the Kelly Cut-Off Road at 5% for 1.5 miles.  The biggest challenge typically becomes the wind which at times can blow hard across the treeless landscape and whip through the canyons.  The race will start at the old Petersburg Elementary School running in a clockwise loop.

Directions to Staging Area: Staging will be at Petersburg School.  To get there from The Dalles take I-84 east to exit #87 (Comfort Inn exit) then proceed south on Highway 197 for ¼ mile then take first right onto Highway 30.  Head down the hill taking first right at Big Jim’s Drive In and head east on 2^nd street.  Road turns into 15-Mile road.  Proceed another 3 ¼ miles and right after crossing the bridge take a left.  Follow signs to school.  Just a note the school is out in the boonies so if you think you are in the middle of nowhere you are on the right path.  Look for parking attendants and follow their direction.  Parking is tight and rogue parkers will be penalized.

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Categories	Start Time	Miles	# of Laps
Pro 1-2 Men	9:00 AM	75 Miles	4 laps
Masters Men 40+/50+	9:10 AM	56 Miles	3 Laps
CAT 3 Men	9:20 AM	56 Miles	3 Laps
CAT 4 Men	1:00 PM	37 Miles	2 Laps
Pro 1-2 Women	1:10 PM	56 Miles	3 Laps
CAT 3 Women	1:20 PM	37 Miles	2 Laps
CAT 4 Women	1:30 PM	37 Miles	2 Laps

Start location: Petersburg School

Finish location: Petersburg School

Rider Sign in: Petersburg School

Distance: 18.6 miles per lap

Medical Tent: Finish Line

Awards Location: Finish line 20 minutes after finish of race.

Stage Maps

Stage #1 Race Log

Mile	Description
0.0	Turn Left onto 15-Mile Road
10.6	Right Turn on Kelly Cut-Off Road
12.1	Feed Zone
13.1	Go Straight through 4-Way Intersection
16.4	Turn right onto 8-Mile Road
18.2	Right Turn onto 15-Mile Road
18.5	Finish Line