The 29th annual Bend Memorial Clinic Cascade Cycling Classic will be held July 9-13, 2008. It is the longest consecutively run elite stage race in the country and has attracted most of North America's top cyclists and teams over the years. The quality of the race courses, the beauty of Central Oregon and the fun atmosphere of the race has made it a perennial favorite and has the competitors returning year after year.

MBSEF is excited to announce that Chad Sperry will be returning as Race Director for 2008. He's also race director for the Mt. Hood Cycling Classic.

THE RESULTS ARE FINAL!!!   Levi holds on for Victory

 Race Communique’  

• OBRA Communique’ 2 — posted July 13, 2008 @ 2:40AM PST
• NRC Communique’ 5 — posted July 12, 2008 @ 5:40PM PST
• OBRA Communique’ 1 — posted July 12, 2008 @ 12:40AM PST
• NRC Communique’ 4 — posted July 12, 2008 @ 12:30AM PST
• NRC Communique’ 3 — posted July 10, 2008 @ 9:10PM PST
• NRC Communique’ 2 — posted July 9, 2008 @ 7:10PM PST

• Day 4 – PRO/OBRA Results — posted July 12, 2008 @ 9:00PM PST
• NRC TT Start Times;  PRO MEN,  PRO WOMEN — posted  July 10, 2008 @ 8:44MP PST
• OBRA TT Start Times; CAT2, CAT3, CAT4, Mst 35+, Mst 45+ — posted July 10, 2008 @ 8:40AM PST
• OBRA Technical Guide — posted July 9, 2008 @ 9:53PM PST
• NRC Technical Guide — posted July 1, 2008 @ 12:40AM PST
• Important Update — posted June, 27 2008 @ 10:20PM PST

 KID'S RACE, SUNDAY @ SUMMIT H.S.  [Flyer].

• The popular kid’s race will take place at Summit High School on Sunday, during the Awbery Butte Circuit Race. This year we've added a 20 minute Jr. CRIT!  For the details see the flyer.  All kids will receive an event poster, an event water bottle and bib. There will also be a bike festival happening at the race….So we anticipate lots of people attending.  Plus…We are going to try our hardest to have the pro men and pro women present the medals to the winners of each age division. We hope to see you there!!!

• This year’s race is going to be the most exciting ever! Levi Leipheimer and Chris Horner who are two of the best cyclists in the world, will be racing. Plus many more incredible riders. Check-out the registered riders!

• NRC Pro 1 Men — FULL — field size 150

• NRC Pro 1/2 Women — 87 registered, field size 120

• OBRA Masters Men 35/45+ — 99 registered, field size 120

• OBRA Cat 2 Men — 116 registered, field size 120

• OBRA Cat 3/4 Men — FULL — field size 120

• 7/9/2008 — Complete Race Coverage, Bend Bulletin
• 12/27/2007 — Changes brewing for major area races, Bend Bulletin

• Come on out and help, be part of the fun, meet world class cyclists, and get a volunteer t-shirt! Call our Volunteer Coordinator, Renee Mansour at 385-1999 to sign-up. Thanks!

• Need a place to stay?  Taylor Leach is the host housing coordinator and she'd love to assist you.  Just complete the host housing form and return with payment.  Housing is on a first-come, first-serve basis, so don't delay.