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2009 U.S. Bank PPP
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2009 Pole Pedal Paddle The U.S. Bank Pole Pedal Paddle will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2009.

Teams, pairs, and individual participants are composed of recreational and expert athletes competing from Mt. Bachelor to Les Schwab Amphitheater in Bend, Oregon. The participants alpine ski, cross-country ski, bike, run, canoe/kayak and sprint to the finish! We invite you to take part in the festivities and enjoy Central Oregon.

The Les Schwab Amphitheater area will host a day-long festival of various foods, music, sponsor booths and don't forget, all the cheering and spectating of the PPP participants.



THANKS!
The 2009 U.S. Bank PPP took place on May 16, 2009. MBSEF would like to thank all the participants, volunteers, sponsors, and the City of Bend and its citizens who made this event possible.

Check the 2009 Results!!!.

Event Photographer Dina Boswell invites you to view/purchase U.S. Bank Pole Pedal Paddle photographs!

Online registration must be performed by the Team Captain or Individual participant.


For mail-in or walk-in registrations, a non-participant can fill out the form, but the waiver must be signed by the participating individual(s). Be sure to include your email address. We'll send an email once we've processed your registration.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Come on out and help, be part of the fun, and get a volunteer t-shirt!  To volunteer, just review the list of volunteer positions, find a position of interest, then call the Volunteer Hotline at 385-1999 to sign-up. Thanks! 

NEW BLOG SPOT!!

Check Out Our New Interactive Blog Spot and Receive Daily Training Tips with Former Olympian and 3 Time Winner of the PPP, Dan Simoneau

http://www.polepedalpaddle.blogspot.com

Final Deadline May 10, 2009

Entry Fees per Participant (except Family Teams)

Entry Type Early Registration
Discount
thru April 20th
Regular
Entry Fee
April 21-May 10th
Individual $65 $75
Pairs $55 $65
Teams $40 $45
Student (17 and under) $35 $45
Special Teams $40 $45
Family Teams $160 $175
Refund Policy:
Full Refunds will only be given to those who contact the Race Director on or before May 9, 2009. Cancellations received after this date will have a $10 handling fee deducted from their refund.

COMPETITOR GUIDE
The Team Captain or Individual participant need to download and print the Competitor's Packet. The packet includes detailed maps, bib pick-up information, and tips for a successful race.

BIB PICK-UP-NEW LOCATION
Bib pick-up is May 15th, 11:00am to 8:00pm in the Old Mill District.   It is 375 SW Powerhouse, Ste. 110.  If you miss it, there will be an Emergency Bib Pickup from 6:30am to 7:00am the day of the race at the same location.  Parking will be available in the Orvis parking lot.

LODGING SPONSOR

For lodging reservations and information /please contact Phoenix Inn at 1-888-291-4764 or www.phoenixinn.com/bend and ask for the special U.S. Bank PPP rate.

  • Only Individuals may have support crew. Individual support crews are not allowed to drive down the mountain (keep one crew member in town and one at the mountain). No support crew other than team member(s) for Teams or Pairs allowed.
  • Tandem bikes allowed in Tandem Pairs or Open Class categories only
  • Two-person kayaks allowed in Tandem Pairs or Open Class Teams only. Two-person canoes allowed in all categories (except Individual).
  • ANSI approved helmets are mandatory for the Alpine and Bike legs. You may wear the same helmet for both legs.
  • Approved personal flotation device(s) must be worn on the Canoe/Kayak leg.
  • Bike fairings are allowed in Open-Class Teams only.
  • No oarlocks allowed in any class.
  • The Cross-Country leg may use classic or skating skis.
  • The course may change due to weather and snow conditions.
  • Runner must stay in town for 3-person teams, unless the runner is also the biker.
  • Course times range from 1:45 to over four hours.

ELITE CATEGORY PRIZE
Thanks to U.S. Bank, the total prize purse for the elite category is $3,500. Cash prizes are awarded to the top 3 male and female finishers ($1,000, $500, $250 respectively).

AWARDS

  • The top three winners in each category receive the traditional U.S. Bank Pole Pedal Paddle mug locally made by Earhart Studios.
  • Prizes awarded to overall winners in team and pair categories.
  • Prizes awarded to individual winners in each age group.

MAJOR AWARD SPONSORS
Advanced Systems, Art on the Go, Bend Bike N Sport, Bend We Care Chiropractic, Brasada Ranch, Columbia Sportswear, Demetris, FootZone, Joe's, Horizon Air, Hutch's Bicycles and Rack & Roll, Kuhl Clothing, Longboard Louie's, Monqui Presents, Mountain Supply, Phoenix Inn, Pine Tavern, Riverhouse, Ryders Eyewear, Saxon's, Sun Country Tours, Sun Mountain Fun Center, Sunriver Music Festival and Webcyclery.

 

 



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