Mary's Peak Hill Climb

Cancelled until futher notice due to restrictions from the Forest Service regarding bike events on Peak in July & August..

Final Results - Posted 8:30 pm, 8/19/06html, pdf

Video of 2006 MPHC (400 Meg High Res)- Thanks to John Wilson!

Thanks to everyone who raced, to Siuslaw Natl. Forest,
Santiam Pass Ski Patrol and to all of the other
volunteers! We couldn't do it without you!
Contratulations to Alex Newport-Berra, our
hometown hero, who posted a course record of 37:31!!
Reminder: We had to DQ 4 people for flagrant centerline violations
cutting corners while climbing.

Thanks again, and we hope to see you all again next year!!
--Jim Fischer and Heather Paris
Course Description
At over 4000 ft above sea level, Mary’s Peak is the tallest in the Coast Range.
The 9.5 mile climb up the wide smooth Mary’s Peak Rd from Hwy 34 will take cyclists
past beautiful vistas of the Willamette Valley. Near the summit, the breakers at the coast
are even visible to the west and the Cascades to the east! The climb will start at the
intersection of Mary’s Peak Rd and Hwy 34 (1200 ft) and will end 9.5 miles later at the
parking lot on top (3600 ft).

Special Information
This event is held under special use permit from Siuslaw National Forest.
NSF is requiring a motorized escort down the last 3.5 miles of the course.
Please heed all posted speed limits on the mountain. If you pass the escort on the
way down, you will be disqualified from the event. Local law enforcement may also be
on site handing out tickets to speeders (bicycle and motor vehicle).

Parking
Parking on the mountain is VERY tight. Watch for parking signs on Hwy 34 just below
the Mary's Peak Rd turn. We will be parking vehicles along Hwy 34. Once that area fills,
cars will be routed up the mountain to various nooks and crannies. Riders will need to ride
down to the start obeying posted speed limits. Watch for parking signs and park
only in designated areas.

Categories
We will be matching the OUCH category structure as closely as possible.
Categories will be offered for Tandem, Tandem Mixed, Juniors 10-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-18.
The following categories apply to both Men and Women with 5 or more riders:
Masters 3/4/5 60+, 55-59, 50-54, 45-49, 40-44, Cat 5, Cat 4, Senior 3 and
Senior 1/2.

Registration
Download and complete the Entry and Release form.
Enclose a check for $15 made out to Jim Fischer(received by us no later than Friday before the race)and
mail to: Jim Fischer, 5549 SW Redtop Pl., Corvallis, OR, 97333
If you need a racing license, you may purchase one at the event. Indicate "one-day"
in the spot on the registration form where it says "OBRA #".
Include the additional $5 with your entry, payable to Jim Fischer.

Contact Info
Jim Fischer - Organizer (cell) 541.990.8979, james-fischer@comcast.net