The section affected is the flat section at the bottom of the hill, directly
in front of the water tower. They already have a trailer parked down there,
and within the next couple weeks they will be having construction vehicles
parked in the area. I'm not sure about their plans after that.

/kevin hedahl

2008/3/21 NW Cyclist :

> What section(s) of the original course would be affected by the Water
> Bureau's Project ?
>
> These routes are very interesting, however there may be some challenges to
> overcome. Both of these Routes would have a very long & fast downhill (on
> *super crappy* pavement with potholes) leading into a narrow hairpin
> turn. Also near Reservoir # 1 (going back onto the original course) there
> is a metal grate across the entire road that would have to be covered (and
> maintained). Since this course would be new to the locals, you would need
> many more volunteers at strategic points to keep pedestrians off the
> course. Finally Both of these routes go on to City Streets that are *not*closed to traffic on Wednesday nights, so the some additional logistics will
> have to be worked out with the Parks Dept & the City.
>
>
>
>
>
> On 3/20/08, Clark Ritchie wrote:
> >
> > Here are 2 alternate routes that were kindly sent to me earlier:
> >
> > http://veloroutes.org/bikemaps/?route=8444 Lap: 1.6-miles, 401-Ft of
> > climbing
> >
> > http://veloroutes.org/bikemaps/?route=8446 Lap: 1.9-miles, 309-Ft of
> > climbing
> >
> > I am thinking of mixing it up this year--maybe we do different routes,
> > twice each, over six races? Have to see what the Parks Dept. says.
> >
> > --Clark
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On Thu, Mar 20, 2008 at 3:49 PM, wrote:
> >
> > > Seems like there's a couple possible loops looking at it from the
> > > google map. I say the more technical, the better. Please keep it on the
> > > road, this "let's pretend we're belgian" thing can stay on the cross course,
> > > as far as I'm concerned ;)
> > >
> > > Joe King
> > >
> > > 2008/3/20 Clark Ritchie :
> > >
> > > > Great idea. The Parks Dept., however, is very strict about usage
> > > > at Mt Tabor. I feel confident in saying that this would never fly.
> > > >
> > > > I did receive some useful suggestions from other list members, thank
> > > > you. I really don't think construction will be an issue, but you never
> > > > know... this is all very much plan "B" planning.
> > > >
> > > > --Clark
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > On Thu, Mar 20, 2008 at 3:37 PM, Tim Schauer <
> > > > TSchauer@mackaysposito.com> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > How about a part road, part gravel path Kermesse?
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > *From:* obra-bounces@list.obra.org [mailto:
> > > > > obra-bounces@list.obra.org] *On Behalf Of *Clark Ritchie
> > > > > *Sent:* Thursday, March 20, 2008 10:05 AM
> > > > > *To:* OBRA
> > > > > *Subject:* [OBRA Chat] River City Bicycles Mt Tabor Series Update
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Hi everyone,
> > > > >
> > > > > The Mt Tabor Series is gearing up for another year. River City
> > > > > Bicycles has stepped up, once again, to be the title sponsor. Thank you,
> > > > > River City.
> > > > >
> > > > > However, I just learned that the Water Bureau is prepping for a
> > > > > Reservoir Replacement Project. They plan to upgrade cameras and poles,
> > > > > install alarms, microphone sensors, repair windows and walkways, etc. This
> > > > > project might affect our route and the Parks Dept. is encouraging me to
> > > > > think of alternative routes. Given the limited pavement around Mt Tabor, I
> > > > > honestly don't know of many other options.
> > > > >
> > > > > The Water Bureau is reviewing the construction schedule and will
> > > > > let me know as soon as possible which areas will be affected. I'll post
> > > > > more when I know more.
> > > > >
> > > > > http://www.mttaborseries.com/
> > > > >
> > > > > Thank you.
> > > > >
> > > > > --Clark
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > Clark Ritchie 503.936.2575
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