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	<title>Tour de Hood &#124; 2011 Road Bike Ride in Oregon</title>
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		<title>Things are Heating up in the Hood!</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ok folks &#8211; sign up now to get a front row seat to what is shaping up to be one of the best competitions the Mt. Hood Cycling Classic has ever seen! Ride the Tour de Hood and be the first to experience the race&#8230;]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ok folks &#8211; sign up now to get a front row seat to what is shaping up to be one of the best competitions the Mt. Hood Cycling Classic has ever seen! Ride the Tour de Hood and be the first to experience the race action up close. Read the very latest from Oregon Cycling Action and register for the Tour de Hood today!</p>
<p><a href="http://oregon.cyclingaction.com/2011/armstrong-hughes-headed-for-hood/" target="_blank">Click Here to read the recent story from Oregon Cycling Action: Armstrong, Hughes headed for Hood</a></p>
<p><img class="alignnone" title="Armstrong is coming to Mt.Hood." src="http://oregon.cyclingaction.com/files/2011/05/photo_armstrong2.jpg" alt="" width="222" height="334" /></p>
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		<title>Pacific Power is our Title Sponsor!</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are proud to announce Pacific Power as the 2011 Title sponsor of the Tour de Hood Ride! &#160;]]></description>
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		<title>Discover Bikes is Our Ride Support Sponsor!</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are proud to have Discover Bikes on board as the Ride Support Sponsor of the 2011 Tour de Hood Ride! Location 210 State Street, Hood River, OR 97031 Hours Mon &#8211; Sat: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Sun: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm http://discoverbicycles.com&#8230;]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>We are proud to have Discover Bikes on board as the Ride Support Sponsor of the 2011 Tour de Hood Ride!</strong></h3>
<p><strong>Location</strong><br />
210 State Street, Hood River, OR 97031<br />
<strong>Hours</strong><br />
Mon &#8211; Sat: 	10:00 am	-	6:00 pm<br />
Sun: 	10:00 am	-	5:00 pm</p>
<p><a href="http://discoverbicycles.com" target="_blank">http://discoverbicycles.com</a><br />
<strong>About</strong><br />
3 stories of bike-aliciousness! Road, Mountain, Tri, BMX. Come in and let us fit you to your new favorite ride.<br />
<strong>General Information</strong><br />
Discover Bicycles opened its doors to the cyclists of the Gorge in 1991, creating a full service shop to cater to the growing needs of the mountain and road biking community here. Throughout the years, Discover Bicycles has been committed to providing quality sales and service. Whether you are a long-time local customer, or just passing through for the day, our staff is ready to help you find what you need. It is our goal to support you so that you can get out there to do what we love most . . . RIDE!</p>
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		<title>Registration is OPEN!</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Registration has opened for the 2011 Tour de Hood Ride! Please use the links below to sign up for either the whole weekend or individual days. How to Register Date Details The Small Print Online through OBRA.com **Click on the link under the Details tab&#8230;]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2 style="text-align: center;">Registration has opened for the 2011 Tour de Hood Ride!</h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">Please use the links below to sign up for either the whole weekend or individual days.</h2>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://obra.org/events/19527/register" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-968" title="reg_both" src="http://www.tourdehoodride.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/reg_both.jpg" alt="" width="280" height="68" /></a></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://obra.org/events/19528/register" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-969" title="reg_day1" src="http://www.tourdehoodride.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/reg_day1.jpg" alt="" width="280" height="68" /></a></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://obra.org/events/19529/register" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-970" title="reg_day2" src="http://www.tourdehoodride.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/reg_day2.jpg" alt="" width="280" height="68" /></a><br />
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<div class="title">Registration  includes:</div>
<p><ul class="bullet-arrow">
<li>Supported rides &amp; rest stops for two days of riding</li>
<li>Post-ride BBQ buffet</li>
<li>Post-ride dinner at Hood River Criterium race including beverage</li>
<li>Souvenirs</li>
<li>Support to The Dalles Youth Swim Team</li>
<li>Continued support for the Mt. Hood Cycling Classic Stage Race and  local racing in Oregon</li>
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<th><span style="color: #000000;">How to Register</span></th>
<th style="width: 200px;"><span style="color: #000000;">Date</span></th>
<th style="width: 200px;"><span style="color: #000000;">Details</span></th>
<th style="width: 160px;"><span style="color: #000000;">The Small Print</span></th>
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<td><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Online through OBRA.com</strong></span><span style="color: #000000;"><strong><br />
</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>**Click on the link under the Details tab for which ride you would like to register for**<br />
</strong></span></td>
<td><span style="color: #000000;"><strong><div class="title"> Register Early and Save!</div></strong></span><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>February 10th &#8211; May 13th, 2011<br />
</strong></span></td>
<td>
<h3><span style="color: #000000;"><a href="http://obra.org/events/19527/register" target="_blank">Both days: $120 SAVE!</a></span></h3>
<h3><span style="color: #000000;"><br />
<a href="http://obra.org/events/19528/register" target="_blank">Day 1 (Saturday) : $65</a></span></h3>
<h3><span style="color: #000000;"><br />
<a href="http://obra.org/events/19529/register" target="_blank">Day 2 (Sunday) : $75 </a></span></h3>
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<td><span style="color: #000000;">5% + $1 processing fee assessed by OBRA registration</span></td>
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<td><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></td>
<td><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>May 14th &#8211; June 1st, 2011</strong></span></td>
<td><span style="color: #000000;">Both days: $130</span><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;"><br />
Day 1 (Saturday) : $70</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;"><br />
Day 2 (Sunday) : $80 </span></td>
<td><span style="color: #000000;">5% + $1 processing fee assessed by OBRA registration</span></td>
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<td><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>By Mail</strong></span></td>
<td><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></td>
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<h3><span style="color: #000000;"><a href="http://www.tourdehoodride.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/2011_tourdehood_mailin_reg.pdf" target="_blank">Click Here for the Mail In Registration Form</a></span></h3>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">(PDF Format)</span></td>
<td><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></td>
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<div><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>In person: </strong></span></div>
<div><span style="color: #000000;">Hood   River</span></div>
<div><span style="color: #000000;"><a href="http://www.hoodriverinn.com/mainsite/info.htm" target="_blank">Best Western Hood River Inn</a></span></div>
<div><span style="color: #000000;">1108 East Marina Way<br />
Hood River, OR 97031</span></div>
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<td style="width: 250px;"><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Dates listed soon</strong><br />
Packet Pickup &amp; Registration</span></td>
<td valign="TOP"><span style="color: #000000;"><br />
Both days: $140</span></p>
<p>Day 1 (Saturday) : $75</p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p>
<p>Day 2 (Sunday) : $85</p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></td>
<td style="width: 110px;"><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></td>
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<td><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Ride Day Registration</strong></span><span style="color: #000000;">At each event start &#8212; See directions on course description page for location details<strong><br />
</strong></span></td>
<td><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>June 4th and 5th, 2011<br />
</strong></span><span style="color: #000000;">This is your option if you have to put off registering until the last minute, but we encourage you to register earlier to save money and time. </span></td>
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<p><span style="color: #000000;">Both  days: $160</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Day 1 (Saturday) : $85</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Day 2 (Sunday) : $95</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p>
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<td><span style="color: #000000;">Souvenirs not guaranteed for ride day registrants</span></td>
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<h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>All riders registering by mail or in person must present a signed waiver at packet pickup. To save time, you may download the waiver here <a href="http://www.obra.org/pdfs/waiver.pdf" target="_blank">&gt;&gt;&gt;</a></strong></h4>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>***Helmets are required for all riders.***</strong></h3>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<h4><strong>Refund policy</strong></h4>
<p><strong>Through May 7th, 2011: </strong>100% (Not including online registration service fees)<strong><br />
Through </strong><strong>May 26th, 2011</strong><strong>:</strong> 50% (Not including online registration service fees) <strong><br />
After May 27th, 2011:</strong> No refund. No exceptions. Unfortunately, we are unable to refund fees after this time, as we have already done the purchasing required to prepare for the event.<br />
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<div class="title">Registration FAQ:</div>
<p class="question"><span class="dropcap-bg rounded-all">Q</span><strong>Registration vs Packet Pickup, what's the difference?</strong></p><p><span class="dropcap-bg rounded-all">A</span>
Packet pickup is for collecting ride numbers and the ride packet for all pre-registered riders. Registration is for all riders who have not yet registered.</p>
<div class="hr"><hr /></div>
<p class="question"><span class="dropcap-bg rounded-all">Q</span><strong>May I  register for just one day?</strong></p><p><span class="dropcap-bg rounded-all">A</span>
Yes, but  you save money on both rides by registering for both days at the same  time.</p>
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<p class="question"><span class="dropcap-bg rounded-all">Q</span><strong>May I register in person anywhere?</strong></p><p><span class="dropcap-bg rounded-all">A</span>
Yes, check out the registration and packet pickup dates around the opening stages of the Mt Hood Cycling Classic. Come on out and register or pick up your packet at the same time as checking out the pros in action!</p>
<div class="hr"><hr /></div>
<p class="question"><span class="dropcap-bg rounded-all">Q</span><strong>May I pick up my registration packet before Friday, June 3rd?</strong></p><p><span class="dropcap-bg rounded-all">A</span>
Details coming soon!</p>
<div class="hr"><hr /></div>
<p class="question"><span class="dropcap-bg rounded-all">Q</span><strong>Do I need ID for packet pickup?</strong></p><p><span class="dropcap-bg rounded-all">A</span>
Although packet pickup doesn&#8217;t require an ID, you do need to sign the <a href="http://www.obra.org/pdfs/waiver.pdf">OBRA liability waiver </a>in order to receive your number.  You can do then when you pick up your packet. If you are picking up for anyone else, you&#8217;ll need to bring their signed OBRA waiver.</p>
<div class="hr"><hr /></div>
<p class="question"><span class="dropcap-bg rounded-all">Q</span><strong>Why do I need to sign an OBRA waiver when this isn't a race?</strong></p><p><span class="dropcap-bg rounded-all">A</span>
This event is insured through OBRA. All participants need to sign the <a href="http://www.obra.org/pdfs/waiver.pdf">liability waiver</a>.</p>
<div class="hr"><hr /></div>
<p class="question"><span class="dropcap-bg rounded-all">Q</span><strong>May I pick up someone's packet for them?</strong></p><p><span class="dropcap-bg rounded-all">A</span>
Yes, as long as you bring a signed <a href="http://www.obra.org/pdfs/waiver.pdf">OBRA waiver</a> for them.</p>
<div class="hr"><hr /></div>
<p class="question"><span class="dropcap-bg rounded-all">Q</span><strong>May riders under 18 ride unaccompanied?</strong></p><p><span class="dropcap-bg rounded-all">A</span>
Tour de Hood is a hilly, challenging ride. All riders under age 18 must be accompanied by a riding adult. <strong>This ride is not suggested for riders under age 15!</strong></p>
<div class="hr"><hr /></div>
<p class="question"><span class="dropcap-bg rounded-all">Q</span><strong>How are tandems registered?</strong></p><p><span class="dropcap-bg rounded-all">A</span>
Each rider on a tandem must purchase his or her own registration number.</p>
<div class="hr"><hr /></div>
<p class="question"><span class="dropcap-bg rounded-all">Q</span><strong>Can I register by mail?</strong></p><p><span class="dropcap-bg rounded-all">A</span>
Yes.  <a href="http://www.tourdehoodride.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/2011_tourdehood_mailin_reg.pdf" target="_blank">The mail in registration form can be found at this LINK!</a></p>
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<p class="question"><span class="dropcap-bg rounded-all">Q</span><strong>Oops, my check bounced.</strong></p><p><span class="dropcap-bg rounded-all">A</span>
Sorry, but it&#8217;s as big a bummer for us as it is for you. We&#8217;ll need a new one with $15 tacked on for the bank fees and trouble.</p>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.tourdehoodride.com/faqs"><strong><em>Still have questions? See our Event FAQ</em></strong></a></h3>
<p style="text-align: center;"><div class="title">For more information contact <a href="mailto:julie@breakawaypromotions.com">julie@breakawaypromotions.com</a> or 541-716-1485.</div>
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		<description><![CDATA[Did you participate in the 2010 Tour de Hood? If so, we&#8217;d love to see your pictures! Send your photos to julie@breakawaypromotions.com and we&#8217;ll post them on our website and Facebook page! 2011 course info will be posted soon and registration opens February 10th. You&#8230;]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Did you participate in the 2010 Tour de Hood? If so, we&#8217;d love to see your pictures! Send your photos to <a href="mailto:julie@breakawaypromotions.com">julie@breakawaypromotions.com</a> and we&#8217;ll post them on our website and Facebook page!</p>
<p>2011 course info will be posted soon and registration opens February 10th. You won&#8217;t want to miss this year&#8217;s ride with a new course that will take your breath away! (both literally and figuratively!) Check back next week to see course details and register early!</p>
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		<title>Registration will open by February 10, 2011!</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Tour de Hood is on for 2011 and will include a new long course, along with some other exciting changes. Check back for details soon. Registration will open by Feb 10, 2011. See you on d&#8217; Hood!]]></description>
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