Horning's Hustle MTB Season Opener

Portland Racing is kick-starting the 2008 OBRA MTB Series close to town with the 2nd edition of the Horning's Hustle MTB Season Opener. April 6, 2008

This early-season mountain bike race will be held at Horning's Hideout, located in the forested foothills just outside North Plains (only a 35' drive from downtown Portland).

More something like a MTB circuit race than a traditional XC MTB race, riders will do multiple laps on a 5 mile coursefeaturing a lot of up and downs over fire roads, primitive cat tracks,some single track descents and grassy pastures. Add to the mix a coupleof "huckable" logs, a creek crossing (featuring a bridge of sorts) anda clover leaf course lay-out, and you know you're in for a lot of fun. Check out the course map to get a rough idea of what we are talking about!

The compact course should make for a spectator-friendlyrace. So bring your friends and families. Hey, they can even cast theirfishing lines in the local pond, while you are suffering your way upthe hill... To top it off, we'll have music, hot drinks and food and a bonfire to keep everyone warm. In good tradition, we'll close the day with awards and we'll raffle off a bunch of cool prizes.

So dust off your bike, start hitting the trail, and join us on Sunday April 6th to kick off the season in style!