Promoter Information
Why you should choose OBRA
New Promoter?
Are you a promoter that is interested in putting on an OBRA race? Have questions? Your first step is to read the promoter’s handbook.
Equipment
Tony Kic is our Equipment expert. Please email equipment@obra.org with any questions, and take a look at our Equipment Request Form to the left. Please make sure you notify Tony if any equipment is faulty or doesn’t work so we can pull it from the rotation.
Event submission
Once you have determined you will be putting on an event, submit your date request using this form.
Photo by Drew Coleman.
Non-Race Community Event Submission
Please use the form here to submit your Non-Race Community Cycling Event.
Marketing services
We have hired a new marketing coordinator Joel Fletcher to assist OBRA and promoters with marketing. He can be reached at marketing@obra.org. We also have many toolsets to help you market and get feedback. We maintain an e-mail list with over 15,000 e-mail addresses of racers that have opted-in. We also have a subscription to SurveyMonkey. If you would like to conduct a survey or access the e-mail list, please let us know.
Online registration
Each promoter can choose to use their own online registration service. However, OBRA does have its own online registration service. For more information visit the online registration information page on the main OBRA site.
OBRA First Aid
When promoters choose to utilize OBRA First Aid (available in select areas)- you get a program that assists riders when a rider gets injured. They get your wounds cleaned and bandaged. The program only charges for the time of the first aid provider. All supplies are provided by OBRA at no extra charge to the promoter or racer. Contact Cammile Hook for details.
Google Group
We have created a Google Group for promoters to discuss issues. You will need permission to access our Google Group.
Paying for your races
Races can be paid for on our Industry Store.
Pricing Schedule
Event type
Insurance
OBRA surcharge
Equipment surcharge*
One event membership
Permit Fee
45 days in advance
15-44 days
less than 14 days
Price per additional insured
Truck use per day*
Restocking fee*
*Applicable only if service is used
Competitive Event
$1.25 per person per day
$0.60 per person per day
$0.75 per person per day
$5.00
Based on application date
$40
$55
$105
$5
$50
$50
Gran Fondo
$1.25 per person per day
$0.60 per person per day
$0.75 per person per day
$5.00 if it is a timed event, $2.00 if not timed
Based on application date
$40
$55
$105
$5
$50
$50
Clinics
$1.25 per person per day
none
$0.75 per person per day
varies
Based on application date
$40
$55
$105
$5
$50
$50
FAQs
You need to hold onto waivers for 3 years.
Yes, promoters are required to either sell directly or arrange to have one day licenses and annual memberships sold at their event(s).
An additional insureds are the people or entities who also need to be covered by insurance. Property owners, government agencies and sponsors often request coverage.
Our limits are $1 million each occurrence with a $3 million aggregate limit. We also carry a $1 million/$1 million umbrella policy so our limits are effectively $2 million/$4 million. Waiver of subrogation available for $185 per certificate. Primary and non-contributory coverage available for $135. These fees are in addition to the regular insurance surcharges.
No. To do so would cause insurance rates for all promoters to increase dramatically.
Yes. As the event promoter, you are allowed to deny entry to racers. However, be aware that OBRA does have a non-discrimination policy.
No. We do not rent out equipment piece-meal unless there are extenuating circumstances.
Yes we do. You will be required to sign an agreement, provide a deposit, pay a check in and check out fee, and pay a per participant fee of $1.50 per participant per day.