| Candi Murray - Special Contribution to Sports |
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Candi Murray is recognized as the mother of
Oregon bike racing, heading up one of the most
successful independent racing associations in the
country, the Oregon Bicycle Racing Association
(OBRA). For over 20 years, she has provided the
organization with business leadership, helping it
achieve one of the highest membership levels of
any state in the country. Under her leadership,
OBRA has grown to over 3000 members; created
an automated phone system for race information;
invested in equipment and support transportation
vehicles; and established a robust web presence for
the association.
Keeping bike racing local and fun has been her
focus, resulting in Oregon ranking # 2 in number
of cycling events (second only to California); #3
in number of amateurs (behind only California
and Colorado); and ranking #1 in terms riders per
capita.
Among Murray’s other achievements, she was
Commissioner of Cycling for Nike’s World Masters
Games, and was instrumental in leading the
redevelopment of the Alpenrose Velodrome. |
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