Jim Anderson
Cyclists take back the track for fast and exciting Monday night race
series at Portland International Raceway. Races are organized for five
months from April 14 - August 25.
PORTLAND, Ore. (March 31, 2014) Ladies and gentlemen, turn off your
engines! Cyclists will take over Portland International Raceway as the
Monday Night Bike Race Series kicks off the season on April 14th. Hundreds
of racers of all levels will participate in the long running series, which
runs through August 25th.
"Bicycle racing continues to grow in Oregon, and we see new racers each
year trying it out. PIR is a great place to learn about racing," said
series race organizer Jim Anderson. "The race series is designed for
experienced, novice and curious bike racers alike. There are a wide variety
of categories to fit the needs of a growing sport. Also, with the addition
of the track being easily accessible in North Portland, we expect our great
bike racing venue to be packed with racers this summer."
All levels and abilities are welcome and encouraged to attend: all that's
required is a helmet, a road bike and a sense of adventure. There are
separate races for novice men and novice women, two categories for more
experienced master (aged 30+) men, and two categories for women (any age).
The course is a 1.9-mile, flat, wide and smooth paved loop of the Portland
International Raceway in North Portland. The raceway circuit is closed to
all car traffic.
Entry fee is $15. Registration area opens at 5 p.m. and is located at the
start/finish area in the middle of the track, opposite the main grandstand.
An Oregon Bicycle Racing Association (OBRA) license is required to race and
is available at registration for $5 (single-day) or $25 (annual) and is
available at the race or at www.obra.org. Online registration is available
at www.racemondaynight.com.
Support for new racers who want to learn is a priority for the Race Monday
Night Race Series. The series offers short, concise and basic Introduction
to racing clinics each Monday at 6 p.m. These clinics are organized by
coaches and instructors of Upper Echelon Fitness and Rehabilitation and are
a great way to get beginners up to speed and confident to try out the
races. The series also receives support from a women's racing group, Let's
Race Bikes. These ladies will gather during the first Monday of each month
to answer racing questions, engage new riders and provide a fundamentals
racing clinic.
Top-placed racers are eligible to receive gift certificates from these
fantastic local sponsors Laurelwood Brewing Company and River City
Bicycles, but the emphasis is on learning, improving and getting a great
workout in a fun, sociable and exciting environment. Racing starts at 6:15
PM on Monday nights from April 14th to August 25th. More information at:
www.racemondaynight.com.
Monday Night PIR Race Series
Portland International Raceway, Portland, Oregon
www.racemondaynight.com
SPONSORS:
Laurelwood Brewing Company
www.laurelwoodbrewing.com
River City Bicycles
www.rivercitybicycles.com
WHAT:
River City Bicycles and Laurelwood Brewing Company presents the Monday
Nights Bike Race series beginning April 14th through August 25th. Races are
held at Portland International Raceway in North Portland on a flat, closed,
car-free circuit. Separate categories for beginners to more advanced
cyclists, including Novice (any age), Women (any age), and Masters Men
(ages 30+). The race series is a great opportunity for novice level riders
to learn some bike racing basics with free clinics throughout the season.
Fast and fun racing for everyone - just show up with a helmet, road bike
and sense of adventure! Want more, check out all the details at:
www.racemondaynight.com.
WHEN:
2014 Series is April 14th to August 25th.
Every Monday night: April: 14, 21, 28; May: 5, 12, 19, 26; June: 2, 9, 16,
23, 30; July: 7, 14, 21, 28; August: 4, 11, 18, 25
WHERE:
Portland International Raceway (PIR)
www.portlandraceway.com
START TIMES AND CATEGORIES:
5:00 - Registration Opens
6:00 - Free Rider Clinic Hosted by Upper Echelon Fitness & Rehabilitation
6:15 - Novice Open (all ages, Men and Women)
6:25 - Women Category 4 & 5 (all ages)
6:35 - Women Category 1, 2 & 3 (all ages)
6:40 - Masters Men Category 1, 2 & 3 (Ages 30+)
6:45 - Masters Men Category 4 & 5 (Ages 30+)
COURSE/DISTANCES:
The course is a flat and wide 1.9 M or 3.05 KM loop with excellent quality
pavement.
The circuit is closed to all car traffic. Distance varies each week,
depending on daylight available, field size and weather, but will average
10-15 miles (Novice), 20-30 miles (Women), 20-40 miles (Masters Men 1/2/3
and 4/5). Exact distance and laps are announced at the start.
REGISTRATION:
Online registration (AthletePath) is available at
www.racemondaynight.comand is available at anytime - never closes! Go
ahead and register up to the
start of your race at the track on your smartphone. Line too long at
registration area? Use your smartphone to sign up on the website instead of
waiting in line! Registration area opens at 5:00 PM, located at
start/finish area in the middle of the track, opposite the main grandstand.
An Oregon Bicycle Racing Association (OBRA) license is required to race and
is available at registration for $5 (single-day) or $25 (annual) and is
available at the race or www.obra.org. OBRA 2014 cloth numbers will be used
and will alternate on left or right side each week. We will start series
(April 14) with numbers on the right. Register Today:
https://www.athletepath.com/monday-night-pir-bike-race-series/2014
PRIZES:
Points are accumulated each night in all categories. Monthly prizes are
awarded based on finish and hot spot points. Nightly gift certificate
prizes will be offered in selected categories. Prizes are gift certificates
from River City Bicycles and Laurelwood Brewing Company.
RULES:
Approved helmets are required. All OBRA Racing Rules apply. No aero bars
allowed. OBRA and the organizers of this race do not provide insurance
coverage for injuries that occur at the race. The costs related to those
injuries are the responsibility of the individual participant.
CLINICS:
Introduction to Racing Clinics:
Never tried bicycle racing and always wanted to see what it was all about?
Want to learn about the basics and more? Come join us for a FREE quick and
concise clinic at 6:00 PM before the start of the Novice race every Monday
night this season at PIR. Clinics are organized using expert coaches and
instructors from Upper Echelon Fitness and Rehabilitation. We will cover
some group riding basic skills, assist with number pinning and walk you
through a typical race. If time permits, we will go into learning some new
tricks for saving energy, riding smoothly, and safely maneuvering in the
group. Coaches will be available after the Novice race to answer questions.
Let's Race Bikes - 1st Mondays Clinic (each month):
Let's Race Bikes is an initiative of like-minded racing women in Oregon who
want to ride and race bikes with you! We're a group of teams from all
around Oregon with women riders who would like to see more ladies out on
the road! Excited? Want to learn more? No problem, come out to the Monday
Night Bike Race Series at Portland International Raceway on the 1st Monday
of each month (May 5, June 2, July 7 and August 4) for a special Let's Race
Bikes night. We will run an introduction to racing FREE clinic starting at
5:45 PM and walk you through the basic steps to getting out onto the race
track! We will also have experienced racers, coaches and others to answer
any questions. This is a great opportunity to meet the Let's Race Bikes
community and learn more. We'll see you there!
SEASON PASSES:
Individual:
Get a great deal on racing on by purchasing an individual season pass for
the Monday Night Race Series for only $220! Beat the crowds and purchase
your pass before the first race (by mail), online (AthletePath) or at the
first race. To purchase online, please visit www.racemondaynight.com.
Individual season passes are non-transferable and non-refundable. Please
contact Jim Anderson to purchase by mail. Direct link for purchasing
online:
https://www.athletepath.com/monday-night-pir-bike-race-series/2014-season-pass
Team:
Get your team together and pay only $13 per race when you purchase 5 or
more races. The pass can be used by any combination of team members and we
will keep track of passes used. Get organized with your team, save some
money and purchase your team pass today! The team passes are available for
purchase prior to first race (by mail) and at the first race (April 14).
Team passes are non-refundable, fully transferable. Please contact Jim
Anderson to purchase by mail.
ENTRY FEE:
$15.00
CONTACT:
Jim Anderson
pwnllc@gmail.com
503-975-8229