Steven Beardsley
Hi All, The first race of the Rose Garden Circuit Race p/b WESTENDBIKES is
in the books.
The forecast is calling for a 65 degree sunny race, which would make it the
best day of racing that we have seen for the series. The weather is sure to
bring out a large field of racers, but also hordes of park visitors. We
would ask that you please be very respectful of these visitors and try to
keep an eye out as you are warming up.
There are a few additional volunteering spots open to volunteer during the
first race. Remember, if you volunteer, you can race for free. Sign up
here: http://vols.pt/ZSXmxx
We will have a few primes from ASSOS and Westend Bikes this week. So listen
for the bell during your race.
Thanks, Tony and Steven
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Giro Events is excited to once again bring you the 2014 Rose Garden Circuit
Race series p/b WESTENDBIKES. This challenging race, now in it's third
year, will test rider's strength and stamina while providing a beautiful
backdrop of the city skyline from the International Rose Test Garden in
Washington Park.
Additional Sponsors: ASSOS
*The Details*
When: Every Thursday evening in April (4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24)
April 25th - Series Awards party at WESTENDBIKES
Schedule:
6:10 - 6:40 (30 Mins) Cat 4/5 Men
6:40 - 7:10 (30 Mins) Sr. Women (Cat 1/2/3)
6:50 - 7:10 (20 Mins) Cat 4/5 Women
7:10 - 8:00* (50 Mins) Sr. Men (Cat 1/2/3)
*Race will end at 7:45 on 4/3 and 7:55 on 4/10
Masters will race with their respective senior category. For example, 40+
Cat 4 masters will race with the Cat 4 men, and 50+ Cat 3 women will race
with the Sr. Women. We will divide the masters categories up in 10 year
increments starting at 40+.
Registration:
Day of registration will be available at the race for $15 starting at 5:30.
Online Registration Links:
- Entire Series: https://obra.org/events/22398/register
- April 3rd: https://obra.org/events/22399/register
- April 10th: https://obra.org/events/22400/register
- April 17th: https://obra.org/events/22401/register
- April 24th: https://obra.org/events/22402/register
Course:http://ridewithgps.com/routes/955270
Prizes: Series Prizes available at the end of the series party on April
25th at WESTENDBIKES.
Help Out: We are currently looking for volunteers to help out during the
race. To sign up, following the link here .
Contact: Steven - steven@giroevents.com - 503-272-1710
This is an OBRA sanctioned event, all OBRA rules apply. For more
information, visit www.obra.org.
*More Very Important Details*
Please take the following three points seriously, our continued enjoyment
of this venue depends on it.
*Washington Park is a public park* - It will remain open to the public
during this event. The race ONLY has permission to close down the streets
during this event. DO NOT block walkways, sidewalks or any other path that
may inhibit park guests from also enjoying the park while we are there. We
will do our best to have volunteers to help direct park foot traffic around
and through the course, but please also help any park goers you may see to
keep things safe.
*Respect the Neighbors* - Washington Park and the race course is surrounded
on the North side by the Arlington Heights Neighborhood. They have been
subject to many unauthorized "races" that disrupt the park and their
neighborhood. Please think about this while attending the event. Use the
provided toilets, don't park in front of their houses, drive slowly through
their neighborhood and please try and stay quiet when coming and going.
Also, please pick up your trash and leave the park better than you found it.
*Parking is limited, please ride there* - The race course is taking up one
of the parking lots and some street parking at the rose garden. This will
limit the amount of parking that is available for regular park visitors and
race participants. If you are coming from the Portland area, please think
about riding to the event or taking mass transit. If you are coming from
out of town, please try to carpool.
*Directions*
The main entrance to Washington Park via Park Ave may be backed up because
of the course detours we will have in place. If riding your bike, feel free
to ride up Park Ave. or take the MAX up to the Zoo and ride down through
the park.
Please use these recommended routes if you are driving:
>From downtown take W Burnside St. west and turn left on SW Tichner Dr then
right on Kingston Ave.
>From the west side, please exit from Hwy 26 at Sylvan and take SW Skyline
north to SW Fairview and then right on Kingston Ave.
>From I-5 North, take I-405 North and take the A2-Salmon St exit. Continue
north on 14th Ave then turn left on Burnside. Turn left on SW Tichner Dr
then right on Kingston Ave.
>From I-5 South, take I-405 South and take the A2-Couch St exit. Turn right
on Burnside, left on SW Tichner Dr then right on Kingston Ave.
Please park by the tennis courts on the east side of the road. Do not park
in the parking lot on the west side of the road, this is for the Japanese
Gardens.