Jim Anderson

Race website:
http://www.racemondaynight.com

What:
2007 - Seize the summer...race your bike on Monday night

Whether you¹re a beginning or experienced cyclist, you¹ll love racing at
Portland International Raceway (PIR). One of the most popular weeknight
bicycle race series in the nation, The Lakeside Bicycles Monday Night
Masters and Women Race Series runs May-August. The Monday night series
attracts hundreds of novice to experienced cyclists to race on a
traffic-free race course that¹s fun for everyone.

Races are divided into separate categories of novice masters men (aged 30+),
novice women, 2 categories for more experienced masters men and an open
women category for women of any age including juniors. There are even
experienced racers standing by to provide guidance and answer questions if
you need help. All that¹s required is a helmet, a road bike and a sense of
adventure.

So what are you waiting for?

Where:
Portland International Raceway.
From I-5 take exit #306B west. Or go by bike...

When:
2007: May 7th­ August 27th (except: June 4th)
16 Races

May ­ 7, 14, 21, 28; June ­ 11, 18, 25;
July ­ 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Aug ­ 6, 13, 20, 27

Start Times & Categories:
6:15pm Novice Masters Men (aged 30+, *OBRA Category 5)

6:20pm Novice Women (any age, *OBRA Category 4)

6:35pm Open Women (any age, Category 1/2/3)

6:43pm Masters Men 30+ (Category 1/2/3)

6:45pm Masters Men 30+ (Category 4/5)

*novice racers will be automatically assigned to OBRA category 5 (men) or 4
(women) at registration

Course/Distance:
Course is a flat and wide 1.9-mile loop with excellent quality pavement. The
raceway circuit is closed to all car traffic on Monday nights. Distance
varies each week depending on daylight, field size and weather but averages
10-15 miles (novice), 20-30 miles (open women), 30-55 miles (masters 1/2/3,
3/4). Exact distance is announced at race registration.

Registration:
Opens at 5pm. Registration 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 $20 (annual). Please arrive at registration at least 30
minutes before your race start.

Prizes:
Points are accumulated weekly in each category. Each month is a series.
Points are added each week from your total finish points or hot spots. See
FAQ section of the website for more info. Lakeside Bicycles provides gift
certificates. Prizes for individual races are often awarded.

Rules:
ANSI-Snell helmets 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.

Bike Commuters Discount:
Avoid traffic and reduce pollution by getting to PIR by bike, carpool or MAX
train. Not only will you arrive warmed up for your race, but if you mention
your alternative commute at registration we¹ll give you $1 off your entry
and also donate $1 to the Bicycle Transportation Alliance
(www.bta4bikes.org), a great local non-profit working to making Oregon
one of the best places in the world to ride a bike.

Fee:
Payable (checks and cash) to JIM ANDERSON:
$13.00 Masters and Women ($5.00 Junior Women, 18 under)

Questions:
Jim Anderson
Series Race Organizer
503-975-8229
jim-anderson@comcast.net

Website:
http://racemondaynight.com