Series Starts in 3 weeks - Lakeside Bicycles Monday Night Masters

Jim Anderson

2004-04-15



Series starts on May 3rd.



Season and team passes available.



Flyer (PDF) and race info available:

http://www.obra.org/flyers/2004/monday_pir.html



To further clarify, the categories are as follows:

New Addition - Novice Masters for anyone aged (30+, 5 or less races, Cat.

5). This group will have experienced "ride-along" mentors from the Lakeside

Bicycles/Fred Meyer Cycling Team.

May and June - cat 1,2,3 , cat 4 and masters 50+.

July and August - masters 30+ cat 1,2,3 , cat 3,4 and masters 50+.

Women's race - all abilities, ages and categories welcomed and encouraged!

Monthly women series points will score Cat 1,2,3; Cat 4,5; 35+ separately.

Results for each night based on open women.



SEASON PASS PLANS (INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM):



Individual Pass Plan (non-transferable) ? Get a great deal on racing by

purchasing a season pass for the series! The amazing price of $135 gets you

a season pass. That means you get to race for approx. $8.50 a race!



Passes can be purchased before the first race (highly recommended) by mail

(see address below), online registration available at www.orbike.com (search

"pir Monday" or look for link) or at first race.



Quick registration, no card needed, just show up and sign up on registration

sheets!



Rules (Individual):



-Season Passes are NON-TRANSFERABLE

-No Refunds will be given AFTER the first race



Team Season Pass Plan (Transferable) ? Get your team together and get in on

a great deal on a package of races. Quick registration. Passes can be

purchased before the first race (highly recommended) by mail, or at

registration at first race. Just check into registration making note of your

team, race number and you're set!



Packages Include:



#1 ? 50 races - $450, #2 ? 75 races - $675, #3, 100 races ? $900, #4 ? 125

races ? $1125, #5 ? 150 races ? $1350, #6 ? 200 races ? $1800, #7 (A Good

Deal) ? 250 races ? $2000, #8 (The Best Deal) ? 300 races ? $2325



A La Carte Options (Teams Only) ? Get to the August with no races left on

your pass? Don't worry, now you can purchase limited races at same price

rate. This offer is only available after June Series. Packages Includes: #1

? 5 races ? $45, #2 ? 10 races ? $90, #3 ? 15 races - $135, #4 ? 20 races -

$180, #5 ? 25 races ? $225



Where:

Portland International Raceway. From I-5 take exit #306B west.



Registration:

Opens at 5pm. OBRA licenses available (single-day $5 or annual $15).

Registration located at start/finish area on the track

in the middle of the main grand stands.



Start Times:

Novice Masters: 6:15, Women: 6:30, Masters Groups: 6:45



Course/Distances:

Distances vary each week depending on daylight/field sizes/weather, and will

be announced at start/registration. Course is flat, wide, 1.9-mile loop,

closed to traffic with excellent pavement. Race distances average from 20-30

miles (women's race), 30?55 miles (master's cat. 1/2/3/4), 10?15 miles

(novice masters/cat. 5)



Categories/Race Schedule:

New Addition - Novice Masters for anyone aged (30+, 5 or less races, Cat.

5). This group will have experienced "ride-along" mentors from the Lakeside

Bicycles/Fred Meyer Cycling Team.

May and June - cat 1,2,3 , cat 4 and masters 50+.

July and August - masters 30+ cat 1,2,3 , cat 3,4 and masters 50+.

Women's race - all abilities, ages and categories welcomed and encouraged!

Monthly women series points will score Cat 1,2,3; Cat 4,5; 35+ separately.

Results for each night based on open women.



Additional Information:

Kids fun event starts at 7pm (July/Aug), for ages 13 and under. Bring helmet

and bike, and be ready to have fun - everyone

gets a ribbon.



Min. field size for all Masters is 40 racers. Helmets required, OBRA racing

rules apply, and no aero bars allowed.



Commuters Discount:

Bike commute to the race and get $1.00 off entry fee. New this year:

Car?pool (with 1 or more other racer(s)) or take

the new Tri-Met Interstate Max Line to the race and receive $1.00 off entry

fee. Proof required. For every racer

participating in this program, $1.00 is dontated to the Bicycle

Transportation Alliance.



Prizes:

Series prizes awarded at end of each month (month=series). Thanks to

Lakeside Bicycles for great prizes and gift

certificates (non-transferable with expiration date)



Fee:

$12.00, $5.00 jr. women





Contact:

Jim Anderson - Series Race Organizer ? 503-975-8229 ?

jim-an-@comcast.net



Send season pass payments to:

Jim Anderson

1467 greentree circle

Lake oswego or 97034











Please Note New Email Address:



Jim-an-@comcast.net