Jim Anderson
Race Flyer - Lakeside Bicycles Monday Night Masters and Women Series
http://www.racemondaynight.com
Sponsored by: Lakeside Bicycles - Lake Oswego Or
What:
Monday night summer bike racing for women and masters men (30+) on a flat,
closed, car-free circuit with the Oregon Bicycle Racing Association (OBRA).
Fast, fun action for beginner to advanced cyclists.
Monday night at PIR is designed to provide fast, fun and exciting racing for
any ability, skill and experience level of cyclist, separated by categories.
New racers are welcome and encouraged. Friendly, experienced racers will be
on hand to answer questions and provide tips. Just show up with a helmet and
road bike ready to race!
Where:
Portland International Raceway (I-5 Exit #306B)
When:
Monday nights May 1 August 28
(no racing May 8, June 12 or July 17)
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 (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,
4/5). 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. Lakeside Bicycles provides
prizes and gift certificates for top points winners at the end of each
month. Prizes for individual races are occasionally awarded.
Rules:
ANSI-Snell helmets required. All OBRA Racing Rules apply. No Aero Bars
allowed!
Fee:
$12 Masters and Women. $5 Junior Women under 18.
Cash or check payable to JIM ANDERSON.
Commuter 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, a great local
non-profit working to making Portland one of the best places in the world to
ride a bike.