Jim Anderson
More info at:
http://www.racemondaynight.com
Bike Racing at Portland International Raceway Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Fast, fun bike racing for everyone starts up again in May on unique,
traffic-free course
Building upon a successful track record as one of the most popular weeknight
bicycle race series in the nation, The Lakeside Bicycles Monday Night
Masters and Women race series kicks off its 10th year at Portland
International Raceway (PIR) in May. The Monday night series attracts
hundreds of novice to experienced cyclists to race on a traffic-free
racecourse 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. All levels and
abilities are welcomed and encouraged to attend Monday night races: all
that¹s required is a helmet, a road bike and a sense of adventure.
Experienced racers from local racing teams are on hand each night to provide
guidance and answer questions.
³There are many reasons Monday night bike racing has just kept growing in
popularity over the years,² said Jim Anderson, series organizer. ³It is a
luxury to have such an excellent quality course that¹s completely closed to
car traffic and so close to town for both beginner and experienced riders to
enjoy racing in Portland¹s long summer evenings.²
The course is the flat and wide 1.9-mile loop of Portland International
Raceway (I-5 Exit #306B). Featuring excellent quality pavement for cycling,
the raceway circuit is closed to all car traffic for the Monday night bike
races. Race distances vary each week according to daylight, number of racers
and weather. Racing starts at 6:15pm.
Entry fee is only $12 for women and masters men, $5 for women under 18.
Racers who avoid traffic on I-5 by bike commuting, carpooling or taking MAX
to PIR receive $1 off entry and race organizers will donate $1 to the
Bicycle Transportation Alliance, the local non-profit organization working
to making Oregon one of the best places in the world to ride a bike.
Top racers win gift certificates (from Lakeside Bicycles) nightly and for
the monthly series, but the emphasis is on learning, improving and getting a
great workout in the fun, sociable and exciting sport of bike racing.
Racing starts at 6:15pm on Monday nights May 1 August 28 (no racing May 8,
June 12 or July 17). More information at: www.racemondaynight.com
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Race Flyer - Lakeside Bicycles Monday Night Masters and Women Series
http://www.racemondaynight.com
Sponsored by: Lakeside Bicycles - Lake Oswego Or - www.lakeside-bikes.com
Prize Sponsor: Nossa Familia Coffee
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.