Jim Anderson
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?
Race Flyer - Lakeside Bicycles Monday Night Masters and Women Series
http://www.racemondaynight.com
Sponsored by: Lakeside Bicycles - Lake Oswego Or
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.
Season Pass Plans
Individual:
Get a great deal on racing by purchasing an individual season pass for only
$145 (that¹s only $9 per race!). Beat the crowds and purchase your pass
before the first race by mail. Also available for purchase online at
www.orbike.com or at registration at the first race of the season only.
Individual season passes are non-transferable and non-refundable.
Team:
Get your team together and pay only $10/race when you buy a pass for 5 or
more entries before the first race. The pass can used by any combination of
team members? each team member just signs in at registration each night
(clearly legible name and team, please) and we will keep track of passes
used. Save time and have one member of your team purchase this pass by mail
before the first race. Also available at registration at first race of the
season only. Non-refundable, fully transferable.
Packages Include:
#1 50 races - $500, #2 75 races - $750, #3, 100 races - $1000, #4 - 125
races - $1250, #5 150 races - $1500, #6 200 races - $2000, #7 (A Good
Deal) 250 races - $2250, #8 (The Best Deal) 300 races - $2625
A la carte:
If you¹ve used up all your team passes, add limited races at the same price
after the June series begins. That means if you plan ahead and team up, you
can still race for only $10 per race!
Packages Includes:
#1 5 races - $52.50, #2 10 races - $105, #3 15 races - $157.50, #4
20 races - $210, #5 25 races - $262.50
Send Team or Individual Pass Check with Name, Team and OBRA Number noted to:
Jim Anderson
4909 sw nevada ct #3
Portland Or 97219
503-975-8229
Jim-anderson@comcast.net