Jim Anderson

Bicycle races at Portland International Raceway start up for the summer ­
Featuring an introduction to bicycle racing clinics for women!

Summertime at Portland International Raceway on Monday nights means bicycle
racing. For 2008¹s series we are featuring clinics to introduce women to the
sport. These clinics coincide with the Monday night races. This summer will
be the 12th season of bicycle racing on Monday nights at PIR.

The new clinics will run on the second Mondays of the month, and will focus
on the basics of how to get started in racing. There will be a brief intro
talk prior to the race start, followed by debriefing after the race.
Experienced women racers will lead this. This is a great way to see what
racing is all about, ask questions and meet other women that are riding.
Clinics will run approximately 30 minutes before the novice women¹s race and
30 minutes after the race finishes.

³There is a huge growth potential in women¹s cycling, and the introduction
to racing clinics we have planned will allow for a easy way for women to see
what the sport is all about,² says Jim Anderson, Race Organizer. ³We
partnered with some great local women racers and coaches to provide
guidance, support and information for a sport that is somewhat complex.²

All levels and abilities are welcomed and encouraged to attend: all that¹s
required is a helmet, a road bike and a sense of adventure. Experienced
riders from local racing teams are on hand to provide guidance and answer
questions. There are separate races for novice masters men (aged 30+),
novice women, two categories for more experienced masters men, and an open
women category for women of any age and ability.

2008 LAKESIDE BICYCLES MONDAY NIGHT BIKE RACE SERIES
WWW.RACEMONDAYNIGHT.COM

Sponsored by Lakeside Bicycles

May 5th to August 25th
May ­ 5, 12, 19, 26; June ­ 2, 9, 16, 23, 30;
July ­ 7, 14, 21, 28; Aug ­ 4, 11, 18, 25

WHAT:
Monday night summer bike racing for women (any age) and masters men (30+) on
a flat, closed, car-free circuit. Fast, fun action with separate categories
for beginner to advanced cyclists.

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

START TIMES AND CATEGORIES:
6:15pm Novice Masters Men (aged 30+)
6:20pm Novice Women (any age)
6:35pm Open Women (Category 1/2/3/4)
6:43pm Masters Men 30+ (Category 1/2/3)
6:45pm Masters Men 30+ (Category 4/5)

COURSE/DISTANCES:
The course is a flat and wide 1.9-mile loop with excellent quality pavement.
The circuit is closed to all car traffic.

REGISTRATION:
Registration opens at 5pm, 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 least 30 minutes before
start.

New racers are welcome and encouraged?just show up with a helmet and road
bike ready to race. Experienced racers are on hand to answer questions and
provide tips.

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 awarded nightly too! The racer in both Open Women and Masters
(1/2/3) with the highest accumulated points for the entire race series will
win a set of great road wheels donated by Lakeside Bicycles.

RULES:
Approved 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:
Beat the traffic, warm up for your race and reduce pollution by getting to
PIR by bike, carpool or MAX train. Mention your alternative commute at
registration and 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.

FEE:
$13.00, $5.00 jr. women

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