Jim Anderson
Only a few weeks away from this new event in Portland, Oregon!
Volunteers Needed (register at):
http://cyclingcircus.com/volunteer_cirque_du_cycling.html
WHAT:
2008 Cirque du Cycling Criterium
Cirque du Cycling, presented by Laughing Planet, is part circus, part bike
street race and a benefit for Self Enhancement, Inc.
The whole event kicks off at 4pm with a free three-mile family ride to
Peninsula Park. There is also a bike parade (5pm) (advance registration
required) featuring all sorts of wild sculptural bikes: tall bikes,
choppers, swing bikes and more.
There's live music all afternoon, plenty of entertainment to watch and an
evening criterium street race with a two-way racing right down the middle of
Mississippi Avenue.
Come relax in the beer garden, bring your bike, settle into your lawn chair,
peruse the shops of Mississippi and be awed by spectacular bicycle tricks
and riding feats.
WEBSITE: CyclingCircus.com
WHERE:
North Mississippi Avenue, Portland, Oregon. Course runs between N. Skidmore
and N. Fremont streets. Riding to the event is highly suggested. Parking is
on neighborhood streets and is very limited. The event is easily accessed
from I-5 and I-405. See website for course map.
WHEN:
Saturday Evening, June 14th 2008
START TIMES AND CATEGORIES:
6:30pm Category 3/4 45 minutes plus 1 lap (any age / any gender)
7:30pm Category Pro/1/2/3 1 hour plus 1 lap (any age / any gender)
*Women can ride a category down
PRIZES:
Chris King Components, Yakima cargo boxes, organic food deliveries, gear,
apparel, activities, food and drink. Tons of primes from local businesses in
the neighborhood.
Total: $4,000 in donated product: Pro/1/2/3 - $2500, 10 deep, Cat 3/4 -
$1500, 10 deep
COURSE/DISTANCE:
An urban 8-corner criterium that is a small rise on the north end of the
course, and mostly flat. Includes 2-way racing on Mississippi Avenue. Course
is about 1 mile in length. Start finish area will be between Beech and
Failing streets.
REGISTRATION:
Registration opens at 5pm, located at Laughing Planet Café patio area on
Mississippi Avenue between Beech and Failing streets. 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.
RULES:
Approved helmets required. All OBRA Racing Rules apply. 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.
FEE:
$10.00 pre-registration (online registration only, closes 6/11/08). $15.00
day of event. Register online at CyclingCircus.com or www.orbike.com or
directly at: http://tinyurl.com/4msou4
CONTACT:
Jim Anderson - Cirque du Cycling Criterium Race Organizer - 503-975-8229
Jim-Anderson@Comcast.net