Jim Anderson

WOMEN¹S INTRO TO BICYCLE RACING CLINIC

Please forward on to your team's email lists. The first clinic on 5/12 was a
huge success! We had a huge group of new women racers.

See Portland Tribune article at:
http://tinyurl.com/4rm2po

ABOUT:
Never tried bicycle racing and always wanted to see what it was all about?
Want to meet other women racers to ride and race with?
Then this clinics just for you!

The clinic will be run in conjunction with the races on the 2nd Mondays of
each month (Dates: May 12, June 9, July 14, and Aug 11).

It will include the basics of what bike racing is about led by Kendra Wenzel
of Wenzel Coaching and other top racers, along with Q and A. The event will
be held prior to the Women¹s Novice race starting at 5:45 pm - then race at
6:20 pm, and then a re-group when finished for a debriefing.

Giveaways and raffle will be held for all participants.

Special thanks to: Teva Footwear, www.wenzelcoaching.com and
www.teamestrogen.com

Race Details - Races run May 5th to August 25th at Portland International
Raceway (PIR). The course is a flat and wide 1.9-mile loop with excellent
quality pavement. Race is $13.00, $5.00 jr. women, Clinic is free! Helmets
required!

More info at:
http://www.racemondaynight.com

RACE INFO:
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