Jim Anderson

WOMEN
If you havent had a chance to stop by one of the clinics this summer...the
next one is on August 11th at PIR. See below...

Bicycle road racing continues to grow at record numbers Portland
International Raceway on Monday nights this summer

Portland, Ore. On Monday nights this summer, hundreds of cyclists have been
taking over PIR as Lakeside Bicycles Monday Night Races has continued to
grow. Road racers of all category levels have been showing up including
novice women and master racers.

³Bicycle racing in Portland area has continued to break records in respect
to attendance, and we see more people wanting to learn more about it, and
try it out,² says Jim Anderson, Race Organizer; ³The Oregon Bicycle Racing
Association membership is growing and expected to top 3500 members this
summer.²

Women racers wanting to learn more about bicycle racing have been showing up
in record numbers to each of the clinic nights that have been offered. We
see an average of 10-15 new women racers come out of their first race and
clinic with a fun experience and a positive impression of what bike racing
can be.

³My favorite is when the ones who thought for sure they'd be dropped
actually end up staying in and finishing. It's a pleasure to work with all
the women because they are so appreciative of the help during the races,²
says Kendra Wenzel, coach and clinic leader.

The clinics run on the 2nd Monday¹s of the month, and focus on the basics of
how to get started in racing. There will be a brief intro talk prior to the
race start, and followed by debriefing after the race. Experienced women
racers and coach, Kendra Wenzel of Wenzel Coaching, 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
race and 30 minutes after the women¹s race finishes.

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.

The course is the flat and wide 1.9-mile loop of Portland International
Raceway (I-5 Exit #306B). Featuring high-quality pavement for cycling.

Entry fee is only $13 for women and masters (aged 30+) 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, a local non-profit working to make
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 a fun, sociable and exciting environment. Racing starts at
6:15pm on Monday nights May 5­ August 25. More information at:
www.racemondaynight.com .