Jim Anderson
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
JIM ANDERSON
RACE ORGANIZER
503-975-8229
info@racemondaynight.com
www.racemondaynight.com
Fast, fun bike racing for all types of riders begins this May at Portland
International Raceway
Portland, Ore. Portland International Raceway (PIR) is usually filled with
racecars roaring around the track. On Monday nights May 4th thru August
31st, hundreds of cyclists will take over PIR as the River City Bicycles
Monday Night Race Series kicks off its 13th season.
³Bicycle racing continues to grow in Oregon, and we see new racers each year
trying it out. PIR is a great place to learn about racing,² said series
organizer Jim Anderson, ³We are adding clinics for novice women and men who
want to see what the sport is all about, in hopes of seeing a growth in the
novice category. Also, with the addition of the track being easily
accessible in N Portland, we expect our great bike racing venue to be packed
with racers this summer.²
After the overwhelming success of last year¹s clinics, we expanded the
offering. The series now offers clinics for Men on the 1st Monday¹s and
Women on the 2nd Monday¹s 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, and followed by debriefing after the race. Experienced coaches and
racers will lead this. Kendra Wenzel of Wenzel Coaching is running the
women¹s clinic, and Men¹s clinic is overseen by Russell Cree of Upper
Echelon Fitness. This is a great way to see what racing is all about, ask
questions and meet other riders. Clinics will run approximately 30 minutes
before the race and 30 minutes after the race.
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, and two categories for more experienced master men, and an
open women category for women of any age and ability.
The course is a 1.9 mile, flat, wide and smooth paved loop of Portland
International Raceway (I-5 Exit #306B) in N Portland. The raceway circuit is
closed to all car traffic.
Entry fee is only $13 for women and master men, $5 for women under 18.
Racers who avoid traffic on I-5 by bike commuting, or taking MAX to PIR
receive $1 off entry, and race organizers will donate $1 to the Bicycle
Transportation Alliance (BTA), 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 River City Bicycles each night and for
the monthly series, but the emphasis is on learning, improving and getting a
great workout in a fun, sociable and exciting environment. Consistent riders
in all categories for the season have a chance to win a Showers Pass jacket.
Racing starts at 6:15pm on Monday nights May 4 August 31.
More information at: www.racemondaynight.com or info@racemondaynight.com
High resolution, print quality photos are available to use.
Please inquire.
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