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Alpenrose Velodrome Challenge starts Friday!

The AVC starts Friday at the Alpenrose Velodrome in SW Portland. Some of the top track racers in North America will be competing with locals for a share of a $13,000 prize list. Racers will reach speeds over 40 miles per hour within mere inches of each other on one of the steepest outdoor velodromes in the nation.

Top riders include local favorites Steven Beardsley (Gentle Lovers), Zak Kovalcik (Team BriHOP) and Jen Featheringill (Bike Central). Featured visiting riders include the world's #1 rank sprinter Travis Smith, two-time Olympian Jame Carney, Canadian National Endurance team members, current Omnium National Champion Cari Higgins, Alpenrose Flying Lap record holder and Canadian World Cup Sprinter Monique Sullivan and many many others. This year promises to be one of the fastest fields the velodrome has seen for several years.

This is some of the best racing in the United States and it is FREE to spectators.

For a complete schedule, visit alpenrosechallenge.com

Friday Night Papa Murphy's Pizza to the First 150 Spectators
In addition to the hot action, Friday will feature Papa Murphy's providing slices of pizza to the first 250 spectators starting at 6pm.

AVC VIP (Saturday and Sunday)
There is a VIP area available to spectators. Get the best seat in the house with shade, catering and a track expert. Tickets are $15 per day and can be purchased on-site.

Second Annual AVC Swap (Sunday 10am-3pm)
Bring your gear to the Second Annual AVC Bike Swap and sell it off. For $5 you get a table under the big tent. Contact Steve Schwaeber at 503-804-1838 for more details.

Volunteers Needed
Be part of this amazing event and volunteer. Email cwarner@obra.org

Brief Schedule of Events
Friday
Session #1, 1:00 pm: Pursuits
Session #2, 6:00 pm: 500m, Kilo and Qualifier Racers for Men and Women

Saturday
Session #3 - 10:00 am:
200m Sprint Qualifier and opening rounds(women/masters), Keirin and Miss & Out (men),
Session #4 - 4:00 pm:
Kiddie Kilo, Sprint Finals (Masters/Women), Keirin Final (men), Team Sprint (men/women) 5-Mile Scratch (Women), Points Race (Men/Masters), Madison (women)

Sunday
Session #5 - 10:00 am:
Sprints (men), Keirin (masters/women), Miss & Out (women), 10-mile Scratch (men/masters)

--45 min break---
Session #6
Miss & Out (masters), Sprint Finals (men), Keirin Finals (masters/women), Madison (men)