Steven Beardsley

Hi All,

Don't forget, the first annual Giro di Portland Criterium, presented
by the Festa Italiana, is THIS Sunday.

Racing starts at 4:30 PM in the Pearl District.

Online registration is still open
(http://obra.org/events/19564/register) until midnight tonight. Day of
registration will be available for $25.

$5000 in cash has been counted out and is ready to be won.

Bring your families and friends to watch from any of the restaurants
around the course.

Here are the details:

August 21st, first race will start at 4:30 PM.

Schedule:
4:00 - Course open for pre-ride
4:30 - Master's 35+ Cat 1/2/3 (40 Mins)
5:15 - Men's Cat 3 (40 Mins)
6:00 - Women's Cat 1/2/3 (45 Mins)
6:50 - Men's Cat 1/2 (60 Mins)

Course: The six corner course in the heart of the Pearl District will
have something for everyone. Fast corners, long finishing straight, a
bit of elevation and even some cobblestones. Course map available
here: http://www.girodiportland.com/?page_id=2

Prizes: $5000 in cash prizes, plus another $3000+ in product and gift
certificates from our sponsors. We will also have equal payout between
the Women's 1-2-3 field and the Men's 1-2 field.

More information is available on our race website at
http://www.girodiportland.com

We hope that you can come race or spectate to ensure that this race
will continue and grow. if you have any questions, please contact us
at info@girodiportland.com