Mike Murray
I have ridden the Shootout too. There are similar rides in many cities. My theory as to why Portland doesn't have one is because we have so many official races. To my mind this is a good thing as rides like the Shootout and other non-authorised open road races often encourage dangerous behavior and do very little to help and possibly harm the opinion of racing cyclists in the minds of the public. I don't think they really even help the racing cyclists themselves. It is a bit like street drag racing for cars. Racing should be done with road controls, rules, officials, etc. Otherwise it should just be riding.
Mike Murray
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From: Quinn Keogh
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Date: Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:25:40
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Subject: [OBRA Chat] Portland Shootout
I just got back from riding for a week in Tucson. I rode their Shootout Ride and found myself (again) wondering why Portland doesn't have a similar weekly group ride. About 100 riders show up every Saturday morning and meander out of town. The route never changes. Once past the last light out of town the pace goes way up and the 45 minute "race" begins. After the finish people either tack on a climbing loop or head back to town. Total time without extra loop is about 2:30. Eugene has a Thursday night ride that is similar, it begins once the light is adequate.
I guess the closest thing presently is the Lawyers' Rides. Was there ever a weekend training race in Portland? Where did it go? Where was the "finish"?
Based on responses to this post I'd like to get such a ride started, so please put in your two cents.
-Quinn
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