Robert Vigeant
> This winter Stewart Campbell did an excellent job of power washing the
> velodrome to remove the old and flaking paint from the surface which was
> keeping new paint from adhering. When he got done it gave us an excellent
> view of the deteriorating concrete that had been masked by years of layers
> of paint. It was obvious that substantial work needed to be done to keep
> the velodrome running. In looking at the options we found that destructing
> and rebuilding the straights would fix most of the problems and, although
> expensive, could be done at a price that was not astronomical. I have
> gotten a bid on doing this as well as removing and replacing the apron.
> This project will make almost a new velodrome and will keep Alpenrose
> running for the next 20-30+ years.
>
> I spoken with the owner at the Dairy and he agrees that this needs to be
> done. He has asked that we solicit help from the cycling community to
> offset the large cost. This is a very reasonable request as Alpenrose not
> only provides us with the velodrome at no cost. They also provide the
> storage space for vehicles and equipment that allows OBRA to run its
> business at no cost.
>
> When we did the project to redesign and rebuild the transitions in 1998 I
> asked members of the bike racing community to make donations. I also asked
> that people commit to making a similar donation each year for a total of 5
> years. This allowed me to go to the Dairy with a sum of money and a promise
> to for continued input.
>
> I am asking that people contact me if they are willing to make donations.
> Any amount would be great but it would take many people donating $100 or
> more to get this project moving. Let me know if you are willing to make a 5
> year commitment. Please direct payment to:
>
> Portland Velodrome Committee 4318 SE 8th Ct. Gresham, OR 97080
>
> The Alpenrose Dairy has contributed greatly to the success of bike racing
> and they have never asked for anything in return. This is an opportunity to
> show them how much you appreciate their support.
>
> Mike Murray"