Steven Beardsley
PIR might be postponing its start for a few weeks, but the Rose Garden
Circuit Race series will be starting on time, in just a week. Registration
is open, see the links below. Register for the whole series and save some
money.
I have a few boxes of prizes that will be waiting for those that come out
to race. Cateye computers, Vittoria Corsa Evo CX tires (yes, the nice
ones!), massage and bike fit gift certificates, some Mavic and Assos gear
and another box of Specialized goodies is on its way. In addition to prizes
for the podium places, Tony and I will be giving out some prizes
for additional feats of strength, speed, humor and/or other spirited
racing. Some representatives from KINK FM may also be at some of the races
giving out concert tickets and other prizes.
If you are interested in volunteering during the race, or know someone who
is, please shoot me an email at steven@giroevents.com. Thanks!
*Rose Garden Circuit Race p/b WESTENDBIKES*
Giro Events is excited to pair up with *WESTENDBIKES* to bring you the 2012
Rose Garden Circuit Race series. This challenging race will test rider's
strength and stamina while providing a beautiful backdrop of the city
skyline from the International Rose Test Garden in Washington Park.
Our great sponsors have provided cash and product prizes for each race and
the series.
*WESTENDBIKES* is Portland's premier downtown bike store. Located on SW
11th and Stark St. *WESTENDBIKES* can accommodate all of your cycling
needs. Visit the store at 1111 SW Stark St. or go
to http://westendbikespdx.com for more information. A ride to the race will
also be leaving the store around 5:15 each day of the race.
*Additional Sponsors:*
Berkshire Ginsberg, LLC - Serious Injury Lawyers - 503-233-6507 -
http://www.berkshireginsberglaw.com
Kink - 101.9 FM - http://kink.fm
Specialized Bicycles
Assos
Vittoria Tires
Mavic
Cateye
Green Massage Therapy - http://www.greenmassagetherapy.com
*The Details:*
When: Every Thursday evening in April (4/5, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26)
Schedule:
6:10 - 6:40 (30 Mins) Cat 4/5 Men
6:40 - 7:10 (30 Mins) Sr. Women (Cat 1/2/3)
6:50 - 7:10 (20 Mins) Cat 4/5 Women
7:10 - 8:00* (50 Mins) Sr. Men (Cat 1/2/3)
*Race will end at 7:45 on 4/5 and 7:55 on 4/12
Masters will race with their respective senior category. For example, 40+
Cat 4 masters will race with the Cat 4 men, and 50+ Cat 3 women will race
with the Sr. Women. We will divide the masters categories up in 10 year
increments starting at 40+.
Registration:
Day off registration will be available at the race for $15.
Online Registration Links:
- Entire Series
- April 5th
- April 12th
- April 19th
- April 26th
Course:http://ridewithgps.com/routes/955270
Prizes:
Product and Gift Certificates from our sponsors will be given out for each
race. Overall series prizes will include product and cash.
Contact: Steven - steven@giroevents.com - 503-272-1710
This is an OBRA sanctioned event, all OBRA rules apply. For more
information, visit www.obra.org.
*More Very Important Details*
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Please take the following three points seriously, our continued enjoyment
of this venue depends on it.
*Washington Park is a public park* - It will remain open to the public
during this event. The race ONLY has permission to close down the streets
during this event. DO NOT block walkways, sidewalks or any other path that
may inhibit park guests from also enjoying the park while we are there. We
will do our best to have volunteers to help direct park foot traffic around
and through the course, but please also help any park goers you may see to
keep things safe.
*Respect the Neighbors* - Washington Park and the race course is surrounded
on the North side by the Arlington Heights Neighborhood. They have been
subject to many unauthorized "races" that disrupt the park and their
neighborhood. Please think about this while attending the event. Use the
provided toilets, don't park in front of their houses, drive slowly through
their neighborhood and please try and stay quiet when coming and going.
Also, please pick up your trash and leave the park better than you found it.
*Parking is limited, please ride there* - The race course is taking up one
of the parking lots and some street parking at the rose garden. This will
limit the amount of parking that is available for regular park visitors and
race participants. If you are coming from the Portland area, please think
about riding to the event or taking mass transit. If you are coming from
out of town, please try to carpool.
*Directions*
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The main entrance to Washington Park via Park Ave may be backed up because
of the course detours we will have in place. If riding your bike, feel free
to ride up Park Ave. or take the MAX up to the Zoo and ride down through
the park.
Please use these recommended routes if you are driving:
>From downtown take W Burnside St. west and turn left on SW Tichner Dr then
right on Kingston Ave.
>From the west side, please exit from Hwy 26 at Sylvan and take SW Skyline
north to SW Fairview and then right on Kingston Ave.
>From I-5 North, take I-405 North and take the A2-Salmon St exit. Continue
north on 14th Ave then turn left on Burnside. Turn left on SW Tichner Dr
then right on Kingston Ave.
>From I-5 South, take I-405 South and take the A2-Couch St exit. Turn right
on Burnside, left on SW Tichner Dr then right on Kingston Ave.
Please park by the tennis courts or the parking lot on the west side
of the street by the Japanese Garden sign.
*Race Press:*
BikePortland.org - New bike race series coming to Portland's famous Rose
Garden