Steven Beardsley

A few final notes about the Giro di Portland tomorrow:

- Pre-reg will close at midnight tonight (
http://obra.org/events/20339/register).
- Onsite reg will officially open at 3:00 PM at 14th and Johnson, but we
may have it open a little earlier.
- We are aiming to have the course all closed off and ready to ride at 3:00
so you can get some laps in before your race.
- We will be providing race numbers, so leave your OBRA numbers at home.
You will pin them on your left side.
- Pit will be wheels in, wheels out, so please bring a spare set.
- Make sure to bring your OBRA card so we can verify your membership.
- The beer/wine garden will be open for a while after the race, so stop by
and celebrate.

There are a lot of small businesses and restaurants, many of them Italian
owned, that have contributed to making this event great. Please try and
support them and let them know that you appreciate their support. Also,
please come out to the Festa Italiana at Pioneer Courthouse Square, August
23rd-25th.
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The last Portland criterium of the season, the Giro di Portland, is this
coming Saturday. It is also the last race of the year long Oregon Cup
series. This is not one to be missed.

The Festa Italiana Portland and Giro Events are excited to bring criterium
bicycle racing back to the streets of Portlands Pearl District this August
for a second year. The Giro di Portland will be held on the afternoon and
evening of August 18th and will provide great entertainment for the entire
family. Make sure to bring your kids to participate in the free BTA Kids
Race.

New this year, the Festa Italiana will have a food court with beer/wine
garden along the course. Come hang out, get a beer, a panini, and watch
some great racing.

http://www.girodiportland.com

A huge thank you to all of our Sponsors:
- Festa Italiana
- Calbag Metals Co.
- St. Honore Boulangerie
- Paragon Restaurant
- Oven and Shaker
- Nostrana
- Castelli
- Max Muscle in the Pearl
- Portland Bicycle Studio
- Piazza Italia
- Caffe Umbria
- Gallo Nero
- Caffe Allora
- Keen
- Debbie Thomas Real Estate
- Gann Bros Printing

Schedule:

3:30 PM Masters 1/2/3 (40+ & 50+) 45 Mins
4:20 PM Mens Cat 3 45 Mins
5:10 PM BTA Kids Race
5:45 PM Sr. Women 50 Mins
6:40 PM Sr. Men 70 Mins

Prizes: $5000 minimum cash payout, plus prizes from our sponsors. Equal
payout for our Sr. Mens and Sr. Womens fields.

Racer Registration: Online registration is open (
http://obra.org/events/20339/register) for $20. Onsite registration will
open at 3:00 for $25. OBRA membership is required. Single Day registration
will be available onsite for $5.

The 2012 Giro di Portland will be the final race of the prestigious OBRA
Oregon Cup Race Series, showcasing the best races and racers in Oregon.

This event is sanctioned by the Oregon Bicycle Racing Association. All OBRA
rules and regulations apply.

Contact: Giro Events - steven@giroevents.com 503-272-1710

Steven Beardsley
Giro Events
steven@giroevents.com
(503) 272-1710
www.giroevents.com

Race Director -
Giro di Portland Criterium
St Honore Criterium
Rose Garden Circuit Race
Alpenrose Heartbreaker