Rich Rosko

This Saturday is the 3d Annual Hammer Velo Criterium presented by River City Bicycles, Portland P.A.C.E., Breakside Brewery, and Solid Core Training. We've had great weather the first 2 years, and it's currently looking great this year. C'mon out for a fast, fun day of racing, on a closed course at Swan Island!

Check out the schedule! We've provided many opportunities for you to race multiple races this year. We've also added a Men 5 race at 8:30, and a Women 5 "Let's Race Bikes" race at 9:05. We specifically put these races on the schedule to get those first time crit racers out there to experience this exciting discipline. As mentioned, it's designed for the new racers and we'd ask that new or new-ish racers raced these two times. Don't make us hang a sandbag around your neck after the race :) Seriously, we won't turn anyone away for these races, but it is designed for new racers. CRIT CLINIC: There will be a "crit clinic" at 8:00 at the start/finish line for the new racers. We'll have some brief instruction and get out there and do a few laps before the first whistle. All races will have primes and podium medals.

We'll also be collecting used, unused, no longer used,... cycling, running, and general workout clothing and gear to be donated to p:ear For more information on p:ear, please check out http://pearmentor.org/

We're going to have waffles this year! Waffle offerings will be fresh warm waffles made to order with the following topping options: nutella, peanut butter, jelly and marshmallows (and possibly some other toppings). Thanks to Josh Creem for loaning us the equipment!

Luciano will be calling the race, and Mark Armstrong will be in the pit as your mechanic (hopefully you won't be visiting him, at least not during your race).

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/HammerVeloCrit

Oh yeah, and the most important item of them all.... numbers are on the left.

See you all Saturday!

Hammer Velo