Jim Anderson

ONE WEEK FROM TODAY! REGISTRATION IS FILLING UP - REGISTER TODAY:
https://www.athletepath.com/cirque-du-cycling/2013-08-09

CASH PRIZES:
$5,000.00 Total for Cat 1-2 and Cat 3. See below.

MORE INFO:
www.CyclingCircus.com

Cirque du Cycling Criterium, presented by Laughing Planet Cafe
www.CyclingCircus.com
Friday, August 9, 2013
North Portland on Mississippi Avenue

Cirque du Cycling is a celebration along Mississippi Avenue every year. The
event features a cargo bike race, family ride, a high-speed bike race, a
beer garden, free bike parking, and much more. Cirque du Cycling was
created by Laughing Planet Cafe, with special event coordination by Good
Sport Promotion.

Come watch the area’s fastest bike racers at the N. Mississippi Ave.
Criterium. This one of a kind two-way course features quick loops that
makes the event so exciting to watch. Bring your lawn chairs, grab a
Laughing Planet Cafe burrito, or relax in the beer garden, and get ready
for an evening of hot racing action.

START TIMES AND CATEGORIES:
Races are open to all ages and genders. Neutral wheels provided. Warm-ups
are 15 minutes before each race. Field sizes will be limited to the
following: Cat 1-2 is 90 and Cat 3 is 75 riders.
Category 3 - 6:30 PM (45 minutes + 1 lap)
Category 1-2 - 7:30 PM (1 hour + 1 lap)

COURSE/DISTANCE:
Course is 1 M or 1.7 KM in length. Start/Finish area will be between N.
Beech and Failing streets, across from the Laughing Planet Café. The race
course runs between N. Skidmore and N. Fremont streets, and includes 2-way
racing on N. Mississippi Ave.

WHERE:
North Mississippi Avenue, Portland, Oregon. Riding to the event is highly
suggested. Parking is extremely limited. We suggest riding, carpooling or
taking transit. Start/Finish is at Laughing Planet Cafe North Portland
Location, 3765 N Mississippi Ave. Portland, OR 97227.

REGISTRATION:
$25.00 pre-registration, $30.00 day of event. Online pre-registration ends
on August 8, 2013 at 12:00 Midnight. Field sizes will be limited to the
following: Cat 1-2 is 90 and Cat 3 is 75 riders. Pre-register to ensure a
spot. Register online at
https://www.athletepath.com/cirque-du-cycling/2013-08-09. Registration
opens at 5:00 PM, located at Start/Finish is at Laughing Planet Cafe North
Portland Location, 3765 N Mississippi Ave. Portland, OR 97227. An Oregon
Bicycle Racing Association (OBRA) license is required to race and is
available at registration for $5 (single-day) or $25 (annual). You may
purchase a day or annual membership at race site. OBRA 2013 cloth numbers
will be used and will go on your right side.

PRIZES:
Cat 1-2 (Total Cash is: $3345.00):
Cat 1,2 Race First Prize $1,000 (cash)
Cat 1,2 Race Second Prize $600 (cash)
Cat 1,2 Race Third Prize $450 (cash)
Cat 1,2 Race Fourth Prize $300 (cash)
Cat 1,2 Race Fifth Prize $250 (cash)
Cat 1,2 Race Sixth Prize $200 (cash)
Cat 1,2 Race Seventh Prize $175 (cash)
Cat 1,2 Race Eighth Prize $150 (cash)
Cat 1,2 Race Ninth Prize $120 (cash)
Cat 1,2 Race Tenth Prize $100 (cash)

Cat 3 (Total Cash is: $1650.00):
Cat 3 Pro Race First Prize $500 (cash)
Cat 3 Pro Race Second Prize $350 (cash)
Cat 3 Pro Race Third Prize $250 (cash)
Cat 3 Pro Race Fourth Prize $150 (cash)
Cat 3 Pro Race Fifth Prize $100 (cash)
Cat 3 Pro Race Sixth Prize $80 (cash)
Cat 3 Pro Race Seventh Prize $70 (cash)
Cat 3 Pro Race Eighth Prize $60 (cash)
Cat 3 Pro Race Ninth Prize $50 (cash)
Cat 3 Pro Race Tenth Prize $40 (cash)

4 Custom-Printed Cycling Jerseys from Brainstorm Gear (2 men’s, 2 women’s,
$79.99 value)
Samurai Blue Gift Certificate for $25, With more prizes being added every
week up until race day!

Primes: There will be primes throughout each race and announced at the
start line.

RULES:
Approved helmets required. All OBRA Racing Rules apply. OBRA and the
organizers of this race do not provide insurance coverage for injuries that
occur at the race. The costs related to those injuries are the
responsibility of the individual participant.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
Course marshal volunteers are needed, so recruit your friends to watch you
race! Get involved here: http://cyclingcircus.com/volunteers/

CONTACT:
www.CyclingCircus.com

Race Organizer:
Jim Anderson
pwnllc@gmail.com
503-975-8229