Schedule
WHAT:
Monday night summer bike racing for women (any age) and masters men (30+) on a flat, closed, car-free circuit. Fast, fun action with separate categories for beginner to advanced cyclists.
WHEN:
May 5th to August 25th
May – 5, 12, 19, 26; June – 2, 9, 16, 23, 30;
July – 7, 14, 21, 28; Aug – 4, 11, 18, 25
WHERE:
Portland International Raceway
From I-5 take exit #306B west. Or go by bike…
MAPS:
Google Map
Bicycle Trip Planner (ByCycle.org)
START TIMES AND CATEGORIES:
6:15pm Novice Masters Men (aged 30+)
6:20pm Novice Women (any age)
6:35pm Open Women (Category 1/2/3/4)
6:43pm Masters Men 30+ (Category 1/2/3)
6:45pm Masters Men 30+ (Category 4/5)
COURSE/DISTANCES:
The course is a flat and wide 1.9-mile loop with excellent quality pavement. The circuit is closed to all car traffic. Distance varies each week depending on daylight, field size and weather, but will average 10-15 miles (novice), 20-30 miles (open women), 30-55 miles (masters 1/2/3, 3/4). Exact distance is announced at registration.
REGISTRATION:
Registration opens at 5pm, located at start/finish area in the middle of the track, opposite the main grandstand. An Oregon Bicycle Racing Association (OBRA) license is required to race and is available at registration for $5 (single-day) or $20 (annual). Please arrive at least 30 minutes before start.
New racers are welcome and encouraged—just show up with a helmet and road bike ready to race. Experienced racers are on hand to answer questions and provide tips.
PRIZES:
Points are accumulated weekly in each category. Lakeside Bicycles provides prizes and gift certificates for top points winners at the end of each month. Prizes awarded nightly too! The racer in both Open Women and Masters (1/2/3) with the highest accumulated points for the entire race series will win a set of great road wheels donated by Lakeside Bicycles.
RULES:
Approved helmets Required. All OBRA Racing Rules Apply. No Aero Bars allowed! 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.
BIKE COMMUTERS DISCOUNT:
Beat the traffic, warm up for your race and reduce pollution by getting to PIR by bike, carpool or MAX train. Mention your alternative commute at registration and we’ll give you $1 off your entry and also donate $1 to the Bicycle Transportation Alliance, a great local non-profit working to making Portland one of the best places in the world to ride a bike.
FEE:
$13.00, $5.00 jr. women
CONTACT:
Jim Anderson - Series Race Organizer - 503-975-8229 – jim-anderson@comcast.net
TEAM PASSES:
Individual:
Get a great deal on racing by purchasing an individual season pass for only $165 (that’s about $11 per race!) Beat the crowds and purchase your pass before the first race mail, online or at first race (May 5th). Purchase online at www.orbike.com. Individual season passes are non-transferable and non-refundable.
Team:
Get your team together and pay only $12/race when you buy a pass for 5 or more entries before the first race. The pass can used by any combination of team members— each team member just signs in at registration each night (clearly legible name and team, please) and we will keep track of passes used. Save time and have one member of your team purchase this pass by mail before the first race. Also available at registration at first race of the season only. Non-refundable, fully transferable. Please contact me for more info.