Schedule & Info
River City Bicycles Monday Night Masters and Women PIR Series
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. 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.
WHEN:
2011 Series: April 18th to August 29th
Every Monday night:
April 18, 25
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
June 6, 13, 20, 27
July 11, 18, 25 (NOTE: Special PIR 100 event on July 4th – not part of the standard series)
August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
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:
Weekly clinics prior to racing at 5:45PM
6:15pm Novice Masters Men (aged 30+)
6:20pm Novice Women (any age)
6:35pm Open Women (Category 1/2/3/4, any age)
6:40pm Masters Men 30+ (Category 1/2/3)
6:45pm Masters Men 30+ (Category 4/5)
Please register for your race no later than 15 minutes before your start time!
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 $25 (annual). We recommend purchasing an annual OBRA license online prior to racing for $20 plus a small online registration fee.
RACE ENTRY FEE:
$15.00, $5.00 jr. women
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, 4/5). Exact distance is announced at registration.
SPONSORS:
PRIZES:
Points are accumulated weekly in each category. Prizes and gift certificates for top points winners at the end of each month. Prizes awarded on many nights as well!
Prizes are from River City Bicycles and Laurelwood Brewing Co. Monthly winners receive a custom PIR winner’s Jersey from Castelli!
RULES:
Approved helmets Required. All OBRA Racing Rules Apply. No Aero Bars allowed!
Please Note: 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.
CONTACT:
Adam Edgerton – Series Race Organizer – 424-242-2326 – adam@racemondaynight.com
TEAM PASSES:
Individual:
Get a great deal on racing on monday night by purchasing an individual season pass for only $200 (that’s about $10 per race!) Beat the crowds and purchase your pass before the first race by mail (Adam Edgerton – 12 N Sumner St, Portland, OR 97217), online at ORBike.com or at registration at first race on April 18th. 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 10 or more races, or purchase 50 or more race entries for your team for just $10/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. So get organized with your team, and purchase your team pass today! Available to purchase prior to first race by mail (Adam Edgerton – 12 N Sumner St, Portland, OR 97217), online at ORBike.com: (Purchase 20 race entries | Purchase 50 race entries | Purchase 100 race entries) or at weekly Monday night races during registration. Non‐refundable, fully transferable. Please contact me to purchase.
