May
7
GPS Data from PIR Races
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Here is some data that is interesting for the races at PIR. Includes elevation, and other cool stuff - Take a look:
http://trail.motionbased.com/trail/invitation/dashboard.mb?episodePk.pkValue=5593117
May
5
Proposed Schedule - NUMBERS on RIGHT SIDE:
Novice Women - 6 laps
Novice Masters - 7 laps
Masters 1/2/3 - 18 laps / hot spots on 2, 10, 15
Masters 4/5 - 16 laps / hot spots on laps 4,8
Women - 12 laps / hot spots 3, 5
May
5
See Portland Tribune website for article
Clinics help women own track at PIR
Monday night races
Pedal-powered racers gather at the starting line at Portland International Raceway, where they’re a little quieter than what usually circles the track.
Two-wheelers who often are frustrated by the city stop signs and traffic lights that kill their momentum may want to head out to the Portland International Raceway this summer for a few rounds on a track and some friendly competition.
And women are encouraged to participate.
Races happen every Monday night from May through August. But on the second Monday of each month, experienced women racers will offer support to newbies with half-hour introductory talks before the races, and additional information and feedback afterward.
The races, starting their 12th season this summer, drew about 130 participants a night last year. About 25 to 30 of those were women.
Jim Anderson, an organizer, says the goal is to get more women racing.
“It’s somewhat intimidating,” he says. “There’s a lot to learn and not as much support for women racers.”
But now, he says, more women-specific riding groups are emerging. And, he adds, “Women racers want to help out the new women racers as much as they can.”
The course is a flat, car-free 1.9 miles. Helmets are required.
The series is sponsored by Lakeside Bicycles in Lake Oswego, which provides prizes and awards to winners each month.
Races start at 6:20 p.m. (novice women) and 6:35 p.m. (open women) every Monday from May 5 through Aug. 25. Race categories always include one for novice men, one for novice women, two for experienced men over 30 and one open race for women of any age or ability.
Clinics for women start at 5:45 p.m. on the second Monday of each month. Racers generally pay $13 a night, with some discounts available. Spectators enjoy for free. For information, visit www.racemondaynight.com.
– Toby Van Fleet
May
2
Portland City Commissioner and Mayoral candidate Sam Adams to visit bicycle races on May 5th 2008
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Portland City Commissioner and Mayoral candidate Sam Adams to visit bicycle races on May 5th 2008
Hundreds participate in weekly races at Portland International Raceway during the summer on Monday evenings.
PORTLAND, Ore. Portland City Commissioner Sam Adams is visiting the Oregon Bicycle Racing Association’s (OBRA) bicycle races at Portland International Raceway (PIR) on Monday, May 5, 2008 from 5:30-7 p.m. Portland bicycle racers have been gathering at the PIR for more than 30 years, which has provided racers a unique venue for racing.
Commissioner Sam Adams will tour the recently repaved racetrack course, meet with OBRA management, and chat with racers.
“Portland is an amazing place to host bicycle events, and showing Commissioner Sam Adams that bicycle racing in Oregon growing and is an important part of the cycling community,” said Jim Anderson, race organizer of Monday Night Bicycle Races, “We have thousands of racers that benefit and enjoy the venue.”
Racers have benefited from this unique venue for more many years. PIR has provided a way for racers or potential racers an easy way to approach bicycle racing without a huge commitment (time and money). Since OBRA’s inception in the late 1970s, OBRA’s membership has grown to more than 3,000, which is the highest per capita of racers in the United States.
The mission of OBRA is to promote and develop the sport of bicycle racing in Oregon by providing the tools and resources necessary for competition. OBRA values safety, participation, sportsmanship, teamwork, camaraderie and fun. For more information about bicycle racing in Oregon, please visit www.obra.org.
The racing course at PIR is a flat and wide 1.9-mile loop on high-quality pavement for cycling. The raceway circuit is closed to all car traffic. Racing starts at 6:15 p.m. on Monday nights from May 5th to August 25th. For more information about the racing schedule, please visit www.racemondaynight.com.
Please join Sam Adams and 150+ racers at the bicycle races on Monday May 5th, 2008t (5:30-7 p.m.) and see what all the excitement is about!
May
2
WOMEN’S INTRO TO BICYCLE RACING CLINIC
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Never tried bicycle racing and always wanted to see what it was all about? Want to meet other women racers to ride and race with?
Then this clinics just for you!
The clinic will be run in conjunction with the races on the 2nd Mondays of each month (Dates: May 12, June 9, July 14, and Aug 11).
It will include the basics of what bike racing is about led by Kendra Wenzel of Wenzel Coaching and other top racers, along with Q and A. The event will be held prior to the Women’s Novice race starting at 5:45 pm - then race at 6:20 pm, and then a re-group when finished for a debriefing.
Race Details (See Schedule) - Races run May 5th to August 25th at Portland International Raceway (PIR). The course is a flat and wide 1.9-mile loop with excellent quality pavement. Race is $13.00, $5.00 jr. women, Clinic is free! Helmets required!
Mar
4
Welcome
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2008 - Seize the summer…race your bike on Monday night
Whether you’re a beginning or experienced cyclist, you’ll love racing at Portland International Raceway (PIR). One of the most popular weeknight bicycle race series in the nation, The Lakeside Bicycles Monday Night Masters and Women Race Series runs May-August. The Monday night series attracts hundreds of novice to experienced cyclists to race on a traffic-free race course that’s fun for everyone.
Races are divided into separate categories of novice masters men (aged 30+), novice women, 2 categories for more experienced masters men and an open women category for women of any age including juniors. There are even experienced racers standing by to provide guidance and answer questions if you need help. All that’s required is a helmet, a road bike and a sense of adventure.
NEW FOR 2008:
WOMEN’S INTRO TO BICYCLE RACING CLINIC:
The series has added clinics that will run on the 2nd Monday’s of the month, and will focus on the basics of how to get started in racing. There
will be a brief intro talk prior to the race start, and followed by a debriefing after the race. This will be led by experienced women racers. This is a great way to see what racing is all about, ask questions and meet other women that are riding. Clinics will run approximately 30 minutes before the race and 30 minutes after the women’s race finishes.
So what are you waiting for?
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
For further information see the schedule or contact:
Race Organizer, Jim Anderson at 503-975-8229 or
jim-anderson@comcast.net