River City Bicycles Monday Night Masters and Women Series     

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Monday Night Masters and Women Series
www.racemondaynight.com
Monday Nights: May 4th - August 31st

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:
2009 Series: May 4th to August 31st
Every Monday night:
May 4, 11, 18, 25; June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; July 6, 13, 20, 27; August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31


WHERE:

Portland International Raceway
From I-5 take exit #306B west. Or go by bike…


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, any age)
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).


PRIZES:

Points are accumulated weekly in each category. Prizes and gift certificates for top points winners at the end of each month. Prizes awarded nightly too!


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:

Jim Anderson - Series Race Organizer - 503-975-8229 – jim-anderson@comcast.net

Event Date: Monday Nights: May-August, 2009
Location: Portland International Raceway (PIR)
Phone: 503-975-8229
Email: jim-anderson@comcast.net
Website: http://www.racemondaynight.com