‘Grand Prix’ will bring big-time bike racing to Portland, if sponsors step up
A major pro bike race in Portland with World Tour teams? It could happen if sponsors step up.
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Photo Gallery: Dogs and humans get wet and muddy at ‘Kruger’s Crossing’
There aren’t many outdoor activities that embrace wet, cold, and muddy weather quite like cyclocross does.
Cyclocross exhibition offers glimpse of Gateway Green’s potential
A historic day at Gateway Green, Portland’s future bike park.
Cross Crusade #4 recap: Sticky mud takes its toll
A perfect storm of conditions led to massive (and muddy) carnage at the Crusade’s fourth stop.
Manicures? Gourmet cooking? It’s all possible at Cross Crusade ‘Tailgator’ competition
Which Cross Crusade team has the best tailgate party?(Photo by J. Maus/BikePortland) When you mix one of the largest cyclocross scenes in the world with promoters who focus on the fun as much as the competition, you end up with events where there’s almost as much action in the team pit area as on the … Read more
Cross Crusade #3 recap: Photos, drone footage and mishaps
(Photos by J. Maus/BikePortland) Race #3 of the River City Bicycles Cross Crusade is in the books. After a double-header opening weekend at Alpenrose Dairy, the series continued in fine style with a turnout of 1,277 racers at Portland International Raceway yesterday.
A newbs-eye view of cyclocross, part two: Learning the hard way
Contributor Rebecca Hamilton is back after barely surviving her second cyclocross race.
Time to step up for our local velodrome
The apron (darker area on the right) of Alpenrose Velodrome is being replaced and we need to help fund the project.(Photos by J. Maus/BikePortland) Yesterday, while the cycling world was captivated and inspired by Jens Voigt’s spectacular hour record ride, a call for help went out for our humble local velodrome at Alpenrose Dairy.
Cross Crusade news: Women’s singlespeed, two-day opening event, tailgating competition
Camping at Alpenrose? A singlespeed category for women? Yep and yep. The Cross Crusade is getting even more awesome.
Guest article – Newb on the tracks: My first cyclocross race
Guest author Rebecca Hamilton shares her first-ever cyclocross race experience.
‘Cross update: A new weekly race series and a training talk
Weeknight racing at PIR? Sign me up!(Photo by J. Maus/BikePortland) Two items of cyclocross news to share today: There’s a new, weekly race series and a talk by locally-based elite racer Beth Ann Orton. The big news is the announcement of the Rapha Trophy Cup presented by Western Bikeworks. This new cyclocross race series starts … Read more
‘Stumptown Crit’ and a family bike ride to be part of MLS All-Star Game festivities
Bike racing will return to downtown Portland in a big way thanks to a tie-in with the 2014 Major League Soccer All Star Game.