From road racing to mountain biking and everything in between, browse the headlines below for coverage of Portland’s competitive racing scene.
Motorpacing behind a scooter at Alpenrose.(File photo) The Six Day National Championships kicked off last night at Alpenrose Velodrome in southwest Portland. The event will dole out $10,000 in cash and prizes and more importantly, the winners will earn coveted national championship jerseys.
Racers at the line duringthe 2005 event.(File photo) Racers and organizers are getting ready for the ninth annual Alpenrose Challenge. The event — which is free to spectators — will feature three full days of track racing action on southwest Portland’s world-famous Alpenrose Velodrome. The race will draw top track talent to Portland to compete … Read more
These racers know a good start is crucial.(File photo) Last night was not the type of roller-coaster ride I expected to have at my first mountain bike race of the year.
Last year’s action.(File photo) Bus mall construction has forced Portland’s premiere professional bike race to a new location. After five years of being held at the South Park Blocks (with a start/finish line in front of the Portland Art Museum), The Health Net Twilight Criterium will move to the North Park Blocks this year. The … Read more
Cameron at the 2006Twilight Criterium.(File photo) Downtown Portland bike shop owner Molly Cameron placed fifth in the Tour of Ohio stage race that finished up on Sunday. Racing for the Organic Athlete/Team Vegan, Cameron finished just 1:20 behind the overall race winner. The six-stage race took place throughout Central and Southeast Ohio. Cameron, who blogged … Read more
And they’re off! Short track racing at PIR.(File photo) Tonight at Portland International Raceway, mountain bikers will race shoulder-to-shoulder on a mix of singletrack, whoop-de-doos, and banked corners usually reserved for motorcycles. The Portland Mountain Bike Short Track Series is a popular weekly event that is promoted by Portland Racing and runs each Monday evening … Read more
Spurgeon displaying determination.(Photo: Unknown) A few minutes ago, endurance cyclist and Hillsboro resident John Spurgeon — whose story I shared on Monday — surged into Atlantic City New Jersey and became the first person to ever complete the grueling Race Across America on a singlespeed. The story on the front page of the RAAM website … Read more
John Spurgeon(Photo: John Spurgeon) Imagine racing a bike for over 3,000 miles and up 100,000 feet of climbing in just under 12 days. Sounds grueling right? Now imagine doing that on a singlespeed. Hillsboro resident John Spurgeon is competing in the Race Across America (RAAM) with one goal and one gear. He left Oceanside, California … Read more
Competitors begin another run.(File photo) Yesterday was the annual Zoobomb Century. During the Metro-wide Sushi Ride we made an ambassadorial stop to check out the action. During our short time on the hill, I snapped a few photos and got a sense for what this epic contest is all about. On our MAX ride up … Read more
Racing by the reservoir.(File photo)
Adams showed his form at the 2006 Alice Awards.File photo: 3/4/06 On May 21st, Portland City Commissioner Sam Adams will get a taste of a long-standing institution; bike racing at Portland International Raceway. The venue has hosted thousands of speeding cyclists for over 30 years. Race promoter Jim Anderson, the man behind the popular Monday … Read more
Candi got into the spiritof Halloween Cross.File photo: 10/28/06 Candi Murray has been nominated for a place in the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame. Candi is considered by many to be the heart and sole of the Oregon Bicycle Racing Association. For 25 years she has been a devoted and tireless volunteer as OBRA has … Read more