From road racing to mountain biking and everything in between, browse the headlines below for coverage of Portland’s competitive racing scene.
On Saturday I went out to Portland International Raceway to check out the annual Human Powered Challenge. I ended up catching a bit of the Electric Vehicle races and recumbent sprints. Unfortunately rain dampened spirits just a bit…but not enough to keep the diehard HPVers from competing.
[Doug’s new ride.] Like many serious bike racers, Doug Ollerenshaw always dreamed of racing in Europe. Last month he finally got his chance. He traveled to Belgium with his Team Health Net/Maxxis teammates for his first and long-awaited foray into European racing. It was a harsh introduction. His first race, the Trophee des Grimpeurs,was a … Read more
[Racing in Mt. Tabor.] The Mt. Tabor Race series is a Portland institution that goes back over 50 years. The 1.3 mile roller-coaster circuit through Mt. Tabor Park is cherished by hundreds of local racers each year for its challenging hills, technical corners, and natural beauty. Event promoter Clark Ritchie has just announced a contest … Read more
On Saturday morning, over 50 people showed up to Alpenrose Velodrome, but they weren’t there to race or to spectate. And instead of energy gels and sports drinks, they fueled up with precision made pancakes from the skilled hands of Chris King, owner of Chris King Components. It was the annual track clean-up and repair … Read more
[Picturesque PIR] [Check out the Monday Night Racing photo gallery.] Last night I rolled over to Portland International Raceway (PIR) to take in some race action compliments of the Monday Night Bike Race Series. PIR is a real gem for the Portland race scene. The expansive area, serpentine roads, and good pavement make it a … Read more
[Kevin Hulick.Photo: Doug O.] Kevin Hulick will be sponsored by Vanilla Bicycles for the 2006 cyclocross season. Hulick, who won the “A” category in the prestigious Cross Crusade series last year, will join accomplished racers Shannon Skerritt, Molly Cameron, and Rhonda Mazza aboard a swanky new Vanilla cross bike this fall. Hulick, who went to … Read more
The Tour of Georgia is the biggest professional bike race in North America. The six stage race draws the top teams and cyclists in the world. Among them is Portland’s very own Doug Ollerenshaw, a member of the Health-Net Maxxis team. A few months ago I rode along with Doug on a training ride around … Read more
Yesterday I met up with pro bike racer, Doug Ollerenshaw. Doug is a Portland native and races for Health Net/Maxxis, one of the top teams in the U.S. Long time BikePortland.org readers might remember hearing about him last April when I reported on his epic victory at the Sea Otter Classic race down in California. … Read more
I used to write the back page column for a bike magazine called “Roadie International.” I did about 3 or 4 of them before the magazine folded last year and the last one I wrote never got published. It’s about my preparation for the Jack Frost Time Trial, which happens this Sunday at Vancouver Lake … Read more
During Euro ‘Cross Camp, Geoff Proctor and I concluded that he (with USA Cycling) really nailed it when they made a top-30 finish at a world cup tantamount to discretionary selection to our world championship team: it is, in fact, really tough to finish in the top-30 at a WC. Consider the American results at … Read more
What would I do without my friends? Last year and this year, they’ve helped me stage a pseudo but otherwise full-on ‘cross race, so Rhonda and I could get in a serious training effort as we prepare for ‘cross worlds. Yes, life in general is easy with such willing (and clearly none too bright!) pals, … Read more
[Erik Tonkin – more photos here] Local racer and co-owner of Sellwood Cycle Repair, Erik Tonkin has just been named to the U.S. team for the 2006 UCI Cyclocross World Championships. He joins his wife Rhonda Mazza who was recently named to the women’s team. Congrats to the world’s facest ‘cross couple! The big race … Read more