From road racing to mountain biking and everything in between, browse the headlines below for coverage of Portland’s competitive racing scene.
The Monday Night Bike Race Series over at PIR (Porltand Int’l Raceway) is in its 18th year. Because of the wide-open course and sweeping turns, it’s a perfect place to get your first experience racing in a pack. They also make mentors and experienced racers available for questions and advice…if you’ve been thinking about jumping … Read more
Local bike messenger Ira Ryan (center in photo) won the first-ever Trans-Iowa endurance mountain bike race on Sunday. Ira beat a field of top-notch riders in the 2-day, 300+ mile, self-supported event. A downtown ticker-tape parade is scheduled for next weekend (just kidding)! Visit the Trans-Iowa event blog for more information.
Last weekend I attended the Sea Otter Classic…a "celebration of cycling" that is like Woodstock for bike lovers. Oregon based cyclists had a great showing. Most notable was Portland’s own Doug Ollerenshaw who won the Pro Road Race! You can read more about his amazing ride here. I also ran into Molly Cameron (owner of … Read more
The Paris-Roubaix is a legendary race that’s been held for over 100 years. Riders thrash over ancient cobblestoned streets through small country villages in the French countryside. It’s a race of attrition as riders abandon and crash out from start to finish. The cobbles are unrelenting at times and the race is a true test … Read more