From road racing to mountain biking and everything in between, browse the headlines below for coverage of Portland’s competitive racing scene.
The Oregon Bicycle Racing Association, our state’s official sanctioning body for competitive cycling, knows it isn’t doing enough to support participation of Black, Indigenous and people of color. And they’ve taken a first step to do something about it. In a statement shared with the group’s 4,500 members yesterday, OBRA Board of Director members Stacy … Read more
“This won’t be an off-the-cuff approach. This is serious business and we’re taking it seriously.”— Mike Ripley, Mudslinger Events
When I sat down with Kevin Hyland in May 2019 to learn about his efforts to bring the UCI Road World Championships to Portland, he was a self-described “one man army.” Now he’s managing a Local Organizing Committee of over 40 people and their effort to win the 2026 bid is going full steam ahead. … Read more
The Oregon Bicycle Racing Association says controversial board member Inga Thompson has resigned. The move comes less than a week since the organization voted to keep Thompson on their board following calls for her removal from some OBRA members. Thompson has attracted concern because of her advocacy around transgender athletes. OBRA Executive Director Chuck Kenlan … Read more
The Oregon Bicycle Racing Association (OBRA) has decided that one of their board members accused of “pervasive transphobia” can remain on their board of directors. At-large OBRA board member and three-time Olympic cyclist Inga Thompson has come under scrutiny from some OBRA members who feel her conduct discriminates against transgender athletes. Thompson works closely with … Read more
“This feels quite a bit bigger than bike racing. This is an event for the city and for Sellwood.”— Erik Tonkin, race organizer Portland’s cyclocross season ended with a bang on Sunday as our community embraced an exciting new venue and event. Bridge City CX was truly an instant classic. 560 racers signed up for … Read more
Just about the only thing better than the recent announcement of a new cyclocross race at a close-in venue this coming Sunday (11/24) is to see how the community has come together to help make it great. The response to this new race has been huge.
The dream of a cyclocross race in the heart of Portland has come true.
