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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.
‘Grand Prix of Portland’ race will come to downtown in 2015, organizer says
“The race would cover about 115 miles, with a one-day format that would be run like a stage of the Tour de France.”
Photo Gallery: Stumptown Criterium
Our photo gallery from the racing action at Sunday’s Stumptown Criterium in downtown Portland.
Dispatch from Paris: ‘La Course by Le Tour’ was much more than just a race
Women figured prominently at a bike race in Paris on Sunday — and we’re not talking token “podium girls.”
With ‘PBLRB’, Let’s Race Bikes aims for top of women’s road racing
An inspiring collaboration of our community and businesses has made it possible for six serious women bike racers to follow their dreams.
In Portland, there’s a local bike race every night of the week
Bike racing curious? Portland is full of options and opportunities whether you want to race off-road, on-road, or at a velodrome.
1967 National Road Championships were ‘Portland’s Finest Hour’
Cover of October 1967 American Cycling magazineshows the nation’s top racers at Alpenrose Velodrome.(Photos by Peter Hoffman) While many people think of only bike commuters and naked rides when the topic of cycling in Portland comes up, our city also has a proud tradition when it comes to racing. We shared a glimpse of that … Read more
On local backroads, getting lost is part of the fun
Semi-organized, unsanctioned rides on a mix of gravel and paved roads are increasingly popular these days. There were three in the Portland area last weekend alone. One of the reasons people love these rides is the sense of adventure they afford. There are no markings or course officials. Riders are on their own except for … Read more
Youth racing program ‘PDX Devo’ off to a fast start
The PDX Devo Junior Cycling Team isn’t even one year old; but it’s already showing very promising signs of life. While its overarching goal is to find and develop tomorrow’s racing superstars, PDX Devo’s more immediate mission to “create lifelong cyclists and good citizens through competitive cycling.” PDX Devo was founded as a nonprofit last … Read more
Racers tackle Rose Garden Circuit race in Washington Park
(Photo: Pat Malach/Oregon Cycle Action) The rain came into play once again last night at the Rose Garden Circuit Race, which held in Portland’s Washington Park. Thus, the streak for wet weather over the past two seasons of the series is still without end. The wet road made for some slippery turns, but this week’s … Read more
PSU Cycling Team poised for first-ever conference title
The Portland State University Cycling Team is rolling toward their best year ever. With a potent mix of talent, sheer numbers, and team chemistry, they sit atop the rankings of the Northwest Collegiate Cycling Conference — ahead of such powerhouse programs like University of Oregon, University of Washington, and Oregon State. I caught up with … Read more