OBRA gets two-year commitment for racing at Alpenrose Dairy
The latest twist in the Alpenrose Dairy sale saga is a good one for bicycle racing fans.
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Racing can continue (for now) at Alpenrose Dairy, despite sale
This weekend the 50 acres of land around Alpenrose Dairy in Portland’s southwest hills will be teeming with cyclocross racers and fans. The hills, kitschy village, and velodrome have provided a route for the kickoff event of the River City Bicycles Cyclocross Crusade for many years. This year a dark cloud has hung over Alpenrose … Read more
Racing org director says Alpenrose Dairy sale would have ‘profound’ impact
The future of cycling events at Alpenrose Dairy once again looks grim. This morning Oregon Bicycle Racing Association Director Chuck Kenlan wrote in an email that, “OBRA is at risk of losing access to the facilities… The effect… would be profound if this happens.”
With velodrome saved, track fans prep for big season
It wasn’t until our community was faced with losing the Alpenrose Velodrome for good that many people realized just how much love exists for this facility. We recently heard from Jim Graves of the Portland Velodrome Committee and Oregon Bicycle Racing Association Membership Director/Alpenrose Velodrome Director Jen Featheringill about what’s in store for 2019.
Alpenrose lawsuit and sale dies; the velodrome and ‘cross venue lives!
Great news to start off your weekend: The Portland Tribune reported a few hours ago that the possible sale of Alpenrose Dairy that would have ended public access to the velodrome and cyclocross venue is off. As we shared earlier this month, fears of a sale of the dairy and surrounding property led to a … Read more
