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Rider left paralyzed after ‘freak’ crash during Portland mountain bike race – UPDATED

Mat Barton before the start of a race last year.(Photo: Kris Schamp) Offers of help, positive thoughts and prayers are pouring in from the community tonight as we learn that 31-year-old Portland resident Mat Barton is paralyzed from the chest down following a crash during a mountain bike race at Portland International Raceway on Monday … Read more


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Bike racing rules at PIR on Mondays: A Short Track slideshow

Whooping it up at Short Track.-Slideshow below/Gallery–(Photos © J. Maus) Made it out to the Short Track MTB Racing series at Portland International Raceway last night. It was a very healthy scene. Organizer/promoter Kris Schamp is getting nearly 400 participants each Monday and it’s easy to see why. The vibe is fun and welcoming and … Read more


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Popularity of ‘Short Track’ race series skyrockets

Short Track series organizer Kris Schamp.(Photos © J. Maus) The Portland Mountain Bike Short Track Race Series, which wrapped up its six-race series at Portland International Raceway (PIR) last night, has tallied a record number of participants. Event founder and organizer Kris Schamp reports that for the first time ever, there were over 400 entries … Read more