You think the old track at Alpenrose fixes itself?(Photo © J. Maus) Tons of volunteer opportunities this weekend to help maintain and build a fabulous bike scene whether your preference is mountain, track or just tootling around dressed like a bunny rabbit. Enjoy the weekend! Saturday, April 23rd 9:00am – 1:00pm: Stub Stewart Trail Fest … Read more
Event Name: Alpenrose Velodrome Challenge Event Dates: July 16, 17, 18, 2010 Location: Alpenrose Velodrome, 6149 SW. Shattuck Event Web Site: www.alpenrosechallenge.com Portland, OR – The 11th Annual Alpenrose Velodrome Challenge will feature elite riders, national and international champions and future world-class Olympians delivering some of the best cycling action in the United States while … Read more
Cross section of the MARC (there’s a velodrome in there somewhere. The City of Portland recently ended its call for concepts to redevelop the Memorial Coliseum. There were 80 different concepts received — ranging from a world class bowling arena to “a museum that celebrates the bygone era of the automobile.” Among the concepts, there … Read more
Steve Brown sees a new opportunity to build a velodrome in Portland.(Photos © J. Maus) Remember Steve Brown? He’s the independent businessman-turned-advocate who has spent the last two years trying to get a new velodrome built in Portland. After taking his vision for a velodrome public in December of 2006, Brown admirably worked his idea … Read more
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