Bike racing at PIR

The Lakeside Bicycles Monday Night Masters and Women race series starts its 18th year of racing in May at the Portland International Raceway (PIR) in Oregon, USA.

The racetrack will be open to cyclists in safe and closed to traffic conditions. New racers (Women or Masters ages 30+) are welcome and encouraged to attend. Novice (new to racing/beginner) category is for Women and Masters 30+. They are run separately. Mentors and experienced racers will be available to answer questions.

Distances vary each week depending on daylight/field sizes/weather, and will be announced at start/registration. Race distances average: 20-30 miles (women's race), 30- 55 miles (master's cat. 1/2/3/4), 10-15 miles (novice master's and women's). The track is a flat and wide 1.9-mile loop with of course excellent pavement.

For more information got to www.racemondaynight.com