Mission Raceway on Wednesday nights. All ages and abilities to learn group tactics, cornering, sprinting and race simulations. Friendly competitive atmosphere. Licensed and unlicensed riders welcome. Top 5 each night receive points toward overall standings. 3 groups, intensity and distances vary according to ability. Registration starts at 6pm.
Bear Creek Park location, course may vary. Series of 7 events raced on weekend and week days. Points system used to recognized overall winners. Event identified as CTSSCS in ind. description. Races on 5/10, 6/3, 6/13, 6/24, 7/1, 7/8, 8/1. CTSSCS
Race every Wednesday, alternating between Sundance and Soldier Hollow. Start at 6:00pm. Sundance on Soldier Mountain 6pm at Soldier Hollow.
Series of 24 races. Best 15 results count toward overall. Open to men and women 30+ years old. Staged in the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island or Interior. Age group cat: 30-34 and all subsequent in 5-year increments. In 2008 there was an 80-84 category. Relaxed and fun atmosphere. BCMCA membership, CBC Citizen or UCI license needed. Wednesday race. Hill climb up Silver Star.
Start is on Hwy 36, south of Lyons, CO. One-way 10 miles TT. Course open to traffic so stay on shoulder. Open to all categories. Every Wednesday in June and July.
Every Wednesday evening in June, July and first 2 in August. Series punch card availalble.
Wednesday night racing from April to September. Start at 6pm for A flite, 6:55pm for B's. Tight technical turns, high speed descent, and "the wall." One of the most difficult courses in UT. Location: Driver's Training Center at 4700S 2780 W. Overall calculated on points. Top 10 each races get points.
Challenging 6-week race series held on Wednesday evening on a 1.3-mile hilly loop around the upper reservoir in Mt. Tabor Park in SE Portland. All categories, including fixed-gear. Weekly primes and cash payout to top 3 places, ribbons for top 3 overall. Final race: double points. Race starts at 6pm. Benefits the Oregon Food Bank - up to $3 discount if you bring cans of food. Race 1 or all 6, it's a lot of fun!
Sponsored by River City Bicycles
Wednesday time trials on a 10.1-mile straight course (Hwy 36). All categories. 5:15pm start. Course open to traffic. Fastest time for men and women over series get cash, others merchandise. Categories: ITT all, 2- and 4-person TTT. Men's record: 21:18, Women: 24:10. Reg. open online only until 4:00pm on race day. ACA license required. Junior race free. Numbers on the right.
Downtown Criterium on cool circuit. Fast and exciting with a lot of action. Spectator-friendly course. Racing from 1pm to 6:30pm. Field limit: 75 rider per race. Cash prize. Supports the Boys' and Girls' of Greater Vancouver.
Sponsored by Trek, Yaletown Brew Pub, Powerbar
Ride 142km to celebrate Canada's 142nd birthday. Diverse terrain and quiet country roads take you from scenic Fort Langley up Sumas Mountain, through Veddar Crossing & Huntington, Aldergrove and back to Fort Langley.
Weekly events where riders of all ages can learn the basics of track riding and racing. Bike rental available. Safe environment. No class on 6/24.
Marymoor Velodrome. Women, Cat 4 men and Masters (35+). Starts at 7:30pm, finishes around 9:30-10pm. USA Cycling license or one-day license required. Cost: $15. Bike rental available, $10/night. See the website for nightly program.
Criterium every Thursday evening from May until August. 1.8km flat and fast course with wide turns. Open to all, split into 3 racing groups: A, B and C. New this season - race for Junior U15 and 16-18. Points allocated after each race. Registration opens at 5:30pm. No racing if raining. Location at the Riverside Industrial Park on No#5 Rd and Machrina.
Criterium held at CSP training facility on South Table Mtn. 6pm start. Tuesday: Juniors and Masters 30+. Medals for best overall sprinter and finisher based on points. Proceeds benefit RMCEF.
Sponsored by Modo Real Estate/ MOB Cyclery
Criterium racing every Thursday night. Short 0.8-mile raindrop-shaped loop in the park, smooth pavement, 200m hill each lap, 140-degree turn. Race directions vary. $10 per night. Registration on race day only. Opens at 4:30pm, First timers clinic at 5pm, A group at 5:30pm, B at 6pm, C at 7pm. Nightly cash and primes. Pts 6 deep.
Series of 5 time trial events, with duathlon option. Start Thursday at 6pm on Skyliners Road. Use upper parking lot at Summit High. OBRA full or one-day license required.
Business Depot Ogden - 600 W 12th St. Event start at 6pm with C flight (30 min race), B flight at 6:40pm (40 min), A flight at 7:30pm (50 min). Top 3 finishers in each flight will be paid out a percentage of total entry fees from their corresponding race. Race primes for each groups.
Thursday night racing. Southern Oregon Dragway - Circuit race. Distance varies as daylight permits. A: 18+ laps. B: 5 races each distance – 10, 12, 14 laps. Each lap is 12 miles, with an elevation gain of 50'. A – Cat 1/2/3 B – Cat 4/5. Good event to work on team strategy. No race on 6/4, 7/9
Alpenrose Velodrome. Event schedule posted on website a few days before each race night. No race on 7/2.
Alpenrose Velodrome. Sprint-oriented racing for all levels, nothing over 30 laps. Match sprint tournament every other Friday. Separate omnium racing for beginner men and women. Registration opens at 5pm, racing starts at 6:30pm. Season pass available. No race on 6/26, 7/10, 7/17, 8/7.
Sponsored by Bike Central
Marymoor Velodrome. Racing for Cat 1/4 men, Cat 1/3 women. Entry fee $15. Spectator admission $4, under 16 free. USA Cycling license required. Kiddie kilo on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month. Racing starts at 7:30pm. See website for evening program. No race on 7/31.
Sponsored by Group Health Cooperative
Race or partake in all the non-competitive aspects of Breck Bike Week including led group rides, bike-in movie nights, a “meet the pros/legends/journalists” event, nutrition, fitness and open space best practices lectures, bike fits, kids’ races, Tour de France viewing parties, high-end bike demos and more. Free
10-12 mile laps with 70% great singletrack per lap. Start at 10am, finish at 6pm. Last lap needs to be completed by 6pm to count. Solo or 2 person divisions. BBQ and fireworks. Registration opens at 8am.
Sponsored by Peak Sports
Marathon MTB National Championships. All categories, Juniors and Beginners do 14 miles.
Cross-country at Grand Targhee Ski and Summer Resort. Mostly single- and double-track circuit race goes through the Caribou-Targhee National Forest and fields of wildflowers. Distances from 7 to 21 miles. Starts at 8,000' elevation. Kids race and raffles.
Exciting four-corner course in downtown Hailey immediately following the 4th of July Parade. Held under USA Cycling event permit, all USCF rules apply. Youth 12 & under race free.
Series of 24 races. Best 15 results count toward overall. Open to men and women 30+ years old. Staged in the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island or Interior. Age group cat: 30-34 and all subsequent in 5-year increments. In 2008 there was an 80-84 category. Relaxed and fun atmosphere. BCMCA membership, CBC Citizen or UCI license needed. Saturday - criterium. Sunday - road race.
CANCELED For '09. Continental Circuit (Americas).
Starts at 7am.
4th annual bike tour celebrates Alaska's 50th year of statehood. Enjoy historic Talkeetna & Nenana, the famous Richardson Hwy, Denali & Cooper River Wildernesses, the Prince William Sound & Fairbanks' 24 hours of daylight.
Colorado Death Ride. 226 miles, 15,000' vertical. Course: Durango, Delores, Telluride, Ridgeway. Light required. Must complete August 1 event to receive Triple Crown status. Part of Challenge Series.
Start at the University of Victoria. Multiple rides, stunning views, ride to Butchart Garden, trade show, banquet. Choice of 3 fully supported rides per day. Optional 120km ride on Monday. Benefits the BC Cancer Foundation.
New route - Meet at Richmond City Park North. Ride through Preston and climb Strawberry on the LOTOJA course. 40 (flat), 100 or 150 miles (hilly). BCC event.
Part of Riverton Town Days events. Starts at 7:30am at Riverton City Park. Fun ride and 25-mile loop through Riverton and Herriman.
Over 4,000' of technical singletrack downhill- over 14 minute worth of descent. Awesome course that doesn't stop. The world's most demanding DH race.
New mountain bike stage race. Prologue + 5 stages cloverleaf style with S/F in town. Distance 200km split between 30-35 miles that last 4-8 hours per day at altitudes over 10,000'. Open to single and teams of 2 in 10 categories. $10,000 in prize.
Canceled for 2009. Criterium
Canceled.
Downtown criterium with food, fireworks and a parade. TT the next day. Flat and fast course
Short fast rides with hills. Meet at SW corner of Pioneer Courthouse Square (Yamhill & Broadway) between Noon and 12:10pm Mondays and Thursdays.
Look forward to a fun and challenging 3- to 5-minute lap course with a lot of bumps and turns. Monday night 6-8pm on the infield of Portland Int'l Raceway. All ages, all abilities. Your choice of bike - mountain or cyclo-cross. Overall cash and weekly prizes. Best 5 out of 7.
Tour starts in historical Castlegar and ends in Beaverdell, via Grand Forks, Greenwood and Rock Creek. Incredible views of Lower Arrow Lake. Mostly on railbed. Need hybrid or MTB bike.
Oregon state tandem TT championships. Also a chance for single bikes to compete on the traditional Peoria 40km course. Firecraker Criterium on Sunday. Flat and fast. NB Cat 4 W event.
Races for Masters 30+ men (novice and experienced) and all women (any age/ability, including Juniors) at the Portland International Raceway. 5 categories. Course is a flat, wide, 1.9-mile loop, closed to traffic with excellent pavement. No tight corners. Great place to learn bicycle racing. Designed to provide fast, fun and exciting racing for any ability, skill and experience level of cyclist. New racers are welcome and encouraged, women first time rider clinics 2nd Monday of each month. Registration at start/finish line open at 5pm, first race at 6:15pm. GC at the end of each month. July Series
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Track racing for Juniors, Cat 4 women, Cat 5 men. Racing starts at 7pm. $15 adults, $5 Juniors. Rental bikes also available, $10/night. USA Cycling license or a one-day license required to race. Cancelled if raining. Events determined nightly.
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