Last year, a couple very cool women who like to ride bikes and recognize the positive social change cycling can effect for women and our communities, decided to create a global cycling movement called CycloFemme. Mother’s Day would be the day riders of all genders, ages and races would unite to share in the joy and empowerment of cycling. In its first year, 163 rides …continue…
There is not much better than weeknight racing in Oregon at our own Portland International Raceway. Every Monday from mid-April until the end of August bike racers gather at PIR to race their bikes around the 1.8 mile closed course. First Mondays have unofficially been THE night to hit the track, larger numbers and teams show up to set the stage for the monthly series. This year Let’s Race Bikes …continue…
Let’s Race Bikes is pleased to partner with Hammer Velo Cycling Team for the 3rd Annual Hammer Velo Crit held June 1, Swan Island. For the first time there will be a CAT 5 Women’s race. This race is for the true beginner. It is also early enough in the day that if you like it and want to have another go, you can race in the CAT 4 race …continue…
Join Karey Miles at Life Cycle Bike Shop on Friday, April 5 from 7-8pm to talk about bike racing. Bring all your questions about bike racing and have a chance to get some answers! This ladies night at LCB will give you a chance to get to know other women in the area who are interested in racing their bikes. You will also have a chance to ask any of …continue…
Last up on our spring clinic menu is a basic maintenance and flat repair clinic. If you ever worry about what you would do if ____ happened out on a ride or during a race, this is a clinic not to miss. We will cover the basics to make field repairs, prevent them in the first place, and provide further resources if you wish to continue learning about maintenance and …continue…
We have assembled an awesome panel of experienced racers who will prepare you with all you need to know to toe the line. Even if you have raced a little or it’s been a while you will pick up some new tips. We will cover nutrition, day of race info, rules and regulations, what to expect on race day, and psychology of racing. Thursday, February 21 Western Bike Works 1015 …continue…
Join us at P.A.C.E. (4829 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd) on Saturday, Feb. 16 for our next racing skills clinic. We’ll start promptly at 8:30am with a skills clinic focused on moving in packs, cornering, climbing, and descending. Come ask experienced racers lots of questions and have a great ride! Ride route tbd, we’ll aim to be back at P.A.C.E. by noon. Here’s a handout of tips for climbing …continue…
Thank you so much to everyone who attended, supported, donated raffle goods, helped organize, and otherwise sent us good vibes! We estimate that around 250 people showed up to party at PACE for our Launch Event, enjoy some Ninkasi beer, and win sweet prizes. We were blown away by the outpouring of interest and support we’ve received in the last few weeks, and to see it realized in everyone who …continue…
We’re kicking off our ride series with a Launch Party on Saturday December 8th at 7pm at PACE Fitness on 4829 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Ninkasi beer will be available for you to enjoy and all proceeds will go to benefit OBRA Women’s Racing. There will be sweet giveaways, too! Come meet other women who race bikes or are interested in racing.