Alpenrose Velodrome Challenge 2006

From the August, 2006 issue

by Dave Campbell
Now in its eighth year, North America’s richest track race—the Alpenrose Velodrome Challenge—saw exciting competition amongst world-class riders with a strong Portland-area contingent competitive in every event. Riders from both near and far love riding the unique 268-meter cigar-shaped concrete track whose banks peak at a nerve-rattling 43 degrees. With over $12,000 on [...]

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Filed under: Portland Area, Racing

Campbell on Landis: the time is now

From the August, 2006 issue

by Dave Campbell 
This month, we turn to racing enthusiast and commentatator Dave Campbell for his take on the doping scandals that have rocked the competitive cycling world. As this issue goes to press, the Tour de France scandal has yet to be resolved; Floyd Landis, the embattled winner of the Tour, faces the prospect of [...]

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Going after dangerous neighborhood cranks

From the August, 2006 issue

by Ray Thomas
If you listen to groups of bicyclists, during food or rest breaks, talking about riding in Oregon, you will inevitably hear about dangerous neighborhood cranks who for some reason have it in for bike riders. These folks will typically use whatever equipment they have access to in order to register their protest to [...]

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Filed under: Bikes & The Law, Road Riding, Road Rules, Safety