Women’s Bicycle Racing in Portland

What began as an effort to raise women’s interest in bicycle racing, has turned into a new popular sport for Portlands bicycling femmes. Monthly bicycle racing clinics were organized to introduce women to the sport of bicycle racing, including an introduction to the sport, a race and then a debrief. Now the clinics, held the 2nd Monday of each month (May-August, 2008), have turned into a dozen women screaming at top speeds at the Portland International Raceway – a 1.9 mile big and wide loop racetrack.

Organizers have received a very positive turnout with roughly 10-15 women participating in the clinics each month. Coach Kendra Wenzel, says of the practices, “So many women are afraid of being dropped their first time, and instead find that they can stay with the group and are actually contesting at the end.”

http://www.racemondaynight.com/blog/

The program was formed several years ago when organizers noticed a drop in women racers and wanted to re-introduce women to the sport in a safe and friendly environment. If you’re in the Portland area grab your bike and check out Lakeside Bicycles’ Monday Night Race Series, here.

.femme for thought.

~ by vavavictoria on August 24, 2008.