2009 Alpenrose Velodrome Challenge, July 17-19 (Portland, OR) from Charles Warner on Vimeo.

Featured Rider - Erica Allar

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Featured Rider - Travis Smith, American Track Foundation
Travis Smith is a member of the Canadian National team. He has won a silver medal in the keirin and a bronze medal in the match sprint at the 2006 Commonwealth Games. He is an 11-time Canadian national champion and holds records at several tracks.
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Registration Update - Field Sizes as of June 30
Below are the number of athletes currently registered for each mass start at this year's AVC as of June 30th. Cat 1 men, Cat 1/2 women and Cat 1/2 masters must be pre-registered for the mass start events they want to compete in by Friday's afternoon session. Those individuals not be guaranteed a spot in the mass start events after the start of the afternoon session. The number of individuals able to qualify out of the qualifier points racers will be determined by the number of preregistered/prequalified athletes.
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VIP Area
Located atop the registration building, the VIP area provides a birds eye view of the 2009 Alpenrose Velodrome Challenge. Enjoy food and shade, guidance from an experienced track racer, meet some of the athletes and the witness the best track racing in the Northwest.
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Directions to the Alpenrose Velodrome
Alpenrose Velodrome's address is 6149 SW Shattuck, Portland, Oregon. One way to get to the track is to take the Terwilliger exit (297) off of I-5, then go straight for half a mile (north) on Bertha Street or Terwilliger to Highway 10 and take a left (west).
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Lodging Options
The AVC traditionally has received strong support from the community in regards to host housing. There are also several hotels in the area. Use the lodging link to start your search.
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AVC Expo
The first ever AVC Bike/Gear Swap will be held Sunday, July 19 from 10am-3pm under tent at the Alpenrose Velodrome. Located right next to the racing action, individuals will have the opportunity to sell/buy gear. Tables are only $10 for the day and entry is free for potential buyers. Spots are limited, so reserve yours today by contact Steve Schwaeber at schwaebs at earthlink dot net.
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Track 101
New to track racing? Want to know what a keirin is or a pursuit? Use this link to get a quick run down of each event along with a video showing what we're talking about.
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2009 Registration Information
Preregistration is strongly encouraged for all riders. For all mass start events, riders must ride their field's qualifier points race Friday night. The only riders who are automatically qualified are Cat 1 Elite Men, Cat 1/2 Women and Masters. The number of slots available out of the qualifier will be based on the number of preregistered riders who are pre-qualified.
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Volunteers Needed for 2009 AVC
Volunteers Wanted! The 2009 AVC needs volunteers to be successful. Join our volunteer crew and watch some of the best track racing in the country while being part of the event. Volunteer positions include registration, track security, timing, awards. Contact Charlie for more information.
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2009 Schedule of Events
The complete schedule of the events for the 2009 Alpenrose Velodrome Challenge. This schedule is subject to change and should be checked for updates on this website before coming to the event.
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About the Alpenrose Velodrome Challenge
Elite track cyclists will converge upon the outdoor track at the Alpenrose Dairy Velodrome for a three-day racing extravaganza. Don't miss this free event! Enjoy great food, exhilarating entertainment
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