Portland, Ore - The 11th Annual Alpenrose Velodrome Challenge is set to happen July 16-18 at the Alpenrose Velodrome in Portland, Oregon. With a prize list of $13,000, this is one of the richest track races in the country. Elite women, men and masters 40+ will come to compete for a chance to win presitge and cash.

Racing begins Friday with individual time trial events including the pursuit, 500m and kilo. The day is capped off with a men's qualifier points race where riders try to secure a spot in the weekends mass start events.

Saturday's events will feature the men's keirin, and master's and women's sprint tournaments. These events features tactics, speed, and in the case of keirin, a pacing motorcycle. The endurance riders will compete in points races and a madison.

On Sunday features keirin for women and masters, sprints for the men and the ever exciting 10-mile scratch race where money is available every lap. The competition wraps up with the flying lap where riders take their shot at winning a big prize and breaking the track record.