London Olympic Velodrome
I wish I could ride this track!
Alpenrose resurfacing photos!
I stopped by the velodrome to see how the progress is going and it looks pretty good. Both straights are dug out and it looked like they are installing rebar in the back straight to get ready for the new concrete. I’m super pumped to be able to ride the new surface! Hopefully we won’t need to put duct tape over the holes anymore!
American Track Racing Association’s 2012 Season Guide!
So a while back I entered a photo into the American Track Racing Association’s contest to have your photo featured on the cover of the 2012 season guide. I didn’t think anything of it other than “Hey that would be awesome!” so I went through my photos that I have taken from last season and found one I thought would be perfect for the contest. After a few weeks I completely forgot about entering and I was looking through my email inbox and stumbled across an email from Jeff Hopkins over at ATRA saying that my photo had made the final 3 and will be featured on Facebook where friends/fans of ATRA could vote on which photo they liked the best! Wow I was really excited about this and headed over to facebook to let all of my friends know and to let there friends know to head on over and vote for which ever photo they liked the best! This was probably the longest week of my life because I was going up against some really talented photographers and amazing photos! I probably refreshed the facebook page about 500 times a day. I kept a steady lead thanks to all of my friends and family who shared as well as everyone else who thought my photo was the best of the three. Once voting was closed I was in the lead! My photo had won! How excited was I? You probably have no idea. I have never really taken my photography serious and do not consider myself a professional at all. I just love track racing and love to take photos and I guess that was a good combo on this occasion. But anyhow, I waited for the official word from Jeff which came a few days later that I had won and the season guide would be released sometime in late March or early April. Well a few days ago ATRA posted to the blog they run that the guide is close to being done and ready to be shipped out to member velodromes and to who ever signs up to get one shipped directly to them. Wow Let me just take this in for a second…a photo I took is going to be published and delivered to almost every velodrome in the USA and to whoever else wants one? Pretty awesome I think.
Here it is! The Photo is of Project London 2012 rider Kevin Mansker during his Kilo effort at the 2011 Alpenrose Velodrome Challenge here in Portland, OR. Oh yeah he set a new track record on this effort as well!
Thank you to everyone who voted and made this possible!
If you would like one please head over to the ATRA website and pick one up!
One Track Mind
One Track Mind from stacy vogwell on Vimeo.
Have a glimpse of what I love to do during the summer months and why I put in so many miles during the other months!
Spotted this over on one of the social networks and thought it was worth a share. If you have ever looked at my blog you know that I like…no love cycling, all kinds but most of all I love track cycling. It is all I think about. I love it, watch it and some would say i obsess over it. My favorite part of track cycling is the small sense of community. Go to your local velodrome for a few nights and I can bet you will get hooked. Single speed bikes with a fixed wheel and no brakes going as fast as the human body will let them go…there is something magical about it. The best part of this clip is that most of it is filmed right in my backyard at Alpenrose Velodrome in Portland, OR. Ok ok ok it’s not in my backyard but about 2 miles from my backyard which is close enough right? If anyone is ever here and wants to ride the velodrome I am more than willing to show you how and get you involved in this awesome sport!
Giro Events Presents: Rose Garden Circuit Race
Now I have never really been interested in road racing but this looks like fun…and by fun I mean a brutal time! I think I am going to make this series my introduction to racing on the road. I have become very fond of the west hills and know the pain they can bring. So who is with me?
Alpenrose is in need of a remodel and needs your help!
03/09/2012 08:02 PM
This winter Stewart Campbell did an excellent job of power washing the I spoken with the owner at the Dairy and he agrees that this needs to be When we did the project to redesign and rebuild the transitions in 1998 I I am asking that people contact me if they are willing to make donations. Portland Velodrome Committee The Alpenrose Dairy has contributed greatly to the success of bike racing Mike Murray From the OBRA site. If you can help out in anyway that would make things go a lot smoother! Even if it just means spreading the word!
velodrome to remove the old and flaking paint from the surface which was
keeping new paint from adhering. When he got done it gave us an excellent
view of the deteriorating concrete that had been masked by years of layers
of paint. It was obvious that substantial work needed to be done to keep
the velodrome running. In looking at the options we found that destructing
and rebuilding the straights would fix most of the problems and, although
expensive, could be done at a price that was not astronomical. I have
gotten a bid on doing this as well as removing and replacing the apron.
This project will make almost a new velodrome and will keep Alpenrose
running for the next 20-30+ years.
done. He has asked that we solicit help from the cycling community to
offset the large cost. This is a very reasonable request as Alpenrose not
only provides us with the velodrome at no cost. They also provide the
storage space for vehicles and equipment that allows OBRA to run its
business at no cost.
asked members of the bike racing community to make donations. I also asked
that people commit to making a similar donation each year for a total of 5
years. This allowed me to go to the Dairy with a sum of money and a promise
to for continued input.
Any amount would be great but it would take many people donating $100 or
more to get this project moving. Let me know if you are willing to make a 5
year commitment. Please direct payment to:
4318 SE 8th Ct.
Gresham, OR 97080
and they have never asked for anything in return. This is an opportunity to
show them how much you appreciate their support.
Monday
And it’s another start to another week. I’m ready for the weekend.
Team Cthulhu Sunday ride to sauvies island
Today was another wonderful ride with members of Team Cthulhu we had a small group that rode out to sauvies island and back which is always beautiful. Today was especially nice with a high of 60 according to the weather channel iPhone ap. That meant half way through I ditched the jacket and leg Warmers and was extremely happy to do so. Always a good time and looking forward to the next ride.
Adult Crash
We said we’d stay young together
To hell with everything
We did things we swore we’d never
And now I can’t believe
I never thought it’d be you
I never thought it’d be me
We said we’d stay young forever
To hell with everything
We said things we swore we’d never
And now I can’t believe
I never thought it’d be you
I never thought it’d be me
Jack Frost 2012
Jack frost was a painful fun time. I beat my time by over 2 mins from the previous year and am even more anxious for track season to get here.
12 miles in 0:34.41 on my track bike.
Like always big ups to Jose Sandoval for the photos!
Tomorrow is Jack Frost
I am by no means a Time Trialist but I decided last year to do this as a way to gauge my fitness and let’s say I disappointed myself last year. However this year is a new year, a year that I have been working my ass off to train hard get stronger, faster and in better shape. The only person I care to beat tomorrow is myself. A test against the clock to see how much my work has paid off. It will also be nice to be able to hang out with some of my new teammates this year. Because if you have ever waited around for a time trial you know how boring it is.
Just remember 12 miles is nothing.
Jess Varnish + Victoria Pendleton Team Sprint World Record – London World Cup 2012
Beautifully executed!
Forstemann Surprises Sireau – London World Cup 2012
Dick move! But you gotta do what you have to do to win right!
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Banana Belt 2012
I am debating on if I want to race this or not. Anyone have any experience…is it worth it if I am not doing the whole series and just one race?
more info on the OBRA site
Track Season is quickly approaching.
We just have to get through a few more months of rain before we get to go fast!
EMBRACE!
All of this was too much for me.
Always going unnoticed, pushed to the ground.
As if I was begging to be heard.
Now I’m going against your every word!
I will never stop pushing forward, I will stop at nothing.
I WILL NEVER STOP PUSHING FORWARD, I WILL STOP NOTHING!
I HAVE BECOME!
STRONGER THAN EVER! STRONGER THAN EVER!
I HAVE BECOME!
STRONGER THAN EVER! STRONGER THAN EVER!
I HAVE BECOME!
Bakersfield
I forget how shitty the quality of life is here in Bakersfield. It seems to be a wasteland of shit. I can’t wait to get back home to the fresh air and green trees
2012 Jack frost time trial
Sunday, February 26th
Pre-registration Only, Please!
TIME:
Entry and rider check-in opens 8:00. Closes at 9:00am.No exceptions! First rider 9:45am.
LOCATION:
Vancouver Lake Park.
Take 4th Plain West from I-5 ( just North of Vancouver,WA);
Follow Lower River Road to the staging area in the park.
CATEGORIES:
Men/Women 1/2, 3, 4, 5
JR Women/Men:10-12; 13-14; 15-16; 17-18
Masters Men 30-39, 40-49; 50-59, 60 ;
Masters Women 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60
Tandems: (each rider pays fee)
Recumbents
ENTRY FEE:
$15 Each Rider. Fees include OBRA surcharges.
OBRA Licenses available on site before 9:00am
Make checks payable to B.B.C.
ONLINE REGISTRATION: BBCBIKE.COM
MAIL ENTRY:
BBC Jack FrostTT c/o Sunset Athletic Club
13939 NW Cornell Road, Portland, OR 97229
Please include an OBRA Standard Entry Form
COURSE:
12.4 miles, out and back, nearly flat countryside.
Start is at Vancouver Lake Park.
Pavement varies: Mostly good
MISC.
This is an OBRA event. OBRA license is required (annual or one day)
OBRA licenses will be available on site BEFORE 9AM. Not after. Really.
OBRA rules and helmet regulations apply to all participants! The centerline rule will be enforced.
Promoters and officials reserve the right to combine categories. Please stay off the course. Bring rollers or wind trainers to keep you close to the start and to cut down on congestion. Get your OBRA race numbers before the event. Have number and license with you.
Pin number on right side.
See www.obra.org. Prizes: None
Please use the trash bins. Please ride single file when with traffic.
QUESTIONS:
Phil Sanders 503-549-4632, phil@bbcbike.com
Erik Voldengen 503-819-4895, erik@bbcbike.com
BIKE PORN ALERT
HIDE YOUR KIDS, TELL YOUR WIFE TO GET OUT OF THE ROOM BECAUSE THIS IS GOING TO MAKE YOU WANT TO DO BAD BAD THINGS.
Today I received a text message and I almost lost my shit. This is probably the most beautiful bike I have seen to date. Kelly sent me a picture of her new Tiemeyer track bike. I don’t really know how to put into words how amazing it is so I will just post a picture. I can’t not wait to take photos of this bike fully built up.
KELLY YOU HAVE THE MOST AMAZING BIKES AND DO NOT RUIN IT WITH WHITE BAR TAPE!!!!
2012 Track Racing schedule
| 5/5 | Eric Kautzky Memorial Track Race | Darrel Provencher | |
| 6/3 | Alpenrose Heartbreaker | Steven Beardsley | |
| 6/17 | Blue Ribbon Track Race | Phil Sanders | 503-649-4632 |
| 6/25-30 | Alpenrose Six Day | Candi Murray | 503-667-6220 |
| 7/13-15 | Alpenrose Velodrome Challenge | Charlie Warner | |
| 8/5 | Embrocation Track Omnium | Clint Culpepper | 971-235-5994 |
| 8/18 | Jr/Team Track Championships | Candi Murray | 503-667-6220 |
| Please review the Alpenrose Velodrome rules. Call the velodrome during event hours to check on weather cancellations: 503-246-0330. |
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Along with the weekly races I will be doing this season I am looking to have a busy season. I am also planning on driving out to Marymoor Velodrome to do some race out that way. I am going crazy watching track videos and getting days here and there where we can ride our track. I want to race. I want to see how much I have improved from last season. I want to upgrade. I want to go to race in San Jose, Encino, LA, Seattle. I want to race at nationals but that will most likely be next year. I have this fire inside me that I have never had before and I need to get it out. Put it all down on the track and show no mercy. I must race faster, harder and more aggressive than I ever have to achieve my goals. This winter I have been working my butt off to do better on the track and I really hope it all pays off. 5/5 can not come soon enough.
