SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
4:00pm Streets are closed except Everett St.
5:00 pm Widmer Beer Garden and food court open
5:30 pm Free helmets for children (until 6:30) provided by Health Net
6:00pm Everett St. closes
6:15 pm Racers' warm-up
6:30 pm Cat 3 race (all ages + genders, cat 2 women allowed) - 40 minutes
7:15 pm Racers' warm-up
7:30 pm Professionals', cat 1,2 Race (all ages + genders) - 60 minutes
ACTIVITIES
Be sure to grab your race guide when you get to the events so you will have a complete guide to what is happening at the Health Net Portland Twilight Criterium. Race guides are located at the Info Booth on the south end of the park and at all of the exhibitor booths.
* Watch professional bicycle racing in downtown Portand
* Widmer Beer Garden and food court
* Free bike parking
* Helmet fitting for kids, provided by Health Net
* Cycling and fitness expo
* Over 15,000 spectators
* Music and race announcing so you can follow along with the race
* VIP viewing for ORbike members [
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WHAT YOU'LL SEE
Come watch the area's fastest cyclists compete for the region's biggest purse in the Health Net Portland Twilight Criterium. The course surrounds the North Park Blocks of downtown Portland, creating an island oasis of 360-degree viewing, music, food and beverage. There are several places where you can get close enough to feel the wind from the racers. Each lap is one-half mile long which takes the racers just over one minute to complete. The event is free to attend and great for families. Come downtown Friday evening, to experience the excitement yourself.
GETTING THERE + PARKING
Please see the directions page for information on the evnt location, getting there and parking.