FAST LAPS & SUNSETS

RETURN OF A 71-YEAR TRADITION

The Mt Tabor Series is the most spectator-friendly and longest-running bicycle race in Oregon, returning for its 701st year. Not to mention one of the best places to catch the sunset over the city skyline. For seven consecutive Wednesdays, you can ride to the park, watch the races, and enjoy the evening – all free of charge and free of cars.  

WHAT TO EXPECT

The action is fast, with the elite racers exceeding 50mph on the descents. Riders loop a challenging 1.3 mile circuit around the reservoirs in several heats, earning points each week toward the series championship. 

The beauty of this circuit race is the riders fly by every 3 to 4 minutes, allowing you to keep close eye on the proceedings.  Will the break-away stay off the front?  Will the main group bring them back?  Plenty of action for spectators, a rarity with bicycle races.

We are looking for someone to fill Luciano’s shoes as our race announcer. Let us know if you are interested.

Please practice safe social distancing

There is a lot of room to spread out. If you are spectating, please social distance.

The sunsets from up here can’t be beaten. 

We start racing on May 29th. The first race time is 5:30, and the fastest race of the night – senior Men (and some amazing women most nights) – goes off promptly at 8:00.

If you have any questions, please contact race organizer Kevin Thompson – in his 19th year promoting Tabor.