On Friday, August 7, the 8th Annual Portland Twilight Criterium was held in the North Park Blocks. For those unfamiliar with a criterium: it's a bike race set on city streets and competitiors must complete as many laps as they can in a set time. It's typically very fast and exciting. This year's event delivered on both counts with aggressive racing and a few crashes.
A good crowd of Portland bike enthusiasts turned out to watch the professional cyclists zip around the North Park Blocks. If you've never been to a criterium, we hope these photos and video will wet your appetite for the 2010 event.
Rider 130 pushed it too far, his back tire slid out and he paid the price
Related links
Twilight Criterium: Thrills and a few spills
The Portland Twilight Criterium
View the slide show for more photos of the 2009 Portland Twilight Criterium or visit our flickr gallery:
PROFL PIX; ck fall
Ken, beautiful photography. I was there and you captured the look and feel of the event. Tx.
John H
Thanks John, I appreciate your thoughts! I always enjoy shooting this.