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August 2010

While registrations have completed for the 2010 season, we are still accepting Women and Multi-Sport racers. All other categories will be reviewed on a case by case basis. Please contact Matt for more information. _________________________________

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Recent Velo Results

Name	Race	RaceDate	Position
John Connors	Mt Ashland Hillclimb/MTB Hillclimb Championships: Road Bikes	9/14/2008	1
John Connors	Mt Ashland Hillclimb/MTB Hillclimb Championships: Road Bikes: Combined Results by Time	9/14/2008	10
John Connors	OBRA Hillclimb Championships	8/24/2008	1
John Connors	OBRA Hillclimb Championships: Combined Results by Time	8/24/2008	2
John Connors	OUCH: Combined Results by Time	8/3/2008	1

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Portland Velo Race Team

We feel the need...for speed. And thus the Portland Velo Race Team was born. In our 2007 inaugural season, the team exceeded expecations, from the standpoint of overall results - 57 podium placings, 20 victories, and 4 state titles - as well as the amazingly cohesive, organized and fun group of individuals that make up the team. In the 2008 season we are fifty-five riders strong, covering the majority of racing categories and disciplines. When we're not riding, we’re riffin' on racing in our race team forum.

Notes From Our Directeur Sportif

August 2010

With the road season drawing its last breaths for 2010, the racing spectrum turns towards Crits and MTB with its eye set on the upcoming CX season. July and early August saw a number of podiums including Todd Rosier winning the Larch Mtn Hillclimb, Mitch Lee winning his second race of the season at the Camas Twilight Crit, and Malcolm Johnson taking his first ever race out at the Westview Wildcats STXC Race. Javad Simonsen captured the PIR Short Track series, winning 2 races in the process. Capping it off was an impressive showing by Jeff Otto at the High Cascades 100, completing the course in a stunning 9h20m. (When was the last time you spent over 9hrs straight on your road bike, let alone a Mountain bike?!?) Jeff also went on to win the Cascade Creampuff and the Oregon MTB Series, and currently sits 1st in the BAR for Masters MTB.

We sent a brave crew down to the Cascade Classic this year who all suffered bravely in one of the hottest weekends of the year. Kudos to Alex, Brian, Paul, and Scott Springer who raced in the 3's and Ben Johnson who raced in the 4's. Ben took that form on to a 5th place finish in the Oregon Road Race Championship after spending most of the day in a break. Team newcomer Judi Davis picked up 3rd in the Masters 50+ field the next day.

The past month wasn't all warm and fuzzy however, as our streak of freak injuries claimed two more riders. Well wishes to Mark Castle who broke his collarbone in a training accident, and Scott Springer who gets the award for "most dramatic way to pull out of a road race that ended up being really hard." We hope to see you both back on a bike soon.

Be on the lookout for information about our next Pactimo order. This will be the final order of 2010 and will contain all of our winter gear. We are also planning a PV only CX skills session with Upper Echelon Fitness.

That about wraps things up. With the CX season coming up, much of the team chatter has turned to tire setups, barrier practice, and beer. Look for the new and improved PV Pleasure Palace at the upcoming cross races during the season, and stop by for a burger and beer!
Until next time!
-m

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