
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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UPCOMING RACES
The main race schedule is on OBRA's website.
2010 OBRA schedule is here.
Portland Velo Race Team Sponsors
Please support our race team sponsors with your patronage:
Madison's Grill and Catering
VeloVie Bicycles
Rudy Project
Clif Bar
Squadra
The Human Bean
Sportsbalm
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