I made a slideshow movie about the team. Check it out on YouTube! Photo credits to Byron Roe photography, Cog Wild and lots of others on the team!

Let me introduce the new Therapeutic Associates Cycling Team Club Jersey! (Actually, the design might change a little but we promise it’ll look totally awesome!)

What’s the difference between the club and the team? 

Anyone can wear this Club jersey anywhere! The Team jersey may be worn by non-members, but not in competition.

Support the TAI Cycling Team and support Therapeutic Associates Physical Therapy by ordering yours today!

Clinical Directors are encouraged to purchase the jerseys as promotional items! Does your clinic sponsor a race? Do you want high visibility for your company on group rides or on the trails? This is a great way to clearly show your support for Therapeutic Associates Physical Therapy and its involvement in cycling!

The Club jersey is from Champion Systems and features a more relaxed cut than the Team race jersey. Order now and we hope to have them in before Christmas!

What about shorts?

Team shorts, bibs and all other accessories (other than Team Jerseys, Vests, Jackets) are OK to wear in competition by non-members. It’s the uppers that must remain for members only in competition. Please order shorts, bibs, knickers and other accessories if you want the best chamois on the market!

Order now!

Matt Lieto races road bikes for TAI Cycling for fun when he’s home, but his main sport is triathlon. This past week, Aaron Scheidies competed in the 2008 Nautica Malibu Triathlon but since he’s almost blind they need a very qualified person to be his guide. Sponsor K-Swiss knew Matt could hang, so he headed down to hang out with Aaron. Matt said he had a great time training and racing with Aaron and you can read all about it on the NPR website:

“For Blind Triathlete And Guide, A Win-Win Situation”

Way to go Aaron and Matt! Just for kicks, check out Matt’s brother, Chris Lieto, on the K-Swiss site!

I’d like to take a moment to thank Therapeutic Associates Inc. for providing the foundation for this team! 2008 sponsors also include The Center for Orthopedic and Neurological Care (Bend, OR), Oregon Eye Specialists (Portland, OR) and Taco Stand (Bend, OR). Bike shops who deal with all of our requests and troubles — you guys rock! Bend Bike N Sport (Bend, OR), Bike N Hike (Portland, OR), Sagebrush Cycles (Bend, OR) and Village Bike and Ski (Sunriver, OR) have all supported the team this year! Product sponsors like Reynolds and Rudy Project help us to ride on the coolest wheels and have the most stylish accessories. Also, special thanks to Dohnn at Team Sales Cycling (Portland, OR) for all the good service with our custom clothing from Santini.