We train very scientifically with the newest equipment and technology. To help the team better prepare for Mt Hood this May, Ryan shared his PowerTap file from last year:

Going faster... and faster!

Race Report from Adam Blanchard:

“Good work to everyone today… let’s go into next week with the confidence that we can win one of these [Banana Belt] races. Here’s my report of how the race went down…

“Near the start of lap 3 either Seth Hosmer or Evan Elkan attacked up one of the smaller climbs. I remember seeing both those riders plus the top 2 from cherry pie getting away, so I dug in and bridged up thinking the race was probably being decided right there. Our group of 5 worked hard for a lap, and then Doug Ollerenshaw and Jacob Rathe bridged up right around the start/finish to make us a group of seven. CMG had 3 riders out of 7 at that point, but they didn’t launch a single attack before the sprint. Having a 2 man lead-out, Rathe took the win, and I couldn’t get around Evan Elken for second. If only that sprint had been another 100 meters (or I just started sooner!) I think things might have been different.

photo courtesey of Nick Murphy

“Here’s a good picture showing exactly how I felt about that sprint,
and if you look closely you can probably tell what I’m about to say to
myself!”

Nice job to Duncan Oliphant for winning the field sprint! We’re looking forward to the TAI Team’s showing next week!

See Nick’s photos of the BB here.

Oh, the drama of ordering clothing! With our order from Santini finally here and being distributed, I figured I’d share two things really fast:

Sorting $30,000 worth of clothing...

The Uber HOT Long Sleeve Skinsuit with THUMB LOOPS

Derek Stallings of Bend proved his bulk was good for something when he won the Clydesdale Category at the Ranier HS CX race on Sunday. This was the 3rd race in the Cross Crusade Series and we have to mention that Tim Jones is tearing up the single speed competition this year! He races for TAI Cycling on the road and Webcyclery on the dirt. Tim has won each of the 3 Cross Crusade races in the single speed division and looks on track to win the series overall. He also has his eye on the “official unofficial” CX singlespeed world championships in Estacada on Nov. 11th.

Jeff Standish moved up to the Mast. B’s and finished very well with an 8th place.

Spencer Bushnell and Ben Thompson are fighting away in the men’s A races and doing rather well. Their overall series standings should look very good.

Derek in the Big Guy race

Although the road up at Bachelor was still snow-free, I don’t think I would have wanted to ride it. Ski season started today with fresh tracks in very nice snow at 6300′. Bill will be offering skiing “lessons” for TAI Cycling members so we can get up above the fog and have some fun in the snow this winter. We can meet at the Sno-Parks so it will just cost a donation for the grooming. So, if you want to stay in shape all winter and mix up your training, let’s do it! Start thinking about skis now, as the ski swaps are coming up fast. Skate or classic, alpine or tele; all modes are welcome.

October 5th, really good snow!

TAI Cycling Team members and TAI Clinic Directors may now order their clothing! You may order for friends, significant others, your children, but this is not open to the general public. Prices are pretty firm on most items but some might go down based on minimums and chamois selection. I made everything as expensive as it could possibly be, so any changes will subtract money from your total!

I don’t have really good proofs of the new stuff yet, as we’re still waiting on some logo decisions, but it’ll be pretty much the same as this year.

New for this year are GLOVES, lightweight lycra BOOTIES, a heavier VEST w/pockets, SKINSUITS with a long sleeve option and CYCLING CAPS!

Don’t forget to stock up on leftover clothing for training and winter riding — it’s cheap!

Go to the store to place your order now. Orders must be in by noon on October 15th!

www.taicycling.com/store

Congratulations to Mike Brown for a great race in the brutal Mt. Ashland Hillclimb on Sunday! The race was sponsored by Therapeutic Assocaites Physical Therapy, so Mike must have felt obligated to put up a good time despite “not feeling 100%.” Erik Bergstrom was 5th in the cat3’s and was riding with his father. The 25 mile hillclimb took Mike about 1h39m, which was good for 5th overall on the road side. Nice job guys!

Spencer finished 50th in the elite men’s race at the Star Crossed Twilight CX Crit in Redmond, WA. Thanks to Jeff Standish for the picture:

Spencer running the barriers

We are reviewing applications and we’ll let everyone know by Oct. 5th!

Thanks!

Here’s a list of our 51 podiums so far this year and a few of the best photos from the season:

1 Icebreaker Criterium Category 3 Men Adam Blanchard 3/31/2007
1 Kings Valley Road Race Cat 3 Adam Blanchard 4/14/2007
1 Three Rivers Road Race Cat 3 Scott Gray 4/22/2007
1 Stage Three Deschutes River Valley TT Stage Race Category 3/4 Women Ericka Luckel 4/29/2007
1 Overall Deschutes River Valley TT Stage Race Category 3/4 Women Ericka Luckel 4/29/2007
1 Cooper Spur Circuit Race Category 3 Men Scott Gray 5/31/2007
1 1 Kilometer TT Cat 5 Jon Pearson 6/15/2007
1 Vancouver Courthouse Criterium Cat 3 Spencer Bushnell 7/29/2007
1 Crawfish Criterium Cat 3 Spencer Bushnell 8/11/2007
1 Crawfish Criterium Women Cat 4 Monica Freeman 8/11/2007
1 OBRA Criterium Championships Cat 3 Tim Jones 8/12/2007
1 Time Trial High Desert Omnium Pro 1/2 Men Sean Passage 8/25/2007
1 Road Race High Desert Omnium Category 3 Men Bill Warburton 8/26/2007
1 August Series Cat 1/2/3 Brant Buchholz 8/28/2007
1 August Series Cat 4/5 Jeff Standish 8/30/2007
1 Kent Peterson Time Trial Pro 1/2 Sean Passage 9/2/2007
1 Final General Classification Pro 1 / 2 Sean Passage 9/3/2007

Twilight Crit 3's

2 Stage Two Deschutes River Valley TT Stage Race Category 3/4 Women Ericka Luckel 4/28/2007
2 Stage One Deschutes River Valley TT Stage Race Category 3 Men Brian Mack 4/28/2007
2 Stage One Deschutes River Valley TT Stage Race Category 3/4 Women Ericka Luckel 4/28/2007
2 Swan Island Criterium Cat 1/2 Brant Buchholz 5/20/2007
2 Scenic Gorge Time Trial Deschutes River Valley TT Stage Race Women 3-4 Ericka Luckel 6/1/2007
2 Wy’ East Road Race Mt Hood Classic Category 3 Men Scott Gray 6/2/2007
2 High Desert Criterium Series Category 1/2/3 Derek Stallings 6/6/2007
2 Points Race Cat 4/5 Men Jon Pearson 6/30/2007
2 Downtown Criterium Cascade Cycling Classic (CCC) Cat 3 Tim Jones 7/13/2007
2 Deschutes Brewery Awbrey Butte Circuit Race CCC Cat 3 Sean Passage 7/15/2007
2 Final General Classification CCC Category 3 Scott Gray 7/15/2007
2 OBRA Junior and Team Event Track Championships Men Team Pursuit Jeff Standish 8/4/2007
2 Woodland Road Race Cat 3 Spencer Bushnell 8/19/2007
2 Final High Desert Omnium Women 4/Masters Ericka Luckel 8/25/2007
2 Final High Desert Omnium Pro 1/2 Men Sean Passage 8/25/2007
2 Road Race High Desert Omnium Women 4/Masters Ericka Luckel 8/26/2007
2 OBRA Hillclimb Championship Cat 3 Michael Brown 9/9/2007

Cat 3's Cascade Crit

3 Piece of Cake Mst 40+ 4/5 Jeff Standish 4/1/2007
3 Estacada Time Trial Senior Men Brant Buchholz 4/15/2007
3 Stage Two Deschutes River Valley TT Stage Race Category 3 Men Brian Mack 4/28/2007
3 Eugene Roubaix Men 3 Brandon Groza 4/28/2007
3 Stage Two Deschutes River Valley TT Stage Race Category 4/5 Men Ron Carpenter 4/28/2007
3 Golden City Criterium Cat 3 Erik Bergstrom 5/20/2007
3 Downtown Hood River Criterium Category 3 Men Erik Bergstrom 6/3/2007
3 High Desert Criterium Series Category 1/2/3 Matt Lieto 6/6/2007
3 OBRA Rehearsal Race Men Master 30-39 Duncan Oliphant 6/10/2007
3 Alpenrose Challenge Masters 40+ Kilo David Oliphant 7/6/2007
3 Skyliners Time Trial CCC Category 3 Men Scott Gray 7/13/2007
3 Deschutes Brewery Awbrey Butte Circuit Race CCC Cat 3 Scott Gray 7/15/2007
3 Alpenrose Sixday Sixday A - Daily Total Carl Hoefer 7/20/2007
3 OUCH Men Cat 3 Spencer Bushnell 7/22/2007
3 Vancouver Courthouse Criterium Cat 4/5 Jeff Standish 7/29/2007
3 OBRA Criterium Championships Women 4 Monica Freeman 8/12/2007
3 Sprints Masters 40-44 Jeff Standish 8/18/2007

Vancouver Courthouse 1/2