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Welcome New Members!
Please extend a warm welcome to our new members at your next ride.

         
Mike Gruol
         Loren Bourassa
         Jeff Volk
         Bob Vistica
         Sandra Collett
         Charlotte Jones
         Matt Groener
         Marcello Napolitano
         Greg Scott
         Bob Daugherty


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Fit Bit O' The Month

Time Trial Turn-Arounds Made Easy, by Russell Cree, DPT, CSCS

Time trials are a common entry point into competitive cycling. They are often the bridge between recreational and competitive cycling. Rather than competing against other riders in a mass-start event, a time trial is you vs the course. No pack riding, much simpler tactics. But one point of contention for many riders is the turn around, a common technical barrier on a time trial course. The lone orange cone has caused havoc to many a cyclist. It’s a point in the race where you can come out of your rhythm, lose precious seconds if not done smoothly, and at worst, a place where you can crash and ruin your race. Knowing how to handle the turn-around is important because in the US, they are part of many time trials and you will encounter them.  Read more..

 
 

Welcome to Portland Velo!

Portland Velo is a non-profit cycling club dedicated to providing a fun, safe and inclusive environment for group cycling experiences. Here you'll find information on our daily and weekly group rides, as well as our stellar racing program.

Portland Velo Hosts CPR / First Aid Training Class!

If you missed the class on Sunday, March 7th, and are interested in taking the class next time it is scheduled, please email Linda.  This is recommended for Ride Leaders.  

 

 
 
 
Club Discount on Showers Pass - it's time to order! 
Rainy weather is not enough of a reason not to ride!  Take advantage of these special prices exclusively for Portland Velo members!  Check your email inbox for details on products, pricing, how to order, etc. (it was included in the February issue of VeloCITY).   Orders will be placed monthly.  Email KRhea for details. 
  

Enjoy the Portland Velo Slideshow!

New pictures added January 1st 2010!!
 


Lakeside Bicycles Invites Portland Velo on Rides

Thanks to our sponsor LAKESIDE BICYCLES, Portland Velo has been invited to join them on their Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday weekly rides which begin at Lakeside Bicycles in Lake Oswego.

Wednesday and Saturday rides vary from 35 to 80+ miles in length depending on who shows up and how much time they have.  Sunday rides need to return to Lakeside Bicycles before noon so we can open the shop.  All the rides leave from behind Lakeside Bicycles.  The pace can be pretty frisky but in no case is anyone left behind or otherwise destroyed or intimidated.  Weekend parking is available on-street and in any of the municipal public parking lots (which are unpatrolled on weekends).  Wednesday parking needs to be a bit more circumspect particularly for rides that run more than 3 hours.  Routes and duration are determined by a somewhat democratic process:  Everyone gets a vote, the loudest voice (usually Doug's) decides.

 

 

In this month's VeloCITY :

"On Your Left" Important Club Announcements for March, by KRhea

Race Team Update - by Matt D'Elia

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT ON: Bob Bigwood

If you can only have one – make it a good one! (or how to select “the right” fixed gear ratio) by Gary Meinhardt

And now, a word from our sponsor, by Gordon Haber of Lakeside Bicycles

Time Trial Turn-Arounds Made Easy, by Russell Cree, DPT, CSCS

Community Spin, by Sharon Fekety

NOTE:  If you didn't receive VeloCITY via email, chances are that you need to renew your Portland Velo membership.  Login here to check on your membership renewal date.  You can pay your dues via Paypal - see the link to the left under "Need to pay your 2010 dues?" . Email Linda to receive a copy of the current VeloCITY enewsletter.


Parking update for rides originating from Longbottom's in Hillsboro:

We are encouraged to park in the spaces around the new buiding behind Longbottom's.  Parking is still allowed in the Intel lot on the south side of Evergreen & 235th (Saturdays only).

Parking is also availalble along 235th. PLEASE - DO NOT PARK IN THE BIKE LANES!!

 

Shop for Portland Velo gear in our online store!

You can buy sweatshirts, t-shirts, coffee mugs, mousepads - all kinds of stuff to wear or use before or after a ride.  A portion of the proceeds goes to support our club and the items are shipped directly to you!  Check out the selection at Cafe Press

Soon we will have all new items in the CafePress store with our new 2010 kit designs!

NEW!  Shop for race team gear here.

  

Portland Velo 2010 Member Waivers

Portland Velo 2010 Membership Waivers will be mailed to members soon.  If you have not received your Portland Velo 2010 Membership Waiver, please download the waiver here and mail to:

Portland Velo
2065 NW Miller Rd
PO Box 101
Portland, OR 97229

If you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail members@portlandvelo.net

 

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