University of Oregon Cycling

UO Cycling Shreds Legs in Walla Walla!

Azul — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 02:46:57 +0000

The Northwest Collegiate Cycling Conference didn’t know what hit them this weekend when the Men’s A team doubled up with two big wins in the Whitman College Road Race and Circuit Race.

The Men’s A field knew that the 5 Lap, 75 mile road race was going to be no easy feat. Strong headwinds and a punchy climb kept everyone on their toes. Galen Mitterman attacked a breakaway group with 2 laps to go, and was joined by a University of Washington rider. As Galen slowly turned the screws the Washington rider cracked and Galen found himself alone with 1.5 laps to go. Using his time trial skills, Galen powered away into 20 mph+ headwinds and the unforgiving rolling hills of Washington and was able to hold off a charging chase group at the line for first. Nicely done.

First Place. First Win. First Class.

Will-Niemann Ross wasted little time making his presence known in the Willamette College Circuit Race. The course featured a monstrous 20% grade kicker followed by a screaming downhill and a roundabout ascent to link the course together. The Men’s A were to pedal 8 laps on the 2.5 Mile course. Will attacked the pack on the second lap and was soon joined by a breakaway of 9 riders. Will kept a cool head and showing his strength, attacked just before the finishing hill. He was challenged by a Western Washington Rider, but this was to be a day, indeed a weekend, for University of Oregon cycling. Will rode home for the second win of the weekend for the Ducks.

Skinny boys on Skinny bars make it up big climbs fast

The Ducks sit 5th overall in the NWCCC, and 2nd in the D1 conference. Next stop Madison, Wisconsin for Collegiate Nationals!

Volunteers Needed!

Azul — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:33:42 +0000

Thanks for the great response team, because of it most positions are filled!

But we still are lacking a few things here and there, so it’s VERY important that you become involved with the team and make this production happen! It’s the biggest fundraiser of the year for us!!

Here’s a couple spots that are left:

MOST URGENT: We need 2 people to set up signs that say “Bike race next saturday, expect delays” THIS SATURDAY (3/13/10). If you are not racing

Boise this is the perfect volunteer spot for you, then you don’t have to do anything race day!!!

LESS URGENT BUT STILL IMPORTANT: We need people during the TTT to stand and turn the racers around. Seems easy, but needs to be done!!!

Get back to me with what and how you’re volunteering. If I’ve already talked to you, you’re set!

503.329.1599

Mac Court Clean Up! Nike Jackets!

Azul — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 21:02:02 +0000

Hey Everyone,

Our first Mac Court Clean up is this Thursday January 21st at 9:30 pm. If you are on the team this is mandatory unless you talk to me.

I will have the jackets for everyone there to pick up. If you are not on the team but want to help feel free to stop by and lend a hand.

Please meet in the main lobby (right inside the doors) a little before 9:30 so we can start on time. It should take a couple of hours. See you there.

Will Niemann-Ross

UO Cycling

Mandatory Team Meeting!

Azul — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 05:37:46 +0000

Hey Everyone,

There is a mandatory team meeting scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday January 7th at 6 pm in Essllinger 107.

Several things we will cover at this meeting are:

1) Boy Scouts of America Insurance: We get really cheap insurance for any team function. It is helpful incase of crashes or other injuries that happen while with the team. I suggest that everyone get it and always be with some one from the team (as long as there are two people from the team in a location, it is a team function). You will need to fill out a form I provide and pay $13.

2) Pactimo orders: I need everyone to place their orders for Pactimo (our team kit).

3) Nike Jacket Sizing: We need to figure out what distribution of sizes we want for the Jackets.

4) Collect $: Please bring checks or cash for stuff you owe (dues, t-shirts, showerspass, nike, pactimo, etc.)

If you can’t make it let me know and we can figure out another time to meet.

Will Niemann-Ross

UO Cycling Coordinator

wnrpdx [at] gmail [dot] com

Train!

Azul — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 23:49:39 +0000

Why are you sitting at your computer?

The first collegiate race is March 13-14 in Boise, Idaho

Time to start training, if you haven’t already!

Team Meeting

Azul — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:03:51 +0000

Hey Everyone,

We are going to have an important team meeting this Tuesday, November 17th at 7:00 p.m. We will be meeting in Pacific room 12. We will be collecting dues and money for T-shirts so bring cash or checks ($125 for dues, $10 for T-shirts).

What we will be talking about:

1) Team Dues: We have decided to make dues $125 this year in order to cover increased travel costs.

2) T-Shirts: They will be $10 and are going to be sweet. Need christmas presents for the family? Boom! Got you covered.

3) Calendars: A sweet slide show of pictures we are using.

4) The 2010 UO Kit: Its going to be sweet, a quick preview is in order.

5) Sponsors: We have a ton of new sponsors this year and we want to get you into the deals asap!

6) Training: We’ve had many talks lately and I’ve heard some of you are overwhelmed. I will rest all your concerns.

7) Team Dinners: We are going to start organizing these ASAP!

Again please bring money, we can’t legally give you sponsor’s codes unless you are a paid up member!

If you have any questions at all let me know. See you all there!

Will Niemann-Ross

UO Cycling Team

Sunday 11/1 Ride time Changed

Azul — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:03:37 +0000

The ride will be going out at 11 o’clock from Life Cycle instead of 9.

Happy Halloween!

-Azul

Pumpkin Bike!

2nd Training Seminar!

Azul — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 06:40:26 +0000

A huge group of people attended the seminar on training. Now that these people understand the basics of training the next step is to focus your training toward a specific fitness goal.

The focus of our next seminar will be on setting goals and implementing strategies that increase the likelihood of achieving your goals. Goals and motivation are not only important for success in sports, but also academics and everyday life.

Located In Mackenzie Hall in Room 240B. Starting at 6 o’clock PM on Tuesday, November 3rd.

Weekend Ride Time Changed…

Azul — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:21:40 +0000

Hey,

We’re going to switch it up this weekend…

Saturday: 1 ride leaving at 9:00 am (no 10:00 ride) from LifeCycle Bike Shop. If its not raining: we will be taking some photographs for the Calendar so if you have an Oregon kit wear it, otherwise wear what you got. I will try to bring some extra jerseys (if anyone else has extra please bring them as well).

Sunday: 1 ride leaving at 9:00 am (no 10:00 ride) from LifeCycle Bike Shop.

Riding is the best cure for a hangover!!!

Don’t forget the workout Friday Morning at 8:00 am. No hill repeats, I promise.

Will Niemann-Ross

Training Seminar

Azul — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:59:00 +0000

This Tuesday will be our first seminar of the year.

Recent human physiology graduate Michael Brunelle will be covering the fundamentals of training with the goal of giving everyone the knowledge needed to create or critically evaluate training plans.

The seminar will be in MacKenzie 240B at 6pm on Tuesday Oct. 27th.

-David