For the second year in a row, the OSU cycling team has brought home some serious hardware to commemorate a hard and challenging road cycling season.  The team had depth and breadth in 2008 and we earned second place overall in the NWCCC conference (which includes D1 and D2 schools).  Congratulations to everyone for their deserved championship and thanks to everyone for their advice, support, and camaraderie!

To all you Beaver Believers out there in cycling land, we salute you! The OSU cycling team is in the midst of our collegiate road racing season. We’re currently battling it out with the University of Oregon and Portland State University, among others, to win the Regional Division 1 Championship title. Visit the NWCCC page for our event schedule and results.

Joe Dengel cruisin’ for a bruisin’ at the UO/OSU TTT.

Race day is Easter Sunday, March 23rd 2008. We’ve drawn up a techical course and there will be university teams from all over the Northwest.  If you are a degree seeking student at OSU, you are eligible to race!!!  If you are a visiting althlete, welcome to Corvallis.  We’ve been busy little beavers, getting ready for our easter crit!

Please see the following link for the race flier with information and directions:
2008 OSU Flyer

We still need volunteers! 
Please contact Jack Baker [bakerjac(at)onid.orst.edu].

Race coordinator:  Brent [mattesob(at)onid.orst.edu]

Housing coordinator:  Eva [woodsone(at)onid.orst.edu]

Cyclists-

We have OSU Cycling Club Waterbottles! They are high quality and made by Specialized. And yes, they have the Beaver GRRRR on them!

Size: 24oz Big Mouth
Color: Clear with an Orange Cap
Cost: $6 each or 3 for $14 (includes USPS standard shipping)

If you are interested, please contact Sam Radakovich radakovs(at)onid.orst.edu

The OSU Cycling Club is again sponsored by Maxxis! They make great tires and tubes for almost all disciplines of cycling.

You will receive ‘pro-deal’ pricing on their available products. Go to the following links for the list of available products: Road, Cross, Mtn or BMX, tubes, accessories. For more details, go to: www.maxxis.com

You must submit your order by Tuesday, March 4th (the evening of our next club meeting). Cash & Checks accepted (please make checks payable to: Brent Matteson)

For prices of specific items, or if you have any questions, please email me… mattesob(at)onid.orst.edu

Cyclists:

The OSU Cycling Club is now sponsored by SRAM and Pedro’s Tools for the 2008 Season:

If you are interested in purchasing SRAM products, please email Gordon at Full Cycles (gordon(at)fullcycles.com) with specific questions. As long as you’re an active member of our club, you’ll receive ‘pro-deal’ pricing on all their stuff!!! The deadline for this order is Monday, February 25th.

Regarding Pedro’s, there will not be a combined group order, so you may purchase their products at any time. However, please remember that Full Cycles is very busy and they will handle your order as quickly as they can.

Welcome back from the Holiday break!  We’re ready and waiting to get you ready for race season! 

• The 2008 Collegiate Road Racing Schedule has been updated–put us on your calendar with red ink! 
• Spin class for dues paying members is now open Monday-Thursday evenings at Dixon. 
• The uniform order will be placed the first week of the term. 
• Our club officers are more than willing to give advice about training and racing, so please don’t hesitate to contact us!
• Saturday rides are still meeting at 10 am in front of the campus American Dream Pizza.
• Most importantly, if you’re looking for riding buddies, don’t be afraid to post a message to the email list. 

The OSU Cycling Club is now sponsored by Rudy Project & VCRC Ceramics!

Rudy Project makes swanky sunglasses, helmets, ski
goggles, and duffel bags.

VCRC Ceramics makes ceramic bearings for wheels, bottom brackets, pulleys, etc.

If you are interested in purchasing either/both of these products, please email me [mattesob(at)onid.orst.edu]. As long as you are an active club member who has paid your club dues for 2007-2008, you’re eligible for sponsorship. There will not be a combined group order, so you may purchase their products at any time.

Cyclists-

The Voler order for the Oregon State University Cycling kits is due soon!!! If you are interested in purchasing any items, see below for more information:

Shortsleeve Items:
Sleeveless Jersey: $63
Shortsleeve Jersey: $65
Shortsleeve Skinsuit: $88
Windshell vest: $55
Thermalvest: $85

Longsleeve Items*:
Longsleeve Jersey: $68
Longsleeve Skinsuit: $98
Windshell Jacket: $63
Thermal Jacket: $98

Bottoms:
Shorts: $60
Bibshorts: $65
Knickers: $65
Bibknickers: $68

Accessories*:
Sublimated Arm Warmers: $25
Aero Booties: $27

(*): These items will only be ordered if the quantity minimum is met.

The order is due on January, 7th 2008. Your $$$ must be received before this date or your items will not be ordered. All ordered items will arrive in late February.

All items are made by Voler. The jerseys, vests, and jackets have a full zipper. The jersey has three pockets in the back. All bottoms have the Ion pad (Voler’s best chamois). Skinsuits will have the next best chamois; still seamless and elastic.

-Sizes: The items tend to run small, so you might want to order a size larger than you’d normally wear. There is a sizing chart on Voler’s Website (click on sizing).

-Shipping: If you are ordering items that need to be shipped, please add $8 for shipping and handling for your entire order.

If you are interested, please send a check (payable to: OSU Cycling) to:

OSU Cycling
230 NW 10th St.
Corvallis, OR 97330

If you have any questions, please let me know. Thank you for your interest in supporting the OSU Cycling Club.

Brent Matteson
Oregon State University Cycling Club President
mattesob(at)onid.orst.edu

Cyclists!  Our next meeting is Monday, November 26th at 7:30 pm in the Willamette Room at the Valley Library.  Our jersey fit kits have arrived, and the skinsuit fashion show will be one of many highlights of the night.  We’ll also be discussing spin class, upcoming volunteer opportunities, finalizing the Ritchey order, and more! 

 Have a great Thanksgiving Holiday, and we’ll see you after break!