Team News!

Below is the update for the team we sent out this week. We are so thrilled to be starting cyclocross up again. It's been crazy getting back from Africa, getting back on the bike, and getting back to work. A whirlwind for sure!

Watch out for some more updates coming soon.

With numerous wins and even more podium finishes, Silverado/Sunnyside was on top of the results page for the Oregon XC Mountain Bike Series, took the yellow jersey in the Cascade Classic Cat 3 race, brought home a medal from USAC Mountain Bike Nationals in Sun Valley, ID, helped to organize Pickett’s Charge, volunteered for the most successful Tour de Chutes to date, mixed it up in the Hullabaloo’s Northwest Crossing Criterium and even took a trip to Italy to show off the new kit overseas! All of that and the 2011 racing season has only just begun (for us cross crazy ones anyway).

Bart, Brig, Bruce, Damian, Greg, and Serena are all healthy, happy and racing well. Matt took a 2-month sabbatical from the bike to lead a youth service project in Tanzania through the non-profit organization Global Routes, but he’s been back in saddle since early August and is looking forward to finding his legs again! Matt also took over coaching duties for the local high school cyclocross team which was 2nd in the state last year and is looking for the win this season. Coaching the high school students as well as working with juniors through Bend Endurance Academy is keeping him super busy.

The long days and warm weather of August and September have allowed for a lot of quality training and hold great potential and continued success for the team. Bart and Brig raced in the USAC Master Road Championship, which were held in Bend, and Brig will also be racing USAC Mountain Bike Marathon Nationals on Sept 17th. Despite flying the New Zealand flag, Bruce Cole-Baker will also be racing Marathon Nationals in the Single Speed category. Damian, Matt and Serena are gearing up for cyclocross season and they hope to convince Bruce and Brig to extend their seasons a little longer! Bart should be flying the colors this fall as well making sure to show off his legendary barrier skills (none of which Damian showcased last Thursday)! We are all looking forward to the increased number of cyclocross races being held this fall in Bend and are excited to able to race strong at home; in front of our community, friends, and sponsors.

Thank you for your continued support; we are exciting to be part of this incredible team and have you to thank for making it possible.

You can keep tabs on us through our blog at www.swellvelo.com , our Facebook page, and on Twitter.

Thank you!

Swell Velo

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