with Head Coach Rene Wenzel

When we watch pro races on television, the roles of racers all look so well defined. Robbie McQwen is a SPRINTER and Fred Rodriguez the LEADOUT MAN that takes Robbie to the 200m mark. Michael Rasmussen a CLIMBER who will be PROTECTED by his teammates going into a climb, and Floyd Landis is the ALL- AROUNDER who is expected to excel in all facets of a particular race. He will have the full support of his team in whatever capacity necessary. Like these riders, nearly any developed rider can be put in a relatively specific category of racer type or “job” as mentioned above – and therefore fit into a relatively specific role on a team.

The key word here is developed. Read more >>>>>

Taitt Sato exemplifies the athlete who juggles career and sport successfully. Having moved up through the ranks to become a Category 1 racer while holding down a full-time job as an attorney in Oakland, Taitt has a deep understanding of how to get the most out of every minute on the bike, while balancing life's other commitments.

Taitt first got into cycling when her mom gave her an oversized bike, which she learned to ride despite the less-than-optimal bike fit.(She could have used our Resource of the Month!). Who would have guessed that her early exploits sneaking out of the house late at night would involve bike rides? She got caught and grounded only once, showing at a young age the caginess that has helped her to podium finishes at big events like the Cougar Mountain Classic and the 2002 USCF Masters National Road Race. More recently, she has taken a break from her career as a lawyer to race full time, and Just last week scoring a 3rd place overall finish at Superweek, one of the toughest cycling competitions in the country.

In juggling racing and career, Taitt offers some practical advice. "Train in the morning, limit after- work socializing to once a week, pay extra attention to your diet and remember to have fun on the bike. You can do well with limited training time as long as you are focused and are able to create goals that keep you motivated."

Taitt herself has been a Wenzel athlete since 2001, and she comes to Wenzel Coaching with five years of regional and national level road-racing experience. She is a certified USA Cycling Level 3 coach. Taitt will be participating in the Wenzel coaching seminar for women racers this fall in the San Francisco Bay area.

You can learn more about Taitt here.

Do you or someone you know need a coach? Any new client signing up by July 31st will have their set-up fee waived - a savings of $50.00!!

Also, any current Wenzel Coaching client who refers a new client who signs up between now and September 1 will receive a free beanie style cap!!

Experience and dedication are two words that effectively describe Wenzel Coaching’s Jolene Wilkinson. Based out of Idaho, Jolene draws on a tremendous amount of personal racing and training experience to offer athletes the ingredients they need to meet their personal goals. She has competed at the elite level of a variety of sports, all of which have played a defining role in her life. The same drive that has brought Jolene success in competition is also evident in her ever-expanding educational credentials. Her background in several related fields allows her to provide athletes with the latest information in the world of sport science and nutrition.

Jolene has been an accomplished athlete from a very early age first competing at the elite level as a gymnast. Her desire to remain competitive then led her to triathlons where she has garnered many outstanding results including wins in the National Championships and World Championships as well as finishing the Ironman in Kona. She currently competes as a professional triathlete, category 3 road racer, and is gaining new insights to the limits of her physical and mental endurance by trying her hand at adventure racing.

As a coach, Jolene understands that all athletes define success differently and she enjoys helping athletes attain their personal goals. Additionally, she understands that effective coaching must be delivered in the manner that best suits the individual athlete's needs - not just a "one size fits all" approach.

Whether you are looking to improve on your past performances or a ready to try your hand at training for triathlons, road racing, running, or swimming...look no further than Jolene and take one step closer to meeting your goals!

Click here to read more about Jolene.

Sue Butler wins NORBA National Championship Cross Country, Expert Women, 35-39

Bill Scott takes second place at the NORBA National Super D in North Carolina and 3rd place at NORBA National Championships in Sonoma in the 40-49 group

Tom Butler takes 13th -in the Master's National Championships Criterium (45-49) and 12th in the Road Race

Joan Case, Steve Kellerman, and Rob May all completed all 5 passes of the Deathride. Special congrats to Steve who did it on his first attempt.

Coach Jonathan C. Puskas finishes 150th of 2300 at Ironman Coeur d'Alene in 10:55

Jeanie Bihlmaier continues to improve in the Senior Women and is gaining confidence in every race...Watch out!

Narda Roushdi takes the Bronze Medal in the Northern California/Neveda District TT Championships Women 55+ group

Jim Long - finishes 3rd at the Birmingham Xterra Nationals (Men 40-44) and qualifies for Xterra World Championships

Deb Whitely is the first woman finisher in the Bite the Bullet Hill Climb

Shana Sturla - Minnesota State Criterium Championship Silver Medal

Mike Keppler finished 6th overall in the Cat 3 Morgan Monroe Stage Race in Bloomington, Indiana

Monty Hill wins Mt Tabor Circuit Race, Cat 5

Jennifer Reither - Cat 1 Road Racer - 1st Place California State TT Championships and San Diego Omnium - 2nd Place on GC at Conquer the Canyons - 4th Place on GC at the Kern County Women's Stage Race, CBR Crit, and Devil's Punch Bowl RR

Hanns Detlefsen takes 1st at the Time Trial, Western States Police and Fire, 30-34

Mike Howard takes 3rd place in the Metro 12 Hour MTB race

Don't see your accomplishment here? Write to newsl e tter@wenzelcoaching.com

Wenzel Coaching offers signed copies of Bike Racing 101 for only $15.00 plus shipping! That's nearly $4 off the list price!

Click here for more information.

Whether you are new to cyclocross or just want to polish your skills for the upcoming season - we have the clinic just for you!

Coach David Peckinpaugh will be conducting a Cyclocross Clinic in the Albany, New York area on August 26th

More information will be available soon

Email David at davidpeckinpaugh@wenzelcoaching.com if you have any questions or want more info.

Wenzel Coaching is always on the lookout for quality coaches with a passion for teaching. This includes road coaches, MTB coaches and track coaches.

Are you well respected in your local cycling community?

Are you already answering questions for teammates and friends and writing a few training programs?

Do you have some years experience on at least the Category 2 or Expert level?

Do you enjoy helping others achieve their goals?

Would you rather not deal with billing and other administrative duties and just focus on coaching?

If the answer to all that is yes for you or someone you know, you have the makings of a good coach candidate!

Please contact Kendra Wenzel by email or at 503-233-4346.

We are looking for coaches willing to devote both full and part time to coaching, particularly in areas where we do not currently have coaches.