with Head Coach Scott Saifer

If you are heavier than your ideal race weight, this is the time of year to do something about it.

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Coach James Karthauser of Kerrville, Texas is coach to several athletes who have reached National Teams, has directed numerous teams in international racing and holds an Elite Coaching license. But ask him what what coaching accomplishment has meant the most to him and he'll proudly answer, "Most of the athletes I've coached are still racing today because they've been developed into cycling as a life long sport."

Click here to read more about James' extensive racing and coaching experience.

Beyond racing itself, winter training is the period that takes the most concentration and work for most. It's like doing your homework: there's no glory for the time being, but if you don't do it, it will be apparent come racing season. Taking care of yourself and the details can make your winter training go a lot smoother. Here are a few tips for improving your winter experience: Read more>>>>

This month we profile the newest addition to the Wenzel Coaching team, Jeanie Bihlmaier. Jeanie brings an amazingly diverse athletic background to the team, having competed as both a Category 2 road racer and an adventure racer in such events as the Eco Challenge and Primal Quest. As a mother with a 5 year old son she also knows how to help athletes balance life and training commitments in a constructive and healthy way.

You can learn more about Jeanie by clicking here>>>>

Jim Long wins Surf City CX (Men's B 35+) and takes 5th place at Xterra Nationals in 40-44 men

Sue Butler takes 2nd at Cross Crusade #1 and 3rd at Cross Crusade #3

Kristina Hargie upgrades to Women’s Cat A in Oregon Cyclocross

Raynelle Shelley wins 12hr road event in Texas, completing 8 laps for 180 miles in 11:34, even though she had to ride the last 40 miles in her 11 cog!

Montgomery Hill takes 4th place in his first ever cross race at the Cross Crusade #1 Beginner Men

Molly Cameron takes 2nd in Cross Crusade #1 and 3rd in Cross Crusade #2, Men’s A

Montgomery Hill takes 4th place in Cross Crusade #2, Beginner men

Keith Jeneski finishes even laps in cyclocross with the Category A Men in New Mexico after a season of Ironman racing

Kristian House currently leads Jayco Tour of Tasmania in Australia

Tammy Sporleder wins the Texas State RR Championships (Women 19-29) and takes 3rd in the Texas State RR Championships (Women Cat 3), and 10th in the AMLI Criterium (Women Open)

Noah Williams wins the Texas State RR Championships (Juniors 10-12 yr) and Downtown Denton Criterium

Scott Zanetell takes 4th, DORBA Series at Erwin Park (Sport 35-39)

Keith Shurtleff takes 10th at Tour de Trails

Sten Schmidt finishes 6th, TX State RR Championships (Cat 3)

Troy Owens wins Texas State RR Championships (Cat 3), takes 8th in the Men 35+, and also takes 2nd at the Downtown Denton Criterium (Cat 3)

Andrew Dahlheim takes 2nd in the Texas State RR Championships (Junior 17-18 yrs), 4th in the TMBRA Series at Piney Hills Classic (Pro/Open), and 11th in the Downtown Denton Criterium (Pro,1,2)

Bryan Wadie takes 5th Downtown Denton Criterium (4,5’s)

Rob Dadekian takes 2nd Place, BCA Cyclocross (Masters 45+) in Pittsfield, MA

Tom Butler Wins Masters 45+ (and 2nd Place in 35+) at Schenectady Central Park Cyclocross Race, Schenectady, NY

Susan Beck takes 3rd in her age group in the Humboldt Half Marathon

Mac Carey takes 10th place in his age group (50-59) and finishes the Mt Challenge in under an hour

Herbert Martinez sets a PR in the Chicago Marathon by 22 minutes and qualifies for the Boston Marathon with a time of 3:17

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

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Women's Bike Racing 101 Clinic

There are still a few spaces left for the Wenzel Coaching San Francisco Bay Area Women's Bike Racing 101 Clinic on October 28 and 29!

The clinic includes classroom time as well as practical sessions out on the road. It will be held at Pegasus Bicycle Works in Danville. Come learn from some of the best women coaches and racers in the business!

Email Taitt Sato for more information. Clinic flyer>>>