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ROTHE Training athletes win four State Individual, two State Team titles and more top placings at Texas State Time Trial Championships
08/16/10

TEAM ROTHE TrainingA successful weekend for our athletes at last weekend's Texas State Time Trial Championships held August 14/15 in Floresville, TX: Nadia Barrera (Women's 4), Patrick Darragh (Men's Cat 4), Carlo Villarreal (Boys 13/14), and Cody Foster (U23 Men) each won their respective categories in the run against the clock on Saturday.

Team ROTHE Training - consisting of (Biard, Kinsel, Day-Stirrat, and Darragh) - finished 2nd in Sunday's Cat 2 Team event. Carlo Villarreal scored another Gold in the Junior 15/16 category with his team and so did Christian Bergh who won Gold as part of his team's win in the Boys 13/14 category.

For complete results with times please check the results page here.

Special Tour of Austin Coaching Package
08/03/10

http://www.tourdeaustin.com/Portals/9/Web%20Graphics/Revised.gifThe 2nd Annual Tour of Austin is coming up shortly (September 3-6) and it's now time to get in shape and ready for 4 days of awesome racing in Austin, TX! For this occasion, we are offering a special one-month coaching package that will get you race-ready in 4 weeks! All together for only $100!

Coaching package includes:

Call (512-203-2411) or email us now to take advantage of this limited offer now!

Scott Kinsel winning Driveway Criterium; Nadia Barrera getting 3rd
07/30/10

Cody Foster's  Superweek blog
07/25/10

Cody Foster, 19, reports from his first trip to the International Cycling Classic, also known as Superweek! This race series in Illinois and Wisconsin is the longest stage race in the United States and has been held since 1969! Former race winners include Lance Armstrong, Fred Rodriguez, and many others. Read Cody's view of his trip here:

Looking Back on Superweek

 Cody Foster following the Yellow JerseySUPERWEEK has always had this buzz about it being one of the toughest and longest stage races in the U.S. I was competing against guys from all over the world, including some old Tour de France riders and even international pro teams such as Fly V Australia. With all these powerful racers and teams I knew that I would definitely not be one of the strongest racers in these races so I raced very conservatively knowing that any unnecessary effort may backfire on me. Racing alone with only one teammate in the first criterium I did up in Milwaukee was slightly scary because I knew that I couldn’t chase down any breakaways and Josh and I would have to follow the attacks that contained riders from the strong teams.  I followed wheels and even made it into a breakaway on the first day but the pack wouldn’t let us stay up the road. I was disappointed when we were dragged back because the winning break of guys counter attacked upon our return and were gone.  With our crits being a 100k or 62 miles long, I thought perhaps the break wouldn’t make it but I was wrong, I also never expected to average 50K or 31 miles per hour and then get lapped by the breakaway, I knew the sprint was going to be very sketchy and intense even for a tenth place pack finish. In the final few laps Fly V. set up a two-man leadout train that made moving up nearly impossible. I wasn’t feeling amazing at the finish and ended up 12th in the pack sprint and 22nd in the race.  The next day the crit went up a steep hill called Brewer hill which didn’t look bad at all when I was watching the earlier races, but once the race started I discovered it was definitely a difficult power climb with the P 1/2 field.  I again was in the early break which was the wrong break to be in, so I quit working when the pack came in sight and waited for the counter attack.  When the counter attack went I was a little too slow to grab the wheels that were attacking away from me, I was in no man’s land and I knew I would die out there, so I let off the gas and hopped back into the rushing peloton.  70 laps up brewer hill numbed my legs, but racing with the P 1/2 field definitely taught me how to ride through high levels of pain.  In the sprint we went around the last corner at 35 mph and crossed the line at over 40 mph, it was a definitely scary but fun at the same time. I was able to finish 14th in the field sprint which was good for  20th.  The two days of racing had me exhausted, I took Sunday off and I was glad when Monday came because the rest of the team showed up to do all the road races.  Monday’s course was fun and had a nice hill in it, during the middle of our race the rain started coming down and made racing very tricky and the roads slippery I had to be careful who’s wheel I was on and how close I got to them, I generally rode behind my teammates because I could generally trust that they weren’t going to make any sudden movements. After racing a few races at SUPERWEEK I knew who the sketchy riders were and made an effort to avoid them in the rain.  Luckily every race the Elite team did we always had someone in the break so I would just follow wheels in the pack which was not as strenuous as the previous days when I was a lone ranger trying to get into the breaks. Tuesday’s course had nice rollers in it and went through the town of South Milwaukee and had a lot of spectators. Wednesday’s course went right by Lake Michigan and was an awesome 150k race. Overall SUPERWEEK was an amazing experience and I loved racing up there with some of the best teams around. I also really enjoyed meeting and hanging out with my host family and I hope I can make it back up to Wisconsin next year for SUPERWEEK again.

ROTHE Training to support Texas State Time Trial Championships
07/14/10

Floresville, TXROTHE Training teams up with Bicycle Heaven to sponsor part of the Texas State Time Trial Championship races, held August 14/15 in Floresville, TX. The State Championships offer various skill-and age-based categories as well as team and "Eddy Merckx"-style events. To find out more about the upcoming event, visit the race website at http://www.texastimetrial.com

Two Wins at the Driveway!
07/09/10

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Congrats to Leila Kasprzyk, Winner of the Ladies Night Women's Race


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CJ Hebert, Winner of the Men's 3/4 race
(photos by Andrew Willis)

Doug Looney completes Hat-trick at Driveway Austin
06/24/10

Doug Looney DrivewayDoug Looney completed a fine and clean hat-trick when he won the 35+ category race 3(!) weeks in a row at the Thursday Night Driveway Race Series.

Doug, racing as a Cat 2 on Team Hotel San Jose, won the first race of the series on June 3rd and never looked back from then on, adding two more Master 35+ wins over the next two weeks (6/10 and 6/17). To put the icing on the cake, Doug worked hard during the last race of the series on June 24, to help his teammate and RT client Casey Crosby secure 2nd place on the day and 2nd Overall behind Doug for the Master 35+ June Series.

Big Congrats to Doug for the "three-peat" and Good Luck the rest of the season!

Cody Foster strong at USAC Collegiate Nationals, continues strong form with win in Texas
05/23/10

Cody Foster19-year-old ROTHE Training athlete Cody Foster has been steadily progressing over the last few month and showed good form at the most recent USAC Collegiate National Road Championships in Madison, WI.

He spent the majority of the Road Race in the race-winning break-away, which was held at Blue Mound Park; the same hilly circuit course which was part of Chicago's bid for the 2012 Olympics. The cold and wet conditions took its toll on the riders and Cody finished 28th place after helping his teammate to a podium finish. In the Criterium Championships, Cody rode smart, collected a few bonus points for the Omnium, and placed 10th in the final field sprint. For the final Division 1 Omnium, he scored enough points to finish in 11th place. Great results for his first bid at Collegiate Nationals and his first year out of the Juniors!

His upward trend continued this past two weekends: He took 4th place in the P/1/2 races at the Houston Metro Crit and the Houston Grand Crit, respectively. A week later he was part of a 3-man break at the University Oaks Criterium Open Race and won ahead of his own coach and teammate ;-)

Junior athlete Justin McQuerry featured in The Racing Post !
04/01/10

Justin McQuerryROTHE Training Junior athlete Justin McQuerry made the 'Junior Spotlight' in this month's THE RACING POST, the biggest monthly cycling magazine in Texas.

Justin, 14, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetic when he was only 2 years old but that doesn't hold him back to race bicycles in Junior races across the State.

To read the whole story, download the whole article here as pdf.

 

ROTHE Training presents March/April Series of Driveway Criteriums!
03/18/10

DrivewayThe Driveway Bike Race Series hosted by HOLLAND RACING kicks off tonight at 5pm at "The Driveway", 8400 Delwau Ln in Austin, TX. Weekly criterium racing is offered through October 21 - nonstop! The March/April series is proudly sponsored by ROTHE Training. Come out and race or meet up with friends & teammates!

 

First Monday Evening Ride of 2010 starts March 15 from Jo's Coffee!
03/11/10

By popular demand and with Daylight Savings Time around the corner, we'll start our Monday Evening Rides from Jo's Coffee on S. Congress again beginning today, Monday, March 15th at 5:45pm.

This is a casual, no-drop, recovery-ride and open to anyone. The route is typically towards South East Austin but subject to change. 20-25miles.

When: Mondays, 5:45pm (sharp!)
Where: 1300 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX

Bike Fits now offered at Austin Tri-Cyclist
03/11/10

Next to the already-in-place Lactate Threshold Testing, we are now offering bike fits at Austin Tri-Cyclist. If you bought a new bike or don't feel 100% comfortable with your current riding position ROTHE Training can help you. With the experience of 15+ years in competitive cycling, knowledge of related coursework in biomechanics, and a know-how of knee-and seat angles, cleat positioning, and aerodynamics, ROTHE Training will evaluate and adjust your position. No matter if you need a fix on your road, TT, cyclocross, or track bike - we can give you the individual fit you need.

To set-up an appointment contact us at info@rothetraining.com

Read about Justin McQuerry's first race at the Driveway
02/15/10

Justin McQuerryJustin McQuerry (14) from Lorena, TX, did his first race of the year at the Spring Classic Driveway in Austin on Sunday, February 7th. Justin has been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age of 2 but that doesn't seem to slow him down and he's is a tough competitor. Read about his race experience here:

I had just gone to the Mellow Johnny's tent because I had noticed a wobble on my front wheel The guys there said it would be about 5 minutes to fix it. They let me use one of their wheels to do roll-out and quickly repaired and installed my front wheel before I started. After the group of Juniors was started, we stayed together for about a lap and a half. After that, some riders went off the front and one other Junior and myself ended up racing together. We worked together for the whole race and actually passed a few of the Women 4's that had started a minute before us. On the last lap I prepared for the attack and the sprinted all-out for my placing. As we rounded the final turn, I attacked up the middle of the road and won the sprint for 7th place.

 

Congrats to our 2009 TXBRA Awards Winners!
02/08/10

TXBRALast Saturday saw the TXBRA Award's Dinner/Party at Mellow Johnny's and a handful of our athletes got recognized for their athletic achievements during the 2009 road and 09/10 Cyclocross season. Congrats!

 

Rolando Roman - 1st Cyclocross South Regional TX Cup - Novice Men
Jordan Smothermon - 2nd Road Central TX Regional Cup - Elite Men
Katja Heinicke - 3rd Road State TX Cup - Novice Women
Christian Bergh - 3rd Road State TX Cup - Junior U15

ROTHE Training on site at Austin Spring Classic at the Driveway
02/04/10

Our staff will be on site at the Kenny Hill Autowerks Spring Classic at Driveway Austin on February 7, 2010. We will be working with the promoter and other professionals on teaching Beginners and Cat 5 racers some basic criterium race skills. Checkout the complete race details here and stop by and say Hello!

Get your custom ROTHE Training Kit today, shorts + jersey for $110 !
01/3015/10

ROTHE Training Custom ClothingWant to have your own ROTHE Training kit? Well, here's your chance to own a unique red/black/white cycling outfit made by Champion System. Our 3rd batch of custom ROTHE Training Cycling Clothing is being made in Shenzhen, China, right now and will be here by mid-March. Jerseys, bib shorts, skinsuits, FAST aero speedsuits, and socks in both men's and women's sizing will be available for everyone.

We ordered a LOT of extras so if you want to buy something contact us at info@rothetraining.com or call 512.203.2411. For sizing, pricing, and payment info please download this pdf brochure!

ROTHE Training expands Junior Program, adds young guns
01/13/10

Christian Bergh ROTHE TrainingWe are happy to announce the expansion of our special Junior Coaching Program and with it the addition of some great young talent to our list of athletes.

Christian Bergh (13, Dripping Springs, TX), Justin McQuerry (14, Lorena, TX), Conor Steward (15, Boerne, TX), and newly U23-rider Cody Foster (19, The Woodlands, TX) are now all working closely with ROTHE Training to manage their training.

We are looking forward to a great new season and wishing them the best to achieve their athletic goals in 2010!

Check out our latest Cyclocross Results!
12/16/09

The off-season is in full swing but we have  a handful of athletes racing Cyclocross and competing in Half-Marathons. See for more results here!

Off-Season Special: Lactate Threshold Test + Training for $200 !
11/16/09

Rothe Training Lactate Threshold TestingTrain smart, not hard! If you're looking to train by science throughout the winter we have the right thing for you: Come in and do a Lactate Threshold Test and get 4 weeks of training - all together for $200. No term-commitments, no consultation fee. Email us now.


 

Cyclocross Ride on Wednesdays!

ROTHE Training CX RideJoin ROTHE Training Founder Stefan, clients, and friends on our weekly CX Ride. Mountain Bikes welcome! 1.5-2hrs of fun! Bring some lights!

Where: Zilker Park @ Barton Springs Pool Main Entrance. William Barton Dr, Austin TX
When: every Wednesday, 4:30pm
Why? Because CX is fun. And we don't charge you to ride with your coach!

16-year old Kyle Anderson wins Texas State Championship
10/11/09

Kyle AndersonKyle Anderson won today's Junior 17/18 race at the Texas State Road Championships while Travis Wilky finished 3rd in the Men's 30-34 AG. A list of complete results of all clients can be found here.

 

 

Come and ride with us - ROTHE Training celebrates its 1-year-anniversary
10/04/09

We are celebrating our 1-year-anniversary tomorrow, October 5th. Come join us for a 1.5hr social, recovery-ride from Jo's Coffee on S. Congress in Austin, TX. Meet at 5:30pm, roll-out is 5:45pm sharp!

ROTHE Training supports the Driveway Race Series
09/30/09

Driveway Race SeriesStarting October 1st, ROTHE Training will be the presenting sponsor of the October series at the Nation's most popular weekly night criterium- Austin's own Driveway Come on out and race or cheer for your friends!

Save on entry-fees for San Antonio Premier Cup Cyclocross Races!
09/28/09

San Antonio CX WeekendROTHE Training clients will receive a 15% discount when registering for the San Antonio Premier Texas Cup Cyclocross Weekend (10/17-18) by October 1st. Email us for Coupon Code. Thank you Rob Kane & Bicycle Heaven!

Pre-ride the Cotton Patch TT course with our Coach!
09/17/09

ROTHE Training invites you to a 45-60min spin on the Cotton Patch TT course Friday evening, 9/18, at 6pm. Bring your road or TT bike, a friend, a smile and let's ride together tomorrow!

The ride is open to everyone - clients, friends and family.

Meet at: Lamar Elementary School, 6321 Jack Finney Blvd, Greenville, TX 75402

Click here for a map with directions and exact location.

Chappell Hill Podiums
09/14/09

Paul Findell finishes 3rd in his first race of the year at the Chappell Hill Bank Classic. Jonathan Perry scored more points towards his Cat 3 upgrade by finishing 5th in the Cat 4's. To see all Top 10 results of our athletes, click here.

Two wins at Tour of Austin
09/08/09

KC CrosbyKC Crosby topped the result sheets  for ROTHE Training athletes with two back-to-back Crit wins at the Tour of Austin. A complete overview of the latest client results  can be found here.

 
Dr. Davis Hale gives an inside view on his most recent Cyclocross adventures in Houston
09/03/09

Cross lives in Houston.  A creature of seasonal appearance, the Yeti (spelled YettiCross), lumbers out of the piney woods for a fall racing extravaganza.  The past two weekends, the Yeti has provided opportunities for Houston locals to grind it out at Stephen F. Austin State Park.  The course was advertised as a MTB worthy trail.  However, I pushed the envelope and raced my cross bike against the fat tire clan.  The first week I was honing my handling skills and only crashed out twice on the slick bridges.  The second weekend, the course was much dryer.  I was able to improve my time and placed ahead of ten racers on mountain bikes (as I was the only idiot on a cross bike).  Stephen F. Austin is a great place to ride off road.  Check it out if you are in the area.  September 2nd was the first YettiCross in the new location (Stude Park).  I am confirming this was a tough course…in fact it may be considered epic.  My skills had been refined from the past two weekends and I sat in 3rd place on the last lap before pinch flatting my rear.  Due to Stefan’s excellent coaching, I was able to hold my HR at 190 for the entire 45 minutes even though I felt like puking.  Believe me my friend, cross racing is alive and well in Houston.

Read about Jonathan Perry's Hotter'n Hell Hundred Experience
08/31/09

Jonathan PerryIt was a very interesting race, the 4's actually passed the 3's.  First we would pass them, then they would pass us.. Finally at the end we overtook them.  I jumped out on the front for a few miles trying to see if I could tire anyone out and the pack was all of a sudden a straight line all the way back, I realized at one point the pack had dropped off my wheel so I went for a little bit of a break on my own just to see if anyone would jump on.  No luck.  We finally start nearing in on the finish, I start making sure I was where I wanted to be, and doing everything I could to keep it.  With about 2 km to go, a man went on a break, I followed his wheel and a few others before I heard a crash followed by several others.  Nearing in on 1 Km to go, a man went on a break, about 200 meters later seeing that no one followed I went off, leading about 3 or 4 out with me.  I made the first left hand turn into the city and accelerated through.  After the 2nd turn I  knew I was leading out the sprint so I jumped out of the turn, the man I was chasing about 20m in front of me.  I sprinted the first 100m  out of the turn when I heard one more crash... it turned out to be Brent Neill who's wheel got taken out coming out of the turn, I sat down popped a few gears up and muscled it out.  I finished about 20 ft behind first place and had dropped the man on my wheel.  Ended up 2 minutes ahead of the Cat 3 second place and one minute behind their first place.

Three Gold Medals for ROTHE Training athletes at Texas State Time Trial Championships!
08/09/09

Multiple podium placings and three State Championship wins for our athletes at this past weekend's Texas State TT Championships. Patrick Darragh won the Cat 5 Individual Time Trial - by two minutes! Check out the full list of results on our Athlete Results Page.

Two starts, two wins at Mineral Wells Time Trial!
07/25/09

Christina and Justin Wolfe each won their respective categories at this weekends Mineral Wells Time Trial in Graford, TX. More results are available at our Athlete Results Page.

We got some more custom ROTHE Training Clothing !
07/15/09

Need a new training kit? Have a TT coming up and want a aerodynamic + wind tunnel-tested skinsuit? We have it! We just received our latest batch of custom ROTHE Training cycling clothing from Champion System. Contact us to see what's still available.

ROTHE Training athletes score wins & podiums in three different States
07/13/09

A win by Bret Crosby at the Cooper Crit in Dallas and a victory in Oklahoma State TT Championships by Christina Wolfe and much more on our Athlete Result Page.

Patrick Darragh keeps getting better and better
06/28/09

Check out the latest Rothe Training Results to find out which of our athletes is getting Top 10's.