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500 student‐athletes kick off the USA Cycling National Championship Calendar on the plains of Kansas this weekend—p.2 Arielle Martin takes a run on the BMX track at the Norris Penrose Events Center in Colorado Springs during USA Cycling’s BMX Camp. Photo: Casey Gibson www.usacycling.org May 9, 2007 Page 2
Cover: Collegiate
Road Nationals kick off this weekend
Co‐ed racing to open 2007 USA Cycling National Championship calen‐
Over 500 student‐athletes will descend on Lawrence, Kansas this weekend where they’ll fight for Division I and II bragging rights as well as 12 individual honors at the USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championships. Playing host for the third year in a row, the KU Cycling Club welcomes student‐athletes from around the country to Lawrence this weekend to compete for 18 titles on the roads of east Kansas over the next three days. Women’s All Star Team – a collection of eight different student‐athletes from eight different schools who will earn an invitation to the Na‐
ture Valley Grand Prix, June 20‐24. Held in and around Minneapolis, Minn., the Nature Valley Grand Prix is one of the highest‐
ranked stage races on USA Cycling’s National Racing Calendar. The final individual omnium standings at the USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championships will determine the all‐star squad that will compete alongside some of the nation’s top pro women. In addi‐
Individual riders to keep an eye on include tion to an invitation to Minnesota, the team Whitmanʹs Mara Abbott in Division II and Uni‐
will receive housing, a travel stipend, clothing versity of Virginia rider Mark Hardman in Di‐
and the direction of a team manager through‐
vision I. Abbot, who swept the women’s events out the week. in 2006, will be riding hard as she hopes to bring a winning end to her college career. And EVENT SCHEDULE: Hardman will be looking for a second win as Friday, May 11 well after grabbing the men’s road race and Team Time Trial, 8:30 a.m. omnium last year. 27th and Wakarusa Competition begins Friday as teams will navi‐ 1) Division II Women gate their way over a fast, 12‐mile course right 2) Division I Women outside of Lawrence for the team time trial. 3) Division II Men 4) Division I Men On Saturday, students will toe the line for the road race—a 28‐mile circuit around Perry Lake, Saturday, May 12 with men racing three laps and women two. Road Race Lake Perry, Kansas Competition closes out Sunday with criterium 1) Division I Women: 8:00 a.m. 56.4 Miles racing in downtown Lawrence. 2) Division II Women: 8:15 a.m. 56.4 Miles Up for grabs this weekend are six team titles, 3) Division I Men: 11:30 a.m. 84.6 miles the men’s and women’s Div. I and II team time 4) Division II Men: 11:45 a.m. 84.6 miles trials as well as the two top prizes—overall Sunday, May 13 division omniums. Cycling is the only colle‐
Criterium giate sport that factors both men’s and 9th and Massachusetts women’s performance to determine an overall 1) Division II Women: 8:00 a.m. winner. 2) Division II Men: 9:20 a.m. Twelve individual titles will be highly sought 3) Division I Women: 10:45 a.m. after as well —men’s and women’s road race, 4) Division I Men: 12:00 p.m. criterium, and omnium titles in both divisions. The University of California‐Davis will look to defend its overall Division I title, while Whit‐
man College is the defender in Division II. Shaking things up however will be former Di‐
vision II powerhouse Lees‐McRae College as it makes its move into Division I this year. In addition to a national championship, the women’s competition in Lawrence will also serve as a qualifier for the Ryan Collegiate Top: UC Davis celebrates its overall Division I title at the 2006 event. Bottom: Whitman College will be the defending champion for Division II. www.usacycling.org May 9, 2007 Page 3
National Championship registration update
Registration for several 2007 USA Cycling National Championship events is now open at www.sportsbaseonline.com. To register for the following national championship events, click on the links below: 2007 USA Cycling Junior Track National Championships Colorado Springs, CO, June 30‐July 3 2007 USA Cycling Mountain Bike Marathon National Championships Breckenridge, CO, July 4 2007 USA Cycling National Festival at Seven Springs Champion, PA, July 5‐17 2007 USA Cycling 24 Hour Mountain Bike National Championships Wausau, WI, July 28‐29 2007 National Championship Calendar USA Cycling BMX National Championships Pontiac, Mich. – June 9‐10 New staff welcomed to USA Cycling— 7 Dieter Drake fills the role of Northeast Road and Track Regional Coordinator, while Jess Schwartzkopf has been named to the position of Director of Business and Sponsorship Development USA Cycling National Festival at Seven Springs Champion, Pa. – July 5‐17 USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Championships* West Dover, Vt. – July 17‐22 USA Cycling 24‐Hour Mountain Bike National Championships Wausau, Wis. – July 28‐30 AMGEN Tour of California poster for sale—7 By the poster online and proceeds will benefit the USA Cycling Development Foundation USA Cycling Professional & Elite Criterium National Championships Downers Grove, Ill. – August 19 Pan Am Road & Track Championships—8 USA Cycling sends 12‐rider contingent to Venezuela this month USA Cycling Master Track National Championships Trexlertown, Pa. – August 27‐31 USA Cycling Prof. Road and Time Trial National Championships Greenville, S.C. – September 1‐3 USA Cycling Cyclo‐cross National Championships Kansas City, Kan. – December 14‐16 BMX World Challenge Qualification Series—5 The standings have been updated to reflect all five U.S. BMX Continental Calendar events held so far in 2007 USA Cycling prepares for 2007 elections—6 Nomination forms available online USA Cycling Junior Track National Championships Colorado Springs, Colo. – June 30‐July 3 USA Cycling Collegiate Mountain Bike National Championships Banner Elk, N.C. – October 26‐28 Member supports World Bike Relief —4 USA Cycling member Mark Neuman gets ready for the “allsevens” ride and hopes to raise over $10,000 New benefits for USA Cycling members—6 24 Hour Fitness, VeloNews, and United Airlines have made exclusive offers just for USA Cycling mem‐
bers USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championships Lawrence, Kansas – May 10‐13 USA Cycling Elite Track National Championships* Carson, Calif. – October 3‐7 National Championship Registration Update—3 Registration is now open for five USA Cycling National Championship events U.S. Women Continue European success—5 Armstrong wins in Switzerland while Neben grabs third in Italy 2007 USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Championships West Dover, VT, July 17‐22 USA Cycling Collegiate Track National Championships San Diego, Calif.—September 14‐16 COVER: Collegiate Road Nationals —2 The 2007 USA Cycling National Championship calendar kicks off in Kansas this weekend *Elite Tandem Track National Championships will he held in conjuntion with the stand‐alone “Tandemonium” event at the Lehigh Valley Velo‐
drome July 6. Enter to win a cycling trip of a lifetime—8 Hampton and VERSUS present Le Ride of your Life Sweepstakes—Offer ends May 15! USA Cycling Staff Contact Information—9 USA Cycling Development Foundation—10 USA Cycling Marathon Mountain Bike National Championships Breckenridge, Colo.—July 4 www.usacycling.org May 9, 2007 Page 4
USA Cycling member supports World Bicycle Relief
“Allsevens” group hopes to raise over $10,000 for Zambia program It won’t be anything like a mountain bike ride in his native St. Louis, but that doesn’t seem to stop USA Cycling member Mark Neuman.“I think it’s the least I could do,” he said. “Here we have the luxury of driving. In Africa, we can give people more freedom, more choice and better efficiency to travel and carry more with a bicycle.” Mark prepares for the “allsevens” at the Greensfelder Grind race in Allentown, Mo. (left) and the Castlewood Race at Castlewood State Park in St. Louis County (center). His mountain bike background will serve him well in tackling more than 100 miles per day for 7 days across 7 countries. Right: Bert Berla, Mark Neuman, and Nigel Taylor, all of St. Louis, seek to raise enough contributions to purchase 1,000 bicycles for HIV/AIDS careworkers in Zambia, Africa through World Bicycle Relief. All photos courtesy of Mark Neuman What he’s referring to is “allsevens:” a 7‐day ride across 7 European countries, covering 777 miles and visiting 7 Tour de France prologue cities just prior to the Grand Depart in London on July 7 – 07/07/07. Neu‐
man and three friends are doing the ride to support World Bicycle Relief, a charity that provides bicycles to HIV/AIDS careworkers in Africa. “We wanted this ride to be about something,” he said. “It really hit me strongly when I went to the World Bicycle Relief web site and saw the power of the bicycle. It really touched a nerve in me.” That connection to the bicycle has even led Neuman to earn his certifica‐
tion in bicycle maintenance, and he founded Vector Cycle five years ago as a business to help maintain his friends’ bikes. That is how the connec‐
tion happened between allsevens and World Bicycle Relief: one of Neu‐
man’s riding partners suggested the ride, and Neuman saw an article about World Bicycle Relief in an industry publication. The organization was founded two years ago by SRAM Corporation and TREK Bicycles in response to the devastating Tsunami in the Indian Ocean. In just 14 months, World Bicycle Relief gave 24,300 bicycles to Neuman is a Sport mountain biker and Category‐5 road racer with the carefully selected men, women and children in Sri Lanka, greatly accel‐
St. Louis Cycling Club, the oldest continuously operating club in the U.S. erating the island nation’s rebuilding efforts. He got his first USA Cycling license in 2001 and never looked back. The allsevens group aims to raise $10,900, enough to purchase 1,000 bi‐
“I rode mountain bikes a lot,” he said, “and then a friend of mine in the cycles for the current World Bicycle Relief program in Zambia. Each bi‐
club started pushing me to race. I really enjoy the camaraderie of it. I’m cycle costs $109, including spare parts and assembly in‐country, and is 49 years old, racing against young guys and guys with more experience culturally appropriate to the region. They are well on their way to the – on the trail I have more of a chance.” goal, but Neuman said the fundraising side takes just as much work – if He said his racing experience is helping him train for the grueling effort not more – than the on‐bike training. in Europe, which will see the group cover more than a century each day. “There is so much we can do to help these people,” he said. “We want to “Twice a week, I’m out on the mountain bike for strength work,” he do whatever we can.” said. “And then on the weekends we do our endurance rides. Learn more about how to support the allsevens effort at “When I was young,” Neuman continued, “I was not very good in www.allsevens.org. sports. But one thing I could always do was go out on a bicycle and ride around. The bike was very important to me, it was my transportation, I Article contributed by Christ Strout/World Bicycle Relief could get anywhere I wanted on a bicycle. I want to give that same ability to the people of Zambia.” www.usacycling.org May 9, 2007 Page 5
Armstrong wins in Switzerland; Neben third in Italy
USA Cycling Women’s National Team continues strong European campaign
The U.S. Women’s National Team turned in two podium performances Sunday as Kristin Armstrong won the Souvenir Magali Pache Lausanne in Switzerland, and Amber Neben placed third in the three‐day Giro di San Marino. In Switzerland, some of the world’s top female time trialists gathered for the 20.4‐kilometer Magali Pache Lausanne, one of the most prestigious sin‐
gle‐day races on the calendar, where Armstrong (Boise, Idaho/Team Lipton) placed first ahead of Christine Soeder of Austria and Karen Thurig of Switzerland. American Christine Thorburn (Menlo Park, Calif./Webcor) placed seventh. opening prologue, Neben finished third overall, 10 seconds off the pace of Vos, while Pucinskaite claimed second place, nine seconds back. Other American performances at the Giro di San Marino included Meredith Miller (Fort Collins, Colo./Team Lipton) in 23rd place, 1:29 off the pace and Kristin LaSasso (La Canada, Calif./Team Lip‐
ton) in 24th place, also 1:29 back. Alison Powers At the Giro di San Marino, Neben (Irvine, Calif./
(Boulder, Colo./Colavita‐Sutter Home‐Cooking Flexpoint) began the weekend with a third‐place Light) placed 45th, Katheryn Curi (Mountain View, finish in Friday’s four‐kilometer prologue behind Calif./Webcor) finished 49th, Brooke Miller (Los Marianne Vos (NED) and Edita Pucinskaite (LTU). Altos, Calif./Team Tibco) placed 54th, Brenda Ly‐
In Saturday’s stage two, an 87‐kilometer road race ons (Santa Rosa, Calif./Team Lipton) placed 71st in nearby Borgo Maggiore, Vos again took the and Lara Kroepsch (Newbury Park, Calif./Team stage win in a field sprint finish while Neben Lipton) placed 72nd. placed 24th with the same time. On Sunday, Vos Photos: Kristin Armstrong (top) was the fastest time scored the hat trick with another win in the 100‐
trialist in one of the most prestigious women’s races on kilometer stage in Serravalle, while Neben placed the UCI calendar. Amber Neben (bottom) grabbed third 11th to secure her spot on the overall podium. With overall at the Giro di San Marino, also last weekend. the majority of the time gaps coming from the short BMX World Challenge Qualification Series Standings
The final series event takes place this month USA Cycling has updated the BMX World Challenge Qualification Series (WCQS) standings for all categories and classes. Up‐to‐date standings can be viewed by clicking here. The updated standings reflect the results from the five 2007 UCI BMX Continental Calendar events in the U.S. that have been contested so far: the two NBL Lake Mead Nationals in Boulder City, Nev., the NBL Gator National in Sarasota, Fla., the NBL Easter Classic in Orlando and the NBL Woodbridge National in Virginia. Along with the USA Cycling BMX National Championships, which will be held June 9‐10 in One more BMX World Challenge Qualification Series event remains later this month in California before the final standings are tallied. www.usacycling.org Pontiac, Mich., the WCQS is one of the ways for Challenge Class athletes to qualify for the UCI BMX World Challenge to be contested in Victo‐
ria, British Columbia July 23‐29. The final WCQS event before the standings are finalized takes place later this month with the NBL Golden State National in Prunedale, Calif. on May 19. For complete qualification criteria for the 2007 UCI BMX World Challenge, click here. May 9, 2007 Page 6
New cost-saving benefits for USA Cycling members
24 Hour Fitness, VeloNews, and United Airlines make special offers USA Cycling is pleased to announce several new membership benefits for USA Cycling members. 24 Hour Fitness, VeloNews, and United Airlines have recently made available exclusive discounts on their respective products to USA Cycling members. For a description of each new benefit and to learn how to activate your special offer, read below. Now through May 31, USA Cycling members can take advantage of an exclusive discount on 24 Hour Fitness memberships. During the month of May, all USA Cycling members are entitled to valuable discounts on 24 Hour Fitness “All Club Sport” or “All Club Super Sport” membership packages. As a USA Cy‐
cling member, you can save $50.00 off the normal 24 Hour Fitness initiation fee and an additional $5.00 off monthly membership dues. This exclusive offer is available online only through the USA Cycling website. Simply log on to your My USA Cycling account and click on the 24 Hour Fitness link to take ad‐
vantage of these discounts. Offer is good through May 31. VeloNews, the Journal of Competitive Cycling is now offering all USA Cycling members $10.00 off an an‐
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loNews exclusive offer link today! Fly United Airlines and save! USA Cycling members are eligible for up to a 15% savings on all United, United Express, TED by United or United code share flights operated by US Airways, US Airways Express and Air Canada for all your domestic travel needs. To take advantage of these discounts, USA Cycling members can call the United Olym‐
pic desk at 1‐800‐841‐0460 and mention the discount code 564ED. Discounts are also available on some international flights and some international Star Alliance partners. In order to maximize your discount, be sure to book your travel more than 30 days in ad‐
vance. USA Cycling prepares for 2007 elections
Seven positions are up for re‐election as the 2007 USA Cycling election process beings July 15. Nomination forms are available online now and must be returned to USA Cycling by July 2. Elections will take place online through your My USA Cycling account, beginning July 15. The following positions are up for re‐election in 2007: USCF (Road, Track and Cyclo‐cross) 1 Eastern Trustee, 1 Central Trustee, 1 Western Trustee NORBA (Mountain Bike) 1 Organizer Trustee, 1 Industry Trustee NCCA (Collegiate) 2 At‐large Trustees To vote, simply visit the USA Cycling website and click on the My USA Cycling logo in the upper left‐handcorner and log into your account, or click here. If you are unable to vote online, or prefer to submit your ballot via U.S. Mail, you may request a paper ballot by contacting USA Cycling Techni‐
cal Director Shawn Farrell at [email protected] or 719‐866‐3364. Nomination forms MUST be received by USA Cycling by 4:30 p.m. M.D.T. on July 2, 2007. Qualifications for Trustees are governed by each discipline’s respective association (USCF, NORBA, NCCA). Click on the corresponding association below to download a PDF version of the 2007 nomination form: www.usacycling.org NORBA (Mountain Bike) USCF (Road, Track and Cyclo‐cross) NCCA (Collegiate Racing) May 9, 2007
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USA Cycling welcomes aboard two new hires
Dieter Drake has recently been selected to fill the role of Northeast Road and Track Regional Coordinator, and Jess Schwartzkopf was named to the newly created position of Director of Sponsorship and Business Development. JESS SCHWARTZKOPF Director of Sponsorship and Business Development DIETER DRAKE Northeast Road and Track Regional Coordinator Schwartzkopf comes to USA Cycling from EchoStar Satellite L.L.C., (DISH Network) where he has worked as marketing manager since April of 2004. While there, he executed several initiatives within its marketing communications, product marketing, and national account sales and marketing divisions. Recently, he assisted in the development of a multi‐
million dollar sponsorship package of Roush Fenway Racing, a competi‐
tor on NASCAR’s Nextel Cup and Busch racing series. Drake comes to USA Cycling with extensive experience in cycling race promotion and organization, and his knowledge of the sport made him the perfect choice to fill this role. As Director of Sponsorship and Business Development at USA Cycling, Schwartzkopf’s primary responsibility will be to build a revenue stream to better enable the organization to achieve its strategic marketing and sales objectives. His main goal is to develop substantial sponsor, supplier and affinity partner relationships within the business community, lead USA Cycling’s effort to execute all necessary research, due diligence, business development plans, negotiations and agreements, and imple‐
ment business development strategies. He’ll also lead the organization’s sponsorship sales and the efforts to develop affinity partnerships with industry partners in the cycling com‐
munity to add further value to USA Cycling’s member benefit package. “The addition of Jess to our staff represents a major step forward in the continuing evolution of USA Cycling and our business development goals,” stated USA Cycling CEO Steve Johnson. “We are putting a great deal of emphasis on creating partnerships in the cycling industry and providing greater value for our members.” Over the last few years Drake has served as the club director of Farm Team Cycling of Cambridge, N.Y. and a race promoter and interim local association director, organizing some of the area’s largest pro/am races— like the recently contested Battenkill Roubaix. As a business owner and entrepreneur, he also has extensive experience outside of the cycling realm with proven marketing and sales success. In his role with USA Cycling, Drake’s primary responsibilities will be to maintain relationships and communication with local promoters, clubs, associations and members within his assigned region. “Dieter has been involved in all facets of racing, from budget manage‐
ment to writing training schedules and business plan development to volunteer coordination,” said Theresa Delp, USA Cycling’s Vice‐
President of Membership. “His wide variety of experience in the cycling world helped him stand out from a very talented pool of applicants.” He’s also seen cycling success as the top masters time trialist in the coun‐
try in 2004, and the 2003 and 2004 New York State Time Trial Champion.
“I am looking forward to not only helping grow the sport in the North‐
east region, but to educating and informing others on how better to work together to advance the sport of cycling even further,” he said. Buy the AMGEN Tour of California poster online
Click here to buy the poster now. The AMGEN Tour of California poster features a striking photo taken during the 2006 event, and portions of the proceeds will benefit the USA Cycling Development Foundation. The poster’s eye‐catching image was captured by renowned cycling photographer Casey Gibson during Stage 4 of the 2006 event as the peloton moved along the spectacular California coast line. “This poster is printed on heavy 100 lb paper with an aqueous coating. It makes a beautiful reminder of America’s biggest bicycle race,” says Gibson. Printed by Tamarac Publications and measuring 18 x 24 inches, the poster (right) will make a beautiful addition to any home or office and is available to purchase online through the USA Cycling Mall for $29.95. Click here to buy the poster now. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the www.usacycling.org May 9, 2007 Page 8
Team named for Pan American Championships
U.S. sends 12 to Continental Road and Track Championships this month USA Cycling is sending a team of six men and six women to Carabobo, Venezuela May 21‐27 for the Pan American Road and Track Championships, where significant international ranking points will be on the line. Leading the 12‐member U.S. contingent is two‐time individual pursuit world cham‐
pion Sarah Hammer (Temecula, Calif./Ouch Pro Cycling). Hammer’s fellow 2007 world championship team members Becky Quinn (Quakertown, Pa.) and Jennie Reed (Kirkland, Wash.) will join her to make up the women’s track team. 2007 World Championship bronze medalist Brad Huff (left), and two‐time indi‐
vidual pursuit world champion Sarah Hammer (right) will represent the U.S. on the track in Venezuela this month The men’s track squad features three sprint‐
ers – Michael Blatchford (Cypress, Calif.), Adam Duvendeck (Santa Barbara, Calif./
Echelon Santa Barbara) and Kevin Selker (Boulder, Colo.) – and three endurance ath‐
letes – Brad Huff (Fair Grove, Mo./
Slipstream‐Chipotle), Colby Pearce (Boulder, Colo.) and Kenny Williams (Kenmore, Wash./First Rate Mortgage). In the women’s road events, Tina Pic (Dahlonega, Ga./Colavita‐Sutter Home‐
Cooking Light), Alison Powers (Boulder, Colo./ Colavita‐Sutter Home‐Cooking Light) and Dotsie Bausch (Irvine, Calif./
Advil‐Chapstick) will represent the United States. Powers and Bausch are scheduled for both the road race and the time trial while Pic will compete only in the road race. The U.S. will not field a team in the men’s time trial or road race. The 2007 Pan American Road and Track Championships begin with the track events May 21‐24. The road events begin May 25 with the elite men’s and women’s time trial before the women’s road race on May 26 and the men’s road race on May 27. Enter for a chance to win the cycling trip of a lifetime
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USA Cycling Staff Contact Information
Executive Collegiate/High School Cycling Chief Executive Officer: Steve Johnson ext. 4727 Chief Operating Officer Sean Petty ext. 4783 Chief Financial Officer: Todd Sowl ext. 3292 Human Resources Director: Debbie Francis ext. 4875 Collegiate/High School Cycling Manager Daniel Matheny Midwest USAC Road/Track Regional Coordinator Mike Hanley (317)823.5809 Northeast USAC Road/Track Regional Coordinator Judy Miller (610)866.4051 Officials/Rules USAC Development Foundation Technical Director Shawn Farrell ext. 3364 Director of Development Steve McCauley ext. 4856 Membership Athletics National Events VP of Membership Services Theresa Delp ext. 3360 Membership Director, Northeast Region Susan Diller ext. 4942 Membership Coordinator, West Region: Linda Buffetti ext. 3295 Membership Coordinator, South Region: Beth Vialpando ext. 3651 Membership Coordinator, Midwest Region: Sarah Ross ext. 4352 Membership Representative: Lindsey Luther ext. 4581 Results and Rankings Manager: Andrea Noblitt Local Association Manager Lisa Berggrenext. 3653 Affinity Partnership Manager Mercedes Hickey ext. 3269 Athletics Director Pat McDonough ext. 3366 Director of Logistics and Operations Ken Whelpdale ext. 4770 Track Development Director Des Dickie ext. 3362 Coaching and Sport Science Manager Sam Callan ext. 3365 Womenʹs Endurance Program Jim Miller ext. 4735 Junior Endurance Program Manager Ben Sharp Track Endurance Coach Colby Pearce ext. 4643 National Mountain Bike Development Director Matt Cramer ext. 3233 Assistant Coach Clay Worthington ext. 4643 Programs Manager Marlis Johnson ext. 3511 Team Operations/Equipment Manager Justin Koch ext. 4708 Resident Mechanic Andrew Hawkes ext. 4067 Travel Coordinator Jennifer Marjanovic ext. 3368 Director of BMX Programs Mike King National Events Director Justin Rogers ext. 3266 National Events Manager Tom Vinson ext. 3264 Communications Director of Communications: Andy Lee ext: 4867 Communications Manager: Andrea Smith ext. 4666 Accounting Accounting Manager: Bob Plutt ext. 3296 Accounting Assistant: Connie Ennis ext. 3270 Paralegal: Pam Castle ext. 3652 Technology IT Director Bill Griffin ext. 3316 Senior Programmer/Analyst Matt Keith ext. 3317 Systems Administrator Jay Langley ext. 4663 Webmaster Mark Mager Membership Field Staff USA Cycling MTB Western Region Manager Kelli Lusk (413)323.9397 USA Cycling MTB Eastern Region Manager Stuart Lamp Southeast USAC Road/Track Regional Coordinator George Heagerty (210)402.0636 Pacific USAC Road/Track Regional Coordinator Jan Luke‐Hamasaki (760)525.8557 USA Cycling receives support from these generous sponsors:
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Supporting the Future of American Bike Racing:
The USA CYCLING Development Foundation
From aspiring junior athletes to elite‐level cyclists competing on a world stage, the USA Cycling Devel‐
opment Foundation funds the efforts aimed at devel‐
oping emerging talent into future champions. in the summer of 2007. Other graduates of the pro‐
gram who have gone on to Pro Tour teams include Tyler Farrar, Aaron Olson, Patrick McCarty, Michael Creed, and Damon Kluck. The Foundation supports USA Cycling managed endeavors such as the U23 European Residence, Track, Women’s Endurance, and U23 Resident Mountain Bike programs. Grants from the Founda‐
tion also furnish scholarships for individual junior and U23 athletes, and Centers for Excellence and Col‐
legiate programs. On the track, Olympic Training Center resident ath‐
lete Michael Blatchford earned a bronze medal in 2006 at World Cup #3 in Los Angeles. Sam Schultz, a member of the U23 Resident Moun‐
tain Bike program placed 16th in the 2005 UCI Moun‐
tain Bike World Championships and also boasts a Pan Am silver medal and numerous national podium appearances. Since it’s inception six years ago, the Foundation’s success has become increasingly evident right here in The Women’s Endurance program hosts an annual the U.S. and in international competitions. Women’s Talent I.D. Camp to identify the best Seven young riders that took part in USA Cycling’s women racers from around the country. In 2005, U23 European Residence program have already seven participating riders moved on to professional graduated to UCI Pro Tour teams. Dave Zabriskie teams and Sima Trapp eventually qualified for the was picked up by Team CSC where he accomplished National Track Talent Pool. a Tour de France stage win in 2005 and became one of As the USA Cycling Development Foundation im‐
only five Americans in history to wear the yellow proves upon these development efforts, American jersey. Saul Raisin, who rides for Credit Agricole, cycling will continue to grow and produce World and boasts strong international finishes such as 5th place Olympic champions. Your support and donations can at the Liege‐Bastonge‐Liege. The most recent gradu‐
help ensure more American success stories for years ate to move on to a pro team is John Devine, who will to come. ride with the Discovery Channel Pro Team beginning After graduating from the U23 ranks, Dave Zabriskie joined Team CSC and became the only American in history to win a stage in each of cycling’s three grand tours. This month, he beat defending elite men’s time trial champion Chris Baldwin to win the USA Cycling Professional Time Trial National Championship. (Photo: Casey Gibson) USA Cycling Development Foundation Donation Form
Your donation will assist the USA Cycling Development Foundation in it’s mission to develop American talent into future World and Olympic champions. Please mail this form to: USA Cycling Development Foundation; 1 Olympic Plaza, Bldg 6; Colorado Springs, CO; 80909‐5782. Amount of Gift $ Gift in Memory of Check Enclosed Payment by Credit Card: MC Visa How should we direct your donation?
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