Ride 4 Education for web pdf - TWENTY16 Professional Cycling

TWENTY16, presented by Sho-Air, further fuels its’ acclaimed
recruitment platform by offering a pioneering college
scholarship program for women athletes.
The "Ride 4 Education" program, co-founded by Barry Bonds, TWENTY16
General Manager Nicola Cranmer and Team Director Mari Holden, offers
scholarships to capable female cyclists. The high performance team is an
excellent platform for junior women, particularly, since the pathway to
professional racing is very different from junior men. Female endurance athletes
develop much later than their male counterparts and many do not fully commit to
cycling until they have graduated college.
“Barry is passionate about education and the sport of cycling," noted TWENTY16
General Manager, Nicola Cranmer. "His vision for our Ride 4 Education program
has sparked new inspiration for our pro cycling team. Over the past 10 years,
we've been able to successfully develop junior athletes and connect them with
colleges, but we recognize that some of our athletes need financial assistance."
The TWENTY16 Ride 4 Education Scholarship provides direct financial
assistance to our junior athletes, spurred by the critical importance of academic
priorities in a sport that offers a sustainable career for a only few top athletes. By
providing our athletes with the ability to pursue their education, we are equipping
them for their futures far beyond the world of cycling.
The high performance race team is an excellent platform for junior women,
particularly, since the pathway to professional racing is very different from junior
men. Female endurance athletes develop much later than their male
counterparts and many do not fully commit to cycling until they have graduated
college.
TWENTY16 Pro Cycling Nicola Cranmer PO Box 614, San Anselmo, California 94979 USA Teamtwenty16@gmail.com TWENTY16 Pro Cycling is the only professional team with an integrated junior
program. Encouraging them to apply the same skillsets of focus, endurance and
discipline they display in cycling to their academics and the pursuit of an
undergraduate college degree. Education, Athletics and Community are the three
pillars of our program. Scholarships are currently limited to members of
TWENTY16 presented by Sho-Air.
The Ride 4 Education Scholarship program is funded by individual contributions
designated to the program through the TWENTY16 Pro Cycling Team and Tam
Cycling 501c3. Contributors include The Barry Bonds Family Foundation, Will
Chang, Biagi Brothers Inc, Rainey Miller, Dean Family Trust, Burns Family
Foundation, Jackson Family Wines, Holden Family, Jeff Bernstein, David &
Becky Vigil and Wendy Tonkin Philanthropic Fund.
“I am very proud of my association with TWENTY16 and our junior scholarship
program. Working with the juniors allows me to use my experience from years of
racing and training to help our athletes be successful both at the races and in
life," said director and Olympic medalist, Mari Holden. "I believe that the values
learned by training, racing and striving to achieve new goals both on the bike and
in the classroom help foster the core principles of perseverance and excellence
that are key to a successful life.”
Scholarships are awarded to full-time high school students or first year college
students. Our selection committee will be awarding scholarships to qualifying
applicants to supplement their college tuition while continuing to pursue cycling.
Having excellent academic grades, leadership qualities, community involvement
as well as solid racing results and teamwork will determine eligibility of the
TWENTY16 junior applicant.
With continued contributions the Ride 4 Education scholarship program we hope
to support more young student athletes in the future. Tax-deductible contributions
can be made to 501c3 Tam Cycling/Ride 4 Education. PO Box 875, Kentfield, CA
94914 USA.
TWENTY16 Pro Cycling Nicola Cranmer PO Box 614, San Anselmo, California 94979 USA Teamtwenty16@gmail.com