Get your race in the Alison Dunlap Jr. Olympic MTB

Promoters: Get your race in the Alison Dunlap Jr. Olympic MTB Series—p. 5
An Inside Look:
USA Cycling’s National Development
Team Training Camp—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
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Cover: Development squad gets in gear for 2007
The 18-rider team represents some of the top U.S. cyclists under age 25
Before competing in this month’s Tour of California—the season opener for the inaugural USA Cycling Professional
Tour—the future of American cycling gathered in Salt Lake City for the USA Cycling National Development Team
training camp for sponsor presentations, medical testing, and a chance to meet teammates, coaches and support staff.
Above from left to right: Dr. Massimo Testa examines Brent Bookwalter; Davis Phinney with Chris Stockburger; Steve Johnson interviews with one of three local TV stations. COVER PHOTO: Chris Stockburger is tested
by the folks at the Orthopedic Specialty Hospital in Salt Lake City at USA Cycling’s National Development Team camp. Photos: Casey Gibson
The 18-rider team, considered by USA Cycling to include some of the
most talented cyclists under the age of 25 in the country, is part of the
national team program that began in 1999 as a way to identify and develop the next generation of American road pros.
With significant support from The Orthopedic Specialty Hospital
(T.O.S.H.) – a sports medicine clinic that is also an official partner of the
U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association and U.S. Speedskating – the USA
Cycling National Development Team received world-class testing and
medical monitoring. Overseeing the tests were five-time Olympic gold
medalist-turned orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Eric Heiden and internationally
renowned sports medicine researcher Dr. Massimo Testa.
Included in the testing program were a full musculoskeletal examination
and a comprehensive review of the athletes’ medical systems, an EKG
test to monitor cardiac function, skin-fold tests to determine body mass
index and three primary physiological tests – an economy test to measure an athlete’s economy at certain power outputs, a lactate threshold
test to determine training parameters and heart rate zones and a VO2
max test to determine the utilization of oxygen.
Cyclists also went through various biomechanic examinations and were
properly fitted for their new Specialized bikes.
Attending the camp were: John Devine (Dixon, Ill.), Brent Bookwalter
(Comstock Park, Mich.), Chris Stockburger (Boulder, Colo.), Tejay Van
Garderen (Fort Collins, Colo.), Zack Grabowski (Longmont, Colo.),
Daniel Holloway (Morgan Hill, Calif.), Sheldon Deeny (Fort Collins,
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Colo.), Chad Beyer (Phoenix, Ariz.), Alex Boyd (Papillion, Neb.),
Spencer Beamer (Knoxville, Tenn.), Caleb Fairly (Durango, Colo.), Eric
Riggs (Antelope, Calif.), Scott Stewart (Oxford, Mich.), Ben Bradshaw
(Winchester, Calif.), Peter Salon (Brooklyn, N.Y.), Walker Savidge
(Frisco, Colo.), Bjorn Selander (Hudson, Wis.) and Kevin Soller
(Breckenridge, Colo.).
Throughout the season, these 18 riders will represent USA Cycling and
VMG Racing at USA Cycling Professional Tour events, National Racing
Calendar events and various international races in Europe and around
the world.
In addition to the top-notch medical monitoring from T.O.S.H., the athletes also attended educational seminars provided by some of the program’s sponsors including SRM, Training Peaks and Cycling Peaks.
An SRM power meter is a training tool that is used to calculate an athlete’s power output and the company’s Daniel Gillespie was on hand to
educate the riders on the use of their new SRM units.
Hunter Allen of Cycling Peaks – the team’s supplier of power analysis
software – provided instruction on how to download, interpret and
manage data from the SRM. Allen also discussed Training Peaks, a
training management software program provided to the team’s athletes
and coaches.
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Cover Story continued...
The event also attracted the local media as
journalists from both local newspapers – the
Salt Lake City Tribune and the Deseret Morning News – spoke with athletes and coaches.
FEATURES
COVER: U23 squad Gears up for 2007 —2
18-rider team spends a week in Salt Lake City
Three local network affiliates from NBC, CBS
and ABC also brought camera crews and
chatted with athletes, program directors,
coaches and medical staff about USA Cycling’s initiatives.
Foundation launches new line of clothing—3
Portions of sales benefit athlete development
U23 Nat’l MTB Team welcomes new rider—6
Two veterans and one newcomer make up team
Other special guests were in attendance, including cycling legend Davis Phinney. One
of the pioneers of American Cycling in
Europe as a member of the 7-Eleven Cycling
Team, Phinney is one of only three Americans to win multiple stages of the Tour de
France. At camp, Phinney shared stories of
his racing days and inspired the young aspiring cyclists with motivational speeches.
Event Report: Round 4, Track World Cup—8
Brad Huff rides to bronze for U.S. team
For an in depth review of the training camp,
visit www.usacycling.org in the coming
weeks.
Reminder to Promoters: Alison Dunlap Junior
Olympic MTB Series applications available—5
DEPARTMENTS
Letter from the CEO—4
USA Cycling Staff Changes—5
USAC welcomes three new staff members
Above: Peter Salon is fitted for his Specialized bike. Photo: Casey Gibson
Foundation launches new clothing
It’s a great time to check out www.usacdf.org
With a recently launched line of cycling clothing for 2007 and
the remainder of the 2006 clothing on sale—there’s bound to be
something for everyone.
Thanks to the help of Development Foundation Board member
and noteworthy designer Rich Silverstein, the new clothing
makes a great training kit for any rider.
Not only is the new clothing beneficial to the rider who wears
it, but thanks to the kind support of Voler Team Apparel, a portion of every sale benefits USA Cycling’s athlete development
programs.
Voler Team Apparel is a partner of the USA Cycling Development Foundation, providing a full line of cycling wear that features the Foundation’s logo.
Get to Know USAC Staff: Jay Langley—7
Systems Administrator
Focus on a Promoter—7
Chickasaw Trace Classic kicks off new MTB calendar
Collegiate Corner—8
ECCC racing kicks off; Philly Phlyer ups ante for ‘07
National Championship Calendar—9
USA Cycling Staff Contacts—10
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Letter from the CEO
Dear Fellow Bike Racer,
ferent disciplines - cross country, gravity
and ultra-endurance - to offer members
As the 2007 racing season is set to begin for most of you, I would like to
the opportunity to compete in a calendar
again thank you for your continuing support of USA Cycling and your
that features the best races in their chodedication to the sport of bicycle racing. If you have not renewed your
sen discipline. The calendar includes 29
license, 2007 racing licenses are now available for purchase at
cross country events, 18 gravity events
www.usacycling.org. To date, nearly 25,000 of you have already renewed and six ultra-endurance stops.
your licenses for 2007!
In the professional ranks, the U.S. will
again be well represented in the UCI
After a banner year for American cyclists last year, 2007 is off to a fast
ProTour with 15 athletes signed to
start with significant success in one of the sport’s fastest growing disciProTour rosters for 2007. And with the
plines. Last month, the U.S. won three medals at the UCI Cyclo-cross
2008 Olympic Games just over the horiWorld Championships, doubling its total medal count since the UCI inzon, 2007 will be an important year for
stituted a world championship 57 years ago! Danny Summerhill repreall four Olympic disciplines as American
sented the U.S. on the podium in the junior men's event, while Katie
athletes compete across the globe to seCompton and Jonathan Page scored the first-ever medals in the elite
cure start positions in Beijing.
ranks. Also in January, Sarah Hammer turned in one of the best AmeriMembers can write to Steve Johnson at
sjohnson@usacycling.org
can performances in recent history, winning three gold medals at the
Although the 2006 cyclo-cross season
third round of the UCI Track World Cup in Los Angeles. In lowering her
just came to a close, we are already looking forward to an even greater
own national record in the women's individual pursuit, it's clear that
season in 2007. After three silver medals in Belgium, USA Cycling will
America will be well represented at the upcoming UCI Track World
likely welcome the first UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup on U.S. soil to ProviChampionships in March.
dence, R.I. in 2007 and will again feature a national calendar with the
greatest number of UCI-sanctioned cyclo-cross events in the world.
Here at home, the inaugural USA Cycling Professional Tour began with
the AMGEN Tour of California last week in which the USA Cycling NaFor 2007, we will continue to work on all fronts to develop new programs
tional Development Team competed along with nine UCI ProTour
that will help us serve you better and provide more value to your memsquads and eight Pro Continental and Continental teams. This year's
bership. I recently mentioned that one of our primary initiatives for 2007
event featured arguably the greatest field ever assembled on U.S. soil for
is to provide you with more cycling-specific benefits common to the
a competitive cycling event, with both current road and time trial world
sport we love. Toward that end, USA Cycling has invested in a dedichampions having competed.
cated staff member to work closely on developing relationships with
industry partners in order to provide you with a more inclusive member
After a record year of license sales in 2006, we hope to further grow the
benefit package. So stay tuned for some exciting announcements in the
sport of bicycle racing in America by adding additional value to your
membership. Last month, we announced the latest USA Cycling memnear future.
bership benefit, an exclusive discount on automobile, renters and homeAt USA Cycling, we are very committed to providing you with everyowners rates with Liberty Mutual insurance. As a member of USA Cything you need to enjoy a safe, quality riding and racing experience and I
cling, you're now eligible for a group discount that can save you up to
would once again like to thank you for your membership in USA Cy10% on your insurance premiums. Just visit the USA Cycling/Liberty
cling. The 2007 racing season looks to be another incredible one across all
Mutual website at www.libertymutual.com/lm/usacycling, or call 1-800disciplines both for American athletes abroad and for events and initia524-9400 and reference USA Cycling client #112299 to take advantage of
tives within our own borders. On behalf of USA Cycling, I would like to
this offer and begin saving.
wish you the best of skill in this racing season and invite you to work
This year will be an exciting one at home with the 14-race USA Cycling
with us to continue to grow competitive cycling in America.
Professional Tour set to showcase the top professional teams in America
and from around the world. Also, the 11th-annual National Racing Cal- Yours in Cycling,
endar will feature 41 of the best "Pro-Am" events, giving you a chance to
either compete in or watch elite-level racing all across the United States.
For you off-road cyclists, USA Cycling also announced the inaugural
USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Calendar for 2007, giving you a
more comprehensive race series in which to compete and gather seasonlong ranking points. The new calendars are separated into three dif-
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Steve Johnson, CEO
February 28, 2007
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Reminder to Promoters:
Get your race in the 2007 Alison Dunlap Junior Olympic MTB Series
Applications for inclusion in the 2007 ADJOMTB Race
Series are now available to race promoters by visiting
www.usacycling.org/adjomtb.
Entering its eighth year, the series was created to provide racing opportunities for aspiring junior mountain bike athletes across the country. In
2003, former World Champion Alison Dunlap came on board as the title
athlete.
In 2007, USA Cycling hopes to add more events to the calendar by con-
tinuing to foster relationships with race promoters that support USA
Cycling’s overall junior development efforts.
Participation in the series provides unique opportunities to race promoters and junior riders alike.
Promoters interested in becoming part of the 2007 Series can download
an application at www.usacycling.org/adjomtb.
Contact USA Cycling National Events Manager Tom Vinson at tvinson@usacycling.org for more information.
USA Cycling Staff Changes
USAC welcomes 3 new employees
Andrea Noblitt has assumed the role of Results and Rankings Manager at USA Cycling. Noblitt started with USA Cycling part-time in
June of 2006 to assist with the Results & Rankings Program.
In August she progressed to a full-time position and became the
"welcoming" voice as USA Cycling's Receptionist. The Results &
Rankings Program will be going through some significant changes
during 2007 as USA Cycling brings more value to this very popular
program.
Andrea Smith recently joined USA Cycling as Communications
Manager to assist with media, public relations and communications
initiatives. Smith came to Colorado Springs after heading up the
public relations team at Snowshoe Mountain Resort in West Virginia
for nearly two years. She also worked in the not-for-profit realm,
performing public relations and development duties at HospiceCare
in Charleston, W.Va.
Her roots however are in athletics, obtaining her Masters of Science
in Physical Education from Marshall University in Huntington,
W.Va. in 2003. While at MU Smith also gained valuable experience
working in athletic media relations for the Thundering Herd.
Stuart Lamp has been named to the position of Eastern Mountain
Bike Regional Manager. With a degree in Sports Management from
Lees-McRae College, event management and sports marketing experience, Stuart will be an important asset to USA Cycling in his
new role.
Stuart is an avid cyclist and coach and will work from his home in
Decatur, Ala. after training for his new position in Colorado
Springs early next month.
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USAC announces 2007 U23 National MTB Team roster
New rider joins the team; Last original member graduates to pro squad
The USA Cycling National Development Mountain Bike Team heads into its fourth season in 2007 with two riders
returning from 2006, one new recruit, and the last of its original members situated with a pro team.
Twenty-one-year-old Sam Jurekovic (Colorado
Springs, Colo.) and 19-year-old Colin Cares
(Boulder, Colo.) return for their second and third
seasons respectively with the USA Cycling National Development Mountain Bike Team while
Tad Elliott (Durango, Colo.) will join the squad in
May as the newest recruit.
explained Cramer. “Competing against the pros
in top domestic events will assimilate him into the
pro field without any pressure on results or performance.”
Another notable change to the 2007 roster is the
absence of Sam Schultz, one of the squad’s original members. After a successful 2006 season, the
Jurekovic and Cares both experienced successful
21-year-old Schultz was recruited to ride with pro
2006 seasons with the team, representing the U.S. mountain bike team Subaru/Gary Fisher in 2007.
at the World Championships and claiming second Schultz is the fourth graduate to secure sponsorand third respectively in the U23 National Cham- ship since the program’s 2004 inception. He joins
pionship race behind 2006 teammate Sam Schultz Nick Waite who rides for Kelly Benefit Strategies
(Missoula, Mont.), who won the national title.
in 2007, Alan Obye sponsored by Jamis in 2006,
Jurekovic further illustrated his progression by
and John Devine, a recent addition to the Discov- Above: 2006 team members Sam Schultz, Sam Jurekovic, and
Colin Cares on their way to sweeping the top three spots in the
placing 13th in the 2006 National Mountain Bike
ery Channel Pro Cycling squad.
U23 National Championship race. Below: New recruit Tad Elliott
Series pro men’s overall rankings.
shown below riding for the Durango Devo squad at the 2006
“The domestic and international experience the
NMBS stop in Brian Head, Utah.
The newest member, 18-year-old Tad Elliott, is
riders receive at the U23 age helps them make the
also one of the nation’s top junior Nordic athletes, transition to the top level and it makes them more
chosen by the U.S. Ski Association to represent the attractive to pro teams,” Cramer explained about
U.S. at the Nordic Junior World Championships
how the program successfully prepared its first
in the Italian Alps next month. The recent high
four graduates to take the next steps in their cyschool graduate intends to turn his focus to the
cling careers.
bike as the Nordic season comes to an end and
Before Schultz moves on for good, he’ll join
mountain biking season gets underway.
Jurekovic and Cares for the team’s first event of
Elliott spent the 2006 off-road season racing the
the 2007 season—the Continental Championships
junior circuit with the Durango Devo squad and
in the Patagonia region of Argentina during the
came to the attention of USA Cycling National
second weekend of March.
Mountain Bike Coach Matt Cramer when he
2007 U23 National Team Race Calendar
posted impressive domestic results last season.
3/8—Continental Championships, Argentina
“Tad is a very well-rounded athlete who per3/31—NMBS #1, Phoenix, Ariz.
formed well in 2006 domestic events and I have a 4/15—Sea Otter Classic, Monterey, Calif.
feeling that his personality will mesh well with
4/21—World Cup, Houffalize, Belgium
the team.” Cramer said. “He wants to focus on
5/5—NMBS #2, Fontana, Calif.
mountain biking after his Nordic season is over,
5/26—World Cup, Offenburg, Germany
and hopefully if his season goes well, we can give 6/16—NMBS #3, Park City, Utah
him a reason to stick with it.”
6/23—World Cup, Mont Saint Anne, Canada
6/30—World Cup, TBD, USA
Elliott joins the program as a project athlete,
7/17—MTB Nat’l Championships, Mt. Snow, Vt.
meaning he will ride with the team part time at
USA Cycling also announced that two women
domestic events, but won’t be a resident athlete at 7/28—NMBS #5, Banner Elk, NC
8/11—NMBS
#6—Snowmass,
Colo.
will be named to the team as project athletes
the Olympic Training Center and won’t travel
9/3—World
Championships,
Ft.
William,
GBR
later in the season.
with the team abroad for World Cup events.
“Tad’s focus will be at North American races,”
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Focus on a
Chickasaw Trace Classic
Columbia Cycling Club to kick off new MTB Nat’l Calendar
Kicking off the new USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Calendar on March 25
will be the Chickasaw Trace Classic, a 12-year-old event that’s a convenient drive
from Nashville, Chattanooga, Birmingham, and other southern cities.
With its inclusion on the new National Mountain
Bike Calendar, the Columbia, Tenn. event is now
part of five calendars with the four others being the
South Eastern Regional Championship Series, Tennessee State Championship Series, the American
Mountain Bike Challenge, and the Alison Dunlap
Junior Olympic Mountain Bike Race Series.
Above: Rider Julie Whitaker in the 2006 Chickasaw
Trace Classic. Photo: dtleach/Columbia Cycling Club
Marshall about his expectations for 2007.
A former pro motorcross racer, Marshall doesn’t
hesitate to compete in his own race and he’s usually the defending category champion. He has also
won the last six Tenn. State titles in his category.
The race was successful in its first year and Marshall credits that success to the event’s convenient
location. He also says riders come back time and
time again because of the well-loved course built
by Columbia Cycling Club with the intention of
giving off-roaders a flowy and enjoyable ride.
Located just south of Nashville, the race is promoted by Columbia Cycling Club and directed by
off road enthusiast Kenny Marshall. The race began in 1996 and as of last year, had grown to 345
racers. Now, with it’s inclusion on the USA Cycling
“It doesn’t have any long climbs, but short ones.
Mountain Bike National Calendar, Marshall beWhen people ride the course, it feels good. It just
lieves the numbers will continue to climb.
seems to flow and you don’t seem to be fighting
“I hope it brings more pro riders. We’ve always
the bike at all.”
had good classes and we’ve had pretty good pro
classes, but I think being the first on the new calen- For more information about the 2007 version of the
Chickasaw Trace Classic, please visit
dar will definitely help us out in drawing more
www.columbiacyclingclub.com.
riders that are planning on doing the series,” said
Jay Langley
Systems Administrator
Jay is USA Cycling’s Systems Administrator
tasked with maintaining the organization’s extensive network and solving problems for internal
staff as well as for USA Cycling members.
“One of my favorite parts of this job and also one
of the most challenging,” says Jay “is the large
scope of technology-related disciplines, relative to
the small size of our department and company,
that I get to deal with.”
Jay grew up in the small rural communities of
Kansas and Nebraska but always dreamed of
moving to Colorado.
Members can send an email to Jay by
writing jlangley@usacycling.org
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with a 3 1/2-year old son and 1-year old daughter.
Here in the Rocky Mountains, Jay’s hobbies include ones that take him outdoors like biking,
hiking, camping, skiing, and tennis.
His favorite ride is the Monarch Crest Trail because of the unbeatable Continental Divide views.
He also enjoys the Triple Bypass ride, a 120-mile
trek from Evergreen to Avon which takes riders
over Squaw, Loveland, Swan Mountain, and Vail
passes for more than 10,000 feet in elevation gain.
“I also have a hard time passing up a chance to
get out on the track. I find most track events to be
After earning a Bachelor’s from Kansas State and pretty exciting.”
completing some postgraduate work at Kansas
Other activities that stir up excitement at the
University, Jay moved to Colorado and is married
Langley household these days include renting a
new Blues Clues video from the library.
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News from the Collegiate Conferences
ECCC racing kicks off; Philly Phlyer hosts 2 conferences
Atlantic Coast (ACCC)
Wa. DC; Md.; Va.; W.Va.; N.C.
Eastern (ECCC)
Del.; Conn.; N.Y.; Pa.; N.J.
Midwestern (MWCCC)
Mich.; Ohio; Ill.; Ind.; Ky.; Wis.; Mo.,
Mass., Vt., Maine, R.I., N.H.
North Central (NCCC)
N.D.; S.D.; Minn.; Iowa; Kan.; Neb.
Northwestern (NWCCC)
Ore.; Wash.; Idaho; Mont.
Rocky Mountain (RMCCC)
Colo.; Wy.; N.M
South Central (SCCCC)
Texas; Ark.; Okla.; La.
Southeastern (SECCC)
S.C.; Ga.; Ala.; Miss.; Fla.; Tenn.
Southwestern (SWCCC)
Ariz.; Utah; E. Nev.
Western (WCCC)
Calif.; Hawaii; W. Nev.
Rutgers Univ. set to kick off ECCC racing
Philly Phyler weekend ups ante for 2007
The first weekend of March will put the Eastern Collegiate Cycling Conference in gear as Rutgers University hosts the first spring road race of the year. Over
50 northeastern colleges and universities and an estimated 500 riders will converge in New Jersey to compete in three events over two days and vie for points
to qualify their teams for the 2007 USA Cycling Collegiate National Championships.
After its 2006 debut, the Philly Phyler Collegiate
Weekend ups the ante next month with both the Eastern and Atlantic Collegiate Cycling conferences. The
original lineup of Philly schools Drexel University
and University of Pennsylvania will be expanded for
2007 to include John Hopkins University, Temple
University, and Villanova University.
Competition kicks off Saturday, March 3 with an
Eddy Merckx-style, no-aero individual time trial at
Johnson Park in Piscataway where racers will test
their early season fitness over the 4.5 mile course.
Later that day, riders will line up at Rutger’s
Livingston campus for a criterium over a short course
that emphasizes technical skill and explosive power.
Sunday, racing will wind down with an on-campus
circuit race that will test endurance as riders complete laps on a 2.2 mile course that features technical
corners, long climbs, and killer headwinds.
For more information, please visit
www.rutgerscycling.com.
"We thought last year was pretty much the coolest
thing ever, but then we started thinking maybe it'd be
even better if it was double the size," said Drexel Race
Director Joe Kopena.
Racing kicks off Saturday, March 10 with the Schuylkill Challenge Circuit Race that will test racers’ skills
on a 6-mile loop through Fairmount Park West. On
Sunday, they’ll race the clock in the Trophy Bikes
Team Time Trial. The final day will feature the Philly
Phlyer Criteriums as coeds will line up at the traditional, storied Memorial Hall loop for the final event.
For more information, please visit
www.phillycyclist.com/phlyer.
Event Report: 2006-2007 UCI Track World Cup Finale
Brad Huff gives U.S. one last World Cup medal with a scratch race bronze
The finale of the 2006-2007 UCI Track
World Cup took place in Manchester, Great
Britain last weekend and saw the U.S. score
one final World Cup medal for the season—
a bronze compliments of Brad Huff (Fair
Grove, Mo./Slipstream-Chipotle) in the
men’s scratch race.
Huff, the 2006 USA Cycling Professional
Criterium Champion, placed seventh in his
qualifying heat on Friday morning which
moved him into the evening session’s final.
In the fast-paced final, Huff faced 23 other
riders and made it into a group of twelve
that lapped the other half of the field. In a
close finish, he grabbed third place right
behind gold medalist Rafal Ratajcyk (POL)
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and silver medalist Roger Kluge (GER).
Other noteworthy results at this World Cup
came from Liz Carlson (Jim Thorpe, Pa./
East Coast Velo) who clocked a time of
35.572 in the women’s 500-meter time trial
to place sixth and Michael Creed (Colorado
Springs, Colo./Slipstream-Chipotle) who
rode to eighth place in the men’s points race
with 45 points.
Newcomer Christen King (Huntington
Beach, Calif.) also made an impressive
World Cup debut with a second-place effort
in the qualifying round of the women’s
points race. Her debut ride earned her a
spot in the finals where she placed 21st.
Above L-R: Scratch Race silver medalist Roger Kluge, gold medalist Rafal Ratajcyk,
and bronze medalist Brad Huff Photo: British Cycling Federation/Larry Hickmott
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2007 National Championship Calendar
There are over 650 national championship titles up for grabs in 2007! Be sure to mark your calendar and make plans
now to compete for a stars and stripes jersey this year.
USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championships
Lawrence, Kansas – May 10-13
USA Cycling Collegiate Track National Championships
San Diego, Calif.—September 14-16
USA Cycling BMX National Championships
Pontiac, Mich. – June 9-10
USA Cycling Elite Track National Championships*
Carson, Calif. – October 3-7
USA Cycling Junior Track National Championships
Colorado Springs, Colo. – June 30-July 7
USA Cycling Collegiate Mountain Bike National Championships
Banner Elk, N.C. – October 26-28
USA Cycling National Festival at Seven Springs
Champion, Pa. – July 5-17
USA Cycling Cyclo-cross National Championships
Kansas City, Kan. – December 14-16
USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Championships*
West Dover, Vt. – July 17-22
*Elite Tandem Track Championships will he held in conjunction with the standalone “Tandemonium” event at the Lehigh Valley Velodrome July 6.
USA Cycling 24-Hour Mountain Bike National Championships
Wausau, Wis. – July 28-30
*The marathon discipline of the mountain bike national championships will not
be held at Mount Snow Resort. An alternate date and venue is currently under
consideration and will be announced upon confirmation.
USA Cycling Professional & Elite Criterium National Championships
Downers Grove, Ill. – August 19
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
Visit www.hfadvantage.com for reservations
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USA Cycling Staff Contact Information
Executive
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
National Events
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
Officials/Rules
Technical Director
Shawn Farrell ext. 3364
Technology
IT Director
Bill Griffin ext. 3316
Senior Programmer/Analyst
Matt Keith ext. 3317
Systems Administrator
Jay Langley ext. 4663
Webmaster
Mark Mager ext. 3315
Accounting
Accounting Manager:
Bob Plutt ext. 3296
Accounting Assistant:
Connie Ennis ext. 3270
Paralegal:
Pam Castle ext. 3652
Northeast USAC Road Regional Coordinator
Judy Miller (610)866.4051
Membership
Athletics
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 ext. 4581
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
Women's 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
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 Regional Coordinator
George Heagerty (210)402.0636
Pacific USAC Road Regional Coordinator
Jan Luke-Hamasaki (760)525.8557
Midwest USAC Road Regional Coordinator
Mike Hanley (317)823.5809
USAC Development Foundation
Director of Development
Steve McCauley ext. 4856
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 Development Foundation funds the efforts aimed at developing emerging talent into future champions.
in the summer of 2007. Other graduates of the program 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 Foundation also furnish scholarships for individual junior
and U23 athletes, and Centers for Excellence and Collegiate programs.
On the track, Olympic Training Center resident athlete Michael Blatchford earned a bronze medal in
2006 at World Cup #3 in Los Angeles.
Sam Schultz, a member of the U23 Resident Mountain Bike program placed 16th in the 2005 UCI Mountain 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 imonly 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 graduhelp 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.
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provides scholarships to collegiate cyclists in all disciplines
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assists with junior and U23 world championship travel expenses
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February 28, 2007