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SARAH HAMMER: on the right track to Beijing Last month, Hammer became the first American woman in 20 years to capture back‐to‐back world titles on the track—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: Hammer will be a favorite for the gold in Beijing Sarah scored the first set of back‐to‐back world track titles in 20 years
Three years ago, Sarah Hammer took a break from cycling. She sold most of her equipment, worked different jobs, took classes, and enjoyed a carefree schedule. She didn’t intended to come back. But that all changed when she watched the 2004 Olympic Games and regained her dream of becoming an Olympian.
In the fall of 2004, Hammer got back on the bike. out all year, so I didnʹt want to go another 365 With the help of her coach, Andy Sparks, she has days without the rainbow.ʺ made a convincing comeback that puts her in ʺWe said that tonight I was going to throw it all medal contention as her focus turns to Beijing. the way down,ʺ Hammer said after her win. ʺThis At the 2006 World Championships in France, morning I threw it down completely too, but was Sarah’s success in the three‐kilometer individual somewhat safe once I heard my splits and knew pursuit gave her the first elite world title on the where I was at. I knew I was on pace to make it to track for an American woman in 11 years. the final. But once youʹre in the final against one other person going for that rainbow jersey, you Since her comeback, she’s also scored five World can really kick it.ʺ Cup gold medals. Before Hammer, Rebecca Twigg was the last Then, to prove that she’s still on an upward spike, American woman to capture back‐to‐back world the 23‐year‐old defended her world title last titles on the track in 1984 and 1985. month in Palma de Mallorca, Spain and became the first American woman in 20 years to claim After a 2006 season that saw three American back‐to‐back world titles on the track. women win elite world titles (Hammer in the pur‐ suit, Kristin Armstrong in the time trial and Jill Above: Hammer receives instruction from Coach Andy Sparks In the qualifying round, she didn’t only capture during the qualification round in which she earned the top seed. Kintner in 4‐cross), Hammer hopes her latest ac‐ Below: Hammer stands with silver and bronze medalists Rebecca the top seed for the second year in a row, but she complishment starts another successful year. Romero (GBR) and Katie Mactier (AUS). clocked a personal best and lowered the national Photos: Casey Gibson record with her time of 3:31.359. ʺI think itʹs exciting for American women. Hope‐ fully I got the ball rolling and we can have an‐ In the final, the California rider was paired with other win in the time trial and mountain bike.ʺ Great Britain’s Rebecca Romero who clocked a surprising 3:31.894 in qualifying. In addition to Hammer’s world title, the U.S. took home another medal compliments dof Bra Huff. Romero, a former world‐class rower with a world title and Olympic silver medal to her credit, has Huff won bronze in the inaugural omnium event been a competitive cyclist for less than a year. to become the first American male to medal at the elite track world championships in nine years. “Rebecca wasn’t a surprise,” Hammer said later. “She was flying under the radar maybe a little bit, After ending the morning session ranked third but I definitely knew who she was.” after three events, he temporarily dropped to eighth place overall after the points race, but re‐ En route to her victory over Romero, Sarah put bounded with a strong performance in the kilo‐ forth a remarkable performance, riding faster than meter time trial. she did in qualifying and lowering her national record for the third time since January. The American finished the five‐event competition with 37 points, tied with Aliaksandr Lisouski of She claimed the rainbow jersey with a time of Belarus, but won the tiebreaker with a lower cu‐ 3:30.213 compared to Romero’s mark of 3:33.409. mulative time in the three timed events. ʺI couldnʹt be happier,ʺ she said. ʺThe first one, of Continued on next page course, is always special, but I didnʹt want to be non‐world champion this year. I mean I lived it
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FEATURES
Sarah Hammer on track for Beijing—2 U.S. captures two medals at Track Worlds
Cycling coach nominated for USOC award—5 Andy Sparks—one of 5 finalists for Coach of the Year
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Brad Huff became the first American male to medal at an elite‐level track world championship in nine years. Photos: Casey Gibson DEPARTMENTS Huff’s total cumulative time from the kilo‐ have such bad legs today, but Iʹm excited I meter time trial, the pursuit and the 200‐ was able to get third somehow.ʺ Letter from the CEO—4 meter time trial added up to 4:42.788 com‐ The U.S. finished the event tied for fifth in Coach’s Corner with William R. Black—6 pared to Lisouskiʹs 4:42.964. The quarter‐ the overall medal standings with two ‐ Recovery on the Edge: the Ignored Component of Training second time difference was enough to give Hammerʹs gold and Huff’s bronze. Great him the bronze. Get to Know USA Cycling’s Staff—7 Britain dominated the event with 11 medals Jan Luke‐Hamasaki It was the first elite track world champion‐ ‐ seven of them gold ‐ while Australia and ship medal for an American male since Erin the Netherlands won six each. Collegiate Corner—8 Hartwell won a bronze medal in the kilome‐ First Women’s Collegiate All‐Star team announced; ʺWeʹre continuing to take positive steps for‐ ter time trial in 1998. It was also the first ECCC shatters collegiate participation records ward,ʺ said Pat McDonough, USA Cycling menʹs endurance medal won by the United Director of Athletics. ʺOur plan was to USA Cycling Development Foundation Report—9 States since 1994 when the team pursuit come here with a small but competitive New line of women’s technical clothing available squad won silver. team, and we did just that. We won two National Championship Calendar—9 ʺI canʹt really believe I got third because I medals, were relegated out of one and made had such bad legs all day, but Iʹm excited the keirin finals. Of the small group that USA Cycling Staff Contacts—10 that I was able to get third somehow,ʺ ex‐ was here, we had some extremely competi‐ plained Huff. ʺIt just shows that as much as tive performances. Itʹs only a matter of time you suffer in cycling and you have good until we become a greater threat on a more Have a Story Idea? days and bad days, you just have to get on consistent basis.” your bike and pedal, and even if you get We love to hear from our members! Other American results from the 2007 UCI dropped you can get something out of it.ʺ Track World Championships included USA Cycling News accepts “Letters to the Editor” as The Czech Republicʹs Alois Kankovsky won Jennie Reed (keirin 5th and sprint 15th), well as story ideas, photos, and submissions from the event with 19 points and Walter Fer‐ Sarah Hammer (points race 14th), Brad Huff coaches, officials, and mechanics. If you have some‐ nando Perez of Argentina finished second (scratch race 13th) and Neva Day thing to share, let us know! with 28 points. (individual pursuit 25th). After originally winning the bronze medal in the women’s ʺIn the points race, I would set myself up scratch race, Becky Quinn was relegated for and get in position for the sprints, but then a rules violation. Mike Creed did not qual‐ Iʹd just drift through the pack. When there ify for the finals in the men’s points race. was a sprint or a move that went away, I just didnʹt have that deep sprint or that deep push of power. It was very frustrating to www.usacycling.org April 13, 2007 Page 4
Letter from the CEO
Dear Fellow Cyclist,
As the first quarter of 2007 comes to a close, I’d like to take a moment to once again thank you for your support of USA Cycling and participation in the sport we love. As of today, 36,136 of you have renewed your license, while nearly 10,000 new members have joined the organization! Our 46,000+ members already represent 6% growth compared to this time last year.
As you know, USA Cycling licenses are available for purchase at www.usacycling.org. And now, members have more options when it comes to online payment with the addition of PayPal as a secure online purchasing method.
From an international competition standpoint, the recent UCI Track World Championships yielded two more medals for the U.S., raising the total 2007 count to five. Sarah Hammer captured her second consecutive rainbow jersey in the women’s individual pursuit while Brad Huff became the first elite men’s track medalist for the U.S. in nine years with a bronze in the omnium. Jennie Reed placed fifth in the keirin and Becky Quinn had a strong ride in the scratch race despite her relegation after originally win‐ ning bronze. The U.S. was competitive in every event , showing the potential of American track athletes just over a year away from Beijing.
On the development side, the USA Cycling National Development Team is preparing for its third USA Cycling Professional Tour Members can write to Steve Johnson at race,r the Tou de Georgia, and has raced in Europe throughout March and April. John Devine led the squad with a seventh‐place [email protected] effort at the UCI Nations Cup in Portugal last month before finishing 16th overall in Le Triptyque des Monts et Chateaux – Frasnes, another UCI stage race in Bel‐ gium. USA Cycling is also in the midst of a European campaign with eight juniors who will compete at some notable world‐class junior events such as Paris‐Roubaix this Saturday. American women are also getting vital exposure to elite‐level racing as the second round of the UCI Women’s Road World Cup saw first‐time interna‐ tional competitors Brooke Miller and Alison Powers show massive potential. The six‐woman squad will continue its six‐week trip with two more UCI World Cup events as well as various UCI events in Holland, Belgium, Italy and Switzerland. USA Cycling is also set to announce the opening of its women’s European residence center after the squad moves in following the Ronde van Drenthe World Cup race in the Netherlands this weekend. Modeled after the successful U23 men’s program that has graduated nine athletes to UCI ProTour teams, the women’s residence center will be based in Lucca, Italy and will afford developing women the opportunity to live, race and train in a world‐class environment. USA Cycling’s Mountain Bike Development Team also scored a podium at the NOVA National in Arizona with Sam Jurekovic placing fifth in the pro men’s time trial.
In the latest addition to the Olympic program, BMX is set to make its 2007 debut on the international stage this weekend with the first UCI BMX Supercross World Cup in Madrid. The U.S. will send 12 athletes to Spain where accumulation of UCI points will help secure the maximum start positions for. the U.S in Beijing. Cur‐ rently, the U.S. is ranked number one in the world in men’s BMX, thanks to Mike Day and Donny Robinson who are ranked first and second respectively.
With the first UCI Mountain Bike World Cup still over a week away, U.S. riders have been competing ine th Americas with dominating results at UCI races in the U.S., Argentina and Puerto Rico. Georgia Gould and the women’s team continue to lead the overall UCI rankings, while the men are ranked third in the world.
Back here in the U.S., racing across all disciplines is in full swing.e Th USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Calendar is set to continue with the Sea Otter Classic; the USA Cycling Professional Tour continues with the Tour de Georgia; the NRC features two events this weekend – both Sea Otter and the Jacksonville Cycling Classic; and the BMX Continental Calendar features two .more races
As a reminder to all USA Cycling members, registration for four of our 2007 National Championship events is now open. Athletes can register online at www.sportsbaseonline.com for the USA Cycling National Festival at Seven Springs, the USA Cycling Junior Track National Championships, the USA Cycling Colle‐ giate Road National Championships and the USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Championships.
As a convenience to members, USA Cycling has now added PayPal as an option for online payment for licenses. Previously, USA Cycling members could only pur‐ chase licenses online with Visa and MasterCard, but the addition of PayPal allows members to pay with American Express, Discover or a secure electronic check! Another benefit to members has also been implemented in which riders can automatically view all of the local races and fun riders in your immediate area simply by logging in to your account at www.usacycling.org/myusac.
Don’t forget to visit USA Cycling’s new online store at www.usacycling.org/mall where as a member, you’ll automatically receive a 10% discount on all XP Apparel‐ branded merchandise. In order to provide you with even more value to your membership, USA Cycling is close to adding a Director of Sponsorship and Business Development to its full‐time staff whose primary responsibility will be securing cycling‐related and non‐industry partners.
One again, I’d like to thank you for your membership in USA Cycling. The 2007 racing season has already been fantastic across all disciplines for American athletes internationally and because of many positive things happening in the U.S. On behalf of USA Cycling,d I woul like to invite you to remain a part of it as we continue to grow the sport we love in America.
Yours in Cycling,
Steve Johnson CEO www.usacycling.org April 13, 2007 Page 5
Cycling Coach nominated as USOC Coach of the Year
USA Cycling Coach Andy Sparks is one of five finalists for the award
Sparks, a former elite track cyclist, coached Sarah Hammer to her 2006 and 2007 world titles in the individual pursuit and now turns his focus to Beijing. He also launched the Women’s Track Cycling Field), Bud Keene (U.S. Ski and Snowboard), and fund to support the future of American female Ryan Shimabukuro (U.S. Speedskating). track cyclists. He also helped form the Ouch Pro‐ The winner will be announced May 3 at the fessional Cycling Team, the first‐ever UCI Presidentʹs Council on Physical Fitness and womenʹs professional track racing team. Sports award luncheon in Washington, D.C. ʺItʹs always awesome to be recognized for your Sparks now turns his attention to the upcoming accomplishments, especially when you pour 2008 Olympic Games as he makes preparations your heart and soul into it like Sarah and I do on for his ultimate goal ‐ a gold medal for Hammer. a daily basis,ʺ Sparks said after learning of his status as a finalist. ʺIʹll be meeting with USA Cycling and some other people in Colorado to see what we can Each year, the U.S. Olympic Committee recog‐ Above: USA Cycling Coach Andy Sparks relays split times to improve over the next 12 months to try and as‐ Sarah Hammer in the qualifying round of the individual pursuit at nizes coaches in three categories ‐ National, De‐ the UCI Track Cycling World Championships last month. Ham‐ semble the best group of experts we can get to‐ velopmental and Volunteer Coach of the Year. mer earned the top seed and went on to win the final and become gether and assign everyone very specific re‐ the first woman in over 20 years to score back‐to‐back world titles. Joining Sparks as finalists for the 2006 USOC search and determine what the absolute best and Photo: Casey Gibson National Coach of the Year are Steve Fraser most ideal situation is in every category, train‐ (USA Wrestling), Clyde Hart (USA Track & ing, nutrition, equipment, everything.ʺ
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Recovery on the Edge The Ignored Component of Training
by William R. Black In bicycle racing, the ability to recover from a hard effort is often more important than the hard effort itself. Many riders hang with an attack but are dropped when the level decreases slightly and they are unable to recover. Another number disappears when the next surge comes shortly after the first one with the intervening recovery period being brief and at a sustained level.
The lack in many riders’ training is in making the recovery interval too easy between the high‐power inter‐ vals. Ignoring the value of a stressed recovery neglects one of the most important components of training.
1. INTERVAL TRAINING Virtually all competitive cyclists engage in some form of interval training. Whether carefully structured or not, they do repeated efforts at higher exertion levels than could be sustained for one continuous and unin‐ terrupted effort. In this way, they have total time for their workout at an intensity level higher than they could otherwise sustain doing it straight through in one block. However, most cyclists ease off very signifi‐ cantly between their interval efforts and their focus is on how high the power/speed/heartrate/exertion levels of the intervals are – NOT the recovery levels between the intervals. This is especially true for those training alone.
2. TRAINING TO RACE Road races and criteriums go through phases – attacks, lulls, and invariably the time when the race gets seri‐ ous and riders are either in or not. Group rides can be very effective training and can accurately simulate racing but they can also be very predictable and riding with the same group tends to result in repetitive pat‐ terns – often on the same route. Moreover, due to life’s non‐cycling demands, most riders must train alone more often than not. It is often difficult to simulate race situations when riding alone.
3. RECOVERY ON THE EDGE The objective of this training is not to maximize the level of the interval, although they should be high, but rather to maintain a high power level for the recovery between intervals. In fact, the goal is to barely recover just prior to the next higher level effort. An example would be riding for 60 minutes at 85% ‐ 90% of Func‐ tional Threshold Power (“FTP” i.e. the maximum average power level that can be sustained for a 60 min. continuous effort) and then every 2 – 3 minutes surging for 30 seconds at 115% ‐ 120% of FTP and then re‐ turning to 85% ‐ 90% of FTP and recovering there while never letting the power dip below the 85% FTP level. The workout should be designed so that recovery is just sufficient to allow the next 30 second surge to 115% ‐ NOTABLE RESULTS 120% of FTP and one is never comfortable between the surges.
District Road Race Champion If one becomes too comfortable during the recovery phase, then congratulate yourself for getting stronger 45+ (1999 and 2000) and raise the recovery and the surge power levels. District Time Trial Champion 50+ (2004 and 2005) About the Author Bill Black is a USA Cycling‐certified coach who lives in Cumberland, Maine with his wife Marcy and their two dogs. District TT Championships— 9th The couple has three grown children. Some of his workouts can be seen in the Coggan/Allen book (pp. 85‐6). Pro/1/2 (2005)
Past 50+ Record Holder Mt. Washington. www.usacycling.org April 13, 2007 Page 7
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Jan Luke-Hamasaki USAC Road and Track Regional Coordinator
Jan serves cyclists from the western half of the country as the Pacific Road and Track Regional Coordinator from her home in California.
Jan Luke’s relationship with USA Cycling began in Horner was a former teammate of Jan’s husband 1987 when she decided to become a cycling official Tomo, who she met in 1993 while he was racing after her knee surgery. She later served as a district full time. He now runs a landscape company in representative in Southern California and Nevada North San Diego County and the couple has two before taking on her present position in 1998. daughters—Sydney, 10 and Ivey, 8 months. They also have a Jack Russell terrier, that Jan refers to as “In a lot of ways, cycling is a very traditional ,sport the Jack Russell “terror” named T.J. so I enjoy challenging promoters, officials and rid‐ ers to think outside of the box and visualize a big‐ The couple recently returned from a two‐week ger picture to help our sport grow,” she says. cruise with Jan’s father and sister through the Pa‐ Jan’s favorite place to ride: nama Canal. They love to travel near the ocean or The roads and trails around Jan lists several things about her job that she loves, in or around the mountains, and Jan says one thing Mammoth Lakes among them the flexibility of her position and the she certainly wouldn’t mind doing again is skydiv‐ ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with Jan’s favorite event: ing in Hawaii. Mt. Hood Cycling Classic so many different types of people. Jan’s less adventurous hobbies include cooking, “Another great thing about this job is being able to entertaining, fine dining, reading, and listening to Where she grew up: watch people and the sport as a whole mature,” South Bay of Los Angeles books on CD when she travels. Murder, intrigue, she says. “It always amazes me to watch a rider and psychological thrillers are her favorites. like Chris Horner grow from a good rider into a
great one.” Jan can be reached at [email protected].
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News from the Collegiate Conferences ECCC shatters collegiate records twice so far in 2007 With four races remaining in this yearʹs road season, the Eastern Collegiate Cycling Conference (ECCC) has set the bar for collegiate participation records. Atlantic Coast (ACCC) Wa. DC; Md.; Va.; W.Va.; N.C. Eastern (ECCC) Del.; Conn.; N.Y.; Pa.; N.J.; Mass., Vt., Maine, R.I., N.H. Midwestern (MWCCC) Mich.; Ohio; Ill.; Ind.; Ky.; Wis.; Mo. North Central (NCCC) N.D.; S.D.; Minn.; Iowa; Kan.; Neb. Northwestern (NWCCC) Ore.; Wash.; Idaho; Mont. Rocky Mountain (RMCCC) Colo.; Wyo.; N.M Above: The Philly Phlyer is one ECCC event that has broken collegiate records in 2007. Photo: Daniel Matheny South Central (SCCCC) Both the Philly Phlyer and Boston Beanpot broke the 500‐rider barrier this year, a first for collegiate cycling. Texas; Ark.; Okla.; La. ECCC Director Mark Abramson said ʺBoth races exemplify what can be achieved by interscholastic collabo‐ Southeastern (SECCC) ration; they show that students really can work together to host races on par with the best professional and S.C.; Ga.; Ala.; Miss.; Fla.; Tenn. amateur events out there. Itʹs not a coincidence that the two largest and best run races are also the two races Southwestern (SWCCC) put on by a coalition of teams.ʺ Ariz.; Utah; E. Nev. Leading the ECCCʹs growth, both events included innovations to ensure success. Among those, were sig‐ Western (WCCC) nificant amounts of host housing and the newly formed “Introduction to Bicycle Racing” categories. Calif.; Hawaii; W. Nev. First collegiate female all‐star team to debut at the Nature Valley Grand Prix
College cycling fans will soon get the chance to meet the country’s top women cyclists from colleges and universities across the U.S. when the Ryan Collegiate All‐Star Team takes to the roads June 20 ‐ 24.
The Ryan Collegiate Women’s All Star Team, the first all‐star team in U.S. to gain remarkable exposure,” said lDanie Matheny, USA Cycling’s Na‐ collegiate cycling, is sponsored by construction giant The Ryan Compa‐ tional Collegiate Manager. “It will be also be a tremendous opportunity nies and is the result of a partnership between USA Cycling and the Na‐ for talented collegiate riders to gain experience and respect on a national ture Valley Grand Prix, one of the top‐ranked stage races on USA Cy‐ level and for fans to line the streets and cheer on their alma maters at the cling’s National Racing Calendar. Nature Valley Grand Prix in June.”
The team will be selected at the 2007 USA Cycling Collegiate Road Na‐ As well as the honor of selection to the team, each all‐star cyclist will re‐ tional Championships, May 10‐13, in Lawrence, Kan. and selection will ceive free entry into the 2007 Nature Valley Grand Prix plus host hous‐ be based on the final omnium standings. ing, a team manager, an operating budget, clothing and a travel stipend.
The Ryan Collegiate All‐Star Team will be composed of eight riders from “This isn’t just an honor for the best collegiate women cyclists,” added different collegiate teams, four from Division I and four from Division II, Matheny. “All of the country’s top professional and amateur teams at‐ who are not members of teams already attending the Nature Valley tend the Nature Valley Grand Prix. Team managers will be watching Grand Prix. and collegiate women who ride well have a great shot at exposure.”
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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 at one or more of these 14 events:
USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championships USA Cycling Professional & Elite Criterium National Championships Lawrence, Kansas – May 10‐13 Downers Grove, Ill. – August 19 http://www.usacycling.org/events/2007/CollegiateRoad/ USA Cycling Master Track National Championships USA Cycling BMX National Championships Trexlertown, Pa. – August 27‐31 Pontiac, Mich. – June 9‐10 USA Cycling Prof. Road and Time Trial National Championships USA Cycling Junior Track National Championships Greenville, C.S. – September 1‐3 Colorado Springs, Colo. – June 30‐July 3 USA Cycling Collegiate Track National Championships USA Cycling Marathon Mountain Bike National Championships San Diego, Calif.—September 14‐16 Breckenridge, Colo.—July 4 USA Cycling Elite Track National Championships* USA Cycling National Festival at Seven Springs Carson, Calif. – October 3‐7 Champion, Pa. – July 5‐17 http://www.usacycling.org/events/2007/roadfestival/ USA Cycling Collegiate Mountain Bike National Championships Banner Elk, N.C. – October 26‐28 USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Championships West Dover, Vt. – July 17‐22 USA Cycling Cyclo‐cross National Championships http://www.usacycling.org/events/2007/mtbnationals/ Kansas City, Kan. – December 14‐16
USA Cycling 24‐Hour Mountain Bike National Championships Wausau, Wis. – July 28‐30
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Supporting the Future of American Bike Racing: The USA CYCLING Development Foundation From aspiring junior athletes to elite‐level cyclists in the summer of 2007. Other graduates of the pro‐ competing on a world stage, the USA Cycling Devel‐ gram who have gone on to Pro Tour teams include opment Foundation funds the efforts aimed at devel‐ Tyler Farrar, Aaron Olson, Patrick McCarty, Michael oping emerging talent into future champions. Creed, and Damon Kluck. The Foundation supports USA Cycling managed On the track, Olympic Training Center resident ath‐ endeavors such as the U23 European Residence, lete Michael Blatchford earned a bronze medal in Track, Women’s Endurance, and U23 Resident 2006 at World Cup #3 in Los Angeles. Mountain eBik programs. Grants from the Founda‐ Sam Schultz, a member of the U23 Resident Moun‐ tion also furnish scholarships for individual junior tain Bike program placed 16th in the 2005 UCI Moun‐ and U23 athletes, and Centers for Excellence and Col‐ tain Bike World Championships and also boasts a legiate programs. Pan Am silver medal and numerous national podium Since it’s inception six years ago, the Foundation’s appearances. 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 racersm fro 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 After graduating from the U23 ranks, Dave Zabriskie jersey. Saul Raisin, who rides for Credit Agricole, joined Team CSC and became the only American in cycling will continue to grow and produce World and history to win a stage in each of cycling’s three grand boasts strong international finishes such as 5th place Olympic champions. Your support and donations can tours. This month, he beat defending elite men’s time at the Liege‐Bastonge‐Liege. The most recent gradu‐ trial champion Chris Baldwin to win the USA Cycling help ensure more American success stories for years Professional Time Trial National Championship. (Photo: ate to move on to a pro team is John Devine, who will to come. Casey Gibson) ride with the Discovery Channel Pro Team beginning 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 How should we direct your donation? Payment by Credit Card: MC Visa Card # Exp. USA Development Foundation general donation to support young athlete development Name Edmund R. Burke Fund for Cycling Development Address Junior and U23 development programs City Stenner Collegiate Scholarships State Zip provides scholarships to collegiate cyclists in all disciplines Phone Email
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