‘Cross Exam: Ridley names factory team
The Ridley Factory Team has annnounced its final roster and sponsor lineup for the 2007-08 cyclo-cross season. The team, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, will be composed of elite riders who will contest the major U.S. cyclo-cross events — including the U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross series, Vegas Cross and the U.S. national cyclo-cross championships —and elite team leaders who will head grassroots development programs nationwide. Several members also plan to race in Europe in preparation for the 2008 UCI cyclo-cross world championships in Treviso, Italy. “Our mission continues to be
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The Ridley Factory Team has annnounced its final roster and sponsor lineup for the 2007-08 cyclo-cross season.
The team, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, will be composed of elite riders who will contest the major U.S. cyclo-cross events — including the U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross series, Vegas Cross and the U.S. national cyclo-cross championships —and elite team leaders who will head grassroots development programs nationwide.
Several members also plan to race in Europe in preparation for the 2008 UCI cyclo-cross world championships in Treviso, Italy.
“Our mission continues to be development of riders at all levels and abilities as well as creating a dream for riders to reach the highest level of the sport in the U.S. and Europe,” says team director Paul Schoening.
Grassroots sponsorships are still available nationwide, and some regions still need team leaders. Contact Schoening for more information at paul.schoening@comcast.net.
Ridley Factory Team for 2007-08
Kevin Hankens, Boulder, CO (elite racer)
Rebecca Wellons, Woburn, MA (team leader/elite racer)
Paul Schoening, Minneapolis, MN (team director)
Bjorn Selande, Hudson, WI (elite racer)
Jerome Townsend, Princeton, MA (elite racer<)br>Dag Selander, Hudson, WI (team manager)
Michael Lappin, Broomfield, CO (team leader)
Ali Goulet, Park City, UT (elite racer/team leader)
Rebecca Much, Connecticut (elite racer)
David Hackworthy (elite racer)
Linda Sone, Minneapolis, MN (elite racer)
Jeff Winkler, Kansas City, MO (team leader)
Rob Kramer, Beverly Hills, CA (team leader)
Steve McNammee, Phoenix, AZ (team leader)
Staff
Paul Schoening, team director
Dag Selander, manager and coach
Sponsors
Ridley Bikes, Sinclair Imports, Brightkeys Homes and Neighborhoods, Mavic, Adidas, Borah, 4ZA Components, Challenge Tires, Crank Brothers, Tifosi Sunglasses, Thomson, Limar Helmets, Park Tool and Kinetic Trainers.
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