2008 Team Bios and Results
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Zephanie Blasi, Missoula, MT
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A fifth year pro, Zephanie is rising to the top of the elite cross country field. Placing 6th overall in the 2007 NMBS, she is one of the most consistent moutain bikers on the National Circuit. |
1st, Cow Country Classic RR
1st, Belt Omnium and TT
3rd, Coyote Classic MTB
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Hillary Harrison, Crystal Mt., WA
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An Ultra Endurance athlete, Hillary excels in multi-day stage mountain bike events. She will tackle the infamous Cape Epic this season along with several other North American and International events. Hillary spends most of the summer based in Vancouver, Canada. |
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Heather Holmes, Salt Lake City, UT
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Now in her 3rd pro year, Heather is expecting to challenge for top spots in the National circuit. When not riding, she can be found back country skiing and running. She is a 2nd year PhD candidate in mechanical engineering at the University of Utah. |
1st Intermountain Cup Showdown at 5-Mile Pass - Lehi, UT
1st Intermountain Cup Wimmers XC at Sherwood - Logan, UT
1st Intermountain Cup Stan Crane Memorial - Draper, UT
1st Intermountain Cup Sundance Spin - Sundance Resort, UT
2nd, XC, Teva Mountain Games
5th Super D NMBS #3 Santa Ynez
7th, Short Track, NMBS #3
7th STXC NMBS #3 Santa Ynez
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Robert Marion, Mount Airy, NC
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Robert Marion has become a student of mountain biking. Known for meticulous preparation and shrewd race tactics, he has his eye on the prize in his first year as a pro after winning the National Cross Country and Short Track Series as a semi-pro. Look out! Robert is also the owner of Cycleworks, a bike shop in his home town of Mount Airy, NC, and a physical therapist. And if that's not enough, Robert racing weight of 135 lb. is 100 less than he weight prior to racing. |
2nd, SE XC Series #2
3rd, SE XC Series #3
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Danielle Musto, Grand Rapids, MI
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Danielle competes primarily in solo marathon on 24 hour events. She will be looking to win the National Series this year after placing 2nd in 2007. Her love of cycling is infectous. From racing to charity events, she can be seen with the same broad smile that reminds us all of how fun it can be to hop on a bike.
Danielle's Blog
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1st- 12 hours of Tsali, Bryson City, N.C.
3rd, National Ultra Endurance Series #2
6th- Cohutta 100 (National Ultra Endurance Series #1)
1st age group, 4th overall-Fisk Knob TT
8th- Big Ring Classic, WORS SERIES, Wausau, WI |
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Krista Park, Atlanta, GA
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Krista is in her 3th year riding in the pro ranks. In addition to cross country racing, she is game to join just about any ride from road criteriums to single speed night rides. Krista first joined the team as a guest rider for the Susam B. Komen Breast Cancer Criterium at the 2006 Tour de Georgia.
Krista's Blog
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1st, Intermountain Cup, Deer Valley UT
1st, Single Speed AZ 2008
1st, Old Pueblo 24hour 4-person -
1st, Southridge Winter Series #5 Fontana, CA
1st, Intermountain Cup Deer Valley, UT -1st
1st, Sundance Weekly Race, UT
1st, Soldier Hollow Weekly Race, UT
11th, Sea Otter Monterey, CA
11th, NMBS#3 Los Olivos, CA
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Amanda Riley, Jackson, WY
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Amanda is in her first year as a pro rider. Winner of the Expert category in 2007. |
1st, Coyote Classic MTB
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Andy Schultz, Tucson, AZ
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Andy has been racing in the pro ranks for five years. He had a great 2007 season, finishing the NMBS series ranked 8th overall. Andy also works as a coach and guide for aspiring cyclists from 18-80 at the Cycling House in Tucson, AZ. |
1st, Gardner Canyon XC
5th, Sea Otter Classic STXC
8th, Santa Ynez NMBS #3 XC
7th, Santa Ynez NMBS #3 STXC
4th, Teva Mtn Games XC |
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Wendy Caldwell, Whitmore Lake, MI
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Wendy is in her second year with the team, riding as an expert. Originally thinking she would focus on cross country, Wendy discovered Super-D last season and qualified for the US National Championships after her first competition. She also helps coordinate cycling camps for women and works as a spin coach at the YMCA. |
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Philicia Marion, Mount Airy, NC
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Philicia is one of the top ranked Expert riders in the US. Her goal is to win the overall series this season before upgrading to the pro ranks. Judging from her results, the pros better get used to having a tough competitor right on their back wheel.
When not racing, Philicia works as a nurse and assists Robert with their bike shop in Mt. Airy.
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| Staff |
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Manager / Mechanic / Coach |
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| David Myers |
Team Director / Media Contact |
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