2009 USA Cycling Junior Nationals, Bend, OR.
I had been looking forward to Bend, OR. all year long. This was a great opportunity to assist my riders and visit with families and friends. I believe that I knew at least half of the 15/16 - 17/18, and a quarter of the U23 fields. To make the complete experience a total vacation, was having my wife jet out and hang with us for several days of bicycle racing and a motorcycle tour through the hills neighboring Bend.
Sometimes, I just have to pinch myself. I don’t see how it continually gets better every year… I say to myself ” this was the best”. And what happens, uuhhh, it gets better. 2009 has been an amazing year, that has been built from skill, courage, speed, strength, wisdom and perseverance. Read this news story
2009 Tour Red River Gorge UCI 2.1 Junior Elite
The USA Cycling SW Regional Camp in Flagstaff, always has a deep talent pool attending, and 2009 was no exception. It was this camp that would bring riders from other regions to one common place and goal. That is, to race on the ARIZONA SELECT Team at an UCI Nations Cup or at the first UCI Junior Elite 2.1 event held in the United States. Three of the top riders from the camp qualified and opted for the UCI Nations Cup event. I was blessed with other top riders to complete a Six Man Team. My guys for RRG were Morgan Ryan, Connor McCutheon, Griffin Easter, Stephen Leece, Jordan Campbell, Robert Chorost, and alt. Drew Albert. Watch out Kentucky, here comes the ARIZONA SELECT.
2009 USAC Regional and National Camps
I need to start by acknowledging USA Cycling’s continued commitment to Junior Development. This shared vision has proven success measured by deep pools of high quality riders performing well at National and International events for the last several years now. I want to THANK Ben Sharp, Sam Callan, Clay Worthington, Jim Miller, Steve McCauley, Sean Petty, Steve Johnson, and the 12 Camp Directors for continuing to ask me back each year. It is a tremendous privilege, that I can practice my craft at this high level and be a part of the many athlete’s development. In 2009, I attended 3 Regional Camps during the summer and have been asked to assist at the National Camp, Oct. 8-12, 09. Read this news story
Sparticals > making of stars
I first met GRANT DAVIS at the 2006 USA Cycling SW Regional Road Camp in Flagstaff, AZ. The camp consisted of five days of riding skills and class lectures, three of those days were dedicated to field testing, used for talent id and selection to attend the UCI Tour de l’Abitibi. This particular camp is known to attract some of the most talented riders from the entire Western US.
It was during one of the evening presentations when Grant contributed his input to the conversation with a single word that instantly grabbed me to the core, it was “HUMILITY”. The conversation was about “what are the ingredients of a good rider and teammate?”. At this point of the camp, Grant had already earned his 1st place GC status with his results in the field testing ITTs. At the conclusion of the camp, Grant was invited to race with the Arizona Select Team at the prestigious UCI Tour de l’Abitibi. Read this news story
The 2009 SCNCA Junior Camp Sets the Gold Standard
I rolled into San Dimas, Southern California Thursday afternoon in time to unpack the bike, find some mexican food and get some coffee for the next morning. I was in bed just before 8:00 PM doing a final check of mail when the 5.4 magnitude earthquake rattled my peaceful hotel room. I wasn’t alarmed, I took it as a positive sign of things to come.
On Friday, the marine layer finally burnt off for a spectacular afternoon spent on the bike doing a pre-ride on the Skills and TT courses. That evening was the traditional camp staff meeting with Dominic Galenti and Katie where we discussed details over dinner. This is where I find out there are 45 participants for the camp. Read this news story
2009 USAC Camp Manager’s Meeting Notes
USA Cycling’s Junior Endurance Program Manager, BENJAMIN SHARP hosted 15 of us USAC Camp Managers January 30-31, 2009 in Colorado Springs, CO. All enjoyed the weekend, gathering minds, sharing information and continued commitment towards refining the Junior Development process. We introduced three new Managers ( Larry Nolan, Lowell Kellog, Jim ) to the group, they will be valuable and dedicated additions to the group and the USAC Junior Program. Read this news story
USA Cycling Camp Manager’s Annual Meeting
The USA Cycling Camp Manager’s meeting is scheduled for January 30-February 1, 2009. We’re still trying to determine the location… I think most of us are hoping for Phoenix again. The USA Cycling Junior Endurance Program Manager, Benjamin Sharp will sit down with 14 Regional Development Camp Managers to review the 2008 cycling season programs, camps, races and athlete data. In the past, this meeting of minds has been a very successful opportunity to share info, leading to standardized agenda being induced into the Regional Camp Model. The 08 USAC Camps saw some 350 riders attending. Both (Lubbock and Flagstaff) Regional camps that I coached at produced Junior National Champions. Read this news story
The 3rd Annual SCNCA Junior Road Camp
As the 08 cycling season winds down Athletes, Coaches, Directors, Team Owners and Promoters analyze the passing year. The training data and racing experiences will be contributing to the development of the up coming 2009 cycling season training and race goals. The 09 SCNCA Junior Road Camp will kick off the new cycling season in beautiful San Dimas, California, January 10-11. Read this news story
SCNCA 1st Annual Junior Development Camp a Success
01/17/07 - The Southern California and Nevada Cycling Association held it’s first annual Junior Development Camp in San Dimas, CA. the weekend of January 13 and 14. Six Junior Women and nineteen Junior Men from throughout the region enjoyed two full days of cycling education both on and off the bike. SCNCA Board of Trustees member Dominic Galenti and his group of volunteer’s hard work paid off with the organizing and running of this event. Coach Michael W. Heitz (Owner of VeloHeitz.com) did an outstanding job of teaching and motivating the Juniors. 2006 National Time Trial Champion, Betsy Galenti rode and assisted with the Junior riders, as well as giving valuable insight and information about the World of Women’s racing to the Junior Women in attendance. One of the many highlights of the weekend was Sunday’s Group ride and sprint drills with Discovery Team member Tony Cruz around Puddingstone Reservoir and Bonelli Park.