Saturday, September 12, 2009

2009 Team Announcement

CLIF BAR Development Cyclo-Cross Team Enters Sixth Season, Focusing on Climate Change


Boulder, Colorado, September, 9 2009—The CLIF BAR Development Cyclo-Cross Team is set to begin its sixth season this month, looking to build not only on its past racing success but to continue to raise awareness about important environmental issues.


This season’s focus on climate change lines up perfectly with the timing of ‘cross season:


- CLIF BAR’s Start Global Cooling campaign is always promoted through the Team and at the US Gran Prix of Cyclo-Cross Series;


- 350.org is working to unite the public, media, and our political leaders behind the goal of reducing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere to 350 ppm, harnessing the power of the Internet to coordinate a planetary day of action on October 24;


- Brighter Planet will be helping the CLIF BAR Team and the cycling community measure their carbon footprint, discover simple ways to reduce it, track their progress, and share their experiences;


- ClimateCounts.org, a collaborative effort to bring consumers and companies together in the fight against global climate change, will be working with the CLIF BAR Team and its sponsors;


- During the U.S. Cyclo-Cross National Championships, the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, Denmark is taking place.


Team members will be learning, helping create awareness in the cycling community and their own communities and schools, and taking action themselves.


The CLIF BAR Development Team features an exciting roster of top young cyclo-crossers, led by first-year Elite Colin Cares and veteran Under-23 racer Alex Howes, who has been with the program since its first year in 2004. The team also has several returning and first-year Under-23 riders, and many promising Juniors ranging from 14 to 18 years old.


The team is looking forward to a strong season, following many podium appearances at the 2008 Cyclo-Cross Nationals last December and a summer filled with National Championship medals and top results in road, track, and mountain bike races.


For the third year, the CLIF BAR Development Team will be riding the Salsa Chili Con Crosso, with SRAM drivetrain, Chris King headsets, Crank Brothers pedals, TRP brakes, fi’zi:k saddles, and MAVIC wheels. Pedro’s will keep the team rolling with race support, tools, and bike care products. Pearl Izumi and Patagonia will outfit the team on and off the bike.


CLIF BAR Development Team riders will be focusing on the US Gran Prix Series, Boulder Racing Series, New England Championship Series, Bay Area Super Prestige Series, and the New York State Series – before ending the season with the US Nationals.


You can keep up with what the kids on the team are up to, and learn more about how you can take action in the fight against climate change at the team’s blog:

http://www.sustainablecycling.blogspot.com


Team Roster:

Andrew Barker, U23 - Boulder, CO

Alex Howes, U23 - Boulder, CO

Bjorn Fox, Jr – Stinson Beach, CA

Cody Cox, U23 – Golden, CO

Colin Cares, Elite – Colorado Springs, CO

Conor Mullervy, U23 – Grand Junction, CO

Curtis White, Jr – Delanson, NY

Danny Hiller, Jr – Boulder, CO

David Kessler, Jr – Littleton, CO

Kevin Mullervy, U23 – Grand Junction, CO

Mitchell Hoke, U23 – Colorado Springs, CO

Nate Morse, Jr – Cohasset, MA

Robin Eckmann, Jr – Boulder, CO

Russell Finsterwald, U23 – Colorado Springs, CO

Yannick Eckmann, Jr – Boulder, CO

Zack Gould, Jr – Boulder, CO

Zane Godby, Jr – Louisville, CO


2009 CLIF BAR Development Cyclo-Cross Team Sponsors:

CLIF BAR & CLIF SHOT

Salsa bikes, bars, stems, seatposts

Pedro’s bike care and tools

SRAM drivetrain components

Pearl Izumi cycling clothing, shoes, and accessories

Crank Brothers pedals

TRP brakes

Chris King headsets

Mavic wheels

fi’zi:k saddles and bar tape

Kinetic trainers

Cyclocrossworld.com tires and accessories

Thorne chainrings

Patagonia outerwear

Cycle-Smart, Solutions for Cycling

Boulder Cycle Sport

ClimateCounts.org

Brighter Planet

350.org

Tuesday, September 08, 2009

Team members' summer results

With Labor Day behind us, it is now officially cross season. It was a successful summer for members of the CLIF BAR Development 'Cross Team, on the road, track and mountain bike. It is looking like everyone is ready to rip this fall!

Here is a selection of top results recorded by team members:


U23 Mountain Bike National Champion, XC


U23 Road Race National Champion


U23 Criterium National Champion


Jr. 15-18 Mountain Bike National Champion, XC


Jr. 15-16 National Time Trial Champion


Jr. 15-16 National Road Race Champion


Jr. Swedish National Road Race Champion


Overall win, Tour de L'Abitibi


Overall win, Nicole Reinhart Memorial Stage Race, Jrs.


Stage win, Tour of Utah, Pro


Stage win, Tour de L'Abitibi


1st - Firecracker 50 MTB Marathon


Stage win, Tour of the Gila, Cat. 2


1st - Tour of Battenkill, Jrs.


2nd - Track Nationals, Points race, Jr. 15-16


2nd - Track Nationals, Points race, Jr. 13-14


2nd - Track Nationals, 500m TT, Jr. 13-14


2nd - Road Race National Championship, Jr. 15-16


4th Overall, Tour of Utah, Pro



TEAM CLIF BAR is working to fight climate change