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Teammate of the Month: Mirna Nieto

15 Feb

The days are getting longer, and lately it’s been 50 degrees and drizzly. For cyclists, this is far more comfortable than 40 degrees and pouring rain! With the early season mountain and road races just around the corner, most of us are increasing our training hours and looking forward to racing again sometime soon. You’ll see some of us at the first Budu MTB race this Sunday, February 17, at Dash Point Park in Tacoma. Our time trialists are also gearing up for the early season TTs, and the Mason Lake World Championships (er, Road Race Series) kicks off the WSBA road season in early March. It’s been awhile since we last posted a teammate of the month. As we get back into gear with racing and blogging, we are proud to highlight Mirna Nieto, the 2013 president of our team.

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Mirna’s hometown is Chihuahua, Mexico. She moved to Seattle in 2006 to further her career. She began racing in 2011 with SCCA/Starbucks, where she helped build a successful women’s squad for the team, mentoring new riders and helping teammates gain skill on the road. As one of the founding members of Peterson Racing p/b Spokeswomen, Mirna’s commitment to the success of our team, and women’s cycling in general, is evident in her outstanding leadership and service both on the bike and off.

On the bike, Mirna is an avid Cat 3 track racer. Though she plans to put most of her energy toward riding at the velodrome this year, she also has a strong background on the road, where she is a Category 2 racer. She has raced extensively in road races, criteriums, time trials, and stage races. She has won a few local road races, including two State Championships. As a Cat 3, she won the Capital Stage Race GC, meaning that she had the fastest overall time out of 4 diverse stages (two road races, a time trial, and a criterium).

Mirna was treasurer of Peterson Racing last year, and will serve as president this year. She oversees many aspects of our team and often hosts board meetings and team meetings. In addition to this and her busy career, she is also very involved with the Marymoor Velodrome Association (MVA). She serves on the board, working mainly with the Development Committee, whose purpose is to retain new riders and help them improve. Last year, she taught the PeeWee Pedalers class, which is geared towards kids 5-8 and focuses on bike safety, skill building, and playing fun games on bikes. This year, she plans to focus on the development of women and junior riders on the track by leading the mentor program for new riders that come through the track class (a class which is required for all new track racers). The goal is to pair new racers with a mentor who can help them navigate the first year of racing and support them as they gain skill. If you are interested in track racing–we highly recommend it to racers of any level, since it is a fun race discipline and a great way to learn tactics and gain fitness–please visit http://velodrome.org/mva/.

Happy Halloween from Peterson Racing!

31 Oct

Happy Halloween from Peterson Racing!

Summer went by quickly for our team! Some of us rode in circles really fast at the Marymoor velodrome. Lindsay Felker represented Peterson Racing at track nationals. Our triathletes completed some big races on tough courses. Lots of us had fun on the mountain bike. Life also happened for our team: four teammates got married, we had some injuries, and several teammates moved out of the state (we miss you!).

As the leaves turn and the rain falls, we’ve been reconnecting through meetings, parties, ‘cross racing…and with scary costumes. Alicia organized our second annual Halloween Costume Ride last Saturday. Good times were had by all despite the rain!

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Things got a little scarier the next day at the Seattle Cyclocross race #4, held at Sprinker Recreation Center….Image

Have a safe and happy Halloween. See you out at the cross races! Look for more updates on our summers and the fun we’ve been having racing cross bikes in the mud.

Echo of Echo

21 Jun
by Lisa Toner

I got an “echo” of my past, so to speak, at last weekend’s Echo Valley Epic 30 mile mountain bike race! 

Each year, on the last day of school, we observed a great tradition:  Mom pulled up in the loaded minivan and whisked us away to Lake Chelan, where we spent a week with some family friends whose grandparents generously loaned us their timeshare. This was the purest of childhood fun: swimming, boating, tennis, morning runs, sunbathing, brownies and ice cream, and movies.  Freedom! Bliss! Security!  I had a blessed childhood.

One year, we got a Barracuda mountain bike, which I adopted.  I was so proud because it had SHOCK ABSORBERS!  We began taking mountain bikes to Chelan, where we rode the trails of Echo Ridge.  I don’t remember much other than dust, heat, and feeling infuriated as my friends faded into the distance on the long climbs.  Here’s a group shot; I’m in the middle, in the awkward phase of middle school.  I’m probably feeling self-conscious about my huge legs. Little did I know that I’d someday appreciate those legs for their power output!

One year, a very important thing happened after an Echo Valley mountain bike ride: the van broke down!  We had to pedal all the way back to the resort, a grueling ten miles!  OK, most of those miles were downhill, but we probably didn’t have any food or water, and we’d already done a long ride.  I vividly remember how famished and proud we were when we finally rolled up to our door.  I got a sunburn on my lower back that stayed tan for several years.  Looking back, this was an important moment in my life: dealing with the unexpected, doing something you didn’t think you could do, suffering a little, and being thrilled… on a bike. I was in an insecure, nerdy phase of life, so this was a very positive thing for me. 

Fast forward 12 or 13 years (wow, that is half of my life so far!).

It was the last day of school–for my husband Jon, who was about to submit his dissertation to the UW and finish 10 consecutive years of higher education. The end of school means a much different thing now: instead of blissful freedom and security, it’s uncertainty, joblessness, travel, and transition.  It’s still the start of an adventure, just a more open-ended one without any illusions of security.  Leaving my husband to copy edit his 300-page paper one last time, I picked up my teammate Cathy and friend Kamila and we set out to cross the mountains and race bikes in Chelan. The weather was ominous.

We killed time in the town of Chelan until the rain stopped. It made for a nice, romantic bike picture.  

 

It was almost dark when we arrived at the race course, where we pitched my tent and fell sound asleep.  The next morning, we had a leisurely start to the day. We enjoyed coffee and oatmeal. Four Peterson Racing girls were there: Cathy, Courtenay, Sarah, and myself. The atmosphere was lighthearted and fun; you wouldn’t know we were about to go out and suffer for 30-60 miles.  Since it was windy and cold,  I put on a baselayer, arm warmers, knee warmers, and a jersey, which was a good choice.  

The race began with a 2 mile climb, then entered a 13.5 mile main loop. It was a winding maze of double track, fire road, and a few bits of singletrack.  It had about 3600 feet of climbing in 30 miles!  Since there were no obstacles to distract me, I set a hard, steady pace and turned the pedals.  The scenery was gorgeous and it smelled like ponderosa pine and sagebrush.  I had correctly arranged my food and water this time, so I ate plenty and only needed to stop at one aid station.  I came in 11th/30 or something, completing the course in just over three hours.  Sarah, who just got into mountain biking, had a very strong race and placed 6th, Courtenay (racing for her dirt team, Cycling NW) WON the 60 miler in under 5 hours, and Cathy was right behind me.  Good times were had by all!


Da’ Beezely Burn!

11 May

GRRRR!!

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GRRRRRR!!

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That’s right, even though it was Sarah, Tara and Jac’s FIRST mountain bike race ever– they were FIERCE on the start line!

Alright, we do play nice.

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The course was quite different than what we’re used to here on the west side. Near Seattle, trails are made of terrifically tacky mineral/organic soil, dashed with roots and rocks here and there and often buffed and fast. In Ephrata, the soil was dry, sandy and loose, punctuated with LOTS of rocks, and just would not stop turning and twisting. Oy! What a ride.

RJ quizzically signed up for the Expert category which required 3 laps. (She doesn’t like to feel left out and wanted to experience ALL of the fun that was available.) Even though she DFL’d, she still came through each lap with a smile on- determined to tackle the bucking bronco once again!

The rest of the ladies opted for the Sport category’s 2 laps (good decision! RJ wants to do this next time!).

Tara rode smart and kept it within her comfort zone for her inaugural ride. She took a spill on a loose section, but discovered that you really can bounce back up after a mountain bike crash!

Meanwhile, Sarah and Jac devoured their divisions. They each went home with nifty wooden medals. Congrats!

Next up for the mountain girls: Echo Valley Ralley!

Empowering Women on and off the Bike

12 Mar

As an all-women’s team, the core of our mission goes beyond riding bikes really fast—though we do plenty of that!  We value empowering women, both on and off the bike.  Partnering with Jubilee Women’s Center gives us the chance to make a real impact on the lives of women who are transitioning from homelessness to self-sufficiency.

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About Jubilee: Founded in 1983, Jubilee Women’s Center has provided safe, affordable and supportive community housing in Seattle and a program that helps single women transition out of homelessness and into independent living.  Jubilee houses 27 women at a time, usually for 6-12 months each.

One of our founding members, Lindsay Felker, originally suggested that our team partner with Jubilee. “I have special ties to Jubilee, as my mom, who I lost to cancer a few years ago, was an active volunteer there and helped renovate the house.”  Lindsay has since encouraged our team to get involved and led the way with a few projects.  Recently, Lindsay, Sarah, Elise, Heather, Lisa, and Christine helped out at Jubilee’s annual Mardi Gras silent auction benefit—a lavish event that would have been impossible without the army of volunteers who stepped up to help out (see picture above).  Our duties included helping with setup, assisting in the kitchen, circulating appetizers, and cleaning up.  The benefit was a great success!

Getting to know the women of Jubilee brings joy and fulfillment to both sides.  Our teammate Kelly taught a series of computer classes at Jubilee, helping the women gain basic skills on Microsoft Word, like typing a resume or cover letter.  Something that many of us take for granted—typing up a document—is a new and empowering skill for many women who are moving toward self-sufficiency.  Kelly said, “It was awesome! I highly recommend getting involved with them.  The women at the center were all really friendly… I found the experience of working with the women there to be really rewarding. Do it!!”

Community dinners are another way we have connected with Jubilee.  Recently, our teammates Lori, Mirna, Sheila, and Lori’s daughter Bayley combined forces to prepare baked chicken, mashed potatoes and broccoli for Jubilee’s 35 residents.  Lori commented, “The women were so grateful and we received many thanks.  Most of the women came at various times to eat, as they had to juggle work, school and other activities.  I will plan on organizing a dinner every other month at this point.  The team is welcome to contact Angie to schedule more community dinners.”

As anyone who volunteers knows well, the people we serve aren’t the only ones who benefit. Giving to Jubilee brings us a sense of connectedness and fulfillment—now that’s empowering!

Pictures from the event:

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Team Training Camp in Bellingham

30 Jan

Some of our teammates live in beautiful Bellingham, WA.  Over the January 28-29 weekend, a group of Peterson ladies made the journey up north to train and hang out together.  After a week of snow, we were hoping for some good weather and open roads.

The weather, forecasted to be partly sunny, turned interesting. On the first day, it hailed and snowed a bit in the morning before calming down. It was a chilly 37 degrees. Undeterred, the group headed out Chuckanut Drive for some beautiful miles.

The next day, the weather turned fierce, with over an inch of rain that day. Only the truest die-hards rode. Now THAT is dedication!

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Ringing in the New Year with Peterson Racing

11 Jan

On January 1, 2012, our team gathered to celebrate the New Year with brunch, delivery of the new kits, and a team ride in sunny, mild weather.  We enjoyed a potluck with some amazing food, including homemade tortillas, eggs, and healthy muffins!

Then, our new kits arrived! Many thanks to the teammates who volunteered their time to design these.  Below: it was like a second Christmas…

Yep, upon closer inspection we REALLY like them! It’s great to have colors and designs designed for women, by women. The pink and blue really stand out. We’re excited to line up for the first races of the year.

Then, we went out for a sunny ride down Lake Washington Boulevard, cruising to Seward Park and enjoying the day.  The sight of a dozen or so fit women in brand-new kits turned a few heads! Below: Alexie, our sponsorship coordinator, and pro cyclist Tom Peterson, our title sponsor.

Happy 2012!

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Introducing Peterson Racing

31 Oct

Peterson Racing, has partnered with Jubilee Women’s Center, a non-profit transitional house for homeless and low-income women. Riders volunteer at Jubilee by preparing meals, teaching wellness, bike maintenance, and technology courses, and working on site at the Capitol Hill facility. Our riders:

Alicia Boland, Sarah Charlesworth-Attie, Nicole Connor, Jessica Culnane, Jessica Cutler, Andrea Casebolt, Lindsay Felker, Rebecca Jensen, Eryn Maris, Christy Mays, Courtenay McFadden, Zara McGrath, Alexie Montaland, Mirna Nieto, Tara O’Brien, Sheila Raff, Christine Soja, Kristen Sblendorio, Lori Surges, Lisa Toner, Carly Tu, Cathy Varland, Kelly Woznicki, Elise Wright, and Jackie Wolfe.

Rider Profiles

Name/Nickname: Nicole Connor, Niccheetah
Hometown: Helena, MT
Category: Road/Cyclocross 3
Contribution to the team: Sick dance moves and big smiles.
Racing Goals: I am just getting back into racing after having my son. My goal for next year is to get in as many races as possible while maintaining balance at home. I am looking forward to learning about racing with a team.
Past Cycling Achievements: 2009 was kind of a breakthrough year for me. I won the Enumclaw Omnium and got second in the Wenatchee Omnium as a Cat 4. I also decided to try cyclocross in 2009 and placed 6th in my first race at Starcrossed. My last race was the USGP in Portland, where I placed 3rd as a pregnant lady.
When you’re not on the bike: I am collecting jobs to help pay for my cycling habit while staying at home with my son. I teach spin classes at Fairhaven Fitness, tutor math, sell honey at the Bellingham Farmer’s Market, and have a few graphic design gigs here and there. You might see me covered in food with bags under my eyes chasing a little blonde cherub boy.

Name/Nickname: Jessica Culnane, JAC
Hometown: Snohomish, Washington
Contribution to the team: Clif Bars, loud laughs, beer and food suggestions, hopefully some good pulls on team rides or races.
Racing Goals: Since I’m new to racing, my main goal is just to get out there and race. Upgrading would be nice too.
Past Cycling Achievements: Third at my first two and only crits last year Cat 4. Riding the Cascade Loop (Washington pass/Stevens Pass) in 5 days felt like an achievement.
When you’re not on the bike: In the kitchen, out on the town, traveling, climbing, doing yoga, working, enjoying life with loved ones.

Name/Nickname:  Jessica Cutler, “Cutler”
Hometown: Bainbridge Island, Washington
Category: Road Cat 1, Track Cat 2, Cyclocross Cat 1
Contribution to the team: Tireless volunteering, cheer leading, pestering, throwing excellent parties, rallying the troops.
Racing Goals: To complete my first NRC race, to never stop having fun, and to be the best teammate I can possibly be.
Past Cycling Achievements: A few palmares over the years including:
Winner, 2011 Capitol Stage Race, Cat 1/2 Women
Winner, 2011 Masters National Time Trial, 30-34 Women
Winner, 2011 Masters National Tandem Road Race, 70+ Women
When you’re not on the bike: I’m hanging out with my #1 dude, Niels and our four (yes, four) cats.  I have a new found love of gardening and spent a ton of time this last year growing tomatoes, squash, beans, artichoke, and many many other fruits and veggies.

Name/Nickname: Lindsay Felker
Hometown: Seattle, WA
Category: Road/Track: 3, Cyclocross: single speed
Contribution to the team: chairperson of the fun committee, costume design, team DJ
Racing Goals: Elite Track Nats 2012
Past Cycling Achievements: WA St Criterium Championship and Redmond Derby Days wins. 2nd place in MFG Cyclocross Series (SS).
When you’re not on the bike: ultra marathons, ski mountaineering, surfing, hip hop, science

Name/Nickname: Rebecca Jensen, RJ
Hometown: Granite Falls, Washington
Contribution to the team: Adventure Racing Skillzz
Racing Goals: Podium in the Epic Mountain Bike Series overall and the Epic series championship, the Capitol Forest 50. Upgrade to Cat 2 on the road. Win GC as a Cat 3 in a stage race if I can fit one of those in my schedule! I also want to rip up the Rapha Gentlemen’s race and work my way towards being able to compete in mountain bike stage races!
Past Cycling Achievements: 3 Collegiate Team Time Trial national titles ’05-’07 (I love me a TTT!). Rode from Oregon to Virginia, self-supported with a buddy in ’09!
When you’re not on the bike:  Crashing through the woods with a map and compass, looking for that darn “control.” (See Runbosco.com)

Name/Nickname: Erin Maris
Hometown: Buckley, Washington
Contribution to the team: I am really happy to be a part of Spokeswomen racing.
Racing Goals: I am 15 now but my racing age will be 17. I got into racing because my older brothers were racing. I love to race because its so much fun and I love everything about it.
Past Cycling Achievements: My favorite race is Mutual of Enumclaw stage race.
When you’re not on the bike: I am a sophomore at White River High School.

Name/Nickname: Christy Mays, CeeMays
Hometown: Woodinville, WA
Category: Road 4
Contribution to the team:  I’m a total team player and will pitch-in to help anytime I can!
Racing Goals: I’m still fairly new to racing, so one of my goals is simply to try more races. There are a lot of different races and each seems to be unique in its own way. I’m looking forward to racing more courses this year. I’d also like to venture into track this year to see what it is all about!
Past Cycling Achievements: Making the 10,000 ascent up Haleakala on Maui!
When you’re not on the bike: I love to be in the kitchen, spending time with my family, hitting the ski slopes or taking my awesome yellow lab out for a good run!

Name/Nickname: Courtenay McFadden/Court
Hometown: Mercer Island, Washington
Contribution to the team:  Positive energy and baked goods.
Racing Goals:  To hang in with the 1/2s for the road season and help my teammates!  I would also like to complete the NW Epic Series and finish the 60 miler mountain bike races!  Get my Cat1 in CX by the end of 2012, just so I can say I have it.
Past Cycling Achievements:
When you’re not on the bike:  I’m probably eating stuff like ice cream, cookies, and cake.  You might see me on a run or more recently at all my friends’ weddings (eating cake).

Name/Nickname: Zara McGrath- Zouzou
Hometown: Bellevue, Washington
Contribution to the team: Being on our junior on the team.
Racing Goals: To gain experience and learn from all.
Past Cycling Achievements: Winner of the Seattle Cyclocross series 2010, junior girl 10/12
When you’re not on the bike: Swimming competitively, studying, going to France, snowboarding, being goofy.

Name/Nickname: Alexie Montaland
Hometown: Clermont Ferrand, France
Category: Track 3/Cross 3
Racing Goals: Hopefully learn how to sprint, and Upgrade to 2 on the track next season.
Past Cycling Achievements:  I have had my fair share of 2nd and 3rd places, and a few wins- but what I remember is my Silver medal at the Cyclocross State Championships and 2nd overall for the season at the Seattle Cyclocross series (I know- 2 second places).
When you’re not on the bike: I wish i was on a bike :)

Name/Nickname: Mirna Nieto
Hometown: Chihuahua, Chih., Mexico
Category: Road Cat 2, Track Cat 3
Contribution to the team: 100% commitment to the success of Spokeswomen Racing on the bike and off Racing Goals: To be in the best shape possible to help deliver many podium finishes for our team.
Past Cycling Achievements: A few wins here and there, including two State Championships as a Cat 4 and the Capital Stage Race GC as a Cat 3.
When you’re not on the bike: At this thing called work.

Name/Nickname: Tara O’Brien
Category: Road 3
Hometown: Spokane, Washington
Contribution to the team: I am always willing to show up and ride, especially the hilly courses! I also am a firm believer in quality over quantity when it comes to training… so don’t break yourself, just have fun!
Racing Goals: Upgrade to Cat 2 on the road (ultimate goal upgrade before Cascade Classic Stage Race). Win a race! Try a different discipline … (track? cross? mtn biking? all the above?) Enjoy this new team of amazing, inspiring women!
Past Cycling Achievements: In my first Stage race and first Critirium I crashed out with one lap to go. The next day, I got on the bike for the last road race and finished fourth! (Behind teammates that finished first and second!!)
When you’re not on the bike: My most recent project has been me. I am working on loving and accepting me, for all that I am. It’s a big project, but has been a wonderful journey. I also love to cook, practice yoga (and hopefully teach sometime soon), and spend a lot of time doing a little something called work (no complaints, it provides me money to play!)

Name/Nickname:  Sheila Raff
Category: Road 3
Hometown: Seattle, Washington
Contribution to the team:  Willingness to work hard.
Racing Goals: To work together as a team, and I would like to compete in the Master Road Nationals in Bend.
Past Cycling Achievements: Upgraded after first year of racing, and consistently finishing in the top 10.
When you’re not on the bike:  I take care of my 5 year old daughter who could not be more different than I am.  She is such a joy and has opened up my view of the world.  I love her.

Name/Nickname: Christine Soja/Tini
Hometown: Cumberland, Maine
Contribution to the team: Racing cyclocross and mountain biking, volunteering at Jubilee, showing up and having fun.
Racing Goals: To compete in 10 races and stay on this team!
Past Cycling Achievements: I won the Methow Valley Mountain Bike Festival which was the first race I entered, but that was ten years ago.
When you’re not on the bike: I’m trying to keep up with my 5 and 3 year old sons, being outside, volunteering, cooking, and trying to make time to get back on the bike!

Name/Nickname: Kristen Sblendorio or Sblen, Sblendo, some variation of whomevers’ choice :)
Hometown: Seattle, Washington (born and raised)
Contribution to the team: Work, climb, bridge, and never afraid of blowing up… you always have to go for it, for the integrity of team cooperation team and self- commitment.
Racing goals: Cascade classic is a bit of a dream race for me so building my power to hang with the big girls in 1/2 is my goal for the upcoming season.
Past Cycling achievements:  Last year was my first year racing. I had no idea if I’d love it or hate it, do well or get dropped, so I went out as a solo woman for Audi and give it my best. My philosophy was to first show up with positive energy, willingness to work with anyone who wanted to go for it and always test my body as far as I thought it could go. I ended up doing pretty well and ended with some points and 2 wins late in the season (tacoma crit and gig harbor circuit).
When I’m not on the bike: 40 hours a week I’m standing at my desk working for Seattle Public Utilities in engineering services. That being said I resort to the extreme weekend warrior lifestyle… Skiing BC canada every weekend in winter, kitesurfing on weeknights at jetty or weekends throughout the spring, summer and fall. I’m committed to traveling and learning as well, and am always looking for a challenge.

Name/Nickname:  Lori Surges / Lori
Hometown: Hales Corners, Wisconsin
Category: Road 4/Cross 4
Contribution to the team: I will bring a lighthearted attitude some seriously funny jokes during long rides and chocolate.
Racing Goals: To work with the other Cat 4 women to win races and have fun.  I would like to consider moving up to Cat 3 soon.
Past Cycling Achievements: Leaving the other girls behind on the hills!
When you’re not on the bike:  Single parenting an awesome 13 year old daughter, climbing, running and trying to get some sleep somewhere in-between all that.

Name/Nickname: Lisa Toner
Hometown: Bellingham, Washington
Contribution to the team: Attacking on the hills, chasing down breaks, and volunteering at races.
Racing Goals: Continue to improve my tactics, start working toward my Cat 2 upgrade, aim for the top 5 in all Cat 3 road races, and maybe get a win.
Past Cycling Achievements: I began my racing career with Husky Cycling, and was the only woman on the team when I joined in the fall of 2008.  Over two years, I built up a strong and committed women’s team.  I went to collegiate cycling nationals in 2010, placing in the top half of a very competitive, rainy, and hilly road race.
When you’re not on the bike: I am a Suzuki violin teacher and educational psychologist.

Name/Nickname: Carly Tu, carls, carls-in-charge
Hometown: Spokane, WA
Category: Road 3/Track 4
Contribution to the team: I’m an excellent superfan for my teammates and I offer my husband’s amazing race photography at tu.smugmug.com!
Racing Goals: Have fun and always learn something. Stay injury free! Finish with the pack in a combined 1/2/3 race. Upgrade to Friday nights on the track. Qualify for either the Ironman World Championships or the Half-Ironman World Championships. Get some points towards my cat 2 upgrade.
Past Cycling Achievements: Silver medalist at the Washington State Championship Individual Time Trial for two years in a row.
When you’re not on the bike: I’m running, swimming, eating and sleeping! Oh, or attending UW Husky football games and hanging out with my wonderdog Wrigley and my amazing husband Kevin.

Name/Nickname: Cathy Varland
Hometown: Hoquiam, Washington
Category: Road 2
Years Racing: 4
Contribution to the team: Hard core rainy ride training buddy.
Racing Goals: Upgrade to a Cat 1 on the road, “Compete” in the Cascade Classic, Make it to the top of a hill on Jess’s wheel.
Past Cycling Achievements: 3rd in the GC at Elkhorn as a cat 3, Finishing with the lead group on stage 4 of Cherry Blossom – 2010, “Competing” against Kristen Armstrong at the Mt Hood Stage Race – 2011.
When you’re not on the bike: I love to be outdoors or spending time with my friends and family.

Name/Nickname: Elise Wright, “e”
Hometown: Poulsbo, Washington
Contribution to the team: A fun, positive attitude and some mean cheering skills.
Racing Goals: Hoping to kick some booty in the 4s this season where it suits me and very much looking forward to working hard to see my teammates succeed in their specialties.
Past Cycling Achievements: er…
When you’re not on the bike: I like to play in the mountains including: mountaineering, rock climbing, xc and downhill skiing, snowshoeing, and hiking/backpacking.

Name/Nickname: Kelly Woznicki, kwoz
Hometown: Gates Mills, Ohio (near Cleveland)
Category: Road 2
Racing Goals: My goal for next year is to get back into racing, suffer a lot, and help our team win.
Past Cycling Achievements: I got second place a lot in 2009 (5 or 6 times I think, but no wins).  You can learn about my experience here: http://www.youtube.com/wozzyk#p/a/u/0/pWhIf60DBbQ
When you’re not on the bike: I am a user experience designer by day, so I design user interfaces (websites, mobile apps, software, etc.) and make them easier to use.  I also enjoy crafting, extra bold coffee, nerdy board games, math, and sunshine (I don’t know why I moved to Seattle).

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