US Domestic Elite Teams - 2018
U.S. Domestic Elite Teams - 2018 Marc Pro p/b Gym One Cycling San Francisco, Calif. The team formerly known as h24cycling changes title sponsors, adds promising new riders, increases support from key technical sponsors, and continues on as a USA Cycling Domestic Elite Team in 2018. The Marc Pro Cycling Team presented by Gym One returns with Marc Pro moving from a presenting sponsor in 2017 to title sponsor in 2018. New support is provided by Gym One of Cambria, Calif. The 15-rider elite team, racing under the direction of long-time Bay Area cycling fixture Philip Mooney, will be registered as a USA Cycling Domestic Elite team in 2018. The team will retain its core talent from 2017, and bolsters the roster with the addition of three new riders - 21-year-old Quinten Kirby of San Diego, Calif. Gavin Murray of Sebastapol, Calif., and former unicycling star Sam Anderson-Moxley of Boulder, Colo. www.marcprocycling.com Facebook - marcprocycling Instagram - @marcprocycling Twitter - @marcprocycling Sports Director Name
Country
Hometown/Residen ce
Age
Twitter
Instagram
Blake Anton
USA
Arroyo Grande, Calif
30
Christopher Harland Dunaway
USA
Berkeley, Calif
30
David Christenson
USA
Reno, Nev
40
Gavin Murray
USA
Sebastopol, Calif
26
Jacob Albrecht
USA
Soquel, Calif
24 @jacobralbrecht
Justin Mauch
USA
Sterling, Virg
24 @mauchjustin
Nate Freed
USA
Carlsbad, Calif
37 @nrf000
Nick Schaffner
USA
Reno, Nev
36
Quinten Kirby
USA
San Diego, Calif
22
@quintenkirby
Sam Anderson Moxley
USA
Oakland, Calif
23
@sam.anderson moxley
Samuel Boardman
USA
Los Angeles, Calif
23
Torey Philipp
USA
El Dorado Hills, Calif
25 @toreyphilipp
William Myers
USA
Davis, Calif
29
@blakeanton
@gavin_too_muc h_fun
@mauchjustin
@wmyersx
Note
Philip Mooney - [email protected]
Gateway Harley-Davidson Trek Devo Barnhart, Missouri Chris Creed and Jim Schneider created Spirits of St Louis Legacy, LLC in order to contribute and give back to the world of cycling by being able to offer young talent a way to work to the pro ranks. The non-profit oversees the Gateway Harley-Davidson Trek Devo team, helping riders reach potential in the pro ranks. The team is also focused on growing the moral foundation of young cyclists so they can contribute to their community of families across the globe. www.livinglifeontwowheels.com Facebook - gatewayharleydavidson Instagram - gatewayharleytrekcycling Twitter -@GHDcycling Sports Director Chris Creed - [email protected]
Name
Country
Hometown/Resid ence
Date of Birth
Twitter
Instagram
Joel Yates
New Zealand
Palmerston North, NZ
21 @joelyatesnz
@joelyatesnz
Evan Bausbacher
USA
Richardson, Texas
20 @ebausbacher
@evan_bausba cher
Spencer Downing
USA
Boulder, Colo
23 @spencerdown ing
@asdowning
Daniel Lausin
USA
Willowick, Ohio
24 @DanielnLausi n
@daniellausin
Reece Robinson
Australia
Newcastle, NSW
24 @reece_robins on
@reecewnrobin son
Scott McGill
USA
Fallston, Mary
20
Dennis Ramirez
USA
Barnhart, Mo
26
Brett Wachtendorf
USA
Boulder, Colo
25 @callmehbones @brettwach
Sean Gardner
USA
Richmond, Virg
24
Matthew Zimmer
USA
Dewitt, Iowa
25
@sean_the_ga rdner
Note
Elbowz Racing Dallas, Texas ELBOWZ Racing is an elite bicycle racing team based out of Dallas, Texas. It was founded by retired AMA, Name
Country
Hometown/Resid ence
Date of Birth
Twitter
Instagram
Justin Stanley
USA
Austin, Texas
31 @JustinDStanl ey
Stefan Rothe
USA
Austin, Texas
37 @stefanrothe
@stefanrothe
Ben Spies
USA
Dallas, Texas
34 @BenSpies11
@bspies11
Simon Essl
USA
Dallas, Texas
47
Kent Myers
USA
Austin, Texas
36
David Tolley
USA
Austin, Texas
29
Kyle Swanson
USA
Fort Worth, Texas
21
Tice Porterfield
USA
Bertram, Texas
24
Note
World Superbike and MotoGP star, Ben "Elbowz" Spies. His passion for cycling reaches far beyond winning in the pro ranks. The team thrives on nurturing each rider who wants to compete at the next (professional) level. www.elbowzracing.com Facebook - elbowzracingteam Instagram - elbowzracing Twitter -@elbowzracing Sports Director Justin Stanley - [email protected]
Name
Country
Hometown/Resid ence
Date of Birth
Twitter
Dean Haas
USA
Lakewood, Colo
24
Fred Shattell
USA
Arvada, Colo
28
Anthony Olson
USA
Boulder, Colo
28
David Greif
USA
Tucson, Ariz
24
Kip Taylor
USA
Fort Collins, Colo
32
Cyrus Pearo
USA
Denver, Colo
26
Nate Taggatz
USA
Fort Collins, Colo
31
Jameson Ribbens
USA
Minneapolis, Minn
32
Mauro Rato
Spain
Gijon, Spain
24
Maxlimilian Freeman
USA
Lakewood, Colo
20
Brett Rindt
USA
Fort Collins, Colo
36
Instagram
Note
@fshattell
@i.like.to.ride.my.bi cycle 2017 Division 1 US Collegiate Road National Chamion
@mauroratoc
Rio Grande Elite Cycling Team Fort Collins, Colo. Rio Grande Elite Cycling, formerly Scout Cycling, began as an amateur team in 2015. Following a successful first two years, the team moved to elite status in 2017. The team strives to promote cycling to benefit our events, athletes, team and most importantly corporate partners.
Facebook - rioelitecycling Instagram - teamriogrande Sports Director Nate Taggatz - [email protected]
Name
Country
Hometown/Resid ence
Date of Birth
Twitter
Ryan Knapp
USA
Bloomington, Ind
34
John Becker
USA
Fortville, Ind
27 @JohnTBecker
Robert Sroka
USA
North Royalton, Ohio
23
John McCann
USA
Cincinnati, Ohio
23
Christopher Uberti
USA
Cincinnati, Ohio
31 @cuberti
Paul Martin
USA
North Royalton, Ohio
46
Jarret Oldham
USA
Chicago, Ill
24 @JarretOldham
Kirk Albers
USA
Upper Arlington, Ohio
49
Ben Schmutte
USA
Noblesville, Ind
22 @Ben_Schmutt e
Instagram
Note
@knappoleon.d ynamite
@cuberti
First Internet Bank Cycling Team Fishers, Ind. Now in its fifth season, First Internet Bank Cycling Team is an elite amateur cycling team based out of Fishers, Indiana. Our goals are focused on rider development to compete at the highest levels of racing in the nation.
www.firstibcycling.com Facebook - FirstIBCycling Twitter - @FirstIBCycling #FirstIBTrain Sports Director Ryan Knapp - [email protected]
Team California Storck-CCN was renamed as Team California for the 2018 season, racing as a Domestic Elite Cycling Team and based in Northern California. Echelon Racing Development manages the team, entering its third year as a USAC-registered Domestic Elite Team (DET). Team California will partner with “Fast Freddie” Rodriguez,
four-Time U.S. Road Race National Champion and his Fast Freddie Foundation. Managing director AJ Kennedy realized the need for a transition program for young riders leaving the junior ranks and moving up to the elite level. The focus during the 2013 season was to create the initial squad and build a core group of riders that became the foundation for adding young talent, U23 and U25 riders. echelondevo.com Facebook Instagram Twitter - @TeamCAbike Sports Director Andrew Kennedy - [email protected]
Name
Country
Hometown/Resid ence
Thorsten Askervold
USA
Mill Creek, Wash
Date of Birth
Twitter 22 @Taskervold
Alex Gaidus Gerardo Medina
Mexico
24
Zachary Nehr
USA
Fox Point, Wisc
22 @zachnehr
Bryan Larsen
USA
San Jose, Calif
28 @bryanlrsn7
Eric Oien
USA
Escondido, Calif
21 @EricOien
Andrew Kennedy
USA
Martinez, Calif
45
Chadwick Thompson
USA
Macedonia, Ohio
46
Kirk Carlsen
USA
Orinda, Calif
31 @kcarlsenjr
USA
North East, Penn
38
Jim Baldasare Mario Mazza
CS Velo Racing p/b Cannondale
Instagram @Taskervold
Note
C.S. Velo (Combined Strength Racing) is an Elite level cycling team with one idea…we are stronger as a whole than as individuals. That combined strength will be channeled to uplift individuals that need it. Each rider will be riding for someone they feel needs to draw from the strength created by this team environment. The name of those we are riding for will be on each member’s jersey as a constant reminder of why we are riding. C.S. Velo will ride as a team and will always ride with a purpose. www.csvelo.com Facebook - CSVelo Instagram - csveloracing Twitter - @csvelo Sports Director Kurt Dodds - [email protected]
Name
Country
Hometown/Resid ence
Date of Birth
Twitter
Sean Burger
USA
Philadelphia, Penn
28
Derrick Butler
USA
Nazareth, Penn
25
William Cooper
USA
Pittsburgh, Penn
30
Will Gleason
USA
Phoenixville, Penn
25
Joseph Hydrick
USA
Mount Joy, Penn
32
Dakota Schaeffer
USA
West Lawn, Penn
23 @DakotaSchae ffer
Jacob Skrip
USA
Breinigsville, Penn
19 @JSkrip_1
Robert Wasch
USA
Covington Township, Penn
33
Tim Weigelt
USA
Philadelphia, Penn
28
Andrew Wulfkuhle
USA
Lancaster, Penn
36
Instagram
Note
Project Echelon Racing Project Echelon Racing is an elite cycling team that represents Project Echelon, a Veteran's health advocacy non-profit that seeks to help military veterans and their families regroup, recover, & re-engage. The cycling team serves as the public face of Project Echelon, promoting the cause to cycling enthusiasts and fans as we train, race and interact with communities in SE Wisconsin, the Midwest, and across the country. www.projectechelonracing.com Facebook - projectechelonracing Instagram - projectechelonracing Twitter - @Echelon_Racing Sports Director Eric Hill - [email protected]
Name
Country
Hometown/Resid ence
Eric Hill
USA
Waukesha, Wisc
30 @erhill88
Evan Hartig
USA
Dubuque, Iowa
23 @evan_hartig
Stephen Wagstaff
USA
Oak Creek, Wisc
26 @srwagsta
Wesley Phipson
USA
St Charles, Mo
22
Timothy Savre USA
Glencoe, Minn
28
Austin Gomes
USA
Florissant, Mo
20
Ryan O’Boyle
USA
Shorewood, Ill
26
Richard Arnopol
USA
Boulder, Colo
26
Cory Lockwood
USA
Tehachapi, Calif
30
###
Date of Birth
Twitter
Instagram
@e_hartig
@critsandcoffe e
Note
2017 Collegiate National Criterium Champion
Country
Hometown/Residen ce
Age
Blake Anton
USA
Arroyo Grande, Calif
30
Christopher Harland Dunaway
USA
Berkeley, Calif
30
David Christenson
USA
Reno, Nev
40
Gavin Murray
USA
Sebastopol, Calif
26
Jacob Albrecht
USA
Soquel, Calif
24 @jacobralbrecht
Justin Mauch
USA
Sterling, Virg
24 @mauchjustin
Nate Freed
USA
Carlsbad, Calif
37 @nrf000
Nick Schaffner
USA
Reno, Nev
36
Quinten Kirby
USA
San Diego, Calif
22
@quintenkirby
Sam Anderson Moxley
USA
Oakland, Calif
23
@sam.anderson moxley
Samuel Boardman
USA
Los Angeles, Calif
23
Torey Philipp
USA
El Dorado Hills, Calif
25 @toreyphilipp
William Myers
USA
Davis, Calif
29
@blakeanton
@gavin_too_muc h_fun
@mauchjustin
@wmyersx
Note
Philip Mooney - [email protected]
Gateway Harley-Davidson Trek Devo Barnhart, Missouri Chris Creed and Jim Schneider created Spirits of St Louis Legacy, LLC in order to contribute and give back to the world of cycling by being able to offer young talent a way to work to the pro ranks. The non-profit oversees the Gateway Harley-Davidson Trek Devo team, helping riders reach potential in the pro ranks. The team is also focused on growing the moral foundation of young cyclists so they can contribute to their community of families across the globe. www.livinglifeontwowheels.com Facebook - gatewayharleydavidson Instagram - gatewayharleytrekcycling Twitter -@GHDcycling Sports Director Chris Creed - [email protected]
Name
Country
Hometown/Resid ence
Date of Birth
Joel Yates
New Zealand
Palmerston North, NZ
21 @joelyatesnz
@joelyatesnz
Evan Bausbacher
USA
Richardson, Texas
20 @ebausbacher
@evan_bausba cher
Spencer Downing
USA
Boulder, Colo
23 @spencerdown ing
@asdowning
Daniel Lausin
USA
Willowick, Ohio
24 @DanielnLausi n
@daniellausin
Reece Robinson
Australia
Newcastle, NSW
24 @reece_robins on
@reecewnrobin son
Scott McGill
USA
Fallston, Mary
20
Dennis Ramirez
USA
Barnhart, Mo
26
Brett Wachtendorf
USA
Boulder, Colo
25 @callmehbones @brettwach
Sean Gardner
USA
Richmond, Virg
24
Matthew Zimmer
USA
Dewitt, Iowa
25
@sean_the_ga rdner
Note
Elbowz Racing Dallas, Texas ELBOWZ Racing is an elite bicycle racing team based out of Dallas, Texas. It was founded by retired AMA, Name
Country
Hometown/Resid ence
Date of Birth
Justin Stanley
USA
Austin, Texas
31 @JustinDStanl ey
Stefan Rothe
USA
Austin, Texas
37 @stefanrothe
@stefanrothe
Ben Spies
USA
Dallas, Texas
34 @BenSpies11
@bspies11
Simon Essl
USA
Dallas, Texas
47
Kent Myers
USA
Austin, Texas
36
David Tolley
USA
Austin, Texas
29
Kyle Swanson
USA
Fort Worth, Texas
21
Tice Porterfield
USA
Bertram, Texas
24
Note
World Superbike and MotoGP star, Ben "Elbowz" Spies. His passion for cycling reaches far beyond winning in the pro ranks. The team thrives on nurturing each rider who wants to compete at the next (professional) level. www.elbowzracing.com Facebook - elbowzracingteam Instagram - elbowzracing Twitter -@elbowzracing Sports Director Justin Stanley - [email protected]
Name
Country
Hometown/Resid ence
Date of Birth
Dean Haas
USA
Lakewood, Colo
24
Fred Shattell
USA
Arvada, Colo
28
Anthony Olson
USA
Boulder, Colo
28
David Greif
USA
Tucson, Ariz
24
Kip Taylor
USA
Fort Collins, Colo
32
Cyrus Pearo
USA
Denver, Colo
26
Nate Taggatz
USA
Fort Collins, Colo
31
Jameson Ribbens
USA
Minneapolis, Minn
32
Mauro Rato
Spain
Gijon, Spain
24
Maxlimilian Freeman
USA
Lakewood, Colo
20
Brett Rindt
USA
Fort Collins, Colo
36
Note
@fshattell
@i.like.to.ride.my.bi cycle 2017 Division 1 US Collegiate Road National Chamion
@mauroratoc
Rio Grande Elite Cycling Team Fort Collins, Colo. Rio Grande Elite Cycling, formerly Scout Cycling, began as an amateur team in 2015. Following a successful first two years, the team moved to elite status in 2017. The team strives to promote cycling to benefit our events, athletes, team and most importantly corporate partners.
Facebook - rioelitecycling Instagram - teamriogrande Sports Director Nate Taggatz - [email protected]
Name
Country
Hometown/Resid ence
Date of Birth
Ryan Knapp
USA
Bloomington, Ind
34
John Becker
USA
Fortville, Ind
27 @JohnTBecker
Robert Sroka
USA
North Royalton, Ohio
23
John McCann
USA
Cincinnati, Ohio
23
Christopher Uberti
USA
Cincinnati, Ohio
31 @cuberti
Paul Martin
USA
North Royalton, Ohio
46
Jarret Oldham
USA
Chicago, Ill
24 @JarretOldham
Kirk Albers
USA
Upper Arlington, Ohio
49
Ben Schmutte
USA
Noblesville, Ind
22 @Ben_Schmutt e
Note
@knappoleon.d ynamite
@cuberti
First Internet Bank Cycling Team Fishers, Ind. Now in its fifth season, First Internet Bank Cycling Team is an elite amateur cycling team based out of Fishers, Indiana. Our goals are focused on rider development to compete at the highest levels of racing in the nation.
www.firstibcycling.com Facebook - FirstIBCycling Twitter - @FirstIBCycling #FirstIBTrain Sports Director Ryan Knapp - [email protected]
Team California Storck-CCN was renamed as Team California for the 2018 season, racing as a Domestic Elite Cycling Team and based in Northern California. Echelon Racing Development manages the team, entering its third year as a USAC-registered Domestic Elite Team (DET). Team California will partner with “Fast Freddie” Rodriguez,
four-Time U.S. Road Race National Champion and his Fast Freddie Foundation. Managing director AJ Kennedy realized the need for a transition program for young riders leaving the junior ranks and moving up to the elite level. The focus during the 2013 season was to create the initial squad and build a core group of riders that became the foundation for adding young talent, U23 and U25 riders. echelondevo.com Facebook Instagram Twitter - @TeamCAbike Sports Director Andrew Kennedy - [email protected]
Name
Country
Hometown/Resid ence
Thorsten Askervold
USA
Mill Creek, Wash
Date of Birth
Twitter 22 @Taskervold
Alex Gaidus Gerardo Medina
Mexico
24
Zachary Nehr
USA
Fox Point, Wisc
22 @zachnehr
Bryan Larsen
USA
San Jose, Calif
28 @bryanlrsn7
Eric Oien
USA
Escondido, Calif
21 @EricOien
Andrew Kennedy
USA
Martinez, Calif
45
Chadwick Thompson
USA
Macedonia, Ohio
46
Kirk Carlsen
USA
Orinda, Calif
31 @kcarlsenjr
USA
North East, Penn
38
Jim Baldasare Mario Mazza
CS Velo Racing p/b Cannondale
Instagram @Taskervold
Note
C.S. Velo (Combined Strength Racing) is an Elite level cycling team with one idea…we are stronger as a whole than as individuals. That combined strength will be channeled to uplift individuals that need it. Each rider will be riding for someone they feel needs to draw from the strength created by this team environment. The name of those we are riding for will be on each member’s jersey as a constant reminder of why we are riding. C.S. Velo will ride as a team and will always ride with a purpose. www.csvelo.com Facebook - CSVelo Instagram - csveloracing Twitter - @csvelo Sports Director Kurt Dodds - [email protected]
Name
Country
Hometown/Resid ence
Date of Birth
Sean Burger
USA
Philadelphia, Penn
28
Derrick Butler
USA
Nazareth, Penn
25
William Cooper
USA
Pittsburgh, Penn
30
Will Gleason
USA
Phoenixville, Penn
25
Joseph Hydrick
USA
Mount Joy, Penn
32
Dakota Schaeffer
USA
West Lawn, Penn
23 @DakotaSchae ffer
Jacob Skrip
USA
Breinigsville, Penn
19 @JSkrip_1
Robert Wasch
USA
Covington Township, Penn
33
Tim Weigelt
USA
Philadelphia, Penn
28
Andrew Wulfkuhle
USA
Lancaster, Penn
36
Note
Project Echelon Racing Project Echelon Racing is an elite cycling team that represents Project Echelon, a Veteran's health advocacy non-profit that seeks to help military veterans and their families regroup, recover, & re-engage. The cycling team serves as the public face of Project Echelon, promoting the cause to cycling enthusiasts and fans as we train, race and interact with communities in SE Wisconsin, the Midwest, and across the country. www.projectechelonracing.com Facebook - projectechelonracing Instagram - projectechelonracing Twitter - @Echelon_Racing Sports Director Eric Hill - [email protected]
Name
Country
Hometown/Resid ence
Eric Hill
USA
Waukesha, Wisc
30 @erhill88
Evan Hartig
USA
Dubuque, Iowa
23 @evan_hartig
Stephen Wagstaff
USA
Oak Creek, Wisc
26 @srwagsta
Wesley Phipson
USA
St Charles, Mo
22
Timothy Savre USA
Glencoe, Minn
28
Austin Gomes
USA
Florissant, Mo
20
Ryan O’Boyle
USA
Shorewood, Ill
26
Richard Arnopol
USA
Boulder, Colo
26
Cory Lockwood
USA
Tehachapi, Calif
30
###
Date of Birth
@e_hartig
@critsandcoffe e
Note
2017 Collegiate National Criterium Champion
