Ric Gordon Ph.D. 54
Captain: Kansas City, MO
Ric is a time trial specialist. He was a Gold and Silver medalist at the 2006 Missouri State Senior Games, as well as being ranked 9th nationally at his age in the individual time trial until a training crash ended his season early. Ric's 2007 goals include several state games and regaining a top 10 national ranking. In his spare time Richard also serves as a coach for several aspiring riders who have numerous top national rankings and finishes.
Eric Manuel 40,
Co-Captain: San Diego, California
Eric raced in Europe as part of a composite National Team in 1990. In 1992 a serious crash in a Kerin left him with a bruised heart and ruptured lung, prompting Eric to retire. In 2004, Eric returned to racing at the elite level. His first year back saw him qualifying and racing at Elite Track Nationals. For 2007, Eric's goals include California Masters Track Championships and again qualifying for Elite Track Nationals.
Michelle Bono 45
Hawaii
Michelle is the reigning triple National Champion on the track in the 40-44 age group, holding the Stars and Stripes Jersey in the 500TT, 200TT, and the Match Sprint. Michelle also holds the National Record for the 500TT. Michele was the Bronze medalist at the 2006 Elite Track Nationals in the Keirin and 200 TT. Discovered by legendary coach Eddie B., Michelle's goals for 2007 include medaling at Track World Championships in Sydney, Aus. Setting new World Records in the Flying 200 and 500 meter TT for age group, to podium at Elite Track Nationals for Sprint, 500 meter, and Keirin, as well as to defend her 2006 Master's National Championships in 200 meter, 500 meter, and Match Sprints.
Trevor Williams 32
Calgary, Alberta
Trev competes in road, track, and triathlon. He is the 2006 Alberta Masters Road Cycling Champion and was 2nd overall at the Rocky Mountain Half Iron Triathlon. Trevor was 2005 Alberta Long Course Athlete of the Year and Overall Athlete of the Year. Trevor's main goal for 2007 is to repeat as Alberta Road Champion and also win the Alberta TT Championship.
Matt Maher 27
Kansas City, MO
Matt, a catagory 2 racer, has been racing bikes for three seasons now. He has taken numerous top placings in state and regional races. He quickly advanced from CAT 5 to CAT 3 during his first season of racing. Matt, a very dedicated cyclist, has a busy race schedule which includes between 35 and 50 races per season. He has been consistantly ranked as one of the top racers in the nation in each catagory he has competed in. His 2007 season included a gold medal win at the Show-Me-State Road Race. His goals for 2008 include traveling to some national level races and top finishes at some of the top regional races around including The Tour of Kansas City, The Tour of St. Louis, and the State Championships.
Visit Matt's Personal Web Site.Tracy Orcut 41
Seattle, WA
Tracy is a triathlete from Seattle, WA. She is the current 40-44 age group USAT National Champion. In addition, Tracy was a USAT All American 2003, 2004, and 2006 and was the 35-39 age group USAT National Champion in 2004. She placed 3rd overall at the 2006 Best of the US Amatuer Triathlon Chamionship and was best All-Around Female Triathlete 2004 and Best All-Around Female Half Ironman Triathlete 2006 in the Tri-Northwest Rankings. Tracy will be competing at the 2008 ITU World Championships.
Dick Holloway 60
Bellingham, WA
Dick is a triathlete and time trialist with an illustrious record of accomplishment. He is a 9 time USAT All American, has finished in the top 3 at World Championships 4 times and in 2007 won his age group at the Lake Havasu (where he was also overall masters winner), Toyota Desert International and Vancouver International Triathlons. He has qualified for the 2008 ITU World Championships and will also be racing USAT National Championships and the USAC National Championship TT. In addition, Dick has 7 USA Track & Field National Titles and qualified for the USAT&F Olympic Trials in 1976, 80, and 84.