The TEAM Goes for the Green!

As athletes, we love to challenge ourselves, so as the TEAM “Goes for the Green”, we are striving become the premier environmentally and socially conscious cycling “green” team in the nation. Our partnership with our advocacy partners will provide a critical link with the world of competitive cycling and bicycle, youth and health advocacy.

Cycling trend of growth:

USA Cycling reports – “Participation in competitive cycling continues to climb!” Colorado Springs, Colo. (December 4, 2008)—The sport of competitive cycling in the United States continues to grow according to the latest figures released today by USA Cycling. For the sixth consecutive year, the number of licensed competitive cyclists has risen compared to the previous year, while the number of registered clubs and event sanctions also increased. Collectively, these categories represent the popularity of bike racing in America from a participation standpoint.

At the close of the 2008 license sales season on November 30, USA Cycling listed 63,280 licensees, a 2.9% increase over last year. In similar fashion, the number of sanctioned clubs rose 1.8% as USA Cycling listed 2,155 teams among its constituents. USA Cycling also sanctioned 2,551 events, a 3.1% jump from a year ago.

The growth in membership continues a six-year trend which has seen the number of licensed racers in America increase by 48% since 2002. Over that same period of time, the number of events sanctioned by USA Cycling has risen by 50%, while affiliated clubs have grown by 30%… This increase in competitive participation brings amazing potential to create and grow the Team as a community of cyclists to nurture and bring community to newer riders and racers!