Friday, January 29, 2010

2010 Team Athens Spring Time Trial Series

The 2010 Team Athens Spring Time Trial series, it's coming March 30th... Stay tuned...

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Mike Clevidence

Name: Mike Clevidence
Age: 27 going on 50
Height: 5'7"
Website/Blog:
Why you are on Team Athens Cycling: To improve myself through the experiences and knowledge of others.
Years on Team Athens: Neo
Category: CAT 5
Years Cycling:
3
Years Racing: 0
Cycling Strengths: Soon to be determined
Off the bike Strengths: Hopefully determined by age 30
Top 3 "Claims to fame": #1 Gained 2 lbs in body weight on my first century
Goals for 2010: Improve leg power, improve bike handling, and consume 70ml/kg/min
2009 Results: Nada
Other Notable Results: Nada
Favorite Race/Ride:
Hobbies other than cycling:

Any other thing you would like to add:

Saturday, January 9, 2010

Joining Team Athens

Please print and sign the following document. Club dues are $30 payable to KT Prototype. Club dues are used to pay for USAC club registration, Club Insurance, equipment, supplies and other things to help keep the club running smoothly.

Please fill out an athelete bio form here.(click here)

And download/print/sign the application pdf below
2010 Team Athens Application

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Bill Hauschild

Name: Bill Hauschild
Age: 41
Height: 6'
Website/Blog:
Why you are on Team Athens Cycling: Good people, get in shape for triathlons
Years on Team Athens: NeoCategory: 5
Years Cycling: 20
Years Racing: 1
Cycling Strengths: Time Trialing
Off the bike Strengths: Swimming
Top 3 "Claims to fame": I can pull a muscle just thinking about anything "fast-twitch"
32nd place Ironman Wisconsin 2003
Ironman Hawaii Qualifier/Participant 2004
Goals for 2010: Participate in the Armed Forces Triathlon Championships, earn a spot for the World Military Games in the Masters division, participate in cycling races
2009 Results: 
Other Notable Results: 
Favorite Race/Ride: 
Hobbies other than cycling: Triathlon
Any other thing you would like to add:

Sean McGann

Name: Sean McGann
Age: 46
Height: 5’10”
Website/Blog:

Why you are on Team Athens Cycling: To represent the Athens Cycling Community, build racing skills and increase fitness.
Years on Team Athens: 1
Category: Masters, Cat 3
Years Cycling: Road – 4 years, Mtn Bike – 10 years
Years Racing: Rookie
Cycling Strengths: Climbing, Ability to take the pain
Off the bike Strengths: Dedication to cycling, fitness, wellness and after-race beverages
Top 3 "Claims to fame": Summitted the highest peak in the world outside of Asia (Aconcagua - 24,000 ft), Expert licensed skydiver - retired - (350 jumps), I’m Irish
Goals for 2010: Ride in my first road race, and contribute to Team Athens. Ride in Columbus Fall Challenge.
2009 Results:
N/A
Other Notable Results:
Favorite Race/Ride: Columbus Fall Challenge
Hobbies other than cycling: Blues Guitar, Mountaineering, Travel, Astronomy and Yoga.
Any other thing you would like to add:

Monday, January 4, 2010

Doug Wistendahl

Name: Douglass A. Wistendahl
Age: 62
Height: 5'9"
Website/Blog:
Why you are on Team Athens Cycling:
For training and riding with others. I do not intend to race but you never know.
Years on Team Athens: Neo
Category:
Years Cycling: 1.5 years Road, off and on for 20+ years on a mountain bike
Years Racing:
Cycling Strengths: Distance
Off the bike Strengths: Ran 5 miles almost daily for over 30 years, including marathons. Work out with weights 3 days a week
Top 3 "Claims to fame": sub 3 hour NYC Marathon
Goals for 2010: Improve speed and hill climbing on bike. Continue to build upper body strength in the gym. Maintain current fitness level, or better, into my late 60's, early 70's
2009 Results: 
Other Notable Results: I'm just happy I've made a lot of progress on the road bike in a relatively short time and that I am comfortable on the road.
Favorite Race/Ride: Rock Riffle-Longview-Angel Ridge-Pleasanton-Fisher-Radford loop
Hobbies other than cycling: Working out, skiing, Blues Harp, Cooking, Wood working/Renovating, Gardening and reading
Any other thing you would like to add:
Thanks for inviting me to join the club

Dale McEwuen


Name: Dale McEwuen
Age: 46
Height:
Website/Blog:
Why you are on Team Athens Cycling: 

Years on Team Athens: 1
Category: 5
Years Cycling:
Years Racing:
Cycling Strengths:
Off the bike Strengths: 
Top 3 "Claims to fame": 
Goals for 2010: 
2009 Results: 
Other Notable Results: 
Favorite Race/Ride: 
Hobbies other than cycling: 
Any other thing you would like to add:

Sunday, January 3, 2010

Ralph Moran

Name: Ralph Moran
Age: 60 years old
Height: 5 foot 6 inches
Website/Blog:
Why you are on Team Athens Cycling: I'm on the team because I enjoy promoting Athens and its cycling community.
Years on Team Athens: 1
Category: ...uh
Years Cycling: 26
Years Racing: ......uh...well
Cycling Strengths: Endurance
Off the bike Strengths: GPS, wildland firefighting.
Top 3 "Claims to fame":
Maya Lin and I were physics lab partners at O.U. summer 1978.
Former member Yellowstone Helitack crew.
I have a great family including a new granddaughter.
Goals for 2010: I'd like to build some speed. Really want to ride from Pittsburgh to Washington D.C. on the rail trails and towpath this summer. Anyone wanna go?
2009 Results: Pelotonia 100 miles and $1500.00 bucks raised.
Other Notable Results:
Favorite Race/Ride: So far my favorite ride has been Pelotonia 09
Hobbies other than cycling: Weight lifting for fitness, hiking and camping. Flying
Any other thing you would like to add: Katsu,,, You do such a good job with this stuff!

Katsu Tanda


Name: Katsuhiro Tanda
Age: 24
Height: 5'11"
Website/Blog: kaptainkatsu.blogspot.com
Why you are on Team Athens Cycling:
I run the show
Years on Team Athens: 2 (one of founders)
Category: UCI Elite Cyclocross, Cat2,
Expert MTB
Years Cycling: 10
Years Racing: 6
Cycling Strengths: Sprinting, Cyclocross
Off the bike Strengths: Welding, computer work
Top 3 "Claims to fame": 
Excellent Bike Mechanic
Kenda Pro Cycling/Inferno Racing Team Mechanic
Welder
Goals for 2010: Tear it up in UCI Elite Cyclocross, and grab a UCI point.
2009 Results: 50 races http://kaptainkatsu.blogspot.com/2009/01/2009-schedule.html
Other Notable Results: 
Favorite Race/Ride: USGP Louisville
Hobbies other than cycling: Computers
Any other thing you would like to add:
Looking forward to Louisville 2013

John Lefelhocz


Name:  John Lefelhocz
Age: 42
Height: 6'
Website/Blog: JuxtaPassion.com
Why you are on Team Athens Cycling: to chew bubble gum and kick ass, and I've just run out of bubble gum.
Years on Team Athens: 2 (one of founders)
Category:  Category 2 road
Years Cycling: 37
Years Racing: 25
Cycling Strengths: Time Trialing
Off the bike Strengths: Artist
Top 3 "Claims to fame":
1. National bronze medalist in the Time Trail.
2. Considered a pioneer of the Art Quilt and recognized internationally as one of 40 Masters of the art form.
3. Own and operate Cycle Path Bicycle Shop (featured in September 2009 Bicycling Magazine as a "Shop We Love"
Goals for 2010: to go faster......to improve time trialing.
2009 Results:
Bronze Medal - F.I.A.C. Natioanl Time Trial - 40+
Ohio State Criterium Champion - USACycling - 35+
Ohio State Criterium Champion - American Bike Racing League - 40+
Ohio State Tandem Road Race Champion - American Bike Racing League
1st - Hocking Hills Road Race - Category 1,2
1st - New Martinsville Road Race 40+ (3rd overall)
2nd Mid Ohio Gran Prix 40+
2nd Wilkesville to Wilkesville Road Race 40+
Other Notable Results:
Broke Tuesday Time Trial Record – UCI Unlimited Class
Set Fixed Gear Merckx Tuesday Time Trial Record.
Favorite Race/Ride: New Martinsville Road Race
Hobbies other than cycling: Tessellating
Any other thing you would like to add:

Daniel Brown


Name: Daniel Brown
Age: 30
Height: 5'9"
Website/Blog:
Why you are on Team Athens Cycling:
I would like to represent my hometown in a positive way by riding and racing for Team Athens
Years on Team Athens: 1
Category: Cat 5
Years Cycling: lots
Years Racing: 2
Cycling Strengths: Climbing, Time Trial
Off the bike Strengths: Running, endurance
Top 3 "Claims to fame":
Goals for 2010: To get faster, train for Triathlons
2009 Results:

1st Long Street Criterium (Cat5)
2nd Nelsonville Criterium (Cat5)
2nd Infirmary Mound CX (Cat4)
3rd Ohio State Cyclocross Championships (Cat4)
13th Tour de Grandview (Cat 5)
16th Infirmary Mound CX (Cat 3/4)
Other Notable Results: Pelotonia 4:59:06
Favorite Race/Ride: Wednesday Worlds, Angel Ridge Road
Hobbies other than cycling: Photography
Any other thing you would like to add:

Doug Mansfield


Name: Doug Mansfield
Age: 35
Height: 6'-0"
Website/Blog: http://dougm1.blogspot.com/
Why you are on Team Athens Cycling: Love to ride
Years on Team Athens: Neo

Category: Have only raced in sport and expert in OMBC and WVMBC (two races total)
Years Cycling: 21 years ago I got my first real road bike, a Falcon.
Years Racing: less than 1
Cycling Strengths: Not fast, but I can ride for a long time.
Off the bike Strengths:
Top 3 "Claims to fame":
Goals for 2010: Want to build my base. Want to work toward the Mohican 100 (next year)
2009 Results: Not dead last, but close.
Other Notable Results:
Favorite Race/Ride: Athens Quilt Barn Ride
Hobbies other than cycling: Jesus, Guitars, Motorcycles
Any other thing you would like to add:

Ben Kuhlman


Name: Benjamin Kuhlman
Age: 32
Height: 5' 11"
Website/Blog: n/a
Why you are on Team Athens Cycling: Local cycling team
Years on Team Athens: 1
Category: Cat 3/Men's Expert "A"
Years Cycling: 11
Years Racing: 10
Cycling Strengths: climbing
Off the bike Strengths: positive attitude
Top 3 "Claims to fame":
Top 5 in WV Cat 1-2-3 overall in 2009
4th in 2009 Cheat Mountain Challenge
Winner - 2004 NORBA National Sport Class - Snowshoe, WV
Goals for 2010:
Top 5-finish in WV overall 1-2-3 series
Upgrade to Cat 2
2009 Results:
3rd New Martinsville RR 1-2-3
4th Cheat Mountain Challenge
5th overall, WV 1-2-3 series
Other Notable Results:
Favorite Race/Ride: Wilkesville -Wilkesville
Hobbies other than cycling: Reading, spending time with my family, soccer

Nicole Wadsworth

Name: Nicole Wadsworth
Age: 40
Height: 5’4”
Website/Blog: none
Why you are on Team Athens Cycling: access to group rides, time trial rides, others to get advice from and learn from, support our sponsors
Years on Team Athens: 1
Category: Age group, Athena, Cat 4 cycling
Years Cycling: 3
Years Racing: 10
Cycling Strengths: steady speed, endurance
Off the bike Strengths: good swimmer, good sense of humor
Top 3 "Claims to fame":
I have twin daughters
I get a lot of flat tires
I love to laugh
Goals for 2010: Personal fitness/wellness goals (on and off bike), etc Win at USAT Nationals in Alabama in the Athena division
2009 Results:

Win! Wisconsin Triterium
Win! Triathlon for the Cure
Win! Spirit of Morgantown
5th Philadelphia Women's Triathlon
7th St. Anthony's Triathlon
9th Tour de Gaslight
Other Notable Results:
Favorite Race/Ride:
Hobbies other than cycling: reading, snow sports

Nat Miller


Name: Nathaniel Paul Miller
Age: 26
Height: 5'11"
Website/Blog: www.nementerprises.com and myoutdoorplayground.blogspot.com
Why you are on Team Athens Cycling: Team Athens is the closest competitive road and CX team to my location in Marietta, OH.
Years on Team Athens: 1
Category: Category 4 Road, Men's Sport WV MTB
Years Cycling: 11
Years Racing: 1
Cycling Strengths: Climbing
Off the bike Strengths: Being able to read people
Top 3 "Claims to fame":
Give 100% all the time
Make any endeavor successful
Self Motivated
Goals for 2010: Maintain my current power while dropping 10lbs., upgrade to Cat 3 my mid to late season
2009 Results:
New Martinsville Road Race Cat. 5 2nd
Barbour deTour Cat. 5 2nd
Garrett Wonders Crit Cat. 5 6th
Smith's Dairy Road Race Cat. 5 13th
Granville Circuit Race Cat. 5 1st
Cheat Mountain Challenge 110 6:07:39 153 12th
Mountwood Challenge Cat. 3 (MTB)/Beginner Men 2nd
OMBC Wilds Race Cat. 3 (MTB)/Beginner Men 3rd
Other Notable Results:
Favorite Race/Ride: Granville Circuit Race-my first win!
Hobbies other than cycling: Rock climbing, hiking, camping, time with family

Dave Galli



Name: Dave Galli
Age: 25
Height: 5'9"
Website/Blog:
Why you are on Team Athens Cycling: To share a common interest and feed the competition need.
Years on Team Athens: Neo
Category: 5
Years Cycling: 1
Years Racing: 0
Cycling Strengths: Climbing
Off the bike Strengths: Swimming
Top 3 "Claims to fame":
Swam from Catalina Island to Los Angeles (22 miles)
2 time IM finisher
Goals for 2010: Compete in several road races around Ohio and the Midwest
2009 Results: 10:35 finish in the Ford Ironman Louisville
Other Notable Results:
Favorite Race/Ride: Cleveland National Forest, CA
Hobbies other than cycling: Ocean Swimming, kayaking, hiking
Any other thing you would like to add: I drink a lot of coffee

Saturday, January 2, 2010

West Family

Names:
David West 49
Dennison West 15
Cordell West 9
Winston West 18
Why you are on Team Athens: We Love Cycling and Racing
Years on Team Athens: 1
Years Cycling: Many
Cycling Strengths: Going downhill
Favorite Rides: GOBA, Pelotonia, Nelsonville Criterium, Quilt Barn Ride

Tim Selander


Name: Tim Selander
Age: 53
Height: 5'11"
Website/Blog:
Why you are on Team Athens Cycling: To cycle with the best.
Years on Team Athens: 1
Category:
Years Cycling: 47
Years Racing: Does "Worlds" count?
Cycling Strengths: endurance
Off the bike Strengths:
Top 3 "Claims to fame":
Goals for 2010: to start racing
2009 Results: RAIN (Ride Across INdiana) 99th rider in out of 1,100+
Other Notable Results:
Favorite Race/Ride: Tuesday TTs
Hobbies other than cycling: Poultry breeding

Friday, January 1, 2010

2010 Team Athens Results

We are busy training. Stay tuned for awesome 2010 results

5th Tour of Knox County (Ben Kuhlman, Cat 2/3, 3/6/10)
5th Tour of Knox Country (Dale McEwuen, Cat 5, 3/6/10)

2010 Team Athens Race Calendar

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year from everyone at Team Athens!

2010 Team Athens Sponsorship Proposal

2010 Team Athens Sponsorship Proposal