2008 has been a great year for Melissa and I. After spending this year reading the blogs of racers across the KC metro area, I thought I would return the favor and share our experiences. I spent this season racing for KCOI/Boulevard for both road and cross events...reached the podium a few times, won a few cross races, and had a blast...it is always great to end the season with cross!
After spending 2 years racing, and running a bike shop for a year, we have decided to start a new cycling team for the 2009 road season.
Team Colavita/Parisi Coffee!
Both sponsors are helping us through our bike shop, Volker Bicycles, to put a new spin on urban cyclists looking for a way to get into racing. Over the past few years, we have noticed the difficulty in getting started in racing. We see racers show up, unattached, with a plain jersey, and race. If they turn some heads, maybe someone from a team will show some support and reach out their hand, if not, they end up hanging up the bike or just using as a way to stay in shape, instead of joining the racing community. We hope to change the culture, especially in Kansas City!
Another sponsor that will be helping out the racing team is Cellar Rat Wine Merchants. It is a great wine store on 18th and Baltimore with as much passion for wine and fine liquor as we do for bikes. There wine tasting events are great too. Check them out at www.cellarratwine.com.
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