Boulder Performance Network Racing Team
Road Cycling and Mountain Biking


BPN CYCLING TEAM MISSION STATEMENT
Contribute to the development and enjoyment of competitive road cycling and mountain biking with an emphasis on teamwork, sportsmanship and passion.

BPN Team History
We began racing in 2005 partnered with Wily Cycles as a mountain bike team. Our squad was composed of a half dozen 24 hour soloists, single speeders, and women cross country racers. After a successful season (go to http://singletrackhowl.typepad.com/ for 2005 results), our mountain bike team will return again in 2006. The project was so much fun we decided to expand to include a master’s road cycling team.

BPN Road Cycling Team Philosophy
The philosophy behind our road racing program seeks to find a balance between our passion for road racing, team tactics, the camaraderie of riding and racing and the reality that we’re amateurs. Our philosophy is to acknowledge the reality that we’re amateurs but not embrace it. (We all have life commitments that need to work around racing and, being amateur’s, chances are we’re not going to resemble the old Blue Train of U.S. Postal or Mario’s old Red Guard. Yet, cycling is a team sport, and being part of a team requires some commitment). We are trying to build a core group of riders that are interested in cycling from that team perspective. Riders that are interested in making an effort to train together as much as possible, to work on tactics and, come race day, realize that being part of a team effort will only increase our chances for success. In other words, we believe the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.


BPN Mountain Biking Team Philosophy
The focus of the BPN/Wily Cycles mountain bike team is to have fun, ride our bikes, and be advocates of the 29er movement while representing our sponsors in a positive manner. We strive for excellence on the bike, and graciousness in both victory and defeat. The team is also an opportunity to foster friendships and celebrate each other's successes. Single speed, ultra endurance and good old fashion cross country suffering is the primary focus of our mountain bike riders.



2006 BPN Cycling Roster

Masters 35+ Road Mountain Development
Eric Ray Fred Marmsater David Boynton
Jeff Ofsanko Mindi Seaman
Mike Pierce Tammy Steel
Kevin Cawley Zack Vanderkooy
Cary Gold Daniel McKinnon
Brad Seaman Dan Vardimas
Rachel Ouwinga


Rider Development 35+/CAT 4

In addition to our core Master 35+ team, BPN will field a 35+ CAT 4 development squad. Along with offerings from our sponsors, new riders will have the opportunity to train with a team of experienced racers and enjoy the camaraderie of racing with a team. Beginner and intermediate masters are encouraged to contact team manager Brad Seaman at brads@boulderperformance.net



Prospective Riders
Our primary focus for the 2006 season is to develop a Master’s 35+ team and a Master’s 35+ CAT 4 development squad. We can offer some modest incentives form our sponsors for our team members. However, the major incentive, and the best reason for joining the BPN squad is be to be a part of a fun cohesive cycling team. If you’re interested, drop us a line and we can give you some more info and let you know when we’re riding. Contact brads@boulderperformance.net

Rider Profiles (coming soon)