MEET THE TEAM RIDES 2022
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(see schedule below)
contact: natehakken at gmail.com
Meet the Team rides are ready to resume in 2022! The purpose of these rides is to allow riders at all levels and abilities to get to know local Northwest teams seeking new members.
For the Seattle cycling community, Meet the Team Rides will take place on Saturdays and Sundays from September through November. Rides will primarily meet at 9:15 at Leschi Park, 201 Lakeside Ave S, Seattle 98122, with the rides departing at 9:30 and proceeding at a social, "no drop" pace around the south end of Lake Washington and returning across I-90 to Leschi.
If your team wants to host a Meet the Team ROAD ride outside Seattle, we will be happy to include your information in the ride list on the WSBA website. Please send a message indicating where and when the ride will meet and the estimated time/distance of the ride.
If your team is interested in hosting a Seattle Meet the Team ride this year, send your preferred date and one or two alternates. To secure a date, you’ll need to provide:
1. the name and email address of a team contact (which will be published with ride details);
2. a brief statement of your team's goals and who you’re recruiting;
3. the URL of your team website.
Dates are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The complete schedule of ride dates and team information will be posted here, probably by mid-August.
If your team is not already listed on the WSBA Teams in the Region page, please fill out and submit this form and we’ll add you to the page so that prospective riders can read about your team.
USA Cycling recommends that each team permit its Meet the Team ride as a Non-Competitive Training Ride, which can provide general liability insurance. More information on that permitting process is available from USA Cycling: https://usacycling.org/event-organizer/benefits-of-permitting/permit-process
2022 SCHEDULE
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24: Liquid Velo
LiquidVelo.org
Contact: steve(at)expeditorselitecycling.org
10AM from Leschi Park for a Casual 1.5 hour cruise around the south end.
The Liquid Velo Cycling Team is proud to advocate our team values of passion, respect, and goodwill while championing men and women racers of all levels. Our amateur racing team is located in the Pacific Northwest and comprises 75 women and men that like to race bicycles. While our primary focus is road cycling, many of our members are active in track, gravel and cyclo-cross.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25: Illuminati
Illuminati.com
Contact: jeremycucco(at) gmail.com
Illuminati Cycling is a bike racing team focused on road racing predominantly in the Pacific Northwest, but one that competes at the highest levels in races across North America. The team is built on the principles of Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork and places a strong emphasis on positive community engagement..
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1: APEX RACING & SPOKESWOMEN RACING
Contact APEX: ryanspivey1(at) gmail.com
Apexracing.org
Apex Racing is a road racing team made up of a mixture of racers of all ages and genders from novice to elite level national champions. We are a road focused team that includes folks who also race cyclocross, track, and mountain bikes. While our day jobs range from running cider businesses, to spinning underground dance tracks, to working in offices, we enjoy living the cycling dream. We believe that volunteering, community outreach, and holding each other to higher standards makes us all better. Our requirements for joining are simple: a desire to race, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to teaching others what we have learned..
Contact SPOKESWOMEN: spokeswomenracing(at) gmail.com
SpokeswomenRacing.com
Spokeswomen Racing is a Seattle-area women’s only cycling team with members that race in road, mountain, cyclocross, gravel, and track disciplines. We are a community of women who are passionate about supporting each other in our cycling development, while giving back to our community through activism and community service. We are looking for women of all abilities who are eager to race, including new and experienced cyclists and racers.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2: KRYKI SPORTS / AUDI CYCLING TEAM
www.krykisports.com
Contact: jointheclub at krykisports.com
Interested in joining a dedicated group of cyclists who enjoy racing all disciplines (road, cx, mountain, track) at all levels of the sport? We love cycling, building life-long friendships on and off the bike, and we proudly wear our team colors. We traditionally host two races each year in Sequim at the beginning of the road season and have weekend team training rides throughout the fall and winter. We have a very active and socialable team Slack page where we discuss everything cycling related. Whether you're looking to take your love of cycling to the next level or are simply curious about the racing scene, come by and say hello!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8: HAGENS BERMAN
www.hbsccycling.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/HagensBermanCyclingTeam
Contact: Scott Stout scott at scottstout.com
One of the longest standing and winningest teams in the Pacific Northwest, Hagens Berman seeks to develop riders of all ages and abilities to successfully race and advance in category while maintaining healthy balance with other aspects of life. We have an inclusive culture and work together when racing. We are friendly and professional. We have great support from our sponsors that allow us to provide a nice race reimbursement program
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15: CALIBER HOME LOANS/GERK’S CYCLING TEAM
www.ubccycling.com/
Contacts: Greg Lunienwski greg.luniewski(at)scougalrubber.com
At Union Bay Cycling (sponsored by - Caliber Home Loans/GERK’s) we value the teamwork it takes to create great riders and racers in all disciplines of cycling. We believe in the impact teamwork makes and are committed to the growth of the team and individual riders.
UBC has a structured weekend winter training program to get you ready for Spring. We ride as a team on Saturdays and Sundays year around. UBC has a development program aimed at providing a structure for progressing within the sport of bicycle racing. We have a great support system of upper category racers helping new teammates navigate training and racing.
Union Bay Cycling just celebrated its 27th year. We are a co-ed USAC team based in Seattle, Washington.
We will be meeting at Leschi Park at 9:30 in the parking lot on October 15th. After a brief introduction, we will ride around South Lake Washington at a social pace with a Mercer Island option.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22: TACO TIME NORTHWEST
www.tacotimenw.bike
Contact: Justin Heinen justin.g.heinen at gmail.com
Seattle SuperSquadra, racing as the Taco Time NW Cycling Team, is one of the Seattle area’s most recognized amateur cycling teams with over 60 members specializing in all cycling disciplines including road, cyclocross, mountain, gravel, and track. As As a team, we are committed to working together, racing hard and having fun. Our diverse roster fosters a rich level of growth and cycling development - all skill levels are welcome. We have an organized training development program that leverages our seasoned rider’s expertise while developing our new rider’s skills – all while having fun. This collaborative spirit extends beyond our team and into our community. We are passionate about growing and developing our local cycling community by hosting racing, volunteering and other opportunities. Come join us!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29: GENE JOHNSON CYCLING TEAM
http://launchpadcycling.com/
Contact: launchpadcycling[at]gmail.com
We are a Seattle area based, PNW focused power-house racing team with a focus on developing new racers, while also supporting an elite level program for all genders and ages.
Though we are primarily a road focused team, most of our members also race on the track, MTB, cyclo-cross, bikepacking, gravel, and otherwise.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20: FOUNT CYCLING GUILD
www.fountcycling.com
Contact: info(at) fountcycling.com
Ride route: We will be doing the bridge to bridge route (520-finishing over I-90).
Fount Cycling Guild is the place for cyclists of all levels who want to improve their performance. Founders David Richter and Jennifer Wheeler—two former professional cyclists—combined their collective cycling expertise to “get the details right” and create the best experience for the highest level of racer to those who are just getting started on the bike.
Fount offers a variety of training groups and services to close the gap from where you are and where you want to be in your cycling performance. Need motivation? Join our Live Training outdoor workouts. Not getting faster? Get your training plan dialed with our Physio and Coaching services. Pain on the bike? Get your position adjusted with a bike fit. Want to start racing? Join our group rides to meet our racing teams. We have everything you need—it’s now up to you to take the next step and get started.
LiquidVelo.org
Contact: steve(at)expeditorselitecycling.org
10AM from Leschi Park for a Casual 1.5 hour cruise around the south end.
The Liquid Velo Cycling Team is proud to advocate our team values of passion, respect, and goodwill while championing men and women racers of all levels. Our amateur racing team is located in the Pacific Northwest and comprises 75 women and men that like to race bicycles. While our primary focus is road cycling, many of our members are active in track, gravel and cyclo-cross.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25: Illuminati
Illuminati.com
Contact: jeremycucco(at) gmail.com
Illuminati Cycling is a bike racing team focused on road racing predominantly in the Pacific Northwest, but one that competes at the highest levels in races across North America. The team is built on the principles of Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork and places a strong emphasis on positive community engagement..
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1: APEX RACING & SPOKESWOMEN RACING
Contact APEX: ryanspivey1(at) gmail.com
Apexracing.org
Apex Racing is a road racing team made up of a mixture of racers of all ages and genders from novice to elite level national champions. We are a road focused team that includes folks who also race cyclocross, track, and mountain bikes. While our day jobs range from running cider businesses, to spinning underground dance tracks, to working in offices, we enjoy living the cycling dream. We believe that volunteering, community outreach, and holding each other to higher standards makes us all better. Our requirements for joining are simple: a desire to race, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to teaching others what we have learned..
Contact SPOKESWOMEN: spokeswomenracing(at) gmail.com
SpokeswomenRacing.com
Spokeswomen Racing is a Seattle-area women’s only cycling team with members that race in road, mountain, cyclocross, gravel, and track disciplines. We are a community of women who are passionate about supporting each other in our cycling development, while giving back to our community through activism and community service. We are looking for women of all abilities who are eager to race, including new and experienced cyclists and racers.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2: KRYKI SPORTS / AUDI CYCLING TEAM
www.krykisports.com
Contact: jointheclub at krykisports.com
Interested in joining a dedicated group of cyclists who enjoy racing all disciplines (road, cx, mountain, track) at all levels of the sport? We love cycling, building life-long friendships on and off the bike, and we proudly wear our team colors. We traditionally host two races each year in Sequim at the beginning of the road season and have weekend team training rides throughout the fall and winter. We have a very active and socialable team Slack page where we discuss everything cycling related. Whether you're looking to take your love of cycling to the next level or are simply curious about the racing scene, come by and say hello!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8: HAGENS BERMAN
www.hbsccycling.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/HagensBermanCyclingTeam
Contact: Scott Stout scott at scottstout.com
One of the longest standing and winningest teams in the Pacific Northwest, Hagens Berman seeks to develop riders of all ages and abilities to successfully race and advance in category while maintaining healthy balance with other aspects of life. We have an inclusive culture and work together when racing. We are friendly and professional. We have great support from our sponsors that allow us to provide a nice race reimbursement program
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15: CALIBER HOME LOANS/GERK’S CYCLING TEAM
www.ubccycling.com/
Contacts: Greg Lunienwski greg.luniewski(at)scougalrubber.com
At Union Bay Cycling (sponsored by - Caliber Home Loans/GERK’s) we value the teamwork it takes to create great riders and racers in all disciplines of cycling. We believe in the impact teamwork makes and are committed to the growth of the team and individual riders.
UBC has a structured weekend winter training program to get you ready for Spring. We ride as a team on Saturdays and Sundays year around. UBC has a development program aimed at providing a structure for progressing within the sport of bicycle racing. We have a great support system of upper category racers helping new teammates navigate training and racing.
Union Bay Cycling just celebrated its 27th year. We are a co-ed USAC team based in Seattle, Washington.
We will be meeting at Leschi Park at 9:30 in the parking lot on October 15th. After a brief introduction, we will ride around South Lake Washington at a social pace with a Mercer Island option.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22: TACO TIME NORTHWEST
www.tacotimenw.bike
Contact: Justin Heinen justin.g.heinen at gmail.com
Seattle SuperSquadra, racing as the Taco Time NW Cycling Team, is one of the Seattle area’s most recognized amateur cycling teams with over 60 members specializing in all cycling disciplines including road, cyclocross, mountain, gravel, and track. As As a team, we are committed to working together, racing hard and having fun. Our diverse roster fosters a rich level of growth and cycling development - all skill levels are welcome. We have an organized training development program that leverages our seasoned rider’s expertise while developing our new rider’s skills – all while having fun. This collaborative spirit extends beyond our team and into our community. We are passionate about growing and developing our local cycling community by hosting racing, volunteering and other opportunities. Come join us!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29: GENE JOHNSON CYCLING TEAM
http://launchpadcycling.com/
Contact: launchpadcycling[at]gmail.com
We are a Seattle area based, PNW focused power-house racing team with a focus on developing new racers, while also supporting an elite level program for all genders and ages.
Though we are primarily a road focused team, most of our members also race on the track, MTB, cyclo-cross, bikepacking, gravel, and otherwise.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20: FOUNT CYCLING GUILD
www.fountcycling.com
Contact: info(at) fountcycling.com
Ride route: We will be doing the bridge to bridge route (520-finishing over I-90).
Fount Cycling Guild is the place for cyclists of all levels who want to improve their performance. Founders David Richter and Jennifer Wheeler—two former professional cyclists—combined their collective cycling expertise to “get the details right” and create the best experience for the highest level of racer to those who are just getting started on the bike.
Fount offers a variety of training groups and services to close the gap from where you are and where you want to be in your cycling performance. Need motivation? Join our Live Training outdoor workouts. Not getting faster? Get your training plan dialed with our Physio and Coaching services. Pain on the bike? Get your position adjusted with a bike fit. Want to start racing? Join our group rides to meet our racing teams. We have everything you need—it’s now up to you to take the next step and get started.
