the team

Noel: This guy basically runs the entire racing program. He won the world championships at some stage and really knows his stuff. He is very adamant that the U.S riders need to develop the skills to succeed in Europe as early as possible. He’s going to teach us how to take feeds and how to motor pace.
Ells: Ells runs the house. She does all the cooking for dinner. The food taste great, but at the same time nutritious to meet the need of all the athletes.
Tim: Tim is the head coach of the 15-16s. Although he himself has never raced in Belgium I think he really can teach me a lot about how to race here. A tip I have already picked up from him is to change immediately after the race and wash EVERYTHING with alcohol. This is just another way to improve you chances of not getting sick.

In addition there are other coaches for the U23s and mechanics. Most of them are Belgians. They are all amazing enthusiastic and knowledgeable with a true passion for cycling.
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15-16s
Joel (Specialized): I guess most of you guys already know him. In case you don’t, he’s the guy on specialized who looks like he’s twenty.
Lawson (NWCC): Lawson’s high up on the national ranks, and deservingly so. All I can say about him is that he’s fast. He was the highest placed US rider yesterday. He knows how to move his way through the field and is willing to attack.
Alex (Team Power Train) Alex has great bike handling skills; this is what is most apparent when you first ride with him. But he is also incredibly fast. If you have any doubt he beat Ryan at the stage race in Kentucky in 2 out of three of the events.
James ‘Sprinter’ (Specialized): James is sprinter stuck in a climber’s body.
Anders (Hot Tubes): Well the team says it all. He’s on the best junior team in the US and I can see why. Sometimes he rides 8 hour day!!! This is about the same that I ride during a typical week. And he has tan lines which are like black and white from riding so much. Something tells me he’s a climber, but he knows how to ride the flats of Belgium to. He seemed to be at the front the entire race yesterday.

Danny Summerhill ‘Summerhill’(Slipstream): Although he’s riding with the U23 I thought it would be worthwhile mentioning that he was here. He was second at junior CycleCross worlds last year after flatting. He is a clear leader always helping me and the other 15-16s out. It’s an amazing experience to be able to interact with a rider who is one of the most talented athletes in the US.
Kit Karzen (Some team in Socal): He just left yesterday. He was up here racing the track in Gent. I thought he would be worth mentioning because he destroyed everyone at Merco in the 15-16s last year.