smp saddles -- designed on your body

The Wells Fargo Pro/1/2 riders are very thankful to Albabici and Selle SMP for sponsoring us again in 2010. This is our third year on SMP models, and we have enjoyed watching their rise to prominence. These saddles are true Italian works of genius - they give all the support you need in a long, hard race without any of the pressure!

These are the some of the most scientific saddles available and once you have ridden one, you will understand how unique they are. Whether it's a fast and technical crit, rolling road race, or grueling climb, these seats allow us to focus on what's really important: going fast.

SMP offers an entire line of saddles; there’s an ideal one for every rider. Annie and Emily will be on the Evolution for 2010, while Cody, Catherine, and Susannah will be rocking Gliders.

Team Training Ride - Auburn, Ca

Annie, Cody, and Susannah recently met up in Auburn, Ca for a beautiful ride in the Sierra Foothills.

Let the Games Begin....

Happy New Year - the 2010 season has officially started.

We recently discovered that all the riders on the P1/2 team grew up with Moms that worked as RN's - except for SBB who is an RN. Interesting coincidence - and perhaps one of the reasons it all works on this team. Stay tuned for all the other reasons as the season gets underway.

SoCal Sightings

That's right - our very own CRG has migrated down to the Southern end of the state for the winter months. We miss her already!

Cross Nationals - race #2

We know, this is a week over-due......

In the Women's Division 1 Collegiate National Cyclocross race, held Sunday 12-14-09, EEK barely missed the podium and finished 7th. Racing for Sacramento State, where she is finishing up her Master's Degree in Biology, Emily reported the conditions improved and she actually felt like she could push herself without risking injury. Because the race occurred in-between the two biggest races of the weekend, the elite women and the elite men, the crowds were HUGE and the energy was amazing! She raced hard, finished strong and was happy with her 7th place finish - and she can't wait 'till cross-natz in 2010.

Cross Nationals - race #1

Emily - or EEK as we like to to call her - is in Oregon this weekend for Cross Nationals. Today she finished 25th amongst a who's-who of cyclocross women and was happy to stay upright after weaving her way through the first 200m of icy tarmac. In only her first season of cyclocross, this was also EEK's first time riding in the snow and ice - not bad for a rookie. We are so proud of her for even taking the risk; most of us would have opted to stay inside sipping hot cocoa instead of braving those kind of conditions. Pictures to come later.

We all know she is just warming up for the road season....

Counting down to 2010

People have been asking us if we're looking forward to the 2010 season. Yes, the entire team has a lot to anticipate in the new year. New products, new goals, and new adventures await us. What seems to be the most exciting aspect of our program for next season is our commitment to solid teamwork and keeping each other laughing along the way.