Boise, Idaho has a new point of bragging – they are the home to one of the newest US professional cycling teams.
Team Exergy received a UCI Continential license for 2011. This advancement from the Amateur ranks gives them a shot at some of the bigger races.
According to a report in the Idaho Statesman, the team’s Directeur Sportif is looking to establish a good record early in the season in a bid to win spots for both the Tour of California and the Quiznos Pro Challenge.
“We want to ride aggressively,” Hamilton said. “Even if we don’t win overall titles, there’s a lot of glory to be had in every race.”
— Idahoe Statesman
Even before the official announcement of the license acquisition, Felt Bicycles was already on board as a sponsor. The team’s Facebook page is also filled with photos and comments of some of their other equipment.
Current team roster:
- Carlos Alzate Escobar (COL)
- Kai Applequist (USA)
- Eric Barlevav (USA)
- Benjamin Chaddock (CAN)
- Matt Cooke (USA)
- Andres Diaz Corales (COL)
- Chris Hong (USA)
- Sam Johnson (USA)
- Quinn Keogh (USA)
- Remi McManus (USA)
- Erik Slack (USA)