Norrene
Morning OBRA -
I want to get the word out that Rubicon will be looking to fill 4 spots on the 2007 development team. We will be posting a note on cyclingnews.com come November 1st, but want to send out this message to OBRA first.
We are trying to be really fair so the process will go like this. We will gather all the resumes and cover letters of the interested guys between the age of 18-23 (if your 23, yes you can still apply), then come November 21, the development riders currently on the team, along with the board members will sit down and discuss who will be on the team in 2007 and then contact those individuals.
So if you meet the below criteria and would like to submit a resume, please send it to trubicon@comcast.net
cheers
Norrene
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?Who are the guys in orange??? Became a common question while traveling to Sea Otter and the Joe Martin Stage Race this spring. I?m certain that Team Rubicon is a known team in the Northwest, but I think that their recent travels and performances brought a new level of recognition to the team that seemingly came out of nowhere. Pro riders, team directors, the announcers, even the riders from Spain were asking the question - ?who are the guys in orange???
It?s not a new question. The other team in orange, team Euskaltel Euskadi, made their mark in international cycling several years ago with a stage win in the Tour de France, the world?s most famous bike race. This win coincided with our entry into the US market and we were asked the question non stop. There was a big buzz about Team Euskaltel and everyone was cheered for the guys that came out of nowhere aboard Orbea bicycles. The fans had new underdogs to cheer for and the underdogs had a great story and gave reason to yell ?AUPA!? (GO or YEA!)
To hear the question again has been like having deja vu. Another team in orange with a great story, making a big impression on Orbea bikes. I am fortunate to know the story behind Team Rubicon, to know the riders and to know that people that make everything happen. The whole package makes the perfect poster for US cycling ? likeable athletes getting results for a good cause on a shoestring budget. How could you not cheer? How could other people not cheer if they knew the story? -Justin Slarks, ORBEA - USA
Team Rubicon is currently looking for 4 additional espior riders to fill out our 2007 development squad.
If your're interested, please send us your resume and a brief cover letter to trubicon@comcast.net
Resumes' will be accept through November 20, 2006. Riders will be selected and contacted between November 21-25.
Requirements:
? Category 1 or 2
? Age 18-23
? Team player; i.e. the willingness to work hard for your teammates
? Be able to travel
? Be willing to temporary relocate to the Northwest area for the summer
(Portland, Oregon/Vancouver, Washington)
? Be willing to promote Rubicon's sponsors in the most professional manner
Tentative Team Race Schedule for 2007:
(Subject to change upon release of 2007 NRC Schedule)
March 07
03-05 McLane Pacific Crit & RR Merced, CA
10-12 Central Valley Classic Fresno, CA
April 07
08 Sea Otter Classic Monetary, CA
29 Athens Twilight Criterium Athens, GA
30 Nalley Historic Rosewell Crierium Cumming, GA
May 07
12-14 Joe Martin Stage Race Fayetteville, AR
19-21 Tri-Peaks Challenge Russelville ,AR
31-4 of June Mt. Hood Stage Race Hood River, OR
June 07 (rest period)
31-4 of June Mt. Hood Stage Race Hood River, OR
22-24 Tour of Nez Reno, NV
July 07
12-16 Cascade Cycling Classic Bend, OR
15-17 Tour De White Rock White Rock, BC
20 Gastown Criterium Vancouver, BC
23-25 Tour De Delta Surrey, BC
24 Boise Twilight Criterium Boise, ID
August 07
07-12 Tour of Utah Salt Lake City, UT
11 Portland Healthnet Twilight Criterium Portland, OR
12-13 Elk Grove Criterium Elk Grove, IL
13 Cheveron Manhattan Beach Grand Prix Manhattan Beach, CA
19-20 USCF Criterum Championships Downers Grove, IL
Thanks for your interest in the team.