Funding Update:

During 2008 and 2009, BCCyclists provided funds (based on your donations or services) to these cyclists for national events. Cox and Hall were provided cash assistance based on donations from individual donors and sponsors. Woodall received Wobble-Naught bike fittings and coaching from Matt Goforth of On Your Mark. In addition, Publix provided a nutritional hydration donation In 2008 about $600 was released and about $800 in services. During 2009 about $400 in cash was provided for national races to help cover travel and food expenses. In addition, during 2009 Drew Edsal of Endurance Factor provided assistance to BCC rider(s) as did Matt Goforth of On Your Mark Performance Center.

Additional sponsors are needed and welcome. Feel free to contact the program with any ideas or question. You can donate directly to the program or to the sponsored riders based on their needs at your discresion.

The primary requirements for National Race funding is proof of training via a Training Log or coordination with the Coach indicating an appropriate training status. Also required is a signed Letter of Intent and Request For Funding.

BCCyclists members are:

Regan Woodall, (age 20) an Ocala resident, was the 2007 Sport (19-24) National Champion and the 2008 National Expert Champion (19-24). After his 2008 National Championship, he moved up to Semi Pro. Regan is coached by OYM.com. Regan broke his collar bone over the summer, but is back on the bike and took his first wins of 2009 at the Red Trail Racing Trail 2 Trail in August and 3 Rider Team Event of 8 Hours of Labor in September

Martin Cox, a resident of Gainesville, is now 19, and at age 17, he was also racing out of his age group and won a pro MTB race at Reddick, Fla., duirng the Fall Series. Cox is racing Semi Pro and continues to be coached by Drew Edsall. He has spent time during a the summer of 2008 training in Colorado, He has raced numerous national calendar races and is striving to turn professional. His most recent win was the 2 Rider Team at 8 Hours of Labor in September.

Brent Hall, a resident of Polk County, is 19 and moving up to race Senior Expert. He has received help from BCC for training and since has received coaching from Drew Edsall along with training time in Colorado over the summer of 2009. He is a member of Team Bent’s. Hall also attended several national races and competed in XC and short track and MTB Nationals in 2009 finishing mid field.

Jamie Knight (age 17) a Polk County resident who at 16 was the 2007 Junior National Sport MTB Champion and Florida Gone Riding Single Speed Open Class Champion. At such an young age he has also raced senior expert under the coaching of Drew Edsall and rides for Team Bent’s. Knight has exceptional talent to develop at his young age.