PROFILE - SEPTEMBER 2006

Posted Aug 31, 2006
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All9Yards.com Cycling Team

BIKEIOWA is proud to present the ninth profile for 2006. Each profile will consist of fifteen base questions and answers with a gallery of pictures. This month's profile features the All9Yards.com Cycling Team

Home Turf
The international racing headquarters is Altoona, Iowa with team members scattered across the metro Des Moines area, Iowa City/ Cedar Rapids area and Madison, Wisconsin.
The Scoop
We are proud to have Iowa's only international race team. Our elite team has raced in Puerto Rico the past two years and also fielded a tough squad at the Nature Valley Grand Prix NRC event in Minnesota. The team is central Iowa's largest event promoter with over 15 events on the schedule in 2006 including the all new (and wildly popular) Waterworks Park Fitness Festival. We promote road, circuit, time trial and cyclocross events.
Who's Who
Lane Anderson, President of All9Yards.com is the team captain. Lane is a Category 2 and a tough competitor throughout the season in Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, Kansas and Missouri races, specializing in insanely tough breakaways. Chad Vandelune, is the resident Category 2 sprinter, and pulls in great results when the pack is fighting for the first to the line. He scored a top pack finish at the Quad Cities Criterium in 2005. Lee Venteicher is a legendary Cat 1 on the Iowa Pro 1/2 racing scene. Attacking early and often throughout races, scoring many victories in the Iowa races. He's been the Cat 1/2 Iowa Rider of the year for the past 2 seasons and will probably repeat this season. Jim Holmes is our fearless Category 1 cyclocross and road racer. Like Lane, he enjoys breaking wind and scoring the tough victories throughout the midwest. Jim is also a national-level cyclocross racer. Kurt Refsneider is our secret Category 2 cyclocross and road racing weapon. He is just super strong and a great asset to have when all the other riders are marked. He is moving to the big leagues in Colorado this fall. Look for him on the national cyclocross circuit, too.
Recent News
The elite team consisting of Lane Anderson, Chad Vandelune and stagiare riders Ralph Henderson and Andy Cornelison are racing in Puerto Rico in late-August. The team is preparing for hosting the fall Central Iowa Cyclocross Series including the 2006 Iowa State Cyclocross Championship on Sunday, October 29 in Newton, IA.
Did You Know?
Based on 2005 Iowa Bicycle Racing Association Rider Fees ($1 per rider per event), All9Yards.com was responsible for nearly half of all racer entry in the state!
Our History
We are an active collaboration of some of the best racers, promoters and lovers of the sport. We work hard and play hard.
Mission Statement
It is the objective of every member of the team to produce a positive, healthy image for the team and its sponsors through all facets of competition and training. These goals will be met through hard work and self-discipline of each of the team members.
What's Hot?
The growth in the local racing scene... who would have guessed the numbers of new people coming out of the woodwork to race at our events? Also, the increased level of competition - you couldn't have foreseen the numbers of racers competing in Europe and Latin America!
What's Not?
Traffic and people who give all cyclists a bad name by clashing with motorists.
Favorite Iowa Event?
Any All9Yards.com event. We just like to have fun and race our bikes with our friends. Our events are like throwing a party to celebrate great racing and competition every few weeks!
Favorite Quote
"He is riding like the halcyon days of Eddy Merckx." Phil Liggett
What's Next?
All9Yards.com Racing Team will continue to find great ways to bring more exposure and participants to our great sport.
Sponsors
All9Yards.com, Rasmussen Bike Shop, Clif Bar, Oakley, DeFeet, Fuji Bicycles
Accepting new members?
Yes
Dues/Benefits
Contact Lane for more information
Contact Information
Lane Anderson lane@all9yards.com 515-727-1891
Website
www.all9yardsracing.com

The Numbers at a Glance: USCF Registered Team: All9Yards Cycling Team Total Membership: 26 Elite Team Cat 1: 2 Cat 2: 6 Cat 3: 3 Average # of Races in 2005: 25+ Club Team Cat 4/5, Masters: 14 Upgrades in 2005: 7 Notable Results: 1st, 3rd - IA State Pro 1,2 Criterium Championships 1st - IA Pro 1,2 Rider of the Year 1st and 2nd IA Masters 30+ Rider of the Year 1st Baraboo RR Pro 1,2 2nd Ken Woods Memorial Pro 1,2 RR Many, many Cat 3 3rds and 4th