Women on the Move!

1. Can you explain how your team came to be?

Our team originated in 1999 and was started by Tammy House and Jeanne Bernhard. In an effort for future growth in Womens Cycling they broke off from a local club and started Velo Motion a Womens Race Team. Through the years the team has given a home to Katrina Berger retired pro cyclist and also Amber Neben. Our focus is "grass roots racing" and to encourage the sport of cycling for women and junior riders.

2. What is it like to be a part of a cycling team?

This is my first experience on a cycling team after only 2 years of racing. It is very nice to be part of a team especially when racing with a few members and being able to strategize and work together.
I have learned a lot from veteran teammates (like Tammy House, Lisa Jennings, Courtney Hammond) this year. IT is also nice to have a group of women to ride together occasionally or bounce ideas off about racing, training, etc. I think it is very important to be part of a team in women's cycling, especially as you move up in categories and start racing W1-2 races.

3. What are the future plans/goals of your team?

One of our goals is to field a 1-2 stage racing team and also to continue to encourage our cat. 3 and 4 riders to gain more experinace and upgrade in the furture.

4. If a woman is interested in joining your team now, can they? How?

Membership with the DeWalt team is on a selection basis. If an individual is interested they would contact Tammy House at Tammy@packsol.net

5.Any comments you'd like to make about women's cycling, racing, the
WCC?
I think the WCC is a great community for women cyclists, especially beginners who are just getting into racing, whether it be track, road, cross, mtn. It gives women an opportunity to communicate, train with other women and not be intimidated. Thanks!!

Anna Gerber