2006 Team rosters

2006 Independent Fabrication/Channel Café

Independent Fabrication and Channel Café have announced their sponsorship of a USCF Men's Elite Amateur cycling team for the 2006 cycling season. The 8-man squad will be based out of New England, USA, and feature a schedule that includes top cycling events along the Eastern seaboard, a UCI Mountain Bike World Cup Marathon, as well as a selection of National Race Calendar (NRC) events.

The Independent Fabrication/Channel Cafe team is registered as a non-profit and will be raising funds for The Joseph P. Howard Scholarship Fund for graduating seniors at the Muriel S. Snowden International School, a Boston Public School.

The roster of Category 1 and 2 riders includes a strong U23 contingent as well as a backbone of top New England veterans. The riders bring a long list of diverse and impressive results from last season, including: Podium finish and top ten overall at NORBA NCS Marathon, Top 25 finish at the Monte St. Anne UCI World Cup Marathon, Verge New England Cyclocross Series Amateur Champion, North Eastern Collegiate Cyclocross Champion, the Maine State U23 Time Trial Champion, as well as several strong regional and collegiate road racing podiums.

"The goals of the team are to race hard as a cohesive unit while developing the younger guys capable of going to the next level," said Jon Bruno, team manager/rider. "We will be a strong presence in any race and have fun while we are doing it. Our riders will not only be known for our abilities to race hard but also as good ambassadors of the sport. If you're not having fun, you better get out of our way."

The Independent Fabrication/Channel Café Elite Team is:

Dave Berryman (Massachusetts)
Jon Bruno (Massachusetts)
Tom Gosselin (U23, Maine)
Logan Hodson (Massachusetts)
Stan Jurga (Massachusetts)
Luke Krisch (U23, Vermont)
Greg Montello (Massachusetts)
Matt Wilson (New Hampshire)

Independent Fabrication/Channel Café Elite Cycling team has a list of associate sponsors: Mavic wheels, Full Speed Ahead (FSA) components, Adidas shoes, technical and casual clothing, Reynolds 953 steel tubing, Hutchinson tires, Champion Systems race clothing, Clif Bar nutrition, Giro Helmets, Cycle-Smart coaching, Bailey Works travel bags, Redbones Beer and BBQ, and financial support from All-Star Sports.

2006 team rosters