2007 Team rosters

ABD cycling team reloads for 2007

The ABD Cycling Team, the top ranked amateur team in the 2006 USA Cycling National Calendar Rankings, has announced their 2007 roster and the move of three former riders to the professional ranks.

Building on their history of rider development, the 2007 ABD elite men's team includes riders with a mix of experience and talent that could be ready to head to the professional ranks within a year or two. New riders include Ryan Baumann, Josh Carter, Jeff Schroetlin, Alex Sharon, and Brett Stewart. They will be joined by ABD veterans Mike Ebert, Rob Jungels, Dylan Lewis, and Lucas Wall.

Bryce Mead and Reid Mumford, pillars of the ABD squad for the past two season, signed pro contracts with the Jelly Belly and Kelly Benefit Strategies/Medifast teams, respectively. In addition, ABD alumni Ben Raby (2002-2004) recently inked a deal with the KodakGallery.Com/Sierra Nevada team and Frank Pipp (2003) moved to Healthnet. "We had to replace a lot of horsepower this winter," says team manager, Ebert," but I'm very happy for all of those guys. ABD is all about developing riders, and every club member takes pride in seeing our riders move to the next level."

For 2007 the team will be riding Trek's Madone frameset outfitted with Bontrager components and wheels, Serfas saddles and tires, and PowerTaps. The guys will be wearing Sidi shoes, Serfas Optics and Voler Clothing; fueled by PowerBar; and kept healthy by Emergen-C.

The ABD Club at large, with over 200 members and growing, is also looking forward to another busy and successful season. Winter training classes in the ABD Cycling Center are booked through March, and the club has plans for promoting at least 12 outdoor races once the Midwest weather warms up. Ebert adds, "There are so many dedicated people not only in our club but all over the upper-Midwest. Everyone is working hard to ensure that 2007 is the best schedule we can offer for riders at all levels."

Elite Team Roster
Ryan Baumann, 20
Josh Carter, 28
Mike Ebert, 28
Rob Jungels, 40
Dylan Lewis, 26
Jeff Schroetlin, 30
Alex Sharon, 23
Brett Stewart, 22
Lucas Wall, 31

2007 team rosters