Farewell 2011.....

Merry Crossmass! 2011

The Smart-Stop Mock Orange Bikes professional Cyclocross team presented by Ridley bicycles has had such an amazing first year and we still shave much ground to cover as we roll in to the year 2012. The Merry Crossmas weekend in North Carolina, part of the popular NCCX series, was our latest stop and the boys and girls proved yet again to be a powerhouse in the National Cross scene. Check our NEWS page to read up on the latest results and most impressive feats of heroism!

Press Release

WINSTON SALEM, NC - Small Ring Sports Partners is excited to announce the release of the 2011 SmartStop/Mock Orange Bikes Professional Cyclocross Team, presented by Ridley.

The team based out of Winston Salem, NC is a partnership between Small Ring Sports Partners and Premier Sports Partners (owners and directors of the highly successful Team Mountain Khakis Pro Cycling Team). This collaborative effort has made it possible to have a fully supported year-round fully professional cycling team.

The cyclocross program is designed to support 4 top professionals, while continuing to develop promising young talent by providing them with the resources and arenas to succeed. The primary goal is to facilitate the growth of top American Cyclocross racers through a program that is truly unique.

Cyclocross, the fastest growing discipline in bicycle racing, is a sport steeped in tradition, community, and camaraderie. The SmartStop/Mock Orange Bikes Cyclocross team has been built upon these same ideals. The result has been the local cycling community joining hands with team sponsors to share a common passion for the sport and continue to facilitate its growth in the US.

The team consists of four Professional Riders, three elite riders, four under 23 development riders and a host of supporters and enthusiast who it will not be uncommon to see at the wheel of the team van or at work in the pits.   

Pro
Travis Livermon
Adam Myerson
Jerome Townsend   
Jon Hamblen

Elite
Neil Bezdek
Lucas Livermon
Ben Zawacki

Development / U23
Katherine Shields - U23
Emily Shields – U23
Alex Dayton – U23
Jeremiah Dyer – U23

Management
Jamie Bennett
Joe Carpisassi
Chip Ducket
Zach Lail

The team will begin its 2011/12 racing campaign September 14th with the world famous Cross Vegas cyclocross race in Las Vegas, NV. Please check back with us in the next few days for more updates, team bios, race reports, sponsor spotlights and media.

For team inquiries including sponsorship opportunities contact: smartstopmobcx@gmail.com