(swʌnˈjə)/ noun / Definition in English: In cycling, a person who gives nutrition, massage and other assistance to a team, especially during a race. A $22 (for 2022) gift provides a full day of meals for one rider (52 needed). You’ll receive: a thank you letter plus your name listed on the website and e-mail updates.
/məˈkanik/ noun / Definition in English: In cycling, the mechanic is the unsung hero of the team. Steeped with mechanical knowledge and prepared with every tool under the sun, the mechanic works long hours to keep the racer's machines in top shape. 53 is the size of the outer chainring on our bikes! A $53 gift ensures our bikes are in tip-top racing shop! (13 needed). You’ll receive: the above, plus a signed team photo.
/dɔ.mɛs.tik/ noun / Definition in English: the domestique is the loyal teammate- willing to sacrifice their own success for the good of the team. An $80 gift covers one rider's entry fee. The more we have in a race, the better we can support our team leaders! (34 needed- 11 in the road race; 10 in the crit; 8 for the time trial; 5 for the ITT). You’ll receive: all the above, plus an invite to join the team for coffee to hear about the race.
/diʁɛktœʁ spɔʁ.tif/ noun / Definition in English: The directeur sportif (sports director) coordinates all aspects of the team- travel, lodging and race tactics. The directors make the team run like a well-oiled machine. $170 covers one night of lodging (3 needed). You’ll receive: all the above, plus an invite to dinner with the team after the race weekend to celebrate our success!
Definition in English: The team champion is who the domestiques ride in support of and they are the ones with the best chances of winning the race. $350 will get us to Augusta, GA with airfare (13 needed). You’ll receive: all the above, plus an invite to join the team on a group ride after the race weekend.