(swʌnˈjə) donat/ noun / Definition in English: In cycling, a person who gives training, massage, and other assistance to a team, especially during a race. A $20 gift provides a full day of meals for one rider (36 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. A $40 gift buys a rider’s tune up (9 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. A $73 gift covers one rider's entry fee. The more we have in a race, the better we can support our team leaders! (16 needed- 9 in the road race; 7 in the crit). 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. $150 covers one night of lodging (3 needed). You’ll receive: all the above, plus an invite to dinner with the team.

Definition in English: The team superstar is who the domestiques ride in support of and they are the one with the best chances of winning the race. $300 will get us halfway to Grand Junction with gas and rental fees (4 needed)! You’ll receive: all the above, plus an invite to join the team on a group ride.