Coverage of Francisco Mancebo's Victory at the 33rd Cascade Cycling Classic With KTVZ

Check out coverage of Francisco Mancebo and his win at the 33rd Cascade Cycling Classic at KTVZ.com.

OutsideOnline.com features Competitive Cyclist Racing Team's Training Camp

In an article about 'Why Domestic Racing Matters', OutsideOnline.com reviews the Competitive Cyclist Racing Team's training camp: "This week I had the chance to spend a few days at the Tucson training camp with the Competitive Cyclist racing team. One of a few notable domestic pro cycling outfits, this team leapt onto the US racing scene last year with overall wins at five National Racing Calendar (NRC) events, as well as an anomalous award for 2011's top rider in the NRC. (More on that in a minute.) If you have no idea what I'm talking about, don't be alarmed—neither do lots of American cycling enthusiasts. Read on."

PezCyclingNews.com Interviews Coach of the Competitive Cyclist Racing Team, Gord Fraser

Gord Fraser takes a minute to sit down with PezCyclingNews.com: "For the past two years Gord Fraser has been at the helm as the team’s Sporting Director. Gord has successfully transitioned his career on the bike as an established racer and sprinter to off the bike and in the car directing one of the United States’ more successful continental squads. As the team’s season comes to a close, Gord talked with PEZ and shared his thoughts on his team’s 2012 season as well as his personal transition to DS and the future of American bike racing."

The National Race Calendar Ends at the Thompson Bucks County Classic - Francisco Mancebo on top of the NRC Standings

CyclingNews.com raps up the NRC season: "The top five of the men's overall NRC standings remained unchanged as Spain's Francisco Mancebo (Competitive Cyclist Racing Team) topped the final standings with 918 points."

Two Competitive Cyclist Racing Team racers in the Top-25 during the Tour of Utah, Stage 5

Francisco Mancebo - #20
Max Jenkins - #24

To see the full results - CyclingNews.com

Faces of the Tour of Utah

Competitive Cyclist Racing Team mechanic, Richard Knutson, "preps one the Pinarello Dogma 2 team bikes on Monday. The Utah-based team is looking to impress sponsors on home turf during the next week.". To check out other photos from the race: VeloNews.Competitor.com.

Stage 7 of the Tour of Utah from the Competitive Cyclist Racing Team team car

First hand experience riding along with the Competitive Cyclist Racing Team car. "This weekend, I had the opportunity to ride in the Competitive Cyclist team car on the sixth and final stage of the 550 mile (885 km) Tour of Utah. I’ve always wondered what it would be like to be in a team car so I jumped at the opportunity. It was a 76.7 mile (123.5 km) stage with 6800 feet of climbing (2000 m), beginning and ending in Park City, Utah. I was warned by the PR folks and other cycling photographers that being in a car probably wouldn’t be the best for photos, and they were right. On the other hand, I’ve never had such an intimate, inside look at roadracing before – not to mention getting to experience the chaos of the support convoy." For the full rundown please check out Reviews.RoadBikeReview.com

Tour of Utah Stage - Ride Along with the Competitive Cyclist Racing Team

Get first hand experience of what it is like to ride along in a team car during a stage race. "I had the pleasure of being able to ride along in the team car for Competitive Cyclist during Stage 1 of the Tour Of Utah. VERY interesting way to see the race and all the team interactions that go along with it. Almost all teams had 2 teams cars in the caravan and I was lucky enough to draw the one following the break with Competitive Cyclist rider David Williams representing in the group of 4."

For the full experience, please visit PodiumCafe.com.

Local Team, the Competitive Cyclist Racing Team, Ready for the Tour of Utah

"From afar, they looked like your typical road cyclists, out enjoying a warm early August morning in Summit County. Then they made a sharp turn only a pro's pro could pull off -- they jousted with gravity and won with relative ease. Garnering the necessary speed, they began a harsh climb up an isolated road. Clad in their cream-colored jerseys, these riders weren't your neighborhood joy-riding cyclists. The members of the Competitive Cyclist Racing Team, formerly RealCyclist.com Professional Racing Team a year ago, were trekking up daunting pavement Wednesday morning in anticipation of the 2012 Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah." For the full article on the home team, please check out For the local team, it's time to get Competitive at ParkRecord.com.

Competitive Cyclist Racing Team's Introduction at the 2012 Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah

Francisco Mancebo Clinches Individual standings in the National Race Calendar

Francisco Mancebo tops out the leader board for the second year in a row in the National Race Calendar men's standings. Read the full article at USACycling.org

Francisco 'Paco' Mancebo wins 2012 Cascade Cycling Classic

Read more about Paco's latest victory at the 2012 Cascade Cycling Classic at CyclingNews.com.

Competitive Cyclist tapped to build Olympic Triathlon bike for Hunter Kemper

“We’re very honored to have the privilege of building Hunter’s Olympic triathlon bike,” the retailer said in a statement. “To be entrusted with the assembly of what may amount to as the single most important bike in an Olympic triathlete’s life underscores the quality of the people at Competitive Cyclist, and the faith a brand like Orbea has in them.”

Read the rest of the article at BicycleRetailer.com: Hunter Kemper's Olympic Bike

Tommy Nankervis in The Vancouver Sun

Check out Australian's Tommy Nankervis' thoughts on the recent Tour de Delta Brenco Criterium.

Francisco Mancebo takes first place in the Tour of the Battenkill

Road Magazine features Francisco "Paco" Mancebo on his way to victory at the Tour of the Battenkill.

Fox 9 News interviews some of the Competitive Cyclist Racing Team riders at the Nature Valley Grand Prix

To listen to the full interviews, check out MyFoxTwinCities.com

Competitive Cyclist Racing Team at the Tour de Beauce 2012

Check out the results.

Defending Champion of the Tour de Beauce, Mancebo, Looks for a Repeat

Competitive Cyclist Racing Team's captain, Francisco Mancebo, looks for a repeat at the Tour de Beauce 2012.

Cole House and Cesar Grajales Garner Top-20 finish in TD Bank Philadelphia International Cycling Championship

Competitive Cyclist Racing Team's Cole House and Cesar Grajales earn Top-20 finishes in the TD Bank Philadelphia International Cycling Championship.

Mancebo Continues to Extend his lead in the NRC Standings

USACycling.org provides an update on Mancebo's growing NRC standings lead.

Get the low down on Francisco Mancebo in Velo Magazine

"Here's a guy who has been at the top level, and now here is on a team that ever once in awhile sleeps on air mattresses at host housing to save a little budget. Paco has no problem with that. And if he doesn't have a problem, nobody else can have a problem with that." - Gord Fraser, Competitive Cyclist team director For the full article check out "Biggest fish in the pond"

Francisco Mancebo takes fourth at the SRAM Tour of the Gila

Mancebo's lead grows with a recent fourth place finish at the SRAM Tour of the Gila.

David Williams wins Electric City Circuit

David Williams wins the 6th stage of the 2012 USA CRITS Speed Week - the Electric City Circuit

Victory for the Competitive Cyclist Racing Team and Francisco Mancebo at the Joe Martin Stage Race

With a win at the Joe Martin Stage Race, Francisco Mancebo lengthens is lead in the NRC standings.

Francisco Mancebo Continues to Increase his Lead in the NRC Standings

USACycling.org reports Mancebo's growing lead in the NRC standings.

From Tour de France competitor to European Bike Tour leader, Marty Jemison now takes on the role of Customer Service Representative

The Park Record, the local Park City, UT newspaper, introduces Marty Jemison as the customer service representative. With his professional career on and off the road, his experience and knowledge should offer customers exactly what is needed.  

Victory for Francisco Mancebo at the Tour of the Battenkill

Mancebo earns the win at the Tour of the Battenkill - puts him on top of the NRC standings.

After a Battle at the Tour of the Battenkill, Francisco Mancebo reclaims top spot of NRC Rankings

Francisco Mancebo's persistence in the Tour of the Battenkill puts him back where he wants - on top of the NRC standings. 

Last Year's Overall NRC leader is back - Francisco Mancebo leading in the 2012 NRC standings

VeloNews.Competitor.com displays Francisco Mancebo leading the NRC calendar after his Tour of the Battenkill victory.

Francisco Mancebo moves ahead of Phillip Gaimon and sits atop the National Race Calendar standings

With a two second win over Jesse Anthony in the Tour of the Battenkill, Francisco Mancebo earns top spot in the NRC standings.

Francisco Mancebo Wins "America's toughest one day event", the Tour of the Battenkill

Mancebo beats out Jesse Anthony and Jeremy Vennel to take top spot in the Tour of the Battenkill.

With his Latest Victory at the Tour of the Battenkill, Francisco Mancebo Earns Top Spot in the NRC Standings

Francisco Mancebo atop the National Racing Calendar men's standings.

Road Magazine Catches Up with Competitive Cyclist Racing Team Newcomer, Nate King

Road Magazine spends time with Competitive Cyclist rider, Nate King: "Riding with Guys like Paco and Cesar made me realize how fun and challenging racing could be." For the full article, check out the full 4-pg spread here.

Road Magazine Finds the Competitive Cyclist Racing Team in Action at their Training Camp in Tucson, AZ

The Competitive Cyclist Racing Team joins in with the Mayor of Roswell, GA to show support for the Roswell Criterium

With the second largest bike race in the country around the corner, the Competitive Cyclist Racing Team along with hundreds of other racers begin to prepare for this 11th annual Historic Roswell Criterium.

Francisco Mancebo Comes in Third at Redlands Bicycle Classic

Just 7 seven seconds behind, Francisco Mancebo finishes third in the Redlands Bicycle Classic.

Francisco Mancebo down in Redlands Bicycle Classic, but Not Out

Francisco Mancebo trails, but leader, Phil Gaimon knows to not count him out.
"We really just take it one day at a time," Gaimon said. "We look at it like there's a guy on every team to worry about. Obviously, [Francisco] Mancebo is a big one to keep an eye on."

Thomas Rabou Wins Stage 3 of the Vuelta Mexico

Thomas Rabou takes top spot in 3rd stage of the Vuelta Mexico

"Former Pro Joins Customer Service Team for Bike Website" via MountainOnline.com

MountainOnline.com features Marty Jemison and his new position with Competitive Cyclist:
"Anybody can get in touch with me. you can call Competitive Cyclist and specifically ask for me. I try and focus on the competitive side of things and the higher end road and mountain biking."

ParkRecord.com Explains Marty Jemison's Transition from Rider to Customer Service

ParkRecord.com features "Marty Jemison is Not Your Average Desk Jockey":
"In October 2011, Jemison was hired by Competitive Cyclist, a premier online cycling retail site, owned by Backcountry.com. Now the former US. star has a multitude of titles: customer service representative, consultant, blogger, and spokesperson."

'Future is Bright for Classic Champs' according to RedlandsDailyFacts.com

As RedlandsDailyFacts.com explains, "A good showing in the Redlands Bicycle Classic has become a sign of things to come for many of the top finishers. The 2012 Redlands Bicycle Classic opens on Thursday, and returning champions Francisco Mancebo and Amber Neben hope their future is as bright as many of the Classic champions before them."

USACycling.org Announces Teams for Redlands Bicycle Classic

USACycling.org shows the Competitive Cyclist Racing Team as one of the teams for the Redlands Bicycle Classic.

Bicycling.com Gets a Tour of the Competitive Cyclist Racing Team's Mobile Service Course

Ever wondered what the inside of a cycling team's Mobile Service Course looks like? Check out Competitive Cyclists shop on wheels on Bicycling.com: "The French term service course is used to describe the storage facility for all the gear a cyclist team needs-bikes, parts, clothes, energy bars, the works. The Competitive Cyclist Racing Team's service course is a well-stocked truck that follows the squad to training camps and races across North America. During the team's winter camp in Arizona, mechanic Doug Berner gave Bicycling a tour."

USCyclingReport.com Speaks of Last Year's Successes, and Looks Ahead to 2012

USCyclingReport.com shares thoughts from the inaugural season of Real Cyclist, and looks into the eyes of Gord Fraser and his team's 2012 goals. "The Competitive Cyclist Racing Team has potential. We want to execute on that potential and end the season as the #1 NRC team."

Meet Nate King - A Salt Lake Local, and Rookie on the Competitive Cyclist Racing Team

SaltCycle.com introduces the Salt Lake local as a rookie on the Competitive Cyclist Racing Team:
"Facing his first pro race with the team in a week at the San Dimas Stage Race outside Los Angeles, King said he was a little nervous. It's super weird, thinking back to where I was a year and a half ago. I'm super stoked on finding something I can focus on, I'd never found anything I was truly motivated and passionate about until I started racing bikes."

Talk About a Bike...Francisco Shows off his Pinarello Dogma 2

Bicycling.com shows us what a top of the line bikes looks like through Francisco Mancebo's eyes:
"Francisco Mancebo was the top U.S. based cyclist in 2011. The Spaniard dominated the National Racing Calendar, winning the Tour of the Gila, Sea Otter Classic, Tour de Beauce, Redlands Bicycle Classic, and Cascade Cycling Classic . The only thing missing was glory in America's two biggest races, the Tour of California and Colorado's USA Pro Cycling Challenge. In 2012, his renamed Competitive Cyclist Racing Team is looking to right that wrong, attacking the season aboard the Pinarello Dogma 2."

Mancebo Speaks on his Revised 2005 Tour de France Results

CyclingNews.com features Francisco Mancebo and his reactions to the revised results of the 2005 Tour de France. Mancebo said, "that race was seven years ago, and it's in the past, something I don't care about anymore. My futures is with this team, the Competitive Cyclist and I want to do the best I can with them."

From one of North America's Most Successful Riders to Coach of the Competitive Cyclist Racing Team: Gordon Fraser

Bicycling.com takes Gord Fraser from Racer to Coach:
"Since hanging up the race bike, Fraser’s made a familiar transition from bike saddle to the driver’s seat of the team director’s car. This year will mark his fourth serving as what the Europeans call a directeur sportif, a catchall job that’s part coach, part general manager, part sports psychologist, part traveling secretary, and a whatever else it takes to get a team from training camp to the top of the podium."

Tucson, AZ Training Camp has the Competitive Cyclist Racing Team Ready for the National Racing Calendar

Cyclingnews.com explains the preparation of the Competitive Cyclist Racing Team:
"We got the ball rolling with On The Rivet management, getting the structure in place to execute the management of running a pro team, so I’d say about 95 per cent of our infrastructure is in place," he said during their week-long training camp on February 11-17. "We definitely want to keep this thing growing going on into next year."

Breakthrough Performance for First-Year Pro Mike Olheiser

Mike Olheiser shows the competition just how ready he is for the main stage:
"The Rutas de Americas marks the team's first foray into international racing after team leader Francisco Mancebo won the USA Cycling National Race Calendar individual title last year. Fraser said Olheiser's first professional win in as many tries has already set the tone for a major team goal this season."

Competitive Cyclist Racing Team Shows Strong Opening Performance at Rutas de America 2012

Competitive Cyclist Racing Team new member, Mike Olheiser, comes out of the gates ready to win with his first race with the team and earns the top spot in Stage 1: Montevideo to Minas (146.1km)

Hear it from the Competitive Cyclist Racing Team

Check out the Competitive Cyclist Racing Team in Action. PelotonMagazine.com provides an awesome video of the team riding and some interviews with the players.

How the Competitive Cycling Racing Team expects to improve even from their previous season of success

Bicycling.com explains how the Competitive Cyclist Racing Team looks to improve upon their success from last season. Click Making a Winning Team Better to read the full story on what the team plans to do.

Competitive Cyclist Racing Team Welcomes New Member Chad Beyer

Chad Beyer to be looked at as one of the leaders for the Competitive Cyclist Racing Team. Check out more of his previous experiences in the full article.

Mike Olheiser joins Competitive Cyclist Racing Team

Mike Olheiser teams up with Francisco Mancebo on the Competitive Cyclist Racing Team. To read more about Olheiser's past experiences, check out the full article.

Velo Magazine Recognizes Francisco Mancebo with Best Climber Award

Francisco Mancebo  Earns Best Climber Title from the Special Awards Issue of Velo. Check out the full article here.

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