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Bissell Pro Cycling Team, or simply Bissell, () was an elite men's
cycling team A cycling team is a group of cycle sport, cyclists who join a team or are acquired and train together to compete in bicycle racing, bicycle races whether amateur or professional – and the supporting personnel. Cycling teams are most important i ...
registered in the United States as a UCI Continental. The team competed on the
USA Cycling National Racing Calendar The USA Cycling National Racing Calendar (NRC) is an annual competition of road bicycle racing events held in the United States and sponsored by USA Cycling. The NRC includes a men's and women's individual and team rankings based on points awar ...
and the UCI America Tour. The team folded at the end of the 2013 season, after Bissell withdrew sponsorship for the team, and sponsored
Axel Merckx Axel Eddy Lucien Jonkheer Merckx (born 8 August 1972) is a Belgian former professional road bicycle racer and the son of five-time Tour de France champion Eddy Merckx. He is team director of UCI Continental team . In his professional career (1 ...
's Bissell Development Team instead.


Major wins

;2005 :Stage 2,
Tour of Southland The Tour of Southland is a road bicycle racing stage race held in the Southland region of New Zealand. From 2005 until 2009, the Tour of Southland has been part of the UCI Oceania Tour however the 2010 event was held as a National Tour. The To ...
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Karl Menzies Karl Menzies (born 17 June 1977) is a professional road bicycle racer riding for UCI Continental team . He finished second in the 2006 USA Cycling National Racing Calendar to Floyd Landis. Menzies turned professional in 2005, he spent one seaso ...
:Stage 5,
Nature Valley Grand Prix The North Star Grand Prix is a men's and women's road bicycle racing stage race held each June in Minnesota, United States, as part of the North Star Bicycle Festival. An event was added in North Mankato in 2016. The North Star Grand Prix is on ...
, Richard England ;2006 : United States National Under-23 Time Trial Championships, Brent Bookwalter :1st
New Zealand National Road Race Championships The New Zealand National Road Race Championship is a road bicycle race that takes place inside the New Zealand National Cycling Championship, and decides the best cyclist in this type of race. The first edition took place in 1934. The first winn ...
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Hayden Roulston Hayden Roulston (born 10 January 1981, in Ashburton) is a former New Zealand professional racing cyclist. He won the silver medal in the men's 4000 m individual pursuit and a bronze medal in the men's 4000 m team pursuit at the 2008 Summer O ...
:Overall,
New Zealand Cycle Classic The New Zealand Cycle Classic (previously known as the Tour of Wellington) is a road cycling race held in and around the Wairarapa near Wellington, New Zealand. The race is a men's competition over five stages and part of the UCI Oceania Tour ...
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Hayden Roulston Hayden Roulston (born 10 January 1981, in Ashburton) is a former New Zealand professional racing cyclist. He won the silver medal in the men's 4000 m individual pursuit and a bronze medal in the men's 4000 m team pursuit at the 2008 Summer O ...
::Stages 3, 5, 6 & 7,
Hayden Roulston Hayden Roulston (born 10 January 1981, in Ashburton) is a former New Zealand professional racing cyclist. He won the silver medal in the men's 4000 m individual pursuit and a bronze medal in the men's 4000 m team pursuit at the 2008 Summer O ...
:Overall, Tour de Vineyards,
Hayden Roulston Hayden Roulston (born 10 January 1981, in Ashburton) is a former New Zealand professional racing cyclist. He won the silver medal in the men's 4000 m individual pursuit and a bronze medal in the men's 4000 m team pursuit at the 2008 Summer O ...
::Stages 1, 2 & 3,
Hayden Roulston Hayden Roulston (born 10 January 1981, in Ashburton) is a former New Zealand professional racing cyclist. He won the silver medal in the men's 4000 m individual pursuit and a bronze medal in the men's 4000 m team pursuit at the 2008 Summer O ...
:Overall,
Nature Valley Grand Prix The North Star Grand Prix is a men's and women's road bicycle racing stage race held each June in Minnesota, United States, as part of the North Star Bicycle Festival. An event was added in North Mankato in 2016. The North Star Grand Prix is on ...
,
Karl Menzies Karl Menzies (born 17 June 1977) is a professional road bicycle racer riding for UCI Continental team . He finished second in the 2006 USA Cycling National Racing Calendar to Floyd Landis. Menzies turned professional in 2005, he spent one seaso ...
::Stage 1,
Nathan O'Neill Nathan O'Neill (born 23 November 1974) is an Australian former professional road bicycle racing, road racing cyclist. During his career, O'Neill became an eight-time winner of the Australian National Time Trial Championships and an Olympian in ...
::Stage 2,
Greg Henderson Gregory Henderson (born 10 September 1976) is a New Zealand former professional track and road racing cyclist, who rode professionally between 2002 and 2017. His career includes winning the scratch race at the 2004 world championships and, in ...
::Stage 4,
Karl Menzies Karl Menzies (born 17 June 1977) is a professional road bicycle racer riding for UCI Continental team . He finished second in the 2006 USA Cycling National Racing Calendar to Floyd Landis. Menzies turned professional in 2005, he spent one seaso ...
:Overall,
Tour of Southland The Tour of Southland is a road bicycle racing stage race held in the Southland region of New Zealand. From 2005 until 2009, the Tour of Southland has been part of the UCI Oceania Tour however the 2010 event was held as a National Tour. The To ...
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Hayden Roulston Hayden Roulston (born 10 January 1981, in Ashburton) is a former New Zealand professional racing cyclist. He won the silver medal in the men's 4000 m individual pursuit and a bronze medal in the men's 4000 m team pursuit at the 2008 Summer O ...
::Stage 1,
Hayden Roulston Hayden Roulston (born 10 January 1981, in Ashburton) is a former New Zealand professional racing cyclist. He won the silver medal in the men's 4000 m individual pursuit and a bronze medal in the men's 4000 m team pursuit at the 2008 Summer O ...
::Stage 3,
Greg Henderson Gregory Henderson (born 10 September 1976) is a New Zealand former professional track and road racing cyclist, who rode professionally between 2002 and 2017. His career includes winning the scratch race at the 2004 world championships and, in ...
:Overall, Tour of Utah, Scott Moninger ::Stage 4, Scott Moninger :
Mount Evans Hill Climb The Bob Cook Memorial Mount Evans Hill Climb or Mount Evans Hill Climb is a bicycle race situated on Mount Evans near Idaho Springs, Colorado. Begun in 1962, the race has been held every year since except for three cancellations. In 1981, it was ...
, Scott Moninger : Nevada City Classic, Scott Moninger :
Philadelphia International Championship The Philadelphia International Championship was an annual bicycle race held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was described as "America's top international cycling classic, and one of the richest and most prestigious one day races outside of Euro ...
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Greg Henderson Gregory Henderson (born 10 September 1976) is a New Zealand former professional track and road racing cyclist, who rode professionally between 2002 and 2017. His career includes winning the scratch race at the 2004 world championships and, in ...
:Stage 1, Tour de Toona,
Karl Menzies Karl Menzies (born 17 June 1977) is a professional road bicycle racer riding for UCI Continental team . He finished second in the 2006 USA Cycling National Racing Calendar to Floyd Landis. Menzies turned professional in 2005, he spent one seaso ...
:Stage 2,
Herald Sun Tour The Herald Sun Tour is an Australian professional bicycle race held in Melbourne and provincial Victoria, sanctioned by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI). The first tour was held in October 1952 as a six-day event. It is now held annually ...
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Karl Menzies Karl Menzies (born 17 June 1977) is a professional road bicycle racer riding for UCI Continental team . He finished second in the 2006 USA Cycling National Racing Calendar to Floyd Landis. Menzies turned professional in 2005, he spent one seaso ...
:Stage 2, Tour of the Gila, Scott Moninger :Stage 3, Tour of the Gila,
Gord Fraser Gordon Fraser may refer to: *Gord Fraser (cyclist) (born 1968), Canadian road bicycle racer *Gord Fraser (ice hockey) (1902–1966), Canadian professional hockey player *Gordon Fraser (publisher) (1911–1981), British publisher *Gordon Fraser (act ...
:Stage 4,
Cascade Classic The Cascade Cycling Classic was the longest running elite road bicycle racing stage race in the United States (1980–2019), with 2018 being the only year the race was not held. The race took place in the Central Oregon region and was based in B ...
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Nathan O'Neill Nathan O'Neill (born 23 November 1974) is an Australian former professional road bicycle racing, road racing cyclist. During his career, O'Neill became an eight-time winner of the Australian National Time Trial Championships and an Olympian in ...
;2007 :
Tour de Leelanau Tour de Leelanau was a USA Cycling road bicycle racing event held annually from 2005 to 2008 in Leelanau County, Michigan (near Traverse City). Starting in 2007, the men's event is sanctioned by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) and serves a ...
, Garrett Peltonen :
Chrono Champenois The Chrono Champenois is a European individual time trial bicycle race held around Bétheny in France, in the Champagne region. The race has been organised as a 1.2 event since 1989 for women's and since 1998 there is also a men's race which is ...
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Cameron Wurf Cameron Wurf (born 3 August 1983) is an Australian professional triathlete and road cyclist, who currently rides for UCI WorldTeam . He was a national champion and Australian representative rower – a 2004 Olympian who won a World Rowing U23 C ...
:Stage 1 & 9,
Tour of Southland The Tour of Southland is a road bicycle racing stage race held in the Southland region of New Zealand. From 2005 until 2009, the Tour of Southland has been part of the UCI Oceania Tour however the 2010 event was held as a National Tour. The To ...
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Tom Zirbel Tom Zirbel (born October 30, 1978) is an American former road bicycle racing cyclist, who rode professionally between 2006 and 2016 for the , and teams. Career Born in Clear Lake, Iowa, Zirbel rode for from 2006 to 2009. He came fourth in th ...
:Stage 2,
Cascade Classic The Cascade Cycling Classic was the longest running elite road bicycle racing stage race in the United States (1980–2019), with 2018 being the only year the race was not held. The race took place in the Central Oregon region and was based in B ...
, Ben Jacques-Maynes :Stage 7,
Tour of Southland The Tour of Southland is a road bicycle racing stage race held in the Southland region of New Zealand. From 2005 until 2009, the Tour of Southland has been part of the UCI Oceania Tour however the 2010 event was held as a National Tour. The To ...
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Scott Zwizanski Scott Zwizanski (born May 29, 1977) is an American cyclist. He won the Tour de Beauce in 2009. He was born in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Palmarès ;2003 :1st Tour of Christiana ::1st stage 2 ;2004 :2nd overall Tobago Cycling Classic ;2005 :1s ...
;2008 :Stage 1,
Tour of Elk Grove The Tour of Elk Grove was an annual bicycle race held in Elk Grove Village, IL in the United States. First staged in 2006, the race covered more than 277 kilometers (172 Miles) and took place over three days. The event featured 16 professional a ...
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Tom Zirbel Tom Zirbel (born October 30, 1978) is an American former road bicycle racing cyclist, who rode professionally between 2006 and 2016 for the , and teams. Career Born in Clear Lake, Iowa, Zirbel rode for from 2006 to 2009. He came fourth in th ...
:Stage 3,
Nature Valley Grand Prix The North Star Grand Prix is a men's and women's road bicycle racing stage race held each June in Minnesota, United States, as part of the North Star Bicycle Festival. An event was added in North Mankato in 2016. The North Star Grand Prix is on ...
, Ben Jacques-Maynes :Stage 3, Tour of the Gila,
Tom Zirbel Tom Zirbel (born October 30, 1978) is an American former road bicycle racing cyclist, who rode professionally between 2006 and 2016 for the , and teams. Career Born in Clear Lake, Iowa, Zirbel rode for from 2006 to 2009. He came fourth in th ...
:Stage 5, Tour of the Gila,
Burke Swindlehurst Burke is an Anglo-Normans, Anglo-Norman Monarchy of Ireland, Irish surname, deriving from the ancient Anglo-Normans, Anglo-Norman and Hiberno-Norman noble dynasty, the House of Burgh. In Ireland, the descendants of William de Burgh (–1206) had ...
:Stage 5,
Tour de Georgia The Tour de Georgia was a U.S. professional road cycling stage race across the state of Georgia. The race began in 2003 and was contested six times until 2008. It was one of the three events in North America ranked as Hors Classe (2.HC) stage rac ...
, Richard England :Stage 5, Tour of Utah,
Tom Zirbel Tom Zirbel (born October 30, 1978) is an American former road bicycle racing cyclist, who rode professionally between 2006 and 2016 for the , and teams. Career Born in Clear Lake, Iowa, Zirbel rode for from 2006 to 2009. He came fourth in th ...
;2009 :
New Zealand National Time Trial Championships The New Zealand National Time Trial Championship is a road bicycle race that takes place inside the New Zealand National Cycling Championship, and decides the best cyclist in this type of race. The first edition took place in 1995. The first rac ...
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Jeremy Vennell Jeremy Vennell (born 6 October 1980) is a former professional racing cyclist from New Zealand. Career In 2012 Vennell rode to victory in the National Time Trial Championships which were held in Te Awamutu. Vennell retired in December 2013 afte ...
: Points classification,
Tour of Southland The Tour of Southland is a road bicycle racing stage race held in the Southland region of New Zealand. From 2005 until 2009, the Tour of Southland has been part of the UCI Oceania Tour however the 2010 event was held as a National Tour. The To ...
, Patrick Bevin ::Stages 4 & 7, Patrick Bevin : Team classification,
Nature Valley Grand Prix The North Star Grand Prix is a men's and women's road bicycle racing stage race held each June in Minnesota, United States, as part of the North Star Bicycle Festival. An event was added in North Mankato in 2016. The North Star Grand Prix is on ...
: Team classification, Tour of the Gila :Stage 1, Cascade Cycling Classic, Ben Jacques-Maynes :Stage 1,
Tour of Elk Grove The Tour of Elk Grove was an annual bicycle race held in Elk Grove Village, IL in the United States. First staged in 2006, the race covered more than 277 kilometers (172 Miles) and took place over three days. The event featured 16 professional a ...
,
Tom Zirbel Tom Zirbel (born October 30, 1978) is an American former road bicycle racing cyclist, who rode professionally between 2006 and 2016 for the , and teams. Career Born in Clear Lake, Iowa, Zirbel rode for from 2006 to 2009. He came fourth in th ...
:Stage 3, Cascade Cycling Classic,
Tom Zirbel Tom Zirbel (born October 30, 1978) is an American former road bicycle racing cyclist, who rode professionally between 2006 and 2016 for the , and teams. Career Born in Clear Lake, Iowa, Zirbel rode for from 2006 to 2009. He came fourth in th ...
:1st Stage 6,
Tour of Wellington The New Zealand Cycle Classic (previously known as the Tour of Wellington) is a road cycling race held in and around the Wairarapa near Wellington, New Zealand. The race is a men's competition over five stages and part of the UCI Oceania Tour. ...
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Jeremy Vennell Jeremy Vennell (born 6 October 1980) is a former professional racing cyclist from New Zealand. Career In 2012 Vennell rode to victory in the National Time Trial Championships which were held in Te Awamutu. Vennell retired in December 2013 afte ...
;2010 : National Criterium Championships, Daniel Holloway : Young rider classification, Tour of Utah,
Ian Boswell Ian Boswell (born February 7, 1991) is an American off-road cyclist, who competes in gravel bike racing for the Wahoo Frontiers team. Prior to this, Boswell competed as a road racing cyclist between 2010 and 2019 for (2010), (2011–2012), (20 ...
: Team classification,
Redlands Bicycle Classic The Redlands Bicycle Classic is a cycling stage race located in Redlands, California, United States that has been held since 1985. It consists of three road races, an individual time trial and a criterium A criterium, or crit, is a bike race ...
: Team classification,
Tour of Elk Grove The Tour of Elk Grove was an annual bicycle race held in Elk Grove Village, IL in the United States. First staged in 2006, the race covered more than 277 kilometers (172 Miles) and took place over three days. The event featured 16 professional a ...
: Nevada City Classic,
Ian Boswell Ian Boswell (born February 7, 1991) is an American off-road cyclist, who competes in gravel bike racing for the Wahoo Frontiers team. Prior to this, Boswell competed as a road racing cyclist between 2010 and 2019 for (2010), (2011–2012), (20 ...
:Stages, 1 & 2, Tour de Vineyards, Patrick Bevin :Stages, 2 & 3,
Sea Otter Classic The Sea Otter Classic is a bicycling and outdoor sports festival and exposition held each spring since 1991 at the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, California. The four-day event is considered the world's largest cycling festival, ...
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Paul Mach Paul may refer to: *Paul (given name), a given name (includes a list of people with that name) *Paul (surname), a list of people People Christianity *Paul the Apostle (AD c.5–c.64/65), also known as Saul of Tarsus or Saint Paul, early Chris ...
:Stage, 1,
Sea Otter Classic The Sea Otter Classic is a bicycling and outdoor sports festival and exposition held each spring since 1991 at the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, California. The four-day event is considered the world's largest cycling festival, ...
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Jeremy Vennell Jeremy Vennell (born 6 October 1980) is a former professional racing cyclist from New Zealand. Career In 2012 Vennell rode to victory in the National Time Trial Championships which were held in Te Awamutu. Vennell retired in December 2013 afte ...
:Stage 1,
Tour of Southland The Tour of Southland is a road bicycle racing stage race held in the Southland region of New Zealand. From 2005 until 2009, the Tour of Southland has been part of the UCI Oceania Tour however the 2010 event was held as a National Tour. The To ...
,
Jeremy Vennell Jeremy Vennell (born 6 October 1980) is a former professional racing cyclist from New Zealand. Career In 2012 Vennell rode to victory in the National Time Trial Championships which were held in Te Awamutu. Vennell retired in December 2013 afte ...
:Stage 1,
Tour of Elk Grove The Tour of Elk Grove was an annual bicycle race held in Elk Grove Village, IL in the United States. First staged in 2006, the race covered more than 277 kilometers (172 Miles) and took place over three days. The event featured 16 professional a ...
, Peter Latham ;2011 : National Criterium Championships, Eric Young :Overall, Tour de Vineyards, Patrick Bevin ::Stage 1, Patrick Bevin :
Mountains classification The King of the Mountains (KoM) is an award given to the best climbing specialist in a men's cycling road race; in women's cycle racing A woman is an adult female human. Prior to adulthood, a female human is referred to as a girl (a femal ...
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Nature Valley Grand Prix The North Star Grand Prix is a men's and women's road bicycle racing stage race held each June in Minnesota, United States, as part of the North Star Bicycle Festival. An event was added in North Mankato in 2016. The North Star Grand Prix is on ...
, Kyle Wamsley : Team classification,
Nature Valley Grand Prix The North Star Grand Prix is a men's and women's road bicycle racing stage race held each June in Minnesota, United States, as part of the North Star Bicycle Festival. An event was added in North Mankato in 2016. The North Star Grand Prix is on ...
: Team classification, Cascade Cycling Classic :Prologue,
Tour of Southland The Tour of Southland is a road bicycle racing stage race held in the Southland region of New Zealand. From 2005 until 2009, the Tour of Southland has been part of the UCI Oceania Tour however the 2010 event was held as a National Tour. The To ...
,
Jeremy Vennell Jeremy Vennell (born 6 October 1980) is a former professional racing cyclist from New Zealand. Career In 2012 Vennell rode to victory in the National Time Trial Championships which were held in Te Awamutu. Vennell retired in December 2013 afte ...
:Stage 2, Tour of the Gila,
Frank Pipp Frank Kevin Pipp (born May 22, 1977, in Iron Mountain, Michigan) is an American former cyclist, who competed as a professional from 2005 to 2013. Major results ;2004 : 1st Stage 2 Joe Martin Stage Race ;2005 : 10th Wachovia Invitational ;2006 : ...
:Stage 8,
Tour of Southland The Tour of Southland is a road bicycle racing stage race held in the Southland region of New Zealand. From 2005 until 2009, the Tour of Southland has been part of the UCI Oceania Tour however the 2010 event was held as a National Tour. The To ...
, Patrick Bevin ;2012 : Points classification, Tour of the Gila, Eric Young ::Stage 2, Eric Young : Young rider classification, Cascade Cycling Classic,
Carter Jones Carter Jones (born February 27, 1989) is an American former professional road racing cyclist, who rode professionally between 2010 and 2016 for the , , , , and teams. On June 24, 2016, Jones announced the termination of his contract with , and ...
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Mountains classification The King of the Mountains (KoM) is an award given to the best climbing specialist in a men's cycling road race; in women's cycle racing A woman is an adult female human. Prior to adulthood, a female human is referred to as a girl (a femal ...
, Tour of Utah, Ben Jacques-Maynes : Team classification,
Redlands Bicycle Classic The Redlands Bicycle Classic is a cycling stage race located in Redlands, California, United States that has been held since 1985. It consists of three road races, an individual time trial and a criterium A criterium, or crit, is a bike race ...
: Univest Grand Prix, Patrick Bevin :Stages 1, 2 &3,
Redlands Bicycle Classic The Redlands Bicycle Classic is a cycling stage race located in Redlands, California, United States that has been held since 1985. It consists of three road races, an individual time trial and a criterium A criterium, or crit, is a bike race ...
, Patrick Bevin :Stages 1 & 2,
Tour of Southland The Tour of Southland is a road bicycle racing stage race held in the Southland region of New Zealand. From 2005 until 2009, the Tour of Southland has been part of the UCI Oceania Tour however the 2010 event was held as a National Tour. The To ...
, Patrick Bevin :Stage 5,
Tour of Southland The Tour of Southland is a road bicycle racing stage race held in the Southland region of New Zealand. From 2005 until 2009, the Tour of Southland has been part of the UCI Oceania Tour however the 2010 event was held as a National Tour. The To ...
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Carter Jones Carter Jones (born February 27, 1989) is an American former professional road racing cyclist, who rode professionally between 2010 and 2016 for the , , , , and teams. On June 24, 2016, Jones announced the termination of his contract with , and ...
;2013 :Overall,
Sea Otter Classic The Sea Otter Classic is a bicycling and outdoor sports festival and exposition held each spring since 1991 at the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, California. The four-day event is considered the world's largest cycling festival, ...
, Kirk Carlsen ::Stage 3, Kirk Carlsen :
Mountains classification The King of the Mountains (KoM) is an award given to the best climbing specialist in a men's cycling road race; in women's cycle racing A woman is an adult female human. Prior to adulthood, a female human is referred to as a girl (a femal ...
, Tour of California,
Carter Jones Carter Jones (born February 27, 1989) is an American former professional road racing cyclist, who rode professionally between 2010 and 2016 for the , , , , and teams. On June 24, 2016, Jones announced the termination of his contract with , and ...
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Mountains classification The King of the Mountains (KoM) is an award given to the best climbing specialist in a men's cycling road race; in women's cycle racing A woman is an adult female human. Prior to adulthood, a female human is referred to as a girl (a femal ...
, Tour de Beauce, Pat McCarty :
Mountains classification The King of the Mountains (KoM) is an award given to the best climbing specialist in a men's cycling road race; in women's cycle racing A woman is an adult female human. Prior to adulthood, a female human is referred to as a girl (a femal ...
, Tour of Utah,
Michael Torckler Michael Torckler (born 12 April 1987) is a New Zealand cyclist, who currently rides for New Zealand amateur team GD Pringle p/b Spoken Cycles. Career During 2012, Torckler was staying at Santa Rosa, California to train for upcoming competitions. ...
:Stage 1, Cascade Cycling Classic,
Phil Gaimon Phillip Gaimon (born January 28, 1986) is a former American professional road racing cyclist, who rode professionally between 2009 and 2016. He is currently part of Jukebox Cycling, a multi-discipline team of six riders. He began his racing caree ...


Team roster

As of January 17, 2013.


References


External links

* {{Authority control Defunct cycling teams based in the United States UCI Continental Teams (America) Cycling teams established in 2005 Cycling teams disestablished in 2013