March 30, 2005 – We have been busy! With the launch of our full Men’s Pro Team along with our Espoir Development Team and Elite Women’s team our hands have been full competing in races in BC and California for the entire month of March. Below I have outlined our major highlights since the season opener. If you want to read more, pop over to our website (www.symmetricscycling.com) to read the detailed race reports and updates.

Sponsors 2005

We have a number of new sponsors for 2005 including Diadora Cycling shoes, Time Pedals, Axiom Performance Gear and Powerbar. These compliment our returning sponsors Symmetrics, Westlam, Northern Feather, Norco bicycles, Giordana clothing, Rudy Project eyewear and helmets, Truvativ components, Sigma Sport computers, Panaracer, and Adidas. Be sure to check out the Norco Sponsor highlight in the section below. Read more about our sponsors Symmetrics riders selected for Pan-Am Cycling Championships – Mar del Plata, Argentina

Svein Tuft, Will Routely and Christian Meier have been given early selection to represent Canada at the Pan-Am Cycling Championships. There are more riders to be selected so stay tuned for more announcements.

Symmetrics Pro Cycling takes California by Storm – March 2005 – CA, USA

9 Races in 4 weeks
McLane Pacific – Andrew Pinfold – 10th
Central Valley Cycling Classic – Jacob Erker – 12th
San Dimas Stage Race – Cory Lange – 5th(stage 2), Eric Wohlberg 6th (GC)
Copperopolis – Eric Wohlberg – 3rd

Symmetrics Espoir Development Team hits the Spring Classics Series – March 2005 – BC, Canada

Our young development squad was able to take care of business at the Spring Classic series in 2005. Fielding a team of five men and four women we were able to capture 7 wins in 10 races. With our men’s team made up of two twenty year olds and a twenty two year old I think our development squad is showing some promise.

Mandy Poitras takes seventh in the World Track Championships – Los Angeles, CA

Mandy grabbed a 7th overall in the Points race at the world track championships on Saturday March 26, 2005. The scratch race on Sunday March 27 did not go so well for Poitras when she crashed very hard in the final corner. Mandy was able to walk away from the crash but she was shooting for the win after her Silver Medal in 2004.

What’s next? The Men’s Pro squad will be hitting the biggest pro race of 2005 at the Redlands Bicycle Classic starting March 31 – April 3, 2005. Keep your eyes out for reports and diaries from the team riders