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If you followed our stories over the last week or

If you followed our stories over the last week or so, you’ve seen a glimpse in to our summer prep.
We spent the past week and a half at high altitude in the mountains of Colorado. From podium performances at the #firecracker50 to stacking up big hours of epic ascents in the high country and culminating with #mtbnats in our backyard. It was a great opportunity to put in some hard efforts and just as importantly start to gel a squad with so many new faces.
This group is truly something special. So many laughs, incredibly supportive of each other and capable of lifting each other to some great results.
We aren’t a mtn bike team (yet…) so we started at the back of the field in every National Championship race. With determination and raw talent, each rider had some amazing results finishing inside the Top 20 against some of the most talented young riders in the country that were laser focused on the event.
A bit of rest for some of us and then time to build for CX season. We have big things coming in the next few weeks!
#crossiscoming

We are happy to announce Sam Brown as our newest t

We are happy to announce Sam Brown as our newest teammate for the 2021-22 season! Back in February, when we made our last roster announcement, we truly thought that we had a full squad. Then Sam called. Many teams throw around the term “family”. But for us, it’s a core value that defines who we are. True family is committed to each other’s success, even as they find their own place and live their own journey. When it’s time for your family to support you, you know that they’ll be there. Sam’s story is a classic exemplar of this. He first zipped up our green jersey as a young junior back in 2014. Over the the years, Sam ebbed and flowed in cyclocross. We offered bits of support while we observed his maturation as an athlete and a young man. We gave Sam his space to find his place in higher education and kept tabs on his cycling. We’ve seen multiple Top 10’s at CX National Championships, podiums in Pro Mtn Bike Enduros, a recent rapid ascent in road races. All, until recently, without a year round personal coach. His natural ability is undeniable. With Sam’s commitment, his relationship with his new coach @iamjakewells, a common vision and focus with @flccycling, our team’s resources, the support of our sponsors, and the blessings of his family, we believe Sam is poised for a breakout year. Welcome home, Sam Brown! #cantstopwontstop #alphagroovecx 📸 @brentmurphyphoto

Happy 100 @rideshimano! Thank you for being an inn

Happy 100 @rideshimano! Thank you for being an innovator, creating some amazing products and believing in our mission to grow the sport at the highest level. We are proud to be part of your family! #shimano100years #rideshimano 📸 @thepenultimatestage

Hats off to all the strong women that are not only

Hats off to all the strong women that are not only putting in the effort and dedication to push their own limits and carve out their own space, but are also supportive and uplifting to the next young generations on two wheels!
@rideshimano #shimanowomen #internationalwomensday #iwd2021 📸 1 @bricehansen 2 @bruce_buckley 3 @alphabicycle

We are unbelievably excited to announce Michaela T

We are unbelievably excited to announce Michaela Thompson as our newest teammate for the 2021-22 season!
Though a relative newcomer to the sport of cyclocross, her potential shined early and bright. With a top 5 at Pan Ams, a 🥈Silver Medal at National Championships and a myriad of podiums here in Colorado, we took notice. She made the most of a less than ideal 2020 by mixing it up locally with some of the best pros in the country at the pointy end of the races. Her progression is undeniable.
We’d like to thank @boulderjuniors and @flccycling for laying the groundwork with Michaela as we look forward to providing the support and resources to continue her growth.
Welcome to the family, Michaela!
#cantstopwontstop #alphagroovecx
📸 @bruce_buckley

Join us in celebrating the strong women! Those tha

Join us in celebrating the strong women! Those that make the commitment, endure the sacrifices, and celebrate the process all in the name of sport. #nationalgirlsandwomeninsportsday #ngwsd

* Long Post Alert. (But worth a read.)* To Moots,

Jules finished his 2020-21 campaign with his stron

Jules finished his 2020-21 campaign with his strongest race yet at the World Cup in Overijse, Belgium today. In studying the details, Jules had immense progress in a season that would have been all too easy to write off. But he fought like hell, made the most of every opportunity and is visibly a better racer and more experienced human because of the path he took the past 7 months. Chapeau @jhvankempen. We are incredibly proud to have you fly the colors and represent our team.
#cantstopwontstop #alphagroovecx
📸 @thepenultimatestage

This image exemplifies why racing in Europe is suc

This image exemplifies why racing in Europe is such an important piece of a rider’s development. The course conditions and tight pack racing deep in to the field simply can’t be duplicated domestically. Jules is making the most of his opportunity and laying the valuable base for the future. #cantstopwontstop #alphagroovecx 📸 @anton_vos

Absolutely epic. 📸 @thepenultimatestage

Absolutely epic. 📸 @thepenultimatestage

Often it takes more time for the entire picture to

Often it takes more time for the entire picture to appear.
As we analyze Jules’s 2nd World Cup, there are so many takeaways. It’s another step forward towards becoming one of the World’s elite.
📸 @thepenultimatestage
#cantstopwontstop #alphagroovecx

The experience is invaluable. Something that can’t be duplicated anywhere else other than between the tape of the World’s biggest races, in the motherland of cyclocross.
Today, Jules did just that. He took advantage of an opportunity. The number on a results sheet or the lack of any one person’s vindication means absolutely nothing in this process. The fact that he pushed himself mentally, physically and emotionally far outside of his limits is a testament to itself.
📸 @thepenultimatestage
#cantstopwontstop #alphagroovecx

It’s #titaniumtuesday and as we come up on the t

It’s #titaniumtuesday and as we come up on the time we’d normally be preparing for National Championships, we are reminded of this image of Turner’s Moots PsychloX RSL. We wrote Turner a message just before her first World Cup start at Jingle Cross in September. A reminder of our friend Andy who left us too soon but who’s impression will continue to be felt for years to come in our team. A reminder to take advantage of every day and every opportunity. And she did just that! That sharpie’d message lasted all season and still lives on as the bike has been adopted by Amelia, a lucky junior in our program that continues to be part of Andy’s legacy.
📸 @tobedetermined.cc / Daghan Perker
#getbusylivin #cantstopwontstop #alphagroovecx

It’s #wheeliewednesday! #alphagroovecx #cantsto

It’s #wheeliewednesday! #alphagroovecx #cantstopwontstop

Autumn mornings are supposed to be filled with col

Autumn mornings are supposed to be filled with cold breathes and hot coffee. With fine tuning and detailed preparation. With reflection and hopes. In a world of uncertainty and change, this is still how we spend our weekend mornings. 📷 @b0_
#cantstopwontstop #alphagroovecx

We’re still here. Training. Growing. Learning. P

We’re still here. Training. Growing. Learning. Perfecting. While the near future is uncertain, our long term goals remain the same. Whenever racing returns, we will be prepared to show the World. #cantstopwontstop #alphagroovecx

Nature’s course tape.

Nature’s course tape.

Something old, something new, something borrowed,

Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue. When we started to brainstorm on this season’s kit, we were shocked to hear terms like “iconic”. But, we still wanted something just a bit more. @cobisan went to work to integrate the emerald hue in to the bibs, where once was grey. We borrowed the #GetBusyLivin mantra from Karen and Jett as a constant reminder of our friend Andy and his commitment to our program. @dnacycling printed multiple tests and sent them over to make sure the entire package was absolutely perfect. We couldn’t be happier with the newest take on what’s becoming a classic.

We are proud to announce that Jules van Kempen wil

We are proud to announce that Jules van Kempen will be joining the team for the 2020-21 season! When we started the process of looking for the next young athlete to help develop, Jules grabbed our attention with 3 UCI Junior podiums over the first month of the season. He was the first rider that we contacted back in early November and even though his season came to an abrupt end, the more that we talked the more we knew he was the right fit. Jules will be joining the team in Colorado later this summer and we’re sure he’ll fit right in. We can’t wait to see what the future holds. Welcome to the family Jules! #cantstopwontstop #alphagroovecx 📸 @corcoransphotos

#internationalwomensday . The environment, the sup

#internationalwomensday .
The environment, the support staff, the system is created to give young women the best opportunity to succeed. It’s a responsibility that we don’t take lightly and are proud to be a part of regardless of where they are in their journey. 📸 1 @bricehansen 2 @bruce_buckley 3 @cxhairs .
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#cantstopwontstop @alphabicycle
@groovesubarusilverthorne
#rideshimano @rideshimano
#DNAcycling @dnacycling
#psychloxrsl @mootscycles
@pirelli_cycling
#bryton @bryton.us @brytonsport
#webuildbearings #madeinusa @chriskingbuzz
#sinds1919 @lazersportna
@coastdirect @supacaz
@aj_vcgraphix
#caffeinated @venturecoffeecompany

We are incredibly excited that Lauren Zoerner will

We are incredibly excited that Lauren Zoerner will be back with the team for the 2020-21 season! Together this season we laid the foundation for a promising future and we’ll continue down the path to helping her realize her full potential as we have some unfinished business to take care of this season. Welcome home #LittleOne! #cantstopwontstop #alphagroovecx 📸 @bruce_buckley

Progression, belief, love, trust. We have all watc

Progression, belief, love, trust. We have all watched Turner’s progression. We believe she is capable of great things. There is a reciprocal love with Turner and our entire family. She trusts our process. With that basis, we are proud to announce that Turner Ramsay has signed with our team through the 2022 season. We are focused on providing the absolute best support in order to make her dreams a reality. Welcome home Turner. Your potential is undeniable and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for you. 📸 @cxhairs #alphagroovecx #cantstopwontstop

Our journey with Ross Ellwood as part of the team

Our journey with Ross Ellwood as part of the team will continue for the 2020-21 season! His season started with a multitude of unknowns. New teammates, new equipment, new support structure, an expanded schedule...and ended in a way that no one would wish even on their biggest competitor. But in between the experiences helped mold Ross in to one of the future stars of the sport. The last few races of the season in Colorado and Oklahoma showed that Ross was using his drive and our tools to make measurable progress. His season abruptly ended with a broken collarbone 30 seconds after his National Championship campaign started and left us all wanting more for him. While Ross was still in the hospital, we penned a contract offer for the upcoming season. It was important for everyone involved to know that while the end of the chapter was less than storybook, we believed in Ross and continue to stand behind him. Our family is proud to have Ross be a part of it. 📸 @bruce_buckley #cantstopwontstop #alphagroovecx

This team was built in an effort to provide young

This team was built in an effort to provide young riders a multi faceted support system in which they can realize their potential as they grow in to adults. Brannan has done just that.
His preparation and self analysis are dialed. He has grown in to an exceptionally well spoken and communicative adult. He has used the tools we’ve provided to start to realize his potential. He knows what it takes to get to that top step on the podium and how to be a contributing member of a winning environment. His “development” chapter as some would call it is complete.
Brannan has grown up in front of our eyes. As he finishes the first phase of his education and takes new steps in his personal life, he’ll continue his growth in a new, supportive environment. He’ll put his own spin on the model we’ve worked so hard to perfect. He’ll be an incredible asset to any team he may join in the future.
We wish him all the success as he leaves our team and continues his journey towards becoming one of the World’s elite.
Cheers Bud! 📸 #1 & 3 @bo.bickerstaff #2 @bruce_buckley #4 @cxhairs

Join us in celebrating the 34th annual National Gi

Join us in celebrating the 34th annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day! We are extremely proud of the fact that our program has always boasted a solid contingent of exceptionally strong 💪🏼 young women. We strive to provide the highest level of support to help them continue to reach new heights! #ngwsd 📸 @bruce_buckley & @cxhairs

Swipe Left.👈 Our season is complete. Not the wa

Swipe Left.👈
Our season is complete. Not the way we expected. But, sometimes in sport you have to realize that certain things are out of your control and look towards the future because boy is it bright!
This season, every one of our athletes had new experiences that resulted in personal growth. From the 8 World Cup starts, to a Continental Championship medal, to our first trip to the heart of cyclocross as a team. Beyond that there were breakout performances, many less tears of frustration, and a level of self-realization that will propel all of us to bigger and better things in the future.
The most heartfelt “Thank You” to all of our partners for the support in chasing our dreams. To all of you that follow our adventures and cheer us on along the way. To the athletes for putting in the hard work and believing in the system we work so hard to perfect. To the support crew for the long hours and selfless work. 📸 @cxhairs & @bruce_buckley - #alphagroovecx
#cantstopwontstop @alphabicycle
@groovesubarusilverthorne
#rideshimano @rideshimano
#DNAcycling @dnacycling
#psychloxrsl @mootscycles
@pirelli_cycling
#bryton @bryton.us @brytonsport
#webuildbearings #madeinusa @chriskingbuzz
#sinds1919 @lazersportna
@coastdirect @supacaz
@aj_vcgraphix
#caffeinated @venturecoffeecompany

The blue stripes on our kits were new this season

The blue stripes on our kits were new this season and we couldn’t be more proud to fly the colors of @rideshimano. Not only do they provide us with near flawless equipment, but more importantly they believe in us as a team and the continued work we do to develop the sport. Head on over to their site and give our latest article a read. LINK IN BIO. #rideshimano 📸 @cxhairs

📣LINK IN BIO📣 Being in Belgium as a team off

📣LINK IN BIO📣
Being in Belgium as a team offered not only the chance to test ourselves but also the opportunity to lay the groundwork of a transatlantic component of the program in the not too distant future. This is what development looks like. We are extremely grateful for the partnerships that are making this whole thing a reality. Please give it a read and feel free to leave feedback. 📸 @cxhairs -
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#cantstopwontstop @alphabicycle
@groovesubarusilverthorne
#rideshimano @rideshimano
#DNAcycling @dnacycling
#psychloxrsl @mootscycles
@pirelli_cycling
#bryton @bryton.us @brytonsport
#webuildbearings #madeinusa @chriskingbuzz
#sinds1919 @lazersportna
@coastdirect @supacaz
@aj_vcgraphix
#caffeinated @venturecoffeecompany

As we reflect on our season, this picture strikes

As we reflect on our season, this picture strikes a chord. To those outside of Colorado, our junior program is often unseen. This year, we made a concerted effort to offer a high level of training, coaching and event support to a committed group of adolescent cyclists in order to help them grow within the sport. This resulted in some priceless experiences that we are now parlaying in our new “Devo” program for 2020 and beyond! This piece of the team is focused on providing younger, passionate racers even more tools to reach their goals. Just another way we work to grow the future of cyclocross. #cantstopwontstop #alphagroovecx 📸 @bruce_buckley

It’s never fair to end a promising season with a $It’s never fair to end a promising season with an injury. In Baal 🇧🇪 on January 1st, Lauren’s season came to a screeching halt with less than a lap remaining in her European campaign. An impact with the metal barriers on the course’s iconic decent left her with a variety of fractures to her 2nd and 4th metacarpal that required surgery last week. This unfortunately resulted in her having to decline her World Championship Team selection. While the disappointment is obvious, we know that Lauren’s future won’t be defined by this setback. We heal, we plan, we get stronger 💪🏼! . #alphagroovecx #cantstopwontstop @alphabicycle @groovesubarusilverthorne #rideshimano @rideshimano #DNAcycling @dnacycling #psychloxrsl @mootscycles @pirelli_cycling #bryton @bryton.us @brytonsport #webuildbearings #madeinusa @chriskingbuzz #sinds1919 @lazersportna @coastdirect @supacaz @aj_vcgraphix #caffeinated @venturecoffeecompany$

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