Praise for NYSBRA grant programs and the clinics, workshops and racers they support.

“Thank-you for the NYSBRA mission grant to help defray expenses for attending the Official’s Cat A clinic in Austin. These clinics only run about once a year so I feel privileged and honored to attend…. In short, I learned a lot. The clinic will also make me better at local E events and, I think, a better servant of the LA. Since this was the only clinic scheduled for 2012, I really appreciate NYSBRA’s support as it helped me commit to the time and expense of even further cementing my bond with this sport we all love. Oh, and I passed the test. Thank-you! ” Jeff Poulin

“Thank you very much for approving my grant! I love mountain biking and this really encouraged me. ” Gili Rusak

“This was my first time going to nationals and it was really an experience to remember (and repeat!). Participating in an event with such a high level of talent and professionalism was a honor. My performance in the race was about as was to be expected. 40th out of 82 was a fine result but next year I am definitely aiming to finish on the lead lap. The course was challenging but the conditions were really what made it difficult, and a different race for every category… I know that every time I race I learn more about how to race better…Nationals was no exception, a great learning experience and I am so grateful to have been able to give it a try this year. Many thanks.”  BrittLee Bowman

“Going to Junior Nationals in Augusta Georgia was a great experience….. on Friday we got to watch the pro races at the velodrome, which was awesome. I had never been to a race at a velodrome, so it was cool to see the races in person instead of on tv. We were very loud fans. Then on Saturday, we got to race at the velodrome, which was just as cool. It was my first time racing on the track, and I loved it. Not quite as much as a nice long road race, but I loved it. Camp was a great experience, both in what I learned and finally getting to hang out with other people my age that love cycling as much as I do.” Sam Morkal-Williams

“On behalf of CBRC and Team Elevate, please accept our sincere thanks for your support of the 2nd Annual Women’s Skills Clinic… 18 new cyclists …received expert instruction in cornering, pace lines, and slow-speed drills… The NYSBRA grant was an essential part of this event.” C. Kontogiannis

“Dear NYSBRA, Thank you very much for supporting our efforts to include Women’s Racing clinics in our area. The post-session discussions were all positive and when asked whether the skills learned could be applicable to racing and that it would reduce their anxieties about pack riding, the answer was affirmative…  I would like to thank NYSBRA for funding these clinics.” S. Willingham

“What was the best part of Legaci Junior camp? My favorite part of this camp was sprinting “town-lines” with Gordy (Singleton) and the rest of my team. Thanks for the epic experience!” R. Young

“My experience at the Legaci Junior camp this past weekend was very valuable. Among my favorite sessions of the camp was the nutrition talk by an exercise physiology professor. Specifically, I learned about the GI Index and how high vs low glycemic foods are digested and how each should be utilized in training and in racing. I also found the fitting session helpful to make my riding position as comfortable and efficient as possible…I learned quite a lot and I would definitely do this camp again.” A. Pryhuber