Testimonials
Praise for NYSBRA grant programs and the clinics, workshops and racers they support.
55+ NY State Champion Gene Primomo at the 2013 Check Your Legs Race!
Gene raced for free, thanks to a grant from NYSBRA.
“Thank you to NYSBRA for the grants for the Grant’s Tomb Criterium. This was my first time running this race and despite the level of effort required to put it on, it was thoroughly enjoyable. … I spent some time talking to some Collegiate racers and their enthusiasm for the sport is great to be around and so I am glad that this race did not disappear this year which was a possibility if CRCA did not agree to help run it with/for Columbia University. …Money is fungible of course but the grants gave me some confidence to hire our best coach to coach the Men’s and Women’s intro clinics (Tara Parsons) and also to hire SRAM Neutral support for the race. … Numerous riders flatted and were able to quickly and professionally get a wheel change in no time with a quality Zipp wheel, and there seemed to be a pretty constant stream of riders needing assistance before their events – including Amy Cutler who broke a rear deraileur hanger before her Open Women’s race – which SRAM NRS replaced/fixed and she went on to win the event.”
“The East Aurora Road Race went off well. Thank you to NYSBRA as our grant allowed us to keep a separate Cat 4 women’s field. The grant also allowed us to hire an extra official increasing the safety and increasing the level of officiating, while providing a level C official additional experience.” Tom Weichmann
“Our event attracted time trialists from western New York State and northern Pennsylvania. The grants we received from NYSBRA allowed us to include many extra categories that we may not have been able to do otherwise. These grants also allowed us to hire an extra official who worked one of his first USAC TTs, providing him with some needed experience as well as providing our event with a higher level of officiating. Thanks again to NYSBRA for providing these opportunities.” Tom Weichmann
“The Regional Development Camp went very well. I found many of the seminar and question/answer sessions quite valuable. The yoga session was informative, focusing on posture and breathing on and off the bike. In addition, I very much enjoyed meeting riders from other parts of the country. I learned quite a lot, gained some invaluable experience, and would definitely do the camp again”. Andrew Pryhuber
“Our clinic was great! The NYSBRA grant allowed us to have a 5-hour classroom and on-the-road clinic rather than just a 2-hour classroom clinic. Having both made a world of difference and the clinic was much more effective.” Tom Weichmann
“Fact is, the NYSBRA grant enabled us to introduce four brand new officials to the sport at the 2012 Trooper David Brinkerhoff Memorial Spring Race Series within a month of them passing the exam. Thanks again!” Constantine Kontogiannis
“The 2012 Trooper David Brinkerhoff Memorial Spring Race Series was a huge success. The three race series drew a total of 771 registrants and 606 starters. This race series, with the support of the NYSBRA, the efforts of Capital Bicycle Racing Club (CBRC), and its volunteers helped raise money for the Trooper David Brinkerhoff Scholarship Fund, the local Coxsackie Ambulance Service, the Coxsackie Police Athletic League and to the Marcus Bohler fund. Thanks so much for the support of NYSBRA! The NYSBRA Grant Programs are working!” Dave Beals
“The Bloomfield Spring Classic Race turnout was bigger than expected and went off without a hitch. The “C” official supported by the NYSBRA did a great job. His involvement, made possible by the NYSBRA grant, improved the safety and quality of the race. We are greatly appreciative of NYSBRA’s role in supporting road racing in NYS.” Mark Paris
Two NYS Road Race Champions Compete at Check Your Legs Road Race
Ad Stabel with NYS Masters Road Race Champion Margaret Thompson
NYS Cat 4 Road Race Champion Randy Hadzor
“Thanks so much for the support from NYSBRA for our new officials grant and Women’s 4 and Junior’s field grant. We were able to use these funds to discount entry fees and encourage some of the less experienced and under-represented categories to come out and race. We even brought in a Junior who had almost no previous racing experience, who we hope to further grow in the program. It is, without a doubt, a great usage of funds to support these racing groups, as they are the future of racing in our sport!” Brian Klotz
“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
“As planned we went to Canada prepared to race the largest junior stage race in the world. We gained so much experience from this race, and can finally call ourselves international racers … We were able to race along side the U.S., French, Danish and New Zealand national teams to name a few … We all believe we are much better racers from this experience, and now know that we can be competitive in the hardest of races. The experience gained is truly invaluable. We would like to thank you so much for this grant allowing us to participate in the 2011 Tour de L ‘Abitibi. It truly opened our eyes to what our full potential is. Thank you. ” John Nesbit, Eli Mernit and Lucca Zeray
“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
