Congratulations to our Seniors!

While their final NICA season was cut short, we would like to recognize them and wish them luck as they begin their new adventures!

TEAM

by Coach Kim & Rich June 1, 2020

Dylan

Dylan joined R-Cubed NICA in 2019 with a passion for athletics and learning. Many of the conversations Dylan had with the coaches revolved around training, and the best way to optimize his time on the bike. He was also very inquisitive about the dietary needs of an athlete. Given his dedication and exuberance, we are certain that given the chance, Dylan would have shown up ready for season and ready to show how passion translates into performance. Dylan will be continuing on to Colorado for his college education and I would imagine some good riding. The way in which your scientific brain works, and the thought that you give everything that you do will ensure your success in life. Good luck our friend, we wish you the best!

Maxim

Max is a BALL of energy that cannot be contained! Think of him as the sun that is always burning at full bore, and was never short of crazy adventures. His smile was contagious and even when he was full out, the grin was ear to ear! Max joined us in 2019 and raced his heart out. Being naturally athletic, he was in the mix from the start. There is an energy in Max that we hope burns for years to come. He made it an absolute joy to be around him and always brought up the tempo of any event that he participated in. Max, without a doubt, that energy will serve you well in your life to come, your story has barely written the first chapter. We will miss you bouncing around like Tigger at all times.

Owen

Owen joined us a few years back. It has been an absolute pleasure and an honor to watch him grow into the adult he has become. Owen, you are a gentleman and a scholar. Owen has a never give up attitude that is so obvious when you watch him race. One of our best memories of Owen is him flatting during a race, fixing the flat, getting back on the bike and going FULL TILT to the end. Owen, it is this never die attitude and drive that has become your presence. Anytime you do something, there is no doubt that it will be to your absolute best. Smart, charismatic, polite and open minded...we will never worry about how bright your future will be. On or off the bike, Owen has been a pleasure to coach. We will miss that even keeled demeanor that you possess, it was like having a movie star around when you were there.

Ryan

Ryan has been with the team for a few years, always a staple of the practices and riding in the front pack with an energy that was unfettered. Ryan was social and loved to play devil's advocate in so many ways, if you said up, he said... "why not down". Speaking of down, while Ryan was never a fan of the hill climbing that xc often offered, he spoke with excitement about cycling and the great possibility of downhilling someday. Though Ryan only joined us for one race, he was always there for the team. Ryan has already set off on his next adventure with the U.S. Military. Ryan, we wish you luck and will absolutely miss those messages aimed directly at pushing our buttons, you always made it fun!