Rising from the ashes of Southern California's Checkered Flag Racing, the remaining XC riders reorganized and started Backbone Adventure Cycling in 2005.  By 2006, we had our first National Champion in Bert Blanchette, who brought home the Stars and Stripes for Super-D in Sonoma, CA.  From the end of 2004 to the end of 2006, our program developed three of the top four Professional XC women in the state of California. Ara "Fuzzy" Movsessian (Expert XC) has finished second overall in Marathon XC and in the top 5 overall in XC for 2006 and 2007. With three back-to-back seasons of multiple class winners (Beginner to Semi-Pro) in the Nationals, Rim Nordic, Southridge, CA and CO State series races Backbone athletes continue to set the standard for all levels of competition.  Off the track, our riders are frequently asked to represent sponsors and sponsor product at events like Interbike, Sea Otter Classic, 24 Hours of Adrenaline, 24 Hours of 9 Mile, etc.  Our photos are used in several sponsor catalogs, web banners, web-sites, and more, and we aren't done yet.  Look for Backbone Adventure Cycling to expand to Europe with Charles Libolt racing downhill in London in 2012. Regards, Cap'n Chris Sharp; Team Owner/Director Backbone Adventure Cycling Click to see our sponsors