Bandwagon Racing

Bandwagon Race Team

Bandwagon Racing is rolling stronger than ever! We are a group with an unwavering passion for promoting cycling in all its forms from commuting to World Cup races. Our aim is to help bridge the gap between those racing for UCI points on Sunday morning and those cruising for ice-cream on Sunday afternoon.

Elite Team

	"Ninja Doug" Johnson Colorado Springs, Colorado Doug strives to be fluid in every action, virtuous in every pursuit... to bring fluidity and virtue to the present moment and every walk of life. Doug's ramblings. Category: Pro # of days commuting by bicycle in 2011(riding to the trail, race, yoga studio or grocery store count)? Well over 300 Favorite Race? The Growler Who or what would you like to dedicate the 2012 season? All the people that dedicate their actions and energy into making the universe a better place. What got you into cycling? I grew up racing motorcycles and bmx bikes, when I discovered mountain biking it seemed like the best of both worlds! Shave or Wax? Shave mostly... Favorite ice cream? Peanut butter and chocolate coconut milk ice cream 2011 Results: 3rd TT, 17th XC Mountain States Cup #1; 20th Voodoo Fire Rocky Mountain Endurance Series #1; 6th TT, 12th XC Fruita MSC#2; 8th Battle the Bear RME #2; 2nd in both Sand Creek Wednesday night races; 11th Anglefire MSC #4; 4th Hotter than Habanero STXC; 1st Durango Dirty Century Career Highlights: All-around Bad-Ass 2nd 2009 Colorado Trail Race, 9th 2009 Growler 2010 Highlights: Rocky Mountain Ultra Marathon Series Champion; 1st Dawn 'til Dusk; 9th place Breck 100; 12th (with at flat near the end)at the Growler; 19th Marathon National Championships; 9th Dakota Five-O; 13th Battle the Bear 2012 Focus: Empty the tank at the Growler, top 10 at Marathon Nationals; sub-4hr Firecracker 50; Finish the Colorado Trail Race again! 2012 Results thus far: 8th True Grit; 12th Rumble at 18 Rd; 69th Whiskey 50
	Héctor Fernando Riveros Páez Colorado Springs, Colorado Via Colombia We ran across Fernando where you meet all the good riders... on the trails. Fernando met his wife, who lives in Colorado Springs while she was working with the Olympic hopefuls in Colombia. Fernando knew some of the local Colorado Springs racers from the PanAm Games and they hooked him up with Kalan Beisel for some training rides, which soon led him to the Ninja and Bandwagon Racing. Category: Pro # of days commuting by bicycle in 2011(riding to the trail, race, yoga studio or grocery store count)? Fernando usually rides from his house up in Northgate to the trails, when he meets us in the canyon that is an hour commute each way! Favorite Race? Whiskey 50 Who or what would you like to dedicate the 2012 season? What got you into cycling? My dad Shave or Wax? Shave Favorite ice cream? Career Highlights: 1stJunior Colombian National Championship 2005; 1st U23 Colombian National Championship 2008; 1st Andino Open Championships. XC 2009; 1st Elite Cundinamarca Cup 2010 2011 Highlights: 7th PanAmerican Games 2011; 2nd Elite Colombian Cup; 4th Colombian National Championship 2012 Focus: Ute Valley ProXCT, Teva Games, FireCracker 50, Whiskey 50 2012 Results thus far: 1st Copa MTB Valle de Ubaté; 2nd True Grit; 6th Pan-American Games; 1st Cat 3 Front Range Cycling Classic Criterium; 1st Voodoo Fire; 5th Whiskey 50
	Trevor "Bandwagon Jr." von Boeck Colorado Springs, Colorado Trevor hails from Colorado Springs and has ambitions of racing the Nationals so he can carve up some some buff singletrack in Sun Valley. He also plans on mowing a lot of grass this summer to pay dad some gas money. Trevor will be mixing it up in Colorado this summer by racing the Sand Creek series, a couple of MSC races, and the Winter Park series. Trevor's Dad can be found recounting his greatness on the Gyre and Gimbal blog. Category: Junior Favorite Race? Telluride MSC Who or What would you like to dedicate the 2012 season? All of our cool sponsors plus Paul Magnuson at Telecycle for all the hookups and support over the last couple of years What got you into cycling? My Dad Favorite ice cream? Coconut Bliss Mint Chocolate Chip 2011 Results thus far: 1st XC Mountain States Cup #1; 1st Arkansas Point Challenge; 1st Ridgeline Rampage Half Marathon Jr 15-18; 8th Wild Flower Rush MSC #4; 1st Telluride MSC #6-Colorado State Champion; 1st Keystone Classic; 1st Place Jr U-14Sand Creek #2; 1st Place Sand Creek #3 Jr U-14; 1st Place Sand Creek #4; 2nd 18 and under Cat 2 Winter Park King of the Rockies; 2nd D2 Freshman Colorado HS League Race #1 at Chalk Creek; 2nd D2 Freshman Colorado HS League #2 at Snow Mountain Ranch 2012 Focus: Finish the 1/2 growler, and a podium at Pro XCT and Nationals would be nice. 2012 Results thur far: 2nd Jr. XC Ridgeline Rampage
	Jill "JillyBean" Hueckman Durango, Colorado Oregon native. Colorado transplant. Passionate dreamer. Lover of fat tires, black labs and fast horses. Inspired by those who lust for something more and are bold enough to go after it. One year ago, I began chasing a dream that combines my intense love for the mountains, my interest in bikes and my need for big adventure. My spirit, senses, awareness of the present, mind, heart and body come fully alive when I swing my leg over the seat of a mountain bike. Excited to be a part of Bandwagon Racing for 2012, I look forward to the opportunities and challenges that will arise and stoke the intense fire for all things epic burning deep within... Category: Cat 1 # of days commuting by bicycle in 2011(riding to the trail, race, yoga studio or grocery store count)? Favorite Race? CTR, 24 Moab, 24 Enchanted Forest Who or what would you like to dedicate the 2012 season? My dog. What got you into cycling? The challenge of pedaling up a snowy mountain trail presented to me two winters ago. Obsessed ever since. Shave or Wax? Shave. Favorite ice cream? Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough....yummmmmm. 2011 Highlights: 1st 24hrs of Moab Solo; 3rd Colorado Trail Race; 1st Ketstone Classic 2012 Focus: AZT, CTR, 24Hour Solo Worlds 2012 Results thus far: 1st Woman to complete the Arizona Trail 750; 1st Coed Duo 12hrs in the Wild West;

Club Cut Team

	Eric "e" Cutlip Leadville, Colorado Category: Singlespeed e's world # of days commuting by bicycle in 2011(riding to the trail, race, yoga studio or grocery store count)? Lots! Prob somewhere around the 333 mark Favorite Race? Anything techie, long and preferably free Who or what would you like to dedicate the 2012 season? I would like to dedicate season to big, long multi-day adventures and to no longer being slow (Eric is nowhere near slow or non-attachment) What got you into cycling?* Dad dropping me off at college with a new mtn bike and no car. 16 years later the ride is still going strong Shave or Wax? huh? Favorite ice cream? Snickers ice cream bar from any gas station in the middle of the ride......lovely 2011 Highlights: Retiring from cutting trees so I actually have time and energy to ride bikes the way I like 2012 results thus far: 1st SS Leadville Winter Series #1; 2nd SS Tennessee Pass Night Jam Leadville Winter Series #2; 1st SS Leadville Winter Series #3 2012 Focus: Ride fast, reckless and have ALOT of fun
	Jon "The Navigator" Csakany Colorado Springs, Colorado Jon is the fastest person you know who rarely races. Don't take my word for it ask all the national and world champions here in Colorado Springs. Check out Jon's new website QualityJon.com Category: Worker Bee Career Highlights: One of the original gangsters at the Kokopelli Trail Race 2010 Highlights: 2nd 24hrs in the Old Pueblo (4 person SS team) 2011 Focus: Finish the Colorado Trail Race
	Fred "The Brute" Hankinson Colorado Springs, Colorado Fred is beast of a rider, a brute! Fred makes Jens Voigt look like a girlie-man. He will ride every local pro off his wheel on the Thursday night ride and claim to not be feeling that strong. Fred dreams of being an Ultmate Fighter, but really is much to kind at heart to compete in the UFC. Fred got into mountain biking in his early 20's to change it up from running and has been hooked since. Fred left out the part about competing in XTERRA Worlds a couple years back, but I'm sure he'll get back to us that one. Category: Maverick/Cat 1 # of days commuting by bicycle in 2011(riding to the trail, race, yoga studio or grocery store count)? Favorite Race? Breck 100 or CB classic, anything at least 100 miles! Takes me a few hrs to get going Who or what would you like to dedicate the 2012 season? Dedicate the season to long, epic and fun rides. What got you into cycling? I got into mountain biking in my early 20's to change it up from running and have been hooked since. Shave or Wax? No shave or wax, leave that to the fast guys. Favorite ice cream? Tie between Mint Chocolate Chip and Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, if I cant decide I just mix them. 2011 Highlights: 9th at CB Classic, 3rd at Firecracker 50 (Maverick) 2012 Focus: Colorado Endurance Series; Dirty Durango, CB Classic
	Allen "Widgets" Beauchamp Colorado Springs, Colorado Allen is the A #1 support guy for Bandwagon Racing. Allen not only serves the Wagon but the entire community of Colorado Springs with his tireless acts of selfless service. And yes he is ironing an orchid in this photo! Don't ask... Allen recently received the 'Le Patron' award for his dedication to the Springs cycling community. Look for Allen riding a Yuba cargo bike to several races in the Colorado Springs area with bottles and spare gear for the team in tow.
	Pablo "the Saint" von Boeck Colorado Springs, Colorado Like a stone skipping across water he drops in on racing when he finds something that piques his interest, provides a challenge and looks like fun. The past several years the longer grass roots events and single speeds have been the focus, but after hauling Trevor to the races in 2011 he decided to pin on a number a little more often. The races are a social event - travel with the family, hang out and ride bikes with friends, enjoy the outdoors, and neglect the house, and yard. You can find Pablo at Gyre and Gimbal Category: Singlespeed # of days commuting by bicycle in 2011(riding to the trail, race, yoga studio or grocery store count)? 44 Favorite Race? Toss-up between the Gunnison Growler and CB Classic. Who or what would you like to dedicate the 2012 season? My incredible family. What got you into cycling? Bikes have been a focal point in my life for as long as I can remember. My earliest encounter with a bicycle was my sister’s first bike. I was three and drawn like a moth to the flame. Nothing has changed. Shave or Wax? Keepin' it hairy like a French girl Favorite ice cream? Josh and John’s combo of strawberry and chocolate fudge. 2011 Results: 1st Sand Creek Race 1 – Men’s SS; 1st Sand Creek Race 2 – Men’s SS; 3rd Sand Creek Race 3 – Men’s SS; 1st Sand Creek Race 4 – Men’s SS; 15th Crested Butte Classic – Men’s Overall 2012 Focus: Have fun going to the races and knock out the Growler and CB Classic on the oney. Look for me at a few of the Sand Creek Series and other Colorado XC races and longer endurance events. 2012 results thus far: 1st SS Voodoo Fire Half Marathon
	Stephanie "Thumper" Jones Colorado Springs, Colorado So, the boss says I'm not allowed to race for the team without writing a bio for myself....and I wanna race; so here it is! Couple years back I found myself riding a crappy fixed gear bike to roll around town on which quickly snow-balled into my purchasing a road bike... later a mountain bike & then catching a competitive bug. Spent my first season racing mtb last year mostly in the smooth, sandy desert of Arizona...but I'm ready to get thrown into the fire of racing the rocky mountains & beyond. Category: Cat 1 # of days commuting by bicycle in 2011(riding to the trail, race, yoga studio or grocery store count)? Not nearly enough; however, it's become a near-daily habit since my arrival to Colorado Springs. Favorite Race? So far; 24 hrs in the Enchanted Forest or the Downieville Classic. Who or what would you like to dedicate the 2012 season? My riding/racing buddies back in AZ who motivated me to become a better cyclist. What got you into cycling? I loved riding bikes as a wee one but my real passion for bikes came late. The draw was that this thing that is so fun could be so good for me. Shave or Wax? Shave, when I remember to. Favorite ice cream? Cookie Dough So Delicious coconut milk ice cream. YUM! 2011 Results: 5th Dawn Til Dusk womens solo; 14th Whiskey Off-Road 50 proof women's open; 1st 24 hrs in the Enchanted Forest co-ed quad; 1st MBAA point series cat 2 19-29; 5th Downieville Classic XC sport senior women under 34; 3rd mtb xc nationals cat 2 19-29; 3rd Barn Burner 104 women's solo; 2nd Tour of the White Mountains 60 mi women's open. 2012 Focus: Sub-5 hour Whiskey 50 2012 Results Thus Far: 1st Place Open Women Tennessee Pass Night Jam Leadville Winter Series #2; 5th 25 Proof Open Women
	Kristi "K-O" Olson Colorado Springs, Colorado I've been XC racing for 15 years, so it really has ruined my life...started at the ripe age of 29 and getting faster and more addicted every year. 14 of those years were racing in Minneapolis with the added occasional Wisconsin race. My passion is to be dynamic, trying every cycling discipline that exists. I've dabbled in track, tandem track, road and BMX riding but have poured all energies into MTB, winter, ice bike and gravel grinder racing. Over the past 2 years, I've honed in on 50milers (or 6 hour races) and stage racing that consists of multiple 50 milers. It is just the beginning... Category: Cat 1 # of days commuting by bicycle in 2011(riding to the trail, race, yoga studio or grocery store count)? Favorite Race? Breck Epic (2012 will be year 3) Dakota 5-0 Crested Butte 100 Who or what would you like to dedicate the 2012 season? Women just getting into the sport. Rock it, ladies! What got you into cycling? The desire to ride without training wheels...the rest is history Shave or Wax? Shave, but seeking the right moment to try waxing...another 2012 goal? Favorite ice cream? Hagen Dazs Vanilla Chocolate Chip, which is surprisingly dastardly hard to find sometimes, which means I eat LOTS when I find it. 2011 Results: Minnesota Winter MTB Series, 1st Women's Overall City of Lakes Loppet and St. Paul Winter Carnival Ice Bike Races, 1st Women's Overall Crested Butte 40, 2nd Women's 40+ Breck 68, 1st Women's 40+ Dakota 5-0, 6th Women's Overall (first 5 racers were Pros, so I like to unofficially consider myself 1st amateur woman) Although I crashed out on Stage 4 in this year's Breck Epic, I'm happy that I was holding 2nd Women's 40+ in stages 1-3 2012 Results thus far: 4th Womens Open Leadville Winter Series #1; 4th open Women Tennessee Pass Night Jam; 2nd 24 hours in the Old Pueblo 4 person women open; 3rd Voodoo Fire 40-49 Women Half Marathon
	Jason "Big Guy" Hanson Colorado Springs, Colorado Jason is one of our most ambitious new recruits for the 2012 season. We spotted Jason lightin' up the Saturday group "ride" and the local trails. With Doug's coaching help it won't be hard to spot the Big Guy this season, he'll be coming thru at the front of every race on his way to top. I give it 3 months months before student is dropping teacher like a bad habit-dj Category:* Cat 1 # of days commuting by bicycle in 2011(riding to the trail, race, yoga studio or grocery store count)? Favorite Race? PV Cycle Derby Who or what would you like to dedicate the 2012 season? My family, my wife supports me 97% of the time (there's always those few moments) she is at every race helping and cheering. What got you into cycling? Rode BMX as a kid, then my cousin Tony got me started in mountain biking about 5 years ago Shave or Wax? Shave Favorite ice cream? Culvers Andes mint and Oreo concrete mixer, its delightful. 2011 Results: 5th Ridgline Rampage 19-29, 2nd PV Cycle Derby 2012 Focus: Learning and advancing to the next level 2012 Results thus far: 6th Open Men Leadville Winter Series #3; 3rd Cat4/5 Front Range Cycling Classic Criterium; 1st 30-39 Ridgeline Rampage Marathon
BANDWAGON RACE SCHEDULE MARCH: March 3rd – Mellow Johnny’s Pro XCT #1 /Dripping Springs, TX March 3rd - Leadville Winter Series #3 /Leadville, CO March 17th - True Grit /St. George, UT APRIL: April 1st - Southern Colorado Trail Builders /Pueblo, CO April 14th - LTR 18 Road MTB XC Race /Fruita, CO April 13th – Arizona Trail 300/750 /Arizona April 21st – RME #1 Voodoo Fire /Pueblo, CO April 22nd – Alien Run /Aztec, NM April 27th-29th – Whiskey Off-Road /Prescott, AZ MAY: May 5th – RME #2 Ridgeline Rampage /Castle Rock, CO May 12th – 12 Hours of Mesa Verde /Cortez, CO May 13th – Doug Johnson’s Yoga for Cyclists Workshop /Colorado Springs, CO May 18th-20th – MSC #1 Riverside Rampage /Salida, CO May 19th – RME #3 Battle the Bear /Lakewood, CO May 26th-27th – The Original Growler /Gunnison, CO The Iron horse Bicycle Classic /Durango, CO JUNE: June 2nd – Teva Mountain Games /Vail, CO June 6th – Ascent Cycling Series Bear Creek /Colorado Springs, CO June 8th-10th – MSC #2 Chile Challenge /Angelfire, NM June 10th – Beti Bike Bash /Denver, CO June 13th – Ascent Cycling Series Palmer Park /Colorado Springs, CO June 16th – Ute Valley Park Pro XCT #3 /Colorado Springs, CO Bailey Hundo /Bailey, CO 24 Hours in the Enchanted Forest /McGaffey, NM June 22nd-24th – MSC #3 Wildflower Rush /Crested Butte, CO	JULY: July 1st – Pro Cycling Palmer XC /Colorado Springs, CO July 4th – Firecracker 50 /Breckenridge, CO July 5th-8th XC MTB Nationals /Sun Valley, ID July 7th – Durango Dirty Century /Durango, CO July 14th – RME #4 Breck 100 /Breckenridge, CO July 18th – Sandcreek Series Palmer Park /Colorado Springs,CO July 20-22nd – MSC #4 Storm Peak Stampede /Steamboat Springs, CO July 25th - Ascent Cycling Series Palmer Park /Colorado Springs, CO July 30th – Colorado Trail Race /Denver to Durango, CO AUGUST: August 5th – RME #5 Peaceful Valley Cycle Derby /Elbert, CO August 8th - Ascent Cycling Series Bear Creek /Colorado Springs, CO August 10th – 12th – MSC #5 Full Tilt in Telluride /Telluride, CO August 11th – Leadville 100 /Leadville, CO August 11th – Steamboat Stinger /Steamboat Springs, CO August 12th-18th – Breck Epic /Breckenridge, CO August 25th - King of the Rockies /Winter Park, CO SEPTEMBER: September 1st – Dakota Five-0 /Spearfish, SD Park City Point 2 point /Park City, UT September 29th – 24 Hour National Championship /Colorado Springs, CO OCTOBER-DECEMBER: October 6th - Ring the Peak /Colorado Springs, CO TBD & Cyclocross