Tri-State Velo

Interview with Nadia Latzgo and 2007 CSC Hillclimb Highlights Nadia is also the Girls 10-12 PA Junior TT Champion for 2007.

With one of the biggest weeks in American Cycling in progress at this time, TSV is once again part of the Commerce Bank Triple Crown of Cycling. Although we will not be fielding an Elite Women's Team for the first time in over 10 years, Tri-State Velo will be hosting the CSC Manayunk Hill Climb on Friday, June 8th and the Lincoln Mercury Time Trial on Saturday, June 9th.

The first humans to walk fully upright were probably the first humans to suffer from backaches. It remains, even in this age of high-tech wonders, a bane of human existence. Affecting as many as eight of every 10 American adults at one time or another, back pain is one of our most intrusive, costly and annoying maladies.

The 2006 TSV Awards Banquet was held on Sunday, November 12th at The Drafting Room, in Spring House, PA.

TSV members, family member and friends were treated to a wonderful evening of food and fun and of course, a great selection of Victory Beers, poured and served by VBC's own general manager, Bill Covaleski.

(these remarks were given by TSV Presdident, Ron Ruggiero, at the 2006 TSV Awards Banquet, on November 12, 2006)

In the past 13 years, Tri-State Velo has accomplished much that we should be extremely proud of.

Multiple national junior and senior championships
Numerous PA State and individual PA BAR Championships
World Masters Championships and record holders

Coming into the 3rd Stage of the 2006 Fitchburg Longsjo Classic, Cory Burns was sitting 1st in General Classification based on his outstanding performance in the opening two stages. Cory won both of those stages and held an 18 second advantage to his nearest competitor.

The Elite / Espoir team traveled to Fitchburg, MA to compete in the longstanding and very demanding Fitchburg / Longjo Stage Race, 6/29 to 7/2. We had four very good riders coming off some impressive outings at the recently completed Commerce Bank Triple Crown Elite 1/2 events in Lancaster and Reading, PA. entered this year.

Rain, rain, go away

Below is some great news from longtime TSV member Andy Lakatosh about his recent signing with Team Spike.

It should also be noted that current Team Spike members Giddeon Massie and Becky Quinn also were former members of Tri-State Velo.

Somebody Pinch Me… I Must be Dreaming!

 On Sunday, November 13th. Victory Brewing Restaurant and Brewery hosted the 2005 Awards Banquet. The mood was light and easy-going as the attendees got a chance to spend time, with their fellow teammates and friends.