Team Group Health

This competitive cycling team has been sponsored by Group Health Cooperative since 2004. With about 80 members, Team Group Health is one of the largest all-women's competitive cycling team in the Northwest.

Also see: Team Group Health — Cycling Tips

Team Mission
The team's mission is to promote women's health, fitness, and competitive spirit through bicycle racing. The team's long-term goal is to support women racers, emphasizing the development of new riders and building a strong, experienced senior team.

Team members are involved in community service, participating in charity rides and volunteering with nonprofit organizations including the Washington State Bicycle Association and Bike Works.

Team Successes
Team Group Health has built an extremely successful women's racing team, contributing to the growth of women's cycling in the Pacific Northwest. USA cycling named Team Group Health the "Women's Club of the Year" two seasons in a row.

In 2008, the team awards included World Solo 24 Hour Mt. Bike Championship, Best All-Around Road Team, Best All-Around Road Riders, State Team Time Trial Championship, State Senior Games, State Circuit Race Championship, State Stage Race Championship, and Oregon State Mt. Bike XC Championship.

The group also has made significant contributions to Northwest cycling by attracting more women to the sport and developing new racers through race clinics and events.

New members may join in the fall during the open-team roster. The team offers workshops with successful local and national racers on training, racing, and team tactics.

Go to Team Group Health's Web site for more information about the team.

Although Group Health sponsors the team, the women don't have to be Group Health members.

Team Group Health photo courtesy of Amara Boursaw

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