Thanks for the MONEY! July 3, 2007

Hbc has made a commitment to raise $2.9 million for Canadian Athletes every year for the next six years. A large portion of this will be raised via the Hbc Run for Canada.

The Hbc Run for Canada is a 10K Run, 3K Walk and 1K Kids Run taking place on July 1st in thirteen communities across Canada. Hbc stores will be lending strong support to the Hbc Run for Canada, and over the next few months they will be focused on raising $5,000 for each of the 200 athletes.

In 2006, the Hbc Run for Canada raised over $1.5 million, thanks to the many Canadians who participated in our 2006 event by running, walking, volunteering, and fundraising, all in support of our Canadian Athletes.

This year we will continue to focus on our up and coming athletes in need of funding to compete and represent Canada at an international level. There are talented athletes that have incredible potential to succeed at the Paralympic, Commonwealth and Olympic Games. They need our help to make sure they get the training, equipment and opportunities necessary to be recognized as world-class athletes.

Here are some pictures and the promotional video that was playing during this weekends activities.

t-town race 1- keirin cup. June 19, 2007

The Winning Team – Momentum Cycling Scores in T-Town
Jennie Reed, Josiah Ng and Adam Duvendeck scored their first set of UCI points for Momentum Cycling towards qualification for the 2008 Beijing Olympics this past weekend at the Red Robin Keirin Cup in T-Town.

Jennie won the 10 km scratch race and place second in the keirin to the World Champion from Germany.

Josiah Ng, recovering from a broken clavicle placed fourth in the keirin and Adam Duvendeck made an aggressive move in the keirin semi-finals but was unable to successfully execute his move due to a stomach virus he contracted in Venezuela at the recent Panam championships.

Post Race Comments –
“Friday racing went pretty good. I started off racing the 10km Scratch.  I decided to give it a fair effort considering these first few races are training and having a bit of fun.  I threw on a bigger gear and relied on my strength, since I am not used to trying to spin at 125rpm!  I can spin at 155rpm for a short period, but 125rpm for 10 minutes just taxes me!  A few girls tried to make attempts to get a lead on the field but, at the end, everyone was in the field and setting up for the final few laps.  I found myself with enough energy two laps to go and girls were hesitating to commit to the final sprint, so with 500m to go, I came over the top and took control of the speed.  Christin Much and Becky Quinn were all in toe and coming on strong, but I  held off Muche and Quinn in the last few meters!

I was pretty gased, but lined up next the 2km preme race.  My legs didn’t have much after the Scratch, so I only went for one $50 preme and I was toast .  I had to recover for the most important race of the night, the keirin.  I lined up knowing that Muche wanted to win just as much as myself, but we both had raced more than we are used to at the World Cups.  Really, we both knew that we were the only world class keirin riders in the field, so the dynamics were different than usual. I got fourth position behind the bike and Much was right on my wheel!  When the motor pulled, the speed wasn’t picking up as fast as I had liked, so it was to the front with 500m to go.  It was all about controlling the speed and hoping that I had enough kick to the line.  I gave it my all to the line, but Muche got me by a few inches!  Not a bad race, but it would be nice to have more world class sprinters to make for a more aggressive race.” – Jennie Reed

“It is great being back in Trexlertown doing what I love.  The spectators here enjoy every minute of the the racing and let you know it!  Erin Hartwell has done an incredible job bringing a full international field to T-town.  Being able to race against some of the best cyclist in the world prepares us just that much more for the very important up coming world cup season.
Trying to make the transition from time trial races to tactical races is what I am working most on right now.  I used this first race in Trexlertown as a way to try some new tactics.  I made some good moves which ultimately did not work out quite as I wanted but I am happy with how I raced and I look forward to the next few races.”
- Adam Duvendeck

“Overall, I’d say I was pretty satisfied with how things went.  The eight rider final made me a little bit nervous and in the last lap I had some flashbacks from my crash.  It was only normal that I was a little more timid than my usual self.  I think this is a great start to my buildup for the season.”  – Josiah Ng

The series continues this week, so stay tuned for news and highlight from T-Town.

Momentum New temp suit! June 12, 2007

WEll. June 10, 2007

OK, I know that it has been awhile since i have posted last… but really there is only so much that I can talk about…. when all I do is go to physical therapy everyday!!

SO for the past while what has been going on…. well I started riding the track two weeks ago and I have now been four times.. first time i was there i did not do much… kidda just rode around in circles!!! ha-ha. But the next few times I started doing more and more… with the other-day I did 2 x flying 500m behind some guys. I was so happy!! woohoo.

Some other news, my team Momentum cycling has asked me to join the team on there trek up to trexlertown PA for some of the UCI races that they are putting on…. Im pretty excited to be joining them… I feel like being back in and around the environment of pro racing will be good for the head… I will see everyone race, it will pump me up and I will start to get my head back in the game!

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I have also had to increase the security of my site due to a nameless coward that kept leave stupid dumbA$$ comments… everyday I would wake up and have 10 new dumb remarks. I guess its pretty cool that I have some person that has nothing to do but spend time on me!!! quite funny! Anyway because of this person that I believe would still live at home with there mom and most likely still breast feeds.. I have to approve every comment that is typed into the site. So as long as your not some waste of skin… your comment will be added!

Anyway sorry for the long awaited blog entry… there will be more, as in the next two weeks we will be around racing.

talk to you all soon,

Travis

Look Bicycles sponsors Momentum Cycling June 6, 2007

Momentum Cycling is please to announce that Look France will be supporting the team towards the 2008 Olympics.

Look will supply the team with the equipment and technical support needed to succeed in the sport of track cycling. According to Thierry Fournier, the CEO of Look “Your promising team caught my attention as well as our sponsoring committee and we are pleased to be part of Momentum Cycling, providing the athletes enough frames and technical support to train, and compete.”

Momentum Cycling and U.S. sprinter Jennie Reed, gold medalist at the recent Pan American Championships in Venezuela is thrilled with the opportunity. “Being able to ride the best track bike (Look) in the world allows me and my teammates to focus on our training, knowing that our equipment is superb.”

“I rode look to two medals at the 2006 commonwealth games, I believe that there is no other bike that can get up and go! like the look track bikes. I’m excited that Look France will be supporting us on our way to many victories.” (Travis Smith).

“I rode look for two years as a stagiaire at the world cycling center. I absolutely love these bikes. It almost took me to an Olympic medal and this time, I hope that in Beijing it will help lead me to victory. I am very excited to be reunited with the Look bike once again.” (Josiah Ng).

About Momentum Cycling
Momentum Cycling is a UCI Professional Track Cycling Team based in Southern California. The objective of the team is to get our cyclist to the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, continue to develop the sport of track cycling and become the number one ranked North American and UCI Pro Track Cycling Team.

The Team
Team Momentum riders are the best in the world with great success. They have captured eight National titles, five World Cup podiums, three Pan American medals, and two Commonwealth games medals. This shows as of now our riders are not just on track to make it to the Olympic Games, but are on track to be the dominant riders in Beijing.

Cyclist
Adam Duvendeck (USA)
Travis Smith (Canada)
Jennie Reed (USA)
Josiah Ng (Malaysia)

Coach
Roger Young

Managers & Support Staff
Dr. Howard Marans
George Both
Peter Maharaj

Momentum Cycling can be found on the web at http://www.momentumcycling.com

Sponsors – Look, Coast Therapy, Shopoff Group, De Soto Clothing, Cal Pacific Export Packers, and ADT Event Center.

Momentum Cycling website June 6, 2007

I just wanted to inform everyone that my pro UCI team has launched its website.

www.momentumcycling.com

I hope you all take a look and enjoy it.. let us know what you think!! Our great web designer, Peter reads my blog and frequents my comments.

Later

Team Momentum, In VENEZUELA for Pan American championship May 23, 2007

 

In the women’s keirin, Reed led out the sprint from start to finish to edge Lizandra Guerra (CUB) in a six-woman final that also included Nancy Contreras (MEX), Diana Garcia (COL), Monique Sullivan (CAN) and Sol Roa (COL). Reed’s victory automatically qualifies her for the 2008 UCI Track World Championships in Manchester, Great Britain next March.

 

Adam Duvendeck (Santa Barbara, Calif./Echelon Santa Barbara) was the top American finisher in the men’s keirin with a fourth-place effort in the six-man final. Duvendeck placed fourth behind gold medalist Julio Herrera (CUB), runner-up Hernan Sanchez (COL) and third-place finisher Ahmed Lopez (CUB).

 

 

 

 

 

Jennie Reed advanced to the Gold medal ride in the sprints by beating Nancy Contreras of Mexico after winning the first ride, Jennie lost an amazingly close photo finish call. But came back in the 3rd to take the series . She will ride against Lizandra Guerrera of Cuba for Gold.

 

Adam Duvendek will race in the 5-8 final tomorrow.

 

OK Momentum rip it up this evening!!

 

Travis

 

Whats best? let me know!!! May 20, 2007

So I want to know what everyone thinks I should do!!!! send me comments and emails!!!

later,

Travis

Video blog update May 13, 2007

enjoy,

Travis

2007 Palma worlds Keirin Crash. May 13, 2007

Enjoy!