BioWheels Racing-Asheville is Ready for 2008

January 31, 2008 on 11:31 pm | In Road Racing, Mountain Bike Racing |

BioWheels Racing is entering our 14th year of competition. Our annual team meeting was ripe with positive energy. We are a dynamic group of cyclists, all understanding the value of community. We have 12 officers with roles from ride leaders, to media relations, to trail advocates.

Race fans will see our familiar jersey in Category 2, 3 & 4 Road events. Our road team manager, Andy Pooser (past ABRC Pres.), joined BioWheels because BioWheels “…is the best shop in town, and really understands what athletes need.” Andy has 11 roadies under his wing.

BioWheels Racing is historically one the best organized mountain bike teams in the Eastern US. This year is no exception. We have 8 Expert & Semi-Pro level riders, and about 2 dozen sport level & endurance athletes. Our colors will fly in downhill, cross country & through numerous endurance events. Captained by Matt Johnson, the mountain squad will attend races all over the Southeast. Making it all possible, the sponsors of BioWheels are back for their 4th consecutive seasons.

Deltec Homes builds fully green homes, using 98% domestic materials, and creating less than 2% waste. “We believe in supporting BioWheels’ efforts in Asheville. Not only does BioWheels embody our core values of eco-consciousness, but they also understand that mental & physical wellness are just as important to our community as healthy & efficient structures are to the planet” comments Joe Schlenk, Deltec’s Sales Manager. In 2008 BioWheels and Deltec Homes are teaming up to bring you “Wheel Ride for Food” & “Hot Doggett 100″.

Dr. Dru Aguilar has been a primary caregiver for many of our racers, including both owners of BioWheels. “Without Dru, I would not be able to function. He’s kept me away from the surgeons on at least 2 occasions” claims Matt J.  Dr. Dru states “I support BioWheels mostly because of my own sports background, and this is a way for me to give back for those chiropractors who kept me playing at a high level. Though I played rugby football for nine years, representing Michigan and the mid-Western USA for a couple of years, I always have enjoyed being on the bike. There is nothing like the feeling of the wind blowing in your face as you descend down a mountain slope at breakneck speed (chiropractic joke). I started to bike a bit more seriously mostly to cross train for other sports before picking up triathlon in 1983. Since then I’ve competed in more than 100 events—almost all of it recreationally.”

“I raced the road bike for a year in college and during that time I only completed one race. I gave up wheels, bikes, or myself to put teammates in a better position for the podium (OK, I sucked). As a chiropractor I have still been able to contribute to get cyclists on the podium. Receiving a chiropractic adjustment helps a cyclist by removing nerve interference, restoring full motion, and giving muscles the chance to perform at optimal potential. Lance traveled with a team chiropractor for all seven of his Tour de France wins. Why? Because it works. When you’re ready to get the competitive edge, give me a call and I’ll do all we can to make your body perform at its best.” -Dr. Dru

BioWheels is very proud to have support from the French Broad Brewing Company. Located on Fairview Road just outside of Biltmore Village, FRBC specializes in Old World Ales. Matt Barnao, Sales Manager says, “We think BioWheels has all the makings of a world-class organization. You do what you say you are going to do, and you go the extra mile. Your racers are extremely pleasant & we’re proud to have our brand on your backs, and our beer in your bellies (after the race-of course)”.

The latest addition to our uniform is our web guys. Asheville-based FastPivot (formerly YDesigns) is a group of super sharp marketing & web folks who have an enormous list of clients. “BioWheels is by far the most challenging and coolest on our client list. The innovations demanded by BioWheels have pushed us hard.” exclaimed CEO Matt Ledford.

2008 is going to be a great Cycling Season!