Slipstream unveils Team Holowesko Partners U-23 development squad roster

January 14th, 2010 by Al Fresco View Comments

Team Holowesko Partners, the under-23 development squad for Team Garmin-Transitions, both owned and managed by management company Slipstream Sports, has been developing the next generation of top US cycling champions since its inception. It swept the U23 national championships in 2009, won the team classification at the Redlands Bicycle Classic and the best young jerseys – climber, points and rider – at the Cascade Cycling Classic. Today, the best U23 team in America unveiled its 2010 team roster:

Andrew Barker
Elliot Craddock
Blake Caldwell
Max Durtschi
Caleb Fairly
Alex Howes
Andrei Krasilnikau
Raymond Kreder
Lachlan Morton
Thacker Reeves
Peter Salon
Walker Savidge
Taylor Sheldon
Robbie Squire
Danny Summerhill
Nick Walker

“Holowesko Partners is incredibly proud to help foster the next generation of cycling champions,” said Mark Holowesko. “We couldn’t think of a better partner than Slipstream Sports, a company that has dedicated itself to this mission, and we look forward to another exciting season.”

Team Holowesko Partners featuring Alex Howes, national U23 Road Race Champion, Danny Summerhill, national U23 CycloCross Champion and Max Durtschi junior National Road and Criterium Champion, will again be directed by former pro Chann McRae. Additionally, Blake Caldwell has made the decision to step down from the Garmin-Transitions pro tour team to continue to recover from injury and will race with the junior team in 2010. Team Holowesko Partners grew out of the team that Jonathan Vaughters, CEO of Slipstream Sports, created in 2005 with the goal of developing young riders and promoting ethical sport. Several young riders have already graduated to the pro tour team, including Peter Stetina and Kirk Carlsen for 2010.

“We are coming off an incredible 2009 season and we have a lot to be proud of,” said director Chann McRae. “Building the next generation of cycling champions is something we set out to do from the start, and to see that in action is hugely exciting not just for us, but for cycling as a whole. We look forward to another great season in 2010.”

Slipstream sponsors USA Cycling’s U23 team in the United States, in which several of its riders participate.

“When I started this team as TIAA-CREF in 2005, my dream was to foster an environment where young riders could flourish and to show the world that ethical sporting was not only possible but a reality,” said Jonathan Vaughters, CEO of Slipstream Sports. “Today I believe that dream has come to life. Holowesko Partners is a great sponsor that fully supports our mission and amazing group of talented young riders climbing the professional ranks. Together we have created the right dynamic for these young athletes to flourish. I’m incredibly proud of what all of our riders continue to achieve.”