Tom Danielson has made a commitment to Junior cycling in the U.S.

Through racing series and events, Tom hopes to reach thousands of kids to introduce them to a healthy lifestyle through cycling. Whether a child has ever raced or not — the cycling events, camps, clinics, and other opportunities provided by Tom Danielson Cycling will help develop life long habits about health, character, and leadership.

The newly formed Junior National Cycling Association's (JNCA) partnership with Tom Danielson will change the face of junior grassroots cycling in the United States forever. The Junior National Cycling Association promises to make cycling as prolific of a youth sport as Little League Baseball, while emphasizing the lifelong health benefits through nutrition, fitness, and community service.

About Tom Danielson

As a professional cyclist Tom is dedicated in giving back to the sport that has provided him so much opportunity. Tom has helped create the Fort Lewis College Cycling Scholarship fund to assist young collegiate cyclists. In November of 2006, Tom established the Tom Danielson Junior Cycling Cup, a race series to provide support, encouragement, and skills development to junior racers in a competitive environment.

Tom's accomplishments on the bike include winning the U.S. Collegiate Mountain Bike Championships in 2001 and 2002, winning the Tour of Langkawi in 2003, the Tour de Georgia in 2005, the Tour of Austria in 2006, and Stage 17 in the 2006 Vuelta a España. Tom also holds many hill climb records including the Bob Cook Memorial Hill Climb and the Col de la Madone which he beat Lance Armstrong's record.

A world-class climber and stage racer, Tom looks to add to his already successful cycling career next season as he rides for the new Slipstream/Chipotle team. His main goal for the season will be riding well in the 2008 Tour de France.

About Beth Wrenn-Estes — Program Manager

Beth has been involved in the sport of bicycle racing since 1973. Among her promotion credits are the 1987 Pan Am Trials, 1991 Junior Worlds, The Bob Cook Memorial/Mt. Evans Hill Climb (since 1981), The 1999 Red Zinger Bicycle Classic and the 1996 Olympic Games as Competition Manager for Cycling. Beth has also promoted locally in Colorado since the mid-1970's.

Beth is a Category A International UCI Commissaire (Referee) obtaining her A in Belgium in 1988. She is also a Category 1/USA Cycling National Commissaire. Beth has worked as a referee both nationally and internationally since 1973.

Beth's work with Juniors is her passion. It was she and Scott Mares that created the Mudskippers Junior Cyclocross Team. She was also the driving force for the creation of the Junior Camps, Juniors Ride Free, and the First Bike Programs while she was Executive Director for The American Cycling Association.

Beth approached Tom Danielson in 2006 to help make one of her dreams come true - a junior cycling series. The series grew significantly in 2007, and 2008 will be an even better year as the series continues to develop more and more junior cyclists.

Beth continues her dedication for juniors with her involvement in the newly created Junior National Cycling Association and The Tom Danielson Junior Cycling Events.

About Dave Cho — Marketing and Promotions

Dave has been involved with cycling for almost 20 years creating cycling clubs and racing as an amateur. Since 2005, Dave has been Tom Danielson's webmaster for tomdanielson.com.

Dave and Tom have worked together on numerous projects to raise money and create opportunities for junior cyclists throughout Colorado. Together, Dave, Beth, and Tom have raised over $25,000 in the past two years solely for junior cycling racing and events.

Dave will provide his marketing and communications expertise to the Tom Danielson Cycling Race Series and Junior Camps.

When not riding the bike or working on these various efforts, Dave works full-time developing software products in Fort Collins, Colorado. Dave has a wife and two daughters.