Committed to Excellence
Rad Racing NW
7139 Cavalier LP SW
Olympia Washington 98512
360-556-4258
jimb@radracingnw.org
Mission Statement
Our mission is to teach young people life lessons through the sport of cycling, and to develop top-level regional, national and international junior cyclists. We provide a platform to help young people achieve their own personal goals in life and in competition as well.
Vision Statement
It is the vision of Rad Racing Northwest, to become the cornerstone junior developmental cycling program in the Pacific Northwest...
Integrity, Goal Setting, Sportsmanship, Citizenship, Honesty, Leadership, Responsibility, and Wellness are among the skills that we emphasize.
Rad Racing Northwest accomplishes this by providing...
Coaching
Members of the team are given general training programs that are directed towards their area of interest. Regular rides and team activities are scheduled throughout the year. Riders wishing to have individualized training programs can do so through coaching services contracted with the team in the form of sponsorship
Mentorship
The staff of Rad Racing NW is comprised of experienced and dedicated adults who have a vision for working with youth in the area of cycling. Putting high quality adult role models in touch with our kids is the key to the success of our mission and vision.
Our staff includes Firefighters, Business Professionals, Technical Specialists, and Police Officers.
Friendship and Camaraderie
Great bonds between riders are formed through the program. Kids are able to find and share the common interest of bicycle racing with riders from their immediate area and from other parts of the region.
Travel Support
Through the generous support of sponsors and benefactors Rad Racing NW is able to provide travel support to regional, national and international competition.
Coaching staff attend major races with riders providing coaching, logistical support, and trip coordination.
Financial Assistance
Riders in need of financial support can apply for assistance though the form of "Rad Scholarships", these funds can be used towards equipment, clothing, licenses, entry fees, camp fees, travel etc ...
Bicycle Industry Sponsorship
Rad Racing enjoys generous long term sponsorship relationships in the bicycle industry; this support is a key factor in achieving our mission.
Connection to USA Cycling
Rad Racing NW is a chartered and licensed USA Cycling Club. Coaching and mechanic staff are licensed through USA Cycling. In 2001 and 2003 Rad Racing NW was voted USA Cycling "Club of the Year". The USA Cycling Development Foundation has named Rad Racing NW as a "Center for Excellence". In the years 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Something Different
Rad Racing Northwest is much more than just another bicycle racing team.
We are a comprehensive program, which introduces the sport of cycling to young people in and helps them to pursue their own personal goals.
We teach community awareness by involving our kids in community service projects. These include both cycling and non-cycling activities which have included in the past:
A healthy, drug free, structured environment with solid adult mentorship focused on teaching life lessons and skills through sport is the largest piece of Rad Racing's mission.
True Success
For Rad Racing the true success of the program will manifest itself years down the road when members of our program become contributors to our community: Doctors, Lawyers, Police Officers, Firefighters, and Youth Leaders.
Rad hopes that skills learned in our program will help pave the way to this type of success for our program graduates.
2007 Team/Program Goals
Continue to pursue the mission and vision of the program with continued emphasis on building strong young men and women.
Promote sponsors and supporters in the professional manner that has become a tradition for Rad Racing NW.
Continue outreach with Seattle area "Trips for Kids" and develop more opportunities for outreach and community service through the Cascade Bicycle Club, and other local service organizations.
Provide coaching, mentorship and support in all represented disciplines with competition at the local, regional and national level.
Team participation in the following events:
Chilly Hilly
Seattle to Portland Classic
YMCA Camp Orkila "Freedom Sports Week"
Seattle Area LAJORS
Washington State Bicycle Racing Association BARR Competition
Washington State Championships
US National Championships
Emerald City Cyclocross Series
US Gran Prix of Cyclocross
Sponsor and host the 2007 Seattle Area Lance Armstrong Junior Olympic Race Series.
Most importantly, Have Fun Riding Our Bikes!!!!!!
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