(In alphabetical order)
Steve Burdette: I began riding for fitness when I
was cross country ski racing in grad school in the early 80’s. I didn’t
start racing until 5 years ago at Addison. Since then I have been racing a
little more each year. Although I’m not often in contention for a top 10
finish, I enjoy the competition and the drive racing gives me to improve my
fitness. This season I am trying to focus more on being fit and fresh for
cyclocross season. When I am not riding my bike I am skiing or hiking with
my family or working at my job as an R&D engineer at Corning.
Brian Klotz: I
have been racing since 2006 when my brother invited me to come and do a Team
Time Trial with two of his friends, but I was riding long before that, doing an
annual century with my dad and brothers. Before riding, I had been a
runner for most of my life, competing in Division 1 in college. I like
the fellowship that comes with being on a team, so I am really glad there are
so many people in this area who want to ride and race together. It also
allows me to see how much folks truly love to be out on their bikes against all
odds, which motivates me to always do my best.
David Paccone: I was a life-long runner, from junior high school all the way to a Reebok sponsorship on the road and track. But all those years and miles took its toll and the surgeries racked up. Then, faced with cancer, I needed to get my physical activity back. I turned to cycling, and have been racing for a bit over three years. Road racing is fun, Time Trialing suits me, and Cyclocross is a mixture of everything crazy and fun with cycling... and I love them all. I like to race often, hate to not finish, and am satisfied if I continue to improve. Away from the bike I live in Skaneateles, and work way too many hours in my profession of affordable housing development and management.
Dave Prugh: Always loved cycling, but have gotten into it
more the last few years. Have been a part of Corning Race Team since its
beginning. Favorite rides usually are unpaved, which led to… Cyclocross!
As for road racing, give me a flat course please with a sprint finish.
When not cycling I might be running, playing or coaching basketball, and
when not doing that I’m an Engineer, living & working in Bradford County
PA. "Free the Endorphins!!"
Paul Speranza: About 10 years ago I bought a
mountain bike and fell in love with cycling all over again (we all did as kids
right?), especially trail riding. I began racing shortly after and really like
how it forced me to push my limits. Several years of racing the difficult
courses and stiff competition in the Mid-Atlantic Super Series helped me reach
a cat 1/expert level in the cross county mountain bike class. I also now do
some road racing and plenty of cyclocross in the fall. The longer races really
appeal to me like the Iron Cross, the Prattsburgh Ramble and the Shenandoah
Mountain 100 where I placed 2nd in Masters class a couple of
years ago. Of course I like to take a break from riding during our upstate New
York winters to take advantage of the terrific cross country skiing and have
been learning telemark skiing. That usually gets me totally refreshed and ready
when cycling season comes around.
David Yacobelli: I was born on
May 5, 1970. I began racing bikes at 13 years of age. Much of my
bicycle racing has centered around mountain biking. I have raced as high
as Semi-Pro. Some highlights include a 6th and 7th place finish at the
Shenandoah 100 in the single-speed catagory. Many of the skills of
mountain bike racing transfer to cyclocross racing. A few years ago I was
lucky enough to finish 2nd to Gunnar Shogren at the Iron Cross and finished 2nd
again as a Master in last years Iron Cross. I began racing road bikes
more competitively 2 years ago. I have much to learn on the road, but was
able to win last years Tioga Velo Club RR series, place 2nd at the Owasco
Flyer, and finish 5th at the Tour of the Battenkill. I currently race as a Cat
3 on the road, but have been working hard to move to Cat 2. I am also
a small business owner and love skiing in Vancouver, BC. when I can get
away. Really looking forward to a great season of racing and
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