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Bissell Pro Cycling

Bissell Pro Cycling Team Team Name: Bissell Pro Cycling
Country: USA
Team Website: www.BissellProCycling.com
2010 Roster: 14 riders
Bikes Used: Pinarello Dogma

2011 Highlights

  • New Zealand Time Trial Championship: Second place General Classification
  • Redlands Bicycle Classic: Second place General Classification
  • Joe Martin Stage Race: Second and third place General Classification
  • Amgen Tour of California: Twenty-first and 27 place General Classification
  • Mt Hood Classic: Fourth place General Classification and one stage win
  • Fitchburg Longsjo Classic: Third place General Classification and one stage win
  • US Pro Criterium Championship: First place General Classification
  • Tour of Utah: Third place General Classification and Best Young Rider

About

Bissell Pro Cycling are one of the most consistently well placed teams in US domestic racing, having won the best overall team classification during several stage races on the USA Cycling National Racing Calendar (NRC) last season. In 2011, the UCI-registered Continental outfit will again focus on the domestic scene with an aim to achieve prominent results wherever they can. However, their most important goal is to animate every event they enter, including, of course, the Amgen Tour of California.

The team is based in California and is run by Santa Rosa resident Glen Mitchell. They've been a staple in the previous five editions of the Amgen Tour of California. History has shown this team as outside contenders for the time trial stage. In past years, their riders have posted podium performances on this key stage. This year, the team hopes to once again make an impact in the Stage 6 time trial in Solvang with a few specialists.

The team will be set on making things as tough as possible for their higher-caliber rivals. Bissell's riders will start every stage on a mission to create a winning breakaway. The team is confident in their ability to contest the King of the Mountains jersey, while their sprinters are contenders for the sprinter's jersey.

BISSELL Homecare, Inc remains owner and title sponsor of the team which is privileged to be riding the Pinarello Dogma outfitted with the finest Easton wheels. BISSELL furthers its commitment to young riders who represent the future of the sport and to bringing greater visibility to cycling.