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Robyn Angliss

I started racing mountain bikes A) so there would always be enough people on the trail to intimidate nearby mountain lions, B) it sounded like fun, and C) everybody looked so happy when they were racing.  I found out quickly that those were grimaces, not grins, but by then I was hooked.   Now, several years later, I try to plan my work/life schedule around my favorite mountain bike and cyclocross races.  I have a definite preference for dirt over pavement, but I adore long road rides, particularly when I can combine pretty scenery, a quiet road, and good company.


  • Road: Cat 4
  • Track: Cat 4
  • Cross: Cat 3
  • MTB: Expert

Kelly Clark

I began riding a bike at age five and it was my escape to better things as a child. I then began racing triathlon and loved the bike discipline the best. I have been an active competitive person in sports since 1983 (my first race). I then signed on for volunteering for the Mutual of Enumclaw Stage Race in 2002 and have been hooked ever since in wanting to race bicycles. I'm looking forward to time trialing in 2009 and Blue Rooster has the best team ever.


  • Road: Cat 4

Linda Coppa

After many years of racing primarily on the road I became hooked on the fast speeds of track racing at the Marymoor Velodrome in Redmond. I race on Friday nights. The velodrome is great for spectating so come out and watch. I like to race aggressively and to attack when least expected. I also race the single speed cross category during the fall.


  • Road: Cat 2
  • Track: Cat 3

Jody Connolly

I have been on the team with my husband for one year. Prior to that, my racing experience has been on mountain bike rides chasing my husband through the woods. After having our second child he asked what would make ME happy regarding my own recreation "Meeting some other women who love to ride!". I am a happy girl when I am on a bike feeling the terrain changing under my wheels, smell the fresh NW air, and am learning how to ride better and better. Mountain biking is my first love (which I share with my husband) cross is my new passion, and road is a necessary transportation mode - I get thrills when I pass a car waiting in traffic. I also get so excited watching and cheering on teammates with my kids.


  • Cross: Cat 1/2/SS
  • MTB: Expert

Emily Eggers

I started racing bikes in the spring of 2010. After my first road race, I was hooked. Then in the fall, I tried cyclocross and I was really hooked. 45 minutes of non-stop action where you are pushing yourself to physical and mental limits of your abilities. What's not to love? It's been an amazing journey so far learning about the sport of cycling, working with teamates, as well as growing and becoming a stronger athlete on a personal level. I hope for many more years of riding and racing bikes!


  • Cross: Cat 2
  • Road: Cat 3
  • MTB: Expert

Sharon Gregg

Initially saddened to receive a new 10-speed bicycle for my 12th birthday instead of a horse, I found out quickly that a bike was the preferred way to get around on the island where I grew up. I still get around mostly on my bike, but drive when I need to carry a canoe or kayak to the river or to free up my heels on the slopes. I love cyclocross because it hurts so good! I actually like to run up hill. Heaven for me is going into a corner with perfect speed and accelerating even faster out of it. It doesn't matter if it is on pavement or dirt, this is my addiction. MY two big racing goals for '09 are to accrue the points required to upgrade to a Cat 2 in 'cross and to become technically proficient enough to be competitive in the Sport category on my mountain bike. I live in Seattle with my two cats and am ever hopeful that the younger one will learn a trick so cool that it will make me rich


  • Road: Cat 4
  • Track: Cat 4
  • Cross: Cat 3

Andrea Leuschke

My brother gave me a cyclocross bike for my birthday and made me to join the team in 2010. I had no previous bike racing experience, but enjoyed cyclocross racing tremendously last season. Cyclocross is a great quick fix for my needs to get out and dirty, exhausted and face live on a very elemental level - me against nature. I love the Blue Roosters for being so family friendly and supportive.


  • Cross: Cat 4

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Kimberly McCormack

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Michelle Petrick

I have been a road bike rider for many years mainly for training in the off season for skiing. After having my boys I decided to train for sprint triathlons knowing that the bike segment would be my strongest link. I was introduced to cross racing by a friend three seasons ago but got more serious about it the past two seasons. This is now a "sick" passion for me. I love the start to finish action and pushing the limits of my fitness. I'm hoping to gain more strength, endurance and experience through road racing and training with a team.


  • Road CAT 4
  • Cross CAT 3


Amanda Schmidt

I started mountain biking last year as a trade off for teaching my husband (then boyfriend) to rock climb. I immediately fell in love with the sport and we have spent much more time mountain biking than rock climbing in the last two years. After being introduced to the Wednesday Night World Championships (the gateway drug of bike racing on dirt), we got hooked on cross and then cross country racing. We joined the team in spring 2009 for the camaraderie and support at races. It's awesome to have other women to ride with and such a fantastic and supportive team. Although I still have occasional "beginner moments" where I refuse to ride over some obstacle or completely freak out about a descent, racing has made those rare and riding with other women has definitely helped my skill set enormously. After a strong season in the beginner mountain bike category, I am looking forward to being competitive in cat 4 cross this year.


  • MTB: Sport
  • Cross: Cat 4

Randi Simmons

Information to come



Eva Wong

Eva Wong started riding with my Big Wheel trike and never went back. I joined the team with cyclocross in 2010 and started mountain biking shortly afterwards. I'm hooked on the mud and the quiet forests with just you and the birdsongs. Other athletic passions are skate skiing, swimming, ice hockey, kitesurfing, and yoga.


  • Cross: Cat 4
  • MTB: Sport