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2008/2009 could be the best season yet for the JAZZ™ Apple Cycling Team’s assault on the North American women’s racing circuit.  Team manager Susy Pryde has pulled together a very exciting team for 2009 to further build on the strong 2007/2008 results. The team this year will contain two Olympians, two Commonwealth Games medalists, and six national champions from NZ, Australia, USA and Canada. The team of seven women has four riders returning this year and two North American riders are welcomed into the fold adding extra depth to the team and increasing the promotional opportunities for JAZZ™ Apples Cycling Team and of course JAZZ™ apples.

The JAZZ™ Apple Cycling Team sponsored by ENZA International, the worlds premiere apple brand, has been competing in New Zealand, North America and Asia since 2006.  Formed as a development team they have quickly emerged as a force on the North American cycling circuit and consistently appear on the victory podiums.  The riders are selected for both their athletic ability and for their personal values which encapsulate the JAZZ™ attitude.  The women riding for JAZZ™ are not only world class cyclists but parents, students, scholars and fine ambassadors for ENZA, JAZZ™ apples, cycling and their nations.

The 2008/2009 team is:

Susy Pryde – Manager, Auckland

Susy fulfills the unique role of directing and mentoring the Jazz Apple squad with a ‘hands on’ approach; she races alongside her protégées and provides in depth feedback and analysis. Susy also motivates, tutors, encourages and oversees academic pursuits of the younger athletes during the Jazz Apple campaign. In 2009, Susy will be entering her final year at the Law School at the University of Auckland to complete her LLB.

Formerly Susy was a professional cyclist for 10 years and achieved over 300 podium placings during that time across New Zealand, North America and Europe as well as medaling in two Commonwealth Games.

Dotsie Bausch, 35, Irvine, CA

Dotsie is one of the best climbers and time trialists in the women’s peloton. Dotsie started cycling after enjoying the California AIDS Ride, a nearly 600-mile cycling fundraising adventure, and deciding to try racing.  Since joining the Colavita/Sutter Home Women’s Cycling Team in 2005, Dotsie has added to her list of podium appearances, capped off by last year’s bronze medal in the time trial at the Pan American Championships and a berth on the US National Team where she won two national titles on the velodrome.  Off the bike, Dotsie is an advocate for women with eating disorders and makes speeches and appearances all over the world to help raise awareness and identify solutions.

Lauren Ellis, 19, Ashburton, NZ

Lauren is a trusted and reliable all-rounder and shows real potential to develop into a class time trial specialist and strong all round road racer for the future.  She is currently completing sports and fitness degree at the University of Canterbury. Having an impressive junior career including medaling at the  Junior World Cycling Championships 2006 and 2007 Lauren was an integral Jazz Team member in 2008 as a lead out person for Ruth. She also had two victories on the North American circuit in 2008.

Malindi Maclean, 19, Auckland

Malindi, a specialist sprinter, will be joining the Jazz Apple team for a third consecutive year. Although Malindi struggled to find the form of 2007 she remained valuable member of the 2008 team. In 2009 Malindi’s sole focus is to deliver as many wins as possible for the Jazz Apple team. Malindi has a valuable strength as a confident and intelligent conversationalist, engaging with fans and supporters willingly and enthusiastically.

Malindi’s 2008 highlights include:

New Zealand Elite National Criterium Champion

Winner Festival of Cycling Criterium Christchurch

Ruth Corset, 31, Townsville, Australia

Ruth had a fantastic 2008, leading the Jazz Apple Cycling Team in podium finishes across the US.  She is rapidly developing from a hill climbing specialist to an excellent all round rider and claimed time trials, sprints, hill climbs and multiday Tour races. Ruth is a qualified sports massage therapist and juggles motherhood of her two very active daughters. Some of Ruth’s performances in 2008 include:

Rosara Joseph, 26, Oxford, UK (Kiwi)

Cycling Strengths: Climbing

Rosara rode for Jazz Apple in 2006 and is keen to return to the fold for the major part of the road-racing program for 2009. Alongside her physical gifts on mountain and road bike, Rosara has a sharp mind and is a current Rhodes scholar completing post-graduate studies in public law. Rosara has risen quickly through the cycling ranks from her beginnings in Christchurch and featured at national, Commonwealth and Olympic levels on both road and mountain bike. Rosara is a popular team member

Steph Roorda, 21, Calgary

Cycling Strengths: All around ability, development potential

Steph is a developing all-rounder with an even-tempered approach to her racing. Her raw talent and brute strength has seen her achieve already in the last 12 months as she became double Canadian national champion in the scratch race and teams pursuit. Steph finished an impressive 9th place at the Philadelphia Liberty Classic in 2008 (1st in the Under 23 category).

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