The Annapolis Bicycle Racing Team (ABRT) is one of the top-ranked amateur cycling teams in the United States. Over the years, ABRT has been active in promoting bicycle safety and is corporate sponsor of Bicycle Advocates for Annapolis and Anne Arundel County. We also hold some of the best racing events in the district, including the Church Creek Time Trials and the AACX Cyclocross Race. We welcome new members and sponsors who share our commitment to our mission statement: to promote the sport of cycling, and the visibility of our sponsors, through excellence in competition, athlete development, and event promotion.
2017 Membership Is Open
Are you a local cyclist that is interested in stepping you game up? ABRT is a group of accomplished riders who train and race together throughout the Mid Atlantic region (MABRA) and are always looking for cyclists who want to improve their group skills and compete in cycling events, such as road races, time trials, cyclocross races and local grand fondos. While we are a racing team, racing is not mandatory and we do have a number of members who like to train to keep at top form and enjoy the competitive environment of group rides. We also enjoy various after ride social events and non-competitive rides at the end of the season.
“ABRT has been a great experience for me. I joined in 2007 after riding recreationally for many years because I wanted to ride with racing cyclists so I could get faster and learn about group riding and racing. Yes, I got dropped a lot on the Saturday ride initially, but the ABRT members and the group rides taught me how be smart about conserving energy, riding smart in a group and racing tactics. I have matured greatly as a cyclist in the years since thanks to my association with ABRT. I’ve also met and ridden with some awesome people. It’s been such a great experience, not only am I the president, but I’m also a member.”
–Alex Pline, ABRT President
If this sound like a match with your goals, or if you have more questions about ABRT, please contact abrtmembership@gmail.com and check out our membership page.
Congratulations to 2016 ABRT MABRA Champions
ABRT had a very successful year in MABRA with a number of individual and Best All Around Rider (BAR) Champions. Congratulations for all the hard work to win these championships. As a reward for this hard work ABRT and Pactimo have produced a customized MABRA Championship jersey.
2016 Time Trial Champions:
M 15-16 Vincent Madaffari
W 17-18 Nicole Madaffari
W 35+ Sue McQuiston
W 45+ Ainhoa Perez-Diez
2016 Criterium Champion:
W 1/2/3 Sue McQuiston
BAR Champions:
M 15-16 Vincent Madaffari
W 17-18 Nicole Madaffari
W 35+ Sue McQuiston
W 45+ Ainhoa Perez-Diez
AACX Results
The 2016 edition of AACX at South River Farm was a great success. We had nearly perfect weather and some new challenging feature to the course, notably the new “run up” that that challenged people to ride it successfully. Thanks to all who came out for the race and spread the word about the more interesting course for next year. Each year we make it even better. Full results with lap times from RaceWorksTiming.com: 2016 AACX Results. A big thanks to Race Director Iain Banks who worked tirelessly to put on the race. Also thanks to our partner Anne Arundel County Recreation and Parks for the use of the park and the help with course grooming – everyone needs access to a backhoe! – we couldn’t do it without them.
Ride or Run, that is the question of the day!
Mens 3/4 Race from Facebook “Live” – Who rides, who runs?! Traffic management is really key.
Congratulations to all of the winners!
Junior Girls 9-10 Podium
Junior Boys 11-12 Podium
Junior Boys 13-14 Podium
Junior Boys 15-18 Podium
Junior Girls 15-18 Podium
Mens 5 Podium
Mens 4/5 Podium
Womens 4 Podium
Womens 3/4 Podium
Womens 1/2/3 Podium
Womens 45+ Podium
Mens 3/4 Podium
Mens 45+ 3/4/5 Podium
Mens 35+ 1/2/3 Podium
Mens 45+ 1/2/3 Podium
See more on our Facebook page!
AACX Registration is Open
Registration is open on BikeReg: https://www.bikereg.com/aacxsportif-cross-cup-series. Online registration closes on Wednesday, October 12th at 11:45pm. Same Day Late Registration is available, there is an additional $10 same day registration fee. Head over to the registration page for all the event notes!!
Church Creek Time Trial #2 MABRA Championships
Thanks to all who endured the heat for the Time Trial. We couldn’t have had two different experiences between this one and the first in May!
Pictures from the event are available at:
https://charlesherbert.smugmug.com/CCTT-2-July-16-2016/i-ZSTxhRt/A
Results: 2016 Results at USA Cycling
Church Creek Time Trial #2 Start Times
Here is the start list and start times for registered riders for the MABRA Time Trial Championships on Saturday July 16. Please make sure you check our start time. Don’t be late!
A Hat Trick Weekend for the Women’s Elite Team
The ABRT Women’s Elite Team score three first place podium spots at two different events this past weekend. Well done ladies!
Becky Chan wins the Somerdale Tour De Fish in New Jersey with Dori Buckethal in third.
Sue McQuiston wins the 35+ at the Shenandoah TT.
Ainhoa Perez-Diez wins the 45+ at the Shenandoah TT.
Elite Women go 1-3-5 at Ride Sally Ride
All Images except the podium are courtesy of Dominion Cycling Photograpy (website | Facebook)
She is at it again… Ainhoa Perez Diez in one of her many attacks.
Riding down the leader. Dori Buckethal with National Capital Velo Club’s Alexis Zink.
Becky Chan in the final sprint!
The Podium (L to R): 4th – Rebecca Ivins (1 – Cat3), 2nd – Michele Scherer (1 – Cat1), 1st- Dori Buckethal (1 – Cat2), 3rd – Rebecca Chan (2 – Cat2), 5th – Ainhoa Perez-Diez (2 – Cat1)
Sue McQuiston and Dori Buckethal Take Podiums in Masters Nationals Criteriums
Team captain Sue McQuiston took 4th in the 40+ Criterium and Dori Buckethal took 3rd in the 35+ Criterium today at Master Nationals in Winston-Salem. Nice work Sue and Dori!
Ainhoa Perez-Diez Takes Two Podiums at Masters Nationals
Ainhoa Perez-Diez from the ABRT Womens Elite Team scored two 45+ podiums, 3rd in the road race and 4th in the criterium at Masters Nationals. Nice going Ainhoa!
