9 Young Cyclists Go to Vermont for National Championships
By Bill Oram / AMERICAN-STATESMAN STAFF
Three years ago, the future of the youth mountain biking team at the Camacho Center was uncertain.
Someone had broken into the mobile storage shed behind the center, stealing 25 bikes valued at about $200 apiece. More than a dozen young cyclists were temporarily without wheels — until community support poured in. Within a month, the fleet had been replenished…
…This week, marking a complete turnaround from 2005’s difficulties, nine team members traveled to Vermont to compete in the USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Championships.