- The second biggest state in the US and definitely one of the strongest states forthe sport of cycling. I know European racing. I know Asian racing. I raced in Africaand South America. Now, new adventures lays ahead in Texas. !28 year young Norwegian exploring the world of cyclingFirst, let me introduce myself. My name is Jonas Orset. People say I look like I’m20 years old, but the reality is that my birth certificate says I’m 28, so I guess on inmy last years of the twenties already. As a cyclist you’re young and promisingwhile your under 23 years old. From then it each year getting tougher and tougherto climb the stairs in the international cycling scene. !I raced since I was 17 years old, and been continental rider 4 years. Started inNorway, then Sweden, then China actually. What an amazing few months living asa pro in Shanghai! !The following years I decided to try my luck in Belgium. 2 years in the Flandersgave me heaps of experience and knowledge of what cycling really is about, but itwas also challenging, both mentally and physically. I needed a new view on mycareer. !Colombian adventure and some ultra racingI had some cycling friends in Colombia inviting me over, which proved to beanother epic experience. Racing and riding over there is incredible. I went homeracing nationally in Norway the summer of 2017. One of the most insane races Idid was a Norwegian Classic, the 540 km (336 miles) Styrkeprøven Trondheim-Oslo, which I manage to win on my first attempt. The doors of ultras was openingup, but I still decided to give the pro UCI-races another go when signing for aSpanish continental team for 2018. A team that did deliver what they promised andI once again looked into endurance racing. !I was last year 2nd in the Styrkeprøven, and raced my first Everesting (8850 meter/29.000 feet of elevation up and down in one single climb until you reach the sameelevation as Mount Everest). The Everesting went great, so I continued and I sat anew Norwegian record on 10.000 meter elevation in 12h 50 min in the charity eventHope Challenge to raise money for Hope for Justice. !I decided to give it another go just a month later, since I knew I could do it faster.On my birthday I went for it and finished my second 10.000 meter in 10h 57minwhich is a new World Record ! !Extreme ChallengeLast year I also won the Gran Fondo World Tour for the 2nd year in a row, and Ishould also mention Extreme Challenge where I rode as a charity event from
- Cambodia to Vietnam. To make it extra challenging I had a backpack of 25 kg (55lb) rice for the 25 million slaves in the world. It was some tough five days. !During this trip I met Jim Goodyear who invited me to Texas. I have a hard timesaying no to an adventure and when he hooked me up with Cadence Cyclery itwas all green lights. !Develop as a pro rider and experience AmericaRacing in the US will be another in the bucket, and a great way to develop myracing repertoire and become a even better and stronger rider. Next to the racingI’m looking forward to get to see what the US got for me and get to know theAmerican people and the culture of Texas. !I just made it through my first week in McKinney, Dallas, and have another 10weeks in Texas left. It’s been all good so far, I been well settled with the Goodyearsand very welcomed to the Cadence Cyclery family. I already kickstarted my springseason riding for Giant Lakeside - Audi McKinney p/b Baylor Scott and White. !I’m thankful for the opportunity and glad to already get to know so many goodpeople. The upcoming months are going to be awesome! !Follow o n social medias:
- https://www.cadencecycleryteam.com/
- https://www.facebook.com/TeamGiantLakeside/
- Instagram : www .instagram.com/JonasOrset !
We hope everyone had a great time at our 2017 Kick-Off party. We are sorry we could not communicate as well as we would have liked at the venue, so here is a recap of what we covered, or would have liked to cover:
January 8, 2017
Team Cadence Cyclery – 2017 Kick-Off Meeting
Time: 6:00 – 9:00PM
Location: Mini of Plano
Catering: College Street Diner
6:00PM Gather for food and drinks
6:30PM – 7:00PM Overview
- Name Tags
- Suggestion Box
- Organization
- Kit Display
- Onsite Membership and Kit Ordering
- 2016 Point Awards
- Raffle – throughout the evening
- Food
- Sponsor Recognition
Organization
Board of Directors
- Gary Deserrano
- Chad Plumlee
- Patrick Herron
- Eric Warden
- Brian Mazzei
- Rodger Nutt
- Mike Valentine
Team Officers
- President – Gary Deserrano
- Vice President – Chad Plumlee
- Secretary – Patrick Herron
- Treasurer – Eric Warden
- Membership – Brian Mazzei
- BoD Liaison – Rodger Nutt
- PBA Ride Coordinator – Mike Valentine
- Communication – Lauren Koon
- Marketing/Website – Chris Degenaars
- General Counsel – Chip Burrell
- Sponsors – Chad Plumlee
Team Leaders
- Elite – Corey Ray
- Road Cat 2/3 – Ryan Godfrey
- Road Cat 4/5 – Brian Mazzei
- Women’s – Leigh Anne Robertson
- Master’s – Jeff Noon
- Junior/U23 – Chris Degenaars
- MTB – Steve Allen
- CX – Eric Warden
- Tri – Jamie Bryson
- Rally – Jennifer Kaltenbach
- Gravel – John Trotter
- PBA Ride Leader – Mike Valentine
Elite Team
- Chris Dauwe
- Chris Wright
- Kent Myer
- Grayson Keppler
- Dayne Martin
- Tyler Stewart
- Corey Ray
- Michael Jones
- Caleb Hulsey
- Kyle Walker
- Sam Thorpe-Loversuch(New Zealand)
- Frank Sutton(New Zealand)
- Cameron Hoffman(guest rider)
2017 Membership
- Dues paid by January 31 – $75 payable to payments@cadencecycleryteam.com via PayPal
- Website ( www.cadencecycleryteam.com
)
- Sponsor Pages
- Membership Application
- Event Reports
- Event Calendar
- Forums – prefer over Facebook
- Online Store – open until Jan. 10 for kit orders
- Frame Stickers – order anytime
From the Suggestion Box
- Do more "meet and greets" socials so we can get to know more.
- Two Local "Supported" Training Weekends in DFW. Hosted by the Elite Team but for Masters and Cat 3, 4, 5.
you can view pictures from the party here:
https://www.facebook.com/1702907856666631/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1704145176542899