The Bike Shop, Glen Ellyn, IL

Anyone who rides or races know that cycling is one of the most expensive sports out there. The equipment is ridiculously costly: bikes, shoes, helmets, gloves, food, bottles, sunglasses; and with having to train and travel so much, working full-time can be a tricky thing to fit in. Many of us could not do this without the support of so many people who are keen on helping developing and talented riders reach their potential.

For Team BH USA so much of this support and help comes from THE BIKE SHOP, Glen Ellyn, IL. Rich is the owner and Leah is his right-hand (wo)man and without all the help and support they have given us, we would be lost. The very first day we all got together as a brand-new team, they gave us the full pro treatment. They custom built our bikes, professionally fit us with a high-tech camera system to make sure we were comfortable and powerful on our bikes. They provided us with wheels, powertaps, and Sram Red to make our bikes the lightest and most advanced possible to allow us to race for the win in every race we attend. They gave us helmets, sunglasses, shoes, waterbottles, cages, tires...you name it. The Bike Shop has been the cornerstone of allowing Team BH USA to be as successful as we've been this season and we are SO excited and grateful for all they've done.

If you're in IL, thank them for their support for women's cycling and for their support of us by stopping in; or check them out online. Their shop is beautiful and equipped with all things for your cycling needs. Not to mention their knowledgeably and friendly sales staff and mechanics who are experts in all things bikes.

So from our team, Team BH USA, and from each of us: Kristen, Madeleine, Devon, and Anne, to THE BIKE SHOP: THANK YOU so much for everything-we will continue to make you proud this season!