ZteaM Cycling
Sweeps Elite 3, 4 & 5 Categories at Copperopolis Road Race
– the “Paris-Roubaix of California”
 Marin, Calif. (March 24, 2008) - Northern California’s
ZteaM Cycling took top honors in the Elite 3, 4, and 5
categories at this past weekend’s Copperopolis Road Race,
dubbed the “Paris-Roubaix of California” in reference to
the grueling one-day French Classics race.
Referred to as a “hard man” race and one of the toughest
in California by event veterans, Copperopolis is well
known among racers for its relentless course and brutal
roads that break equipment and spirit alike. ZteaM’s
Nathaniel English road away from the field to win the
Elite 3 category. Chris Lyman endured to win the Elite 4
race thanks to the hard work of teammate Brian Gilliss,
who finished third. In the Elite 5 ZteaM’s Scott Andron
was awarded first place after a co-racer was relegated due
to a penalty.
“We couldn’t be more excited about the progression of our
club racing's success at a time when we are expanding into
professional cycling," said Hans Gouwens, ZteaM's race
captain. "The whole concept of our club is to support and
develop riders who will compete at higher levels,
including Nathan English who is soon to join our elite
team to compete in NRC races."
ZteaM is a national cycling club supporting the growth of
masters, elite, and youth cycling through club riding and
racing. The group is funded by national and regional
sponsors, and its own members. ZteaM regional chapters
operate independently with a focus on supporting youth
cycling programs in their areas. While ZteaM has a racing
emphasis, its objective is to support all areas of cycling
and to encourage family involvement by hosting social
events for both cyclists and their families. ZteaM Cycling
has largely focused on club riding and masters racing
since 2004, but recently formed an Elite team which is
managed by veteran riders Christian Kearney and Dave
McCook, the current Scratch Race National Champion and
1994 USPRO Criterium Champion.
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