NEW Elite Xterra Team for 2008

Endurance Performance Coaching, with the support of Wheat Ridge Cyclery, has a new Elite Xterra Team for 2008!

The goal of the team is to promote the healthy and successful lifestyle that the sport of triathlon cultivates. The eight athlete team represents a unique blend of professional and elite amateur athletes of both genders and all age-groups. All EPC/WRC athletes are committed to inspiring and encouraging others to strive for excellence in every aspect of life by demonstrating courage, persistence and perseverance in the sport of Xterra Triathlon.

The focus of the team is on the 2008 Xterra National and Mountain Regional events. Goals include Regional and National championships for our amateur athletes and top five overalls nationally for our professionals. To accompany the Xterra events EPC/WRC Elite Team athletes will also participate in several road triathlons, mountain bike races and running events throughout the season.

Currently sponsors include Specialized Bicycles and Equipment, Powerbar Nutrition, and SKINS. Other sponsors are in the works. Follow our team as they train, travel and race throughout the nation on the Xterra Tour.

2008 EPC/WRC Elite Xterra Team Roster

1. Cody Waite, Pro Men
2007 7th place overall Xterra USA Tour, 5th place Mountain Championships

2. Sara Tarkington, Pro Women
2007 9th place overall Xterra USA Tour, 5th place Crested Butte, 12th Worlds

3. Luke Jay, M25-29
2007 Xterra Regional Champion, 1st AG Crested Butte

4. Ed Oliver, M35-39
2005-7 Xterra Regional Champion, 2nd AG Crested Butte

5. Rickey Tolliver, M40-44
New to Xterra, Expert mountain bike racer

6. Cary Kinross-Wright, F35-39
Ironman competitor, 2007 1st Place Xterra Crested Butte

7. Julie Bruckman, F30-34
2nd AG Xterra World Championships 2007

8. Kathy Placchi, F50-54
Past Xterra Competitor making a comeback - watch out!

Check in for updates on the team throughout the season including event schedules, race reports and other fun stuff!