NASCAR and pro cycling generally play out at opposite ends of the sporting and cultural spectrum. But there are also some striking parallels between the two sports – particularly in terms of team structure and reliance upon external sponsors.
Ken Hanson leads the squad with a podium finish
Exergy expands junior program and looks for support; Allar, Clarke lead the U.S. criterium calendars; two qualify for Nature Valley Grand Prix
One former U.S. criterium champion returns after three-year hiatus, and a current champ wins in Portugal
Rahsaan Bahati is part of a new elite men's team, Addyson Albershardt leads U.S. charge in El Salvador, XC riders camp in Boulder
Rachel Heal has won three straight NRC team titles and leads Optum into 2013
Optum's Chad Haga has lofty goals for 2013 — he wants to win a WorldTour race — but his main priority is being the best U.S. TTer
Jade Wilcoxson started as a road racer but got into cyclocross because she wanted a free bike. Now she's back on the road with Optum
With experienced riders like Bjorn Selander, Optum-Kelly Benefits Strategies focuses on moving forward in 2013
Optum-Kelly Benefit Strategies is our Best Men's — and Women's — Domestic Team, while Jade Wilcoxson is our Breakthrough Rider of the Year
Eric Young and Lauren Hall are two of eight new signings for Optum-Kelly Benefit Strategies going into 2013
Optum sprinter continues to reach for Europe, now with a red, white and blue jersey on his back
Optum captain enjoys day in the limelight after four-year drought
The team formerly known as Kelly Benefit Strategies welcomed Optum Health as their title sponsor