- Q: What is Team Setanta's Mission?
- A: Team Setanta is A 501(c)(3) charity dedicated to identifying, training, coaching and developing athletes in the sport of bicycle racing. The ultimate objective of our organization is to achieve a degree of proficiency where our members are competitive on a national and international level. Emphasis is on young athletes as they have the most potential to reach the highest levels.
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- Q: What does Setanta mean?
- A: The mythical Setanta was the young Cú Chulainn - the hero who led a great band of Ulster warriors. Setanta acquired the name Cú Chulainn - translated literally as 'hound of Culann' - when, after killing the ferocious watch hound of the blacksmith Culann, the boy warrior volunteered to guard the smith's house himself until a replacement dog could be found.
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- Q: Where can I see Team Setanta Race?
- A: You can see us on many weekends in Central Park and Prospect Park. We also field a team in races such as The Bear Mountain Race in Harriman Park, the Union Vale Road Race in Poughkeepsie NY, and various other regional races throughout New England.
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- Q: Are your members professional athletes or amateurs?
- A: We're all amateurs, we race bikes because we love the sport.
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- Q: What is the average age of a Team Setanta member?
- A: Our target age for developmental athletes is 16-29. Our current members are as young as 18. Members of our coaching and training staff range in age from 30-50.
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- Q: How can I join Team Setanta?
- A: To be a member of Team Setanta you must first have a USCF license and you must be a member of the Century Road Club Association If you have your license and you are a CRCA member, contact us. Someone will contact you with further information.
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- Q: How do I become a Team Setanta Sponsor?
- A: Setanta offers several levels of sponsorships based on the amount of your donation. For a summary of benefits at each level, please contact us. Top
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Links We Like
- Century Road Club Association
- The oldest road racing club in the USA. Based in New York City, CRCA provides coaching and competition for all ages. Men, women and children in graded based on ability.
- www.crca.net
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- Racelistings.com
- Comprehensive listing of local and regional races organized by region. On-line registration, results, interviews and articles.
- www.racelistings.com
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- New York VeloCity
- The spot for racing and cycling culture in NYC
- www.nyvelocity.com
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- Cyclingnews.com
- The latest news in professional and amateur racing. Also includes new equipment reports, tech FAQ's and more.
- www.cyclingnews.com
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- The New York Cycle Club
- With nearly 2000 members, NYCC is the largest recreational cycle club in the Northeast. Rides for all levels from beginner to advanced.
- www.nycc.org
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- Five Boro Bike Club
- Another New York based cycle club. Offers rides for different abilities.
- www.5bbc.org
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- Transportation Alternatives
- An advocacy organization dedicated to cycling and other non-automotive transportation.
- www.transalt.org
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- Harris Cyclery Articles
- A Wealth of information on all things cycling.
- www.sheldonbrown.com/articles.html
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