Corey is a strong all-around rider who attracted the team's attention by posting consistently good results in some of the major stage races of 2007, despite riding for the elite amateur team Einstein's Bagels. As a neo-pro, he will look to develop tactically while also providing strong support for teammates.

Date of Birth/Location: 3/6/1981, Pueblo, CO

Height: 5' 10"

Weight: 145 lbs

Current Residence: Durango, CO

Education:
B.A. in Environmental Design, University of Colorado, 2005

Years Racing: 5

Years as a Pro: neo pro

Previous Teams:
Team Einstein's Bagels, 2007
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, 2006
Rocky Mounts/Izze, 2005

Strengths on the bike:
Stage racing, working hard and never giving up

Strengths off the bike:
Architecture, skiing, fly fishing, laughing, and long walks with the dog, keeping life in balance...

Nickname: cc styles, core-dog

Family Status: girlfriend

Favorite Movies: Anchorman, Dumb and Dumber, "Hot Dog" the ski movie, Die Hard, American Gangster

Currently on my iPod: Xavier Rudd, Notorious B.I.G., Jack Johnson, Kevin Heinz, Black Eyed Peas, Roots, Jurassic 5, Paul Simon, Frank Sinatra...

Palmares

Wins:

2007
1st La Vuelta de Bisbee Prologue

2006
1st Squawker Classic Time Trial
1st Squawker Classic Road Race

2005
1st Cascade Classic Stage 3 Road Race (cat 2)
1st Mt Hood Classic Time Trial (cat 3)
1st Mt Hood Classic Road Race (cat 3)
1st Mt Hood Classic Overall G.C. (cat 3)

2004
1st Pillar to Post Hill Climb (cat 1/2/3)
1st Pillar to Post Hill Climb (cat 1/2/3)

Other Major Results:

2007
2nd Stage 2 Valley of the Sun
3rd Overall Valley of the Sun
7th Overall San Dimas Stage Race
8th Overall Joe Martin Stage Race

2006
3rd La Vuelta de Bisbee Prologue
7th Overall La Vuelta de Bisbee (best cat 2)

In his own words

How did you spend your off-season?

I spent my off-season erasing bad tan lines and learning to surf in Kauai, Hawaii.

While riding for Einstein's in 2007, did you eat a lot of bagels during the season? What was your favorite?

I'd have to say chocolate chip bagel with strawberry cream cheese would have to be my favorite, although it's a little messy in the jersey pocket.

What are your goals or expectations for the 2008 season?

As a first year pro I plan to learn as much as possible from the best riders in the country, while working very hard to help the team achieve great success!

When did you start racing, and why?

I started racing when a few college buddies of mine, "Rad Ross" Schnell and Nick Martin, tricked me into racing collegiate Nationals on a borrowed mountain bike.

Who were/are your cycling mentors and/or influences?

Although I didn't really take his advice until college, I would have to say my father was a big influence in my decision to ride my bike. He followed the Coors Classic and the Tour during the LeMond days. I would also have to say that the local Durango community and local cyclist have been a huge influence; it's really nice to know people are interested in following your progress.

What was your first bike? When/how did you get it?

My first bike was a Diamond Back BMX. It was a present from my parents in 1986.

What was your first win?

The first race I entered, Ruby Canyon Mountain Bike Classic in Fruita, CO, when I was 12 years old. I took a hiatus after this win and continued racing a few years later in college.

What would you consider your finest moment on the bike?

Riding and laughing with a few buddies all the way through Mexico and Belize on a bicycle tour I did a few years ago for training.

What would you consider your worst or most embarrassing moment on the bike?

Having my chamois pulled over my saddle while on a group ride (you can imagine what happened when I panicked and stood up).

What's the strangest thing you've seen on a bike ride?

Experiencing the chamois pull over from behind (hopefully Health Net hooks me up with bibs this year).

What's the one thing you've done on a ride (training or race) that you will absolutely never do again?

I had to duct tape my sandals to my clipless pedals for a mountain bike ride because I forgot my shoes. Not too smart...

When you're not on your bike, what do you like to do?

Ski, fly fish, explore the mountains around Durango, cook with my girlfriend, and hangout with my dog, Berkeley.

If I wasn't a pro cyclist I'd be...

...back in school finishing up the architecture thing, or living in a snowy town washing dishes and skiing everyday.