Katharine Carroll
Professional Cyclist
Katharine Carroll
Our daughter and Gran Fondo's own shop girl Katharine Carroll left Nashville in 2006 to pursue her dream of riding in the Pro circuit. We all miss her in the shop, but everyone who knows her couldn't be more excited about her prospects for great success in the racing circuit. Please use the News below to follow Katharine in 2010!
Kat Rides the Gila Monster
Heavy hitters convene at SRAM Tour of the Gila. "It is definitely one of the hardest races on the calendar in the US," according to Rory Sutherland. "There aren't too many races with big climbs and such a big field as well. It's a great way for ‘to test ourselves against some of the best riders in the world."
A Tremendous Start to the Season for the Riders of Peanut Butter & Co.TWENTY12
San Francisco, CA - February 2010. What a week.... The riders of Peanut Butter & Co.TWENTY12 have opened the season with outstanding results. Shelley Evans had a breakthrough international race at the Tour of New Zealand. Evans won an amazing four stages. Team USA did a fantastic job of supporting Evans day after day.
Katharine Carroll Has a New Team!
Katharine Carroll continues to race with the US National Team abroad, but will join the newly-formed Peanut Butter & Co TWENTY12 professional cycling team for the domestic 2010 season. This group of carefully selected women will be led by Olympic Gold Medalist Kristin Armstrong as they work to dominate the UCI circuit and prepare for 2012!
Katharine Opens 2010 Season in Qatar
Katharine is once again racing with the U.S. National Team in the her second Ladies Tour of Qatar from February 3rd through the 6th.
What Is the US Women's Cycling Development Program?
The US Women's Cycling Development Program is a not for profit organization dedicated to assisting promising female athletes in their efforts to reach the highest level in women's cycling. Unlike many other countries, the US is one of the few nations not subsidizing its athletes in pursuit of the Olympic Games. In addition to many other things, the USWCDP program supports USA athletes who can perform at this level.