2012 RIDERS OF THE YEAR

Can bike racing be a family affair? For the Colavito’s, the answer is yes! This bright couple is active in pursuing post-graduate degrees, developing technical careers, AND competing on and off the road.

Both have had success in collegiate and national events as well as many “in state” races. They are giving back to the sport by helping with the U of A Cycling Club. Melanie is currently the ABRA Treasurer. She also manages the Facebook & Twitter features for the website. Best wishes in their many endeavors.

KYLE COLAVITO

AGE: 31, RESIDENCE: Tucson, AZ TEAM: Bicycle Haus Elite EDUCATION: Master in Mechanical Engineering, 2006, U of A EMPLOYMENT: Research Associate, Multi-scale Mechanics of Materials Group, U of A CYCLING AFFILIATIONS: USAC Member –Category 1 in Road/ Cyclocross & Professional in MTB University of Arizona Cycling Club Member – 2001 – Present CYCLING RESULTS: 2012: AZ State Road Championships: 4th 2011: Mt. Graham AZ State Hill Climb Champs: 4th 2009: Tumacacori RR: 1st Collegiate Road Nationals D1: 10th RR 2008: Summit Center Classic: 2nd Overall AZ State Road Championships: 4th Copper Valley RR: 3rd 2007: Tour del Paso: 1st TT, 3rd Overall Tour of the Gila: 23rd Overall (Pro,1) 2006: Summit Center Classic: 1st Overall

MELANIE COLAVITO

AGE: 27, RESIDENCE: Tucson, AZ TEAM: Landis/ Trek Cycling Team EDUCATION: Master in Geography, 2009, U of A CURRENT EMPLOYMENT: Teaching Assistant, GIS Technology, U of A CYCLING AFFILIATIONS: USAC Member – Since 2003: Category 1 in Road/ Cyclocross & Professional in MTB University of Arizona Cycling Club Member – 2003 – Present CYCLING CONTRIBUTIONS: AZ Bicycle Racing Association (ABRA) Board of Directors: Treasurer (2012 – present) AZ Women’s Cycling Task Force: Founder (2012 – present) Missing Link Coaching/ Specialized: Team Captain, Sponsorship Coordinator, Webmaster, 2009 – 2011 CYCLING RESULTS: 2012: AZ State Road Championships (Cat 1/2): 1st AZ State Crit Championships (Cat 1/2): 2nd 2011: Collegiate Road Nationals D1: 4th RR & 6th Omnium SW Collegiate RR Champs: 1st 2010: Women’s SnowBowl Hill Climb Record Collegiate Road Nationals D1 RR: 4th Tour of Gila: 10th GC & 7th Gila Monster RR 2009: AZ State Team Time Trial: 1st Elite US Road Nationals: 34th TT & 33rd RR Collegiate Road Nationals D1: 4th RR; 5th Omium; 4th TTT 2008: Attended USAC Women’s Talent ID Camp AZ Copper Cup Series Champ – Women 1/2 Collegiate Road Nationals D1: 4th RR & 3rd TTT AZ State Pro MTB Champs: 1st