Jittery Joe's is Heading to Nature Valley!!

Jittery Joe’s pb Kudzu.com earns top invitations.

The young Jittery Joe’s U25 pb Kudzu.com team earned its first national recognition this week as they were awarded a prestigious invitation to the Nature Valley Grand Prix(NVGP) Stage Race in Minnesota, June 10th-14th. The NVGP is a 5 day, 6 stage race that is the highest ranked stage race on the U.S. National Racing calendar and will feature only the top international professional and amateur teams. Team director Larson stated, “This event is great because it gives us an opportunity to show that we have some of the top young talent in the country that is capable of competing alongside the top professional riders. We will surely be keying on the best young rider prize, as well as any top stage results we can manage.” This invite comes on the heels of the team’s great performances in the USACrits Speedweek, and the Collegiate National Cycling Championships in Ft. Collins, CO. Additionally, the team earned and invitation and will compete in the amateur Tour of Ohio, June 16th-21st.

Jittery Joe’s was also extended an invitation to compete in the Women’s Liberty Classic in Philadelphia, PA on June 7th. Riding with the one woman wrecking crew that is Rebecca Larson will be top drawer guest riders, Laura Van Gilder and Kristin Lasasso. Team director Dan Larson comments, “We are looking forward to still making a big impression for Jittery Joe’s at the country’s premier one day road race. It will be great to have some serious firepower to work with thanks to the addition of Laura and Lasasso.” Other guest riders for Jittery Joe’s at the event will be Trish Cohen from Tampa, FL; multi-time masters national champion Tracy Tolson; and womens Giro d’Italia veteran Angela Connaughton of Gainesville, FL.