Gallery: Team Bissell training camp
- By Jason Devaney
- Published Mar. 4, 2013
Bissell Pro Cycling Team Training Camp, Feb. 2013
A new Giro helmet proved its worth by taking the abrasions and dents instead of a rider's head on a training ride crash. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
Bissell Pro Cycling Team Training Camp, Feb. 2013
The Chalk Hill Winery proved a beautiful location for training ride photos. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
Bissell Pro Cycling Team Training Camp, Feb. 2013
Phil Gaimon lightened the mood for training rides with his Cookie Monster headwear. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
Bissell Pro Cycling Team Training Camp, Feb. 2013
But when it came down to business, Gaimon was the first one to the top on the climbs. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
Bissell Pro Cycling Team Training Camp, Feb. 2013
Sport director Omer Kem is looking for a big year for his squad, with several strong additions. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
Bissell Pro Cycling Team Training Camp, Feb. 2013
Riders Chris Balldwin, Jason McCartney, Carter Jones, and Jeremy Vennell lead the ride on the famous Skaggs climb. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
Bissell Pro Cycling Team Training Camp, Feb. 2013
Newcomers Jason McCartney and Julian Kyer chat before the ride. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
Bissell Pro Cycling Team Training Camp, Feb. 2013
Bissell's general manager Glenn Mitchell talks with Jason McCartney on media day. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
Bissell Pro Cycling Team Training Camp, Feb. 2013
Taking advantage of unusualy beautiful weather, riders took in the Napa Valley scenery. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
Bissell Pro Cycling Team Training Camp, Feb. 2013
Long-time mechanic Jim O'Brien, who started wrenching when shifters were on the down tube, goes over the new electronic shifting system with McCartney. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
Bissell Pro Cycling Team Training Camp, Feb. 2013
The lovely new Pinarello Dogma with Campy wheels will be the ride for the team this year. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
Bissell Pro Cycling Team Training Camp, Feb. 2013
Frank Pipp shows up early to make sure his bike is UCI legal. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
Bissell Pro Cycling Team Training Camp, Feb. 2013
A well-stocked team van heads out to support the team on the training ride and photo shoot. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
Bissell Pro Cycling Team Training Camp, Feb. 2013
The Bissell team hanging out for photos on media day. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
Bissell Pro Cycling Team Training Camp, Feb. 2013
Several riders decided to try out the new Giro helmets on a training ride. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
Bissell Pro Cycling Team Training Camp, Feb. 2013
Kiwi Jeremy Vennell is one of the team's leaders and best climbers. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
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Jason Devaney
Before joining VeloNews in 2013, Devaney covered the 2008, 2010 and 2012 Olympics for NBC. He also led Universal Sports’ cycling coverage in 2010 and 2011. He graduated from Northeastern University in 2003 with a B.A. in Journalism. These days when Devaney’s not sitting at his computer working, he’s out training for triathlons. He lives in Virginia.
