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BJC Alumni Network Newsletter – Volume 1 • September 2025

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Volume 1 • September 2025

Welcome to the Alumni Network!

This is our very first newsletter! Thanks to everyone who has joined so far — our network is already 40+ strong. The goal is to keep BJC alumni connected, share what’s happening in our cycling world, and create opportunities for rides, mentoring, and fun! Let’s keep the stoke of BJC going!

Kickoff Event – Recap

Thanks to everyone who came to our launch event at the Trek Store in Boulder last week. It was great to eat pizza, share stories, and connect with BJC alums across a decade of riding. We chatted about mentoring opportunities, networking events, giving back to the community, and of course bikes! We’ll definitely do more casual meet-ups like this in the future!

BJC News & Events

  • The Boulder Cup is Back!
    After a 4-year hiatus, BJC is bringing UCI cyclocross back to Valmont Bike Park on November 15–16, 2025. Day 1 is a C1 and Day 2 is a C2. Expect elite racing, junior UCI races, and a full amateur schedule. Alumni are invited to volunteer, spectate, or race! Event webpage.
  • Schoolyard Cross
    One of BJC’s most-loved events is happening on Saturday September 27, 2025 at the Dawson School. Alumni are always welcome — whether as spectators, racers, or volunteers — to keep the stoke alive. Free entry for everyone under 25 (coupon code required).Event webpage.
    • If you plan to race, please register NOW. It really helps if you register early. (We’ll give you a refund if you change your mind!)
    • Free entry for age U25 (Actual age 24 or less on race day) (must pre-register) ($25 on race day)  -Coupon code for age U25: sycU25
  • Adult Cyclocross Club
    New this fall! We launched the BJC Adult CX Club, open to all levels. It’s low-pressure, fun, and a great way to stay connected with the sport. No team kits, no fees — just racing and riding together. Group training every Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. at Valmont. Join the club (Sign up here & join the Group Chat)

Alumni Racing & Adventures

Natalie Quinn (Cynisca) took the win at the Heusdenkoers kermesse in Belgium and also won the mountains jersey at the Volta a Portugal Feminina. Let’s go Nat!

Riley Sheehan (Israel-Premier Tech) has been on a tear, taking 3rd in the G.C. at the Lidl Deutschland Tour and 4th in G.C. at the Arctic Race of Norway with a flurry of top 5 stage results included.

Maddie Munro (Trek Factory) recently took on the first three stages of our own front range race The Brek Epic, a gnarly multi-day stage race! To balance her World Cup Schedule she only participated in the first three stages, but after stage 2 she was already in the lead by 20+ minutes! What an epic ride!

Grant Ellwood has recently taken on the role of the CU cycling coach helping them train and prep so they can continue to tear up the local Colorado collegiate conference! Grant, having had a hugely successful collegiate career and a love for sharing the stoke, continues to give back to the community! He’s also expanding his role into their MTB and CX teams!

Send us your updates and photos by filling out this form!

Group Ride

  • BJC Alumni Group Ride from Trek Store Boulder Thursday, September 18, 2025 5:00pm – 7:00pm! Chill gravel/MTB ride around the Marshal Mesa and Springbrook loops.

From the Archives

BJC/7-Eleven road squad 2015: From left: Cameron Bellian, Stuart McKnight, Cade BIckmore, Robert Wright, Eric Brunner, Riley Sheehan, Jacques De Curnou

Stay Connected!

  • 📱 Join the Group Chat: ALUMNI NETWORK
  • 🚴 BJC Strava Club: STRAVA CLUB
  • 💼 LinkedIn Alumni Group: LinkedIn
  • 📄 Alumni Directory: See the attached PDF for the most up to date Version

Get Involved!

Thanks for being part of the BJC Alumni Network. Once a BJC rider, always a BJC rider.
See you in Volume 2!

— The BJC Team