Dare To Dream - Shelley Olds To Worlds

PROMAN's Shelley Olds only woman named to USA Cycling's 4-person squad for Track World Championships in Pruszkow, Poland

By Nicola Cranmer, PROMAN team founder/manager
It only seems so recently that I got a call from Shelley that she had won her first cat 4 race. It was one of the best and most enthusiastic messages I had ever received and I kept it for months. She was so ecstatic and I could see her desire to win early on. Fast forward 3 years, and she will be representing the USA at the Track World Championships in Pruszkow, Poland, March 25-29. The ultimate goal being the London Olympics 2012.

"I just received the news and I could not be happier," said Shelley. "I am so proud to be representing our country on the track at the World Championships. It's an absolute honor. It has taken so much work and support from many people to get to this point and its another step towards 2012. I have a month of hard work ahead of me as I prepare, but I am looking forward to having fun with it. I am ready for the challenge and excited for what lies ahead of me."

Shelley is a dedicated athlete; dedicated to her training, her team and her family. I am so proud of her.

The PROMAN team and Shelley have worked tremendously hard to get to this place. Two years ago, we formed a UCI track team. And with the generous donations from sponsors, family, friends and even fellow racers we were able to attend every World Cup race.

As a result, Shelley earned her spot with consistent top ten results in both World Cup points and scratch races and finished the World Cup season in Ballerup with a bronze medal.

Shelley's Overall
UCI Standings
5th Scratch
10th Points

World Cup Standings
6th Points
7th Scratch

This grass roots team effort showed that anything is possible. There are so many people to thank for the opportunities set before us, I cannot begin to name names in fear of leaving someone out. We are so grateful for all of the support.

The PROMAN Hit Squad is a dedicated group of women with a national and international presence, ranging from ages 12 to 49 with current national champions in every 10 year age span. The team is here to stay and hopes to encourage and inspire women of all ages to reach for their goals. We are the little team that could...and did.