Good Luck Cole House!

Cole House (BMC) of Oneida, WI recently showed some good form during Superweek - winning the Whitnall Park RR plus getting on the podium at Downer Avenue.

 From the BMC Pro Racing Team page (http://www.bmc-racing.com/int-en/team/news/team/bmc-racing-team-names-cole-house-stagiaire.html)

American Cole House will spend the rest of the 2010 season as a stagiaire with the BMC Racing Team. His first race is expected to be the Tour de l'Ain, Aug. 10-14.

Prime OpportunityBMC Racing Team President Jim Ochowicz said House's promotion is chance for the Oneida, Wis., resident to show himself in the pro peloton for the first time. "It's up to him seize the opportunity and show what they can do," Ochowicz said. House won a stage of the recent International Cycling Classic and spent much of the spring racing with USA Cycling's Under 23 team. He is believed to be the first Native American professional cyclist.

Good ExperienceBMC Racing Team Directeur Sportif John Lelangue said there is a big difference between amateur U23 racing and pro level. "It's a good experience for him and for him to see where we is and what we can expect in the future," Lelangue said. "The most important thing is for him to get experience on this level."