Bend bodes well

It has been very rewarding to me to work in women's cycling and get to know the remarkable women athletes and to watch their careers and Meredith is a personality that really stands out. She is a perfect example of the remarkable women in the sport who not only work at the craft of cycling but also at far more things off the bike. I hope that her story will bring more attention to women's cycling because many of the women athletes deserve more support.

Follow the program's young female cyclists as they embark on their journey to the top of the pro ranks

The US Women's Cycling Development program was founded by former pro rider, Michael Engleman, as a way to help promising young women cyclists reach their full potential as athletes.

The dedicated and well spoken women of this program provide thoughtful, compelling and sometimes hilarious anecdotes of their experiences in this diary. For further reading about the program, visit the USWCDP website.