Ford MTB team continues as Team Ford-Basis shuts down

Edited by Steve Medcroft

After three years sponsoring the Ford-Basis Women's cycling team, Ford is leaving women's road cycling. Team Ford-Basis was founded in 2002 as a developmental team aimed at helping up-and-coming riders progress towards the 2008 Olympics. The shut down of the road team means racers Katharine Carroll and Chrissy Ruiter will be riding for Victory Brewing, Alisha Lion has moved to Germany and is looking to race full-time in Europe. Freedman and Kele Hulser are still seeking teams in the U.S. and teammate Lauren Gaffney will be working to start a career in law. 2005 Kristin Johnson, meanwhile, will focus on mountain biking and finishing school.