Velo Bella - Kona announces women's elite team

Barb Howe. (Image credit: Steve Medcroft/Cyclingnews.com)

The Velo Bella - Kona women's team returns this season for another year of racing across the United States and Europe. Now in its fourth year of existence, the all female cyclo-cross team will be racing the Crank Brother's US Grand Prix of cyclo-cross, US cyclo-cross Nationals and over 92 local races. The team will also be sending a select squad to Belgium this December to contest some of the bigger women's cross events.

"Velo Bella is dedicated to providing a place for women to ride their bikes, race their bikes, and above all, have fun getting muddy and cold in a skinsuit," said Team Co Founder, Sabine Dukes. "Our membership continues to grow with nearly 400 women in 28 states climbing up the category ranks in every major cycling discipline. Velo Bella - Kona professional teams exist to mentor and inspire our members wherever they are. Therefore, we are proud to announce the largest elite cyclo-cross team in the world with 19 athletes competing at the highest level in every corner of the country.