Dragoo leaves Cervelo Bigla, returns to Sho-Air Twenty20 - Women`s News Shorts
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Sho-Air Twenty20 has moved to bolster its roster ahead of the US pro championships with the addition of track specialist and sprinter Jennifer Valente and the return of Allie Dragoo, who raced the first part of the season in Europe with Cervelo Bigla. `We have added two gifted athletes to our National Championship squad for next week,` said Sho-Air Twenty20 Director Mari Holden. `I have been watching Jenn Valente since her years as a junior in San Diego. I`m thrilled that she will be returning to the team to race with us on the road. Her track power and speed will add incredible depth to our squad. She will really benefit from some road endurance over the next few years on her journey to Tokyo 2020 Olympics. It was a big surprise to have Allie decide to come back to our team. We welcome her with open arms and I am excited for the opportunity to work with her again.` On the team Twitter page, Cervelo Bigla said Dragoo left the team because of a desire to be closer to home.ADVERTISEMENT `I am excited to finish the 2017 season with Sho-Air Twenty20,` Dragoo said. `I cannot thank Nicola and staff enough for taking me on board and being 100 percent supportive. I am thrilled to share some of road experience with this squad and look forward to the races ahead. Being close to home makes my heart happy and a happy heart makes a happy person, athlete, and adds to my overall performance. `A special thank you to Cervelo Bigla Pro Cycling team and staff for having me for the first part of the 2017 season,` Dragoo added. `The program, team and staff were all amazing and I am very grateful for the experience I had with them.` Valente won a gold medal at the UCI Track World Champions this spring, along with a silver medal in the team pursuit at the 2016 Rio Games. Sierra sweeps Cuban championships Lepistö wins 4th consecutive Finish TT and road titles Tibco`s Bruderer takes Guatemalan TT championship You can read more at Cyclingnews.com