news & racing highlights

12/14/03 For the second consecutive year, Rachel scores the silver medal at Cyclocross Nationals, only 19 seconds behind Alison Dunlap. 

11/30/03 Rachel takes a big win in the CCCP UCI cyclocross race at Coyote Point, CA. 
Only two more weeks to Nationals... 

10/01/03 Rachel has signed with the Ritchey-Redline 'Cross Team for the 2003-04 cyclocross season. 

1/23/03 A special thank you goes out to the American Cyclocross Foundation, and especially to all who donated funds which enabled Rachel to attend the Cyclocross World Championships in Monopoli, Italy.

1/03/03 Rachel is heading to Italy! No, not on vacation but to represent the US National Team and Team Spine at the Cyclocross World Championships on 2/2/03 in Monopoli, Italy.

12/15/02 Rachel claims the silver medal in the US Cyclocross National Championships.

11/24/02 Rachel wins the final round and the Surf City Cyclocross Series Overall.

photos courtesy of AbbiOrca.com

Check out those cool shades Rachel's wearing these days thanks to EYETECH - Sports Optical

12/15/01 Rachel Lloyd shone brightly in her Team Spine colors at the cyclocross National Championships in Baltimore, MD yesterday, finishing on the podium in 3rd place, only 28 sec down from 5-time winner (& world MTB champ) Alison Dunlap. 

Cyclingnews.com had this to say about her performance: 

"Lloyd held on for a third place that confirmed her status as one of the most versatile US riders, able to make an impact on a cross bike, a cross-country bike, or with 12 inches of suspension travel on the downhill circuit."

The National Championship race was Rachel's main goal for this cyclocross season. 

Thank you Team Spine for your support!

RACHEL’S BIO

Born: May 6, 1975

Heart Rate: Resting 36 - Max 215

Hometown: Bellingham, WA

Turned Pro: 1997

Residence: San Anselmo, CA

Hobbies: Rock climbing, swimming

Height: 5’9" Weight: 135lbs.

Strengths: Descending, technical riding