Seanne Biggs

"She spearheaded the 'USCF Club of the Year' effort and made it a reality. I believe that this really boosted our image in the cycling community as well as the community at large. It was also long deserved recognition for our great club after a nearly 40-year history."

- Joanne Ratinoff

"We all wear the "Club Of The Year" badge with pride. Seanne had the idea that we should have that title. She worked incredibly hard with everyone to get the information she needed to create the stellar proposal which won the title. It's a top podium finish for us all."

- Bob Simon

Matt Davis

"Team leader by example. He is the glue that helped so many guys get to the CAT 3's."

- Jonathan Tessler

"Outstanding leadership as Director Sportif of the 4/5 team!!!"

- Brad Gavigan

"Matt has worked tirelessly to organize, motivate and encourage the 3/4/5 team, who are a large, rowdy bunch. He's selflessly given his time to the club, acted as an intermediary between team members and the board, and been laudably diplomatic and positive throughout. ."

- Spencer Canon

Bill Birrell

"For his unselfish acts helping the masters team in coaching and helping organize the games in long beach. Bill has made sure that all the master riders had what they needed advice training equipment and support. I am honored to nominate Bill."

- John Velez

"Unselfish devotion of time and energy to furthering the development of cyclists within in the Club. Particular emphasis on Grand Masters even though he is not yet in that age category."

- Trent MacLean

Josh Horowitz

"I know that Josh has his own team and does not usually race for La Grange, but I think he is a huge resource for the club, and there is no doubt that he does a tremendous amount for the good of the club. He is the biggest (only?) reliable resource for coaching and training advice within the club, organizes the terrific Mandeville Canyon TT's during the winter, and is the only person I know of who has conducted skills clinics."

- Chria Hazlitt

Amy Hutner

- Simone Morissette

Rob Rasner

"A REAL class act. Founder of the Grand Masters. Stepped in to organize the California State Senior Olympics in Long Beach. Has motivated more new racers in the club than anyone else I know. Raced his heart out (after 3 months off the bike) in Nevada against a very Strong team from Canada that might keep him from qualifying for nationals."

- Bill Birrell

"He has worked tirelessly, even during a period of health problems of his own, to put together, nuture, and assure success, of a new team of LaGrangers, the Grand Masters, 7 of whom will compete nationally in August in the United States Senior Olympics, surely one the the largest single-club continencies that will be present. He is selfless and kind, inspirational and brilliant as a rider."

- claudia ribet

"One of the qualities making us such a great, strong club is the number of people worthy of being La Granger of the Year. If anyone embodies the true spirit of "La Granger" in an ongoing and broad-mannered way, it would be our own Bob Rasner.

There are two basic and straight-forward reasons I nominate Bob. He continues to "selflessly" throw himself, his time and resources toward helping to make our club's numerous efforts, venues and events possible and successful. His history of service and support to La Grange go well beyond this year. This is in addition to his being a central player in our public policy and safety efforts. Add to all this -- his groundbreaking creation and effective captaining of the La Grange Grand Masters team -- a true inspiration for all of us and to cycling for years to come! A true legacy and a growing milestone for La Grange!

The second reason is his endless demonstration of character that represents and models La Grange in the highest of light. It reflects experienced leadership. I, along with so many others, witness how his clear-thinking integrity and his friendly and cool-handed manner commands respect -- on and off the bike! He's a team player and consensus builder who supports "everyone" -- "everyone" achieving a personal best! His performance on the bike continues to impress us. We've all grown up hearing the statement "Imitation is the best compliment." One morning at Peet's, I overheard an LGr say "When I grow up, I want to be Bob Rasner!" Heads nodded in agreement. That says it all!"

- Jeffrey Courion

Jay Slater

"Besides all of the work he did in assisting the Board on Public Policy matters, Jay was one of the main organizers of the Brentwood Grand Prix and headed up the Piauma Hill Climb and also was the organizer of the Tuesday JV rides and other rides handling the notices to club members and orchestrating what routes would be used on Thursday and Saturday rides. His commitment to the Club this year was just unstinting and outstanding."

- Gene Hines

"1. For his vital role in the Brentwood Grand Prix. He conceived the idea, followed through on it, did much of the leg work to pull it off, was out there on the day erecting barriers, etc., and finally is doing the necessary follow up to facilitate a repeat for 2009.
2. In addition he does a lot of good will for cycling not just for La Grange but for the cycling community as a whole."

- Charles Pollick

"Organizing JV rides B-wood GP"

- Kevin Holt

Marc Thomas

"Marc is willing to help you out at the drop of a hat no matter what your issue may be. He worked selflessly to put on one of the highlight races of the year at Brentwood. He manages to have one of the best attitudes in the entire club despite probably crashing the most as well :) He is always more concerned for others than he is for himself. The guy exemplifies everything a "team mate" stands for."

- Stratton Easter

"Because he made the leap, and said, "I will take on the La Grange Brentwood Grand Prix volunteer corps" Because he brought in major prizes for the BGP. Because he races for the the club, and is always a smiling face on the morning rides. Because his tireless commitment to our great race this year he has laid the foundation for years to come. I nominate Ramrod!"

- Seanne Biggs

"Marc Thomas put more hours on the ground into the success of the Brentwood Grand Prix than any other LaGranger. He is involved not only as a racer but as a rider enjoying the sport and building cycling safety in Los Angeles."

- Byron Smith

"Marc exemplifies what it means to be a team player. Whether it be in a race, a club ride, or organizing the Brentwood Grand Prix. In races I have seen Marc give up food, water bottles, and wheels to needy team mates. In club rides, Marc is always a positive voice amongst riders around him. And during the Brentwood Grand Prix, Marc worked around the clock to make sure the race came off as well as it did. "

- Jason Dodge

"Selfless and tireless involvement and leadership in a very successful Grand Prix. Many others were involved, but the event would not have been the same without his. A workhorse on the race course, helping many of his teammates upgrade to Cat3. "

- Gary Zimble

"His work on the BGP. Plus, anyone else who got it together who is eligible for the award. "

- Joy Aoki