U.S. Paralympics recently announced the team to compete in the 2012 UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships in Los Angles, California, February 9-12. Named to the team are two San Diego based athletes, Matt Bigos and Greta Neimanas. Both athletes were named to the team after their performances at the recent USA Cycling Paralympic Track Nationals. Neimanas took top honors in the Women's 3k Pursuit and silver in the 500m Time Trial; Bigos took home a gold in the Men's 1k Time Trial.
Both athletes have decided to make North County San Diego their home base due to the extensive racing and training scene in the area. After spending 5 years in San Diego, Bigos is a regular face on many local training rides and at most of the southern California races. Neimanas recently moved to the area after spending the winter training in San Diego two years ago to take advantage of the amazing weather, training rides and race scene. Both riders are not only hoping for good performances at the 2012 UCI Para-cycling World Championships but also looking forward to representing the USA in the 2012 Paralympic Games in London next summer.
Neimanas looks to add a rainbow jersey to her collection of Stars and Stripes.
To follow the athletes on their journey to Track Worlds and onwards to London, be sure to visit the links below.