I have to agree with Team 19's Rod Riley in how great it is to see so much enthusiam about riding a bike. Read below for a letter that Steph sent to Rod.
Rod,
I had a great time at the prom. I attached some pics of me and my friend Alex. Also one with my bike, but it needs the caption, "Who needs a limo when you have a Trek!" This is my last year of high school and am having a great time but will be glad when it is over.
I wanted to thank you for all you have done for us and I really enjoy being on the team. I love the Trek 2.3 and hope someday I will be a much better rider and get a Madone.
Thank you, Steph
jamie
Come on Rod, give the kid a Madone!!! Jeez Louise.
April 22, 2008 at 04:50 PM
Keith Russell
Heart warming stuff, always makes me feel better when I see youngsters so dedicated to cycling!
April 23, 2008 at 03:42 AM
agreed
Make her year and send her a Madone. Really... a high school girl who would rather go race than go to the prom? And she's obviously got some raw talent. She's just lacking the right tool.
April 24, 2008 at 08:17 AM
Mark Tyma
I know this young woman. I love treks myself and just happened upon this while shopping for a new frame. She has progressed leaps and bounds over the past year and sacrificed a saturday race because she made a previous commitment to her date, so that speaks of her integrity. In a city like rock hill,sc where cycling has yet to catch on with the young people she has set herself apart from the regular sports crowd to take on something as challenging as racing. give her the madone!
May 14, 2008 at 07:20 PM
Mike Duralia - LCI #1686
Stephanie, you have certainly come a long way from when you first started riding. Your commitment and dedication are traits that will serve you well throughout your life.
I can not think of anyone more deserving than you to be rewarded with a Trek Madone.
Folks - Give Steph the Madone!
May 14, 2008 at 07:57 PM
russ Henderson
If anybody deserves a Trek Madone it is her. The Madone almost looks as good as she does.
May 14, 2008 at 08:31 PM
Ellen Stoune
Hey, I know that young lady! I bet she'd look great wearing that dress while riding a Madone. Ok, maybe a race kit would be more appropriate attire but either way, you are a winner Stephanie!!
May 14, 2008 at 10:00 PM
We Like Bikes
Rod, How can you not hook this young lady up with the Madone??? Come on brother she deserves it. You go Steph!!!!
May 14, 2008 at 10:31 PM
Andrew Morrison
I ride sometimes with Steph, and she's definitely deserving of the Madone! She's more passionate about cycling than anyone I know.
May 14, 2008 at 11:17 PM
Deacon
This girl lives to ride her bike and her bubbly spirit enthuses others. Her talent improves every week - a Madone would find her a worthy owner.
May 15, 2008 at 07:42 AM
Scott Ellenburg
Steph what a great picture, I am so proud of you. Remember you are a great example to other young girls. And yes she would do the bike justice.
May 15, 2008 at 10:59 AM