The Proctor cyclists this year were an impressive bunch of riders. We had some very experienced racers, some who had raced last year, as well as cyclists who entered into the season with no racing experience. At all levels of the team, PA cyclists showed the kind of tenacity it takes to race. Our motto for the year was "never stop racing." It didn't matter if a PA rider was going for the win, or sprinting for tenth place, the expectation was to never stop racing and everyone embraced the motto. It makes sense that Proctor would be the Boys’ A NEPSAC Champions this year, not just because the A boys raced as a team, but also because they had the support of every other PA rider on the team. The A boys knew they were not just racing for themselves, but also to represent Proctor and each of their teammates in the different categories. Proctor can be proud of the efforts of all the cyclists!

COACHES’ AWARD – ALVARO MIGOYA

Alvaro was new to road racing last year, but quickly displayed characteristics of a seasoned cyclist. This year Alvaro was older, smarter, and stronger. Racing in the A category, he and teammates were pitted against some strong riders from Philips Andover, Exeter, Gould, and Holderness, but they would not be stopped on their way to becoming category A champions. It is rare to see four cyclists work so well together. Alvaro, Jack, Speight, and Mack took the concept of team racing and put that before any of their individual goals, so much so that after almost every race an opposing school's coach would comment on how well they worked together. Alvaro will be missed next year, but we wish him well and are thankful for the time we have had with him.

MOST AGGRESSIVE NEW CYCLIST – HAZEL BREWSTER

What a great season for Hazel. She was nervous for the first race, wondering how she would stack up against the other school's cyclists. She was not able to find out that race because she got a flat tire 12 miles from the finish and could not finish. Hazel won the next two races in spectacular fashion, both up hill finishes where Hazel had to out sprint other girls for the victory. Going into the championship race Hazel held a narrow margin of season overall points and was in first place, but she needed to win the last race to claim first place for the season. And win she did. In the final sprint Hazel powered past eight other cyclists, including the girl in second – no one could catch her, and that is why Hazel is the most aggressive new cyclist.