Tony Smith
Age: 20
Height/Weight: 6’0/150
Racing Class: Pro/U23
Another graduate from the Whole Athlete Specialized Team, Tony comes from San Rafael, CA. Having been on the same team before, Tony is a perfect fit (we have even traveled to various world cups/world championships together before). Tony has been at the front of the races since Freshmen Highschool and Junior Cat 1 Racing. However, his love for descending kept growing and he could no longer focus on just XC. He’s already had 1 successful pro season and is ready for more!
Highlights: 2010 Junior Worlds Member, 2012 Bonelli Pro XCT 24th, 2012 Montana Pro XCT 16th, 2012 U23 Nationals 5th, 2012 Napa Dirt Classic 2nd, 2012 Kirkwood XC 1st
Riley Howard
Age: 20
Height/Weight: 5’7, 140 lbs
Racing Class: Pro/U23
Hailing from Petaluma, CA, Riley has put everything into racing from an early age, but always kept things fun. Lots of local fun races and involvement with Bike Monkey and the Norcal Highschool League has fueled his passion for riding. He’s gotten faster and faster and is now ready to try his hand at Pro/U23 racing and spreading into the world of Enduro as well.
Highlights: Downieville Cat 1 19+ Podium finishes in All Mountain and XC, Cat 1 USA Nationals Podiums in Cat 1 19+ XC and Super D
Cody Phillips
Age: 18 (Racing age 19)
Height/Weight: 5’10, 155 lbs
Racing Class: Pro/U23
Representing SoCal, I grew up with a biking obsession. My close proximity to Fontana provided a mix of cross country and downhill racing early on. A future focus on cycling became clear quickly and I progressed through the ranks. Racing for Sho-Air Specialized and making multiple appearances in Mountain Bike Action, I grew up in the bike world, trying my best to excel as a diverse rider. I now attend Lees McRae College in North Carolina, where I mostly ride and learns a little. My 2013 season as a first year U23-Pro will definitely prove to be an interesting and exciting one.
Highlights: Multiple Nationals Podium Finishes in Super D, XC, and STXC, numerous wins in Socal Varsity and Cat 1 races, and a respectable finish in the Pro Class while a Junior at the Oregon Enduro Series
Will Curtis
Age: 20
Height/Weight: 6’0, 165 lbs
Racing Class: Pro/U23
I started riding bikes at age 11 with my dad who has been riding in Marin County since the 80s. I started a High School Cycling team, won the NorCal Varsity High School Series and State Championship, raced XC World Championships, and completed my first year as a pro, in which I placed 10th at U23 Nationals and won the All Mountain category. In my second year pro, I had several podium results at regional races, but suffered a collarbone injury in July, ending my season. Although XC is my focus, I pride myself in being a versatile rider. I love racing XC, but am equally interested in riding/racing on the road bike and going for all day epic rides on my trail bike. I enjoy a wide range of events, including national level XC and enduro.
Highlights: 2010 NorCal High School Varsity Series Champion, 2010 Junior XC World Championship team member, 2011 Pro Howell Mountain Challenge Champion
Position: Media
Age: 20
Height/Weight: 5’9/150 lbs
Racing Class: Pro/U23
Like my teammates, for 3 seasons I rode on the dominant US junior/U23 mtb team, Whole Athlete-Specialized, based in California’s Marin County. After helping start and race for Team Santa Cruz-X Fusion last year, I am now shifting my focus. Although working on a media studies major and learning Japanese, I’m still immersed in the cycling community. For 2013 I am contributing all team media.
Race Highlights: 2011 XC National Team Member, 2011 Crankworx Enduro Champion, 2x Ashland Super D Champion, 3x Downieville Junior XC Champion (2x AM)
Colby Pastore
Age: 20
Height/Weight: 5’7, 135 lbs
Racing Class: Pro/U23
I’ve been racing since 2007 and developed a strong passion for cycling. I quickly progressed in the sport and was invited onto the Whole Athlete Junior Development team. I then raced at the National level placing in the top 10 at every race. After that, I moved on to race for a local shop in both cyclocross and mountain while finishing school. I currently work at Easton Bell Sports.
Managed by Colby Pastore