I see I missed one donate. Let's get an overview on young van Gorcum then.
24/02/21 - kandesbunzler said “I don't drink famous people."
15/08/22 - SotD said "Your [jandal's] humour is overrated"
11/06/24 - knockout said "Winning is fine I guess. Truth be told this felt completely unimportant." [PT] Xero Racing
MrEsuperstar has mystically disappeared. The latest reports was that he was travelling to Bermuda and then Florida, supposedly to visit family in his vacation.
His family hasn't heard anything from him and it's suggested that he vanished in the infamous Bermuda Triangle.
24/02/21 - kandesbunzler said “I don't drink famous people."
15/08/22 - SotD said "Your [jandal's] humour is overrated"
11/06/24 - knockout said "Winning is fine I guess. Truth be told this felt completely unimportant." [PT] Xero Racing
Hello folks, sorry I disappeared there for a while. For those that didn't see my message to the greater cycling community about my lack of activity, you can read that here. Sadly, I still can't return to my duties as Island Runners' manager for another two weeks as I'm currently without permanent WiFi until then.
I want to thank our loyal support group for their patience.
It's been a slow month, but a lot of interesting things have happened.
In a Galaxy Far Far Away...
We started the month having to say goodbye to Tajo Sylvester. We allowed the 14 year old to accept a contract with the Los Angeles Galaxy development program to avoid the risk of other cyclists demanding a wage. Sylvester has yet to make a start for the U16 team, but is on the verge of breaking into the starting XI - or so he says.
The Replacement
With the departure of Sylvester we had a void to fill. After a few scouting trips I narrowed down the applicants to four and eventually we settled on another British Virgin Island cyclists: Umar Van Gorcum. A childhood friend of Sylvester's that looks to be a mountain climbing prodigy. Time will tell.
Disappearance
After the monthly training and scouting, I "vanished" for a couple of weeks to deal with some personal business. I'm happy to report back that everything is fine now and I'm glad to get back in the saddle as the team manager. Thanks to the rest of the staff for keeping the team focused while I was gone.
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Item
Revenue
Expenses
Balance
Last Month Balance
$2,090
New Members
$300
$3,390
Scouting Trip
$400
$1,990
Here's how the squad is looking. Pretty average if you ask me.
Some interesting discovers from the internal scouting though. Emeterio Amory has some work to do on the flat, J.J. Pike has some potential as a punchuer and Bastian Rollins can't time trial.
Member's List: Thank you for your continued support!
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Date Joined
Founding?
Waghlon
May 2016
Yes
Croatia14
May 2016
Yes
trekbmc
May 2016
Yes
Ian Butler
May 2016
Yes
cunego59
May 2016
Yes
fjhoekie
May 2016
Yes
FonsDeSpons
May 2016
Yes
Smowz
May 2016
Yes
Shonak
May 2016
Yes
Selwink
May 2016
Yes
Tamijo
May 2016
Yes
matt17br
May 2016
Yes
jandal7
May 2016
Yes
sammyt93
May 2016
Yes
AbhishekLFC
May 2016
Yes
Jakstar22
May 2016
Yes
BB95
May 2016
Yes
MARSUPILAMI
May 2016
No
Elch
May 2016
No
MrUfo87
May 2016
No
toysoldiernl
May 2016
No
knockout
May 2016
No
Lamba
July 2016
No
Ulrich Ulriksen
July 2016
No
Luxemburger
July 2016
No
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Farewell Tajo Sylvester, best of luck chasing your MLS dream. | Galaxy PR Team
Chaz Johnson | First Monthly Award
Recommended by Corey Reinhold since I was gone.
"Chaz has become friends with everyone on the team. His positive attitude while training keeps everyone motivated to push that little bit more. He might not be the best cyclist, or even average, but his passion and personality are second to none."
sammyt93 for staying calm when his scouted cyclist decided to go to the MLS and for helping us to go back to the British Virgin Islands and sign Van Gorcum. Pick your prize, PM with your decision. Congrats!
Signed Autograph from a Cyclist
Raise the cyclist's reputation.
Skype Call from a Cyclist
Personal Q&A session with a cyclist.
Social Media Follow from the Team
Raises the team's popularity meter.
RACING!!! Our first professional races are finally here. One squad will be going to the Czech Republic for the three stage East Bohemia Tour, while three cyclists will grab their TT gear and go to France for the Chrono Champenois.
Not sure what to expected. The startlist at the East Bohemia Tour is rumored to be quite small (which is why we got invited), so maybe we can content for a good GC placing. And just showing our team colors in France will be an achievement at the Chrono Champenois - we don't have the best time trial squad (yet).
Tajo Sylvester. We allowed the 14 year old to accept a contract with the Los Angeles Galaxy development program to avoid the risk of other cyclists demanding a wage. Sylvester has yet to make a start for the U16 team, but is on the verge of breaking into the starting XI - or so he says. 
Emeterio Amory has some work to do on the flat, 
J.J. Pike has some potential as a punchuer and 
Chaz Johnson | First Monthly Award
Czech Republic for the three stage East Bohemia Tour, while three cyclists will grab their TT gear and go to 
France for the Chrono Champenois.
