PROJECTED RACE SCHEDULE

 This list does not include weekly local and regional races, or the two training camps included in the budget.

*The dates for the 2008 season are tentative as the race calendar is yet to be finalized.
2008 Olympic Team Selection Camp The 2008 Olympic Team Selection Camp will take place at the ADT Event Center in Carson, CA, May-June 2008. Dates and times for specific events will be announced 90 days prior to the start of camp, via our website, www.usacycling.org. USA Cycling will not run qualification races for events the U.S. has not qualified start positions for. Only 2008 USA Cycling Talent Pool members will be invited to attend this camp and try out for the 2008 Olympic Games Team
Official USA CYCLING /USAC ATHLETE SELECTION PROCEDURES. Available at http://usacycling.org/forms/selection/08-SOGTrack.pdf.

EXPENSES
(One Year)

* The total amount of sponsorship received is considered a charitable, tax-deductible contribution through the Ebenezer Church Foundation (Mizpah Inc.).  The Ebenezer Church Foundation (Mizpah Inc.), is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization.

CASH OR IN-KIND

In-kind assistance is gladly accepted to defray direct cash expenses.

ASSUMPTIONS

Bike
Top of the line track frame costs $10,000 (LOOK).

Wheels
The cost of training, racing, and back-up racing wheels.

Maintenance
Bike maintenance comes in the form of purchasing and replacing worn tires, and wheel and bike construction and upkeep for the duration of the cycling season (10 months).

Airfare
The cost of a round-trip flight to a training or racing destination.

Food
The daily cost of breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Accommodations
The daily cost for a place to sleep while at training/racing event.

Auto
The daily cost for transportation while at training/racing events.

Coaching
The monthly cost for workout regimens and specific workout equipment.

Workout Facility
The monthly cost of membership fees for access to a gym and its equipment.

Training

1. Training is an ongoing expense consisting of monthly coaching and workout facility costs. My coach, Phil Claud, is located in Portland, Oregon.  Phil Claud was formerly the United States Cycling Federation Junior National Coach, as well as the Western United States Regional Coach.  In the spring of 1997 he decided to leave the United States Cycling Federation to work with athletes and develop them into National and World-Class athletes.  Phil Claud is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Sports Lab Training Center (SLTC).  More information about SLTC and Phil Claud can be found at: www.sportslabtraining.com.
2. Coaching will include all necessary workout items along with a stationary bicycle training machine.
3. The stationary bicycle training machine will come with special components that record vital training feedback that will be electronically monitored by coach to determine proper preparation. 
4. Workout facility is Healthplex or National Institute for Fitness and Sport. 

    
Rationale
The cost of training and racing is an average. The projected maximum duration of all training camps and racing events were added (totaling 123 days), then divided by the total number of training and racing events(10) to yield the average duration(12 days). The cost of each training camp and racing event consists of four components: airfare/travel, food, accommodations, and transportation (U.S. only). Food, accommodations, and transportation are daily expenses, while airfare/travel is a one-time occurrence for each event/camp.

1. Airfare: $1000.00
2. Food (day): $100.00
3. Accommodations (day): $150.00
4. Transportation (day): $100.00

The cost of each training/racing component is a projected maximum computed as follows:
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  $ 10,000 (airfare @ $1000.00 x 10 events)
  $ 12,000 ((food @ $100.00/day x 12 days per event) x 10 events)
  $ 18,000 ((accommodations @ $150.00/day x 12 days per event) x 10 events)
          $ 10,800 ((Transportation @ $100.00/day x 12 days per event) x 9 events)
                       
  $ 57,300 Total training & Training

Rent
The average monthly cost of rent for the Metropolitan Indianapolis Area is $750.00

Utilities
Utilities include electricity and water. The average monthly cost of electricity is $100.00. The average monthly cost of water is $35.00.

Food
Purchasing cost of diet-specific food and supplements, i.e. organic foods; protein, vitamins and minerals, amino acid, and workout supplements.

Insurance
The yearly cost of insurance covering both health and dental for one year. Health insurance monthly premium is $136.11 and a $500 deductible. Dental insurance monthly cost is $29.60 and a $50.00 yearly deductible.

Auto expense
Auto expense includes routine maintenance, along with upkeep to prepare vehicle for travel to four race/training events.