Overview

2023 proved to be the year of surprises for MICDS Cycling. After a rebuilding year in 2022, the team looked to continue to grow incrementally, but instead, the group exploded into the strongest team over the past five years. Sophia Ashley-Martin ’26 burst on the racing scene in early April with a 6th place finish in the first race of her career, dropping most of the adult field early. Other highlights for Ashley-Martin included a win in the Juniors Race at the World Wide Technology Raceway Criterium and a 3rd place finish behind two collegiate riders at the Tilles Park Criterium. Other top performers included Connor Paine ’24 and Sawyer Merlin ’25, who both proved to be tough competitors in the field. Anchoring the team was the continued steady leadership of Ash Aranha ’23 and Amara “Quin” Autry ’23. Aranha and Autry have both been cornerstones of the team over the past four years and leave a legacy of hard work and strong character. The team has committed to support their community by raising funds for cancer research through Pedal the Cause on Merlin’s Magic Riders. Many of the team will take part in PTC summer training rides in preparation for the event and the fall Cyclocross season.

Schedule
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04.02.24

TNW

Carondelet Park 3900 Holly Hills Blvd, 63136
7:00 PM
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04.09.24

TNW

Carondelet Park 3900 Holly Hills Blvd, 63136
7:00 PM
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04.13.24

The World Wide Technology Criterium

700 Raceway Boulevard, Madison, Illinois 62060
7:30 AM
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04.14.24

Tilles Park Criterium

9551 Litzinger Rd, 63124
8:00 AM
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04.23.24

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Carondelet Park 3900 Holly Hills Blvd, 63136
7:00 PM
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04.30.24

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Carondelet Park 3900 Holly Hills Blvd, 63136
7:00 PM
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05.07.24

TNW

Carondelet Park 3900 Holly Hills Blvd, 63136
7:00 PM
Roster & Coaches
Name
Class

Sophia Ashley-Martin

'26

Marvel Connolly

'25

Dalton Costick

'26

Ash Falk

'26

Joe Intagliata

'25

Sam Matisziw

'25

Sawyer Merlin

'25

Kolce Mileski

'27

Connor Paine

'24