Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Bolt, dart, hurtle, zoom, Elante!


Elantae says, "Let's go!"


A Bicycle Racer


Cycling requires desire, resolve, and commitment. 

To work on an amateur cycling team,
racers must desire speed on a bicycle. From a natural place inside their soul, beginning racers must seek to ride better.

There are actually many details required to be in good form, and even a few more to "being" considered, "fast."

Riding with others is one track to getting there.

Elante Ford has been working
to be fast for over 5 years,
 





Elante Ford was essentially born on a cycling team. When  he walked outside, bikes and other children were already out there, affiliated with his 134th and Division Cycling Club.
 Mentors would show up with snacks, and helmets and a course plan for the day.

Yalchin leads the child's practice line.


 Older kids, like his brothers Mateen and Maurice, or his protective sister Mikiah, all knew how to ride in a paceline, and lead the other one out for a sprint.

Teams like the DIVI/134 or 134th & Division were rooted in a three decade history of cycling excellence and achievement.  Institutions like Portland State University, Self Enhancement Inc., and Boys and Girls Clubs of America  all did

Post DIVI/134 with Veteran PSU Cyclisme
 their part to improve the Cyclisme Racing Program.

A community program built by dedicated volunteers who've transformed lives with acts of benevolence, good form, simplicity and team.