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Bausch caps her best season with surprising

U.S. National Track Championship win

Road cyclist qualifies for the 2008 USA Cycling track talent pool

in the individual pursuit with an eye on an Olympic berth

She opened her racing season in March with an upset win and wrapped it seven months later with another surprising victory. Dotsie Bausch scored the biggest win of her six-year professional career when she beat some of the world’s best road cyclists at the prologue of the Geelong Women’s Tour (UCI) in Australia to begin her year. Bausch’s season recently came to a close when she won the three-kilometer individual pursuit title at the U.S. National Track Championships held at the ADT Center in Carson, California in only her third-ever track race. Between book-ending her season with unexpected wins, Bausch won a bronze medal at the Pan American Championships in the time trial, scored podium finishes at two more UCI road races, and landed on the podium eight times at National Racing Calendar (NRC) events, including a stage win at the arduous Tour of the Gila in New Mexico. It was her finest season yet and a revealing one for the willowy climber and stage race specialist who began riding on the track less than two months ago. Now she finds herself in the 2008 USA Cycling track talent pool with an eye cast upon earning a coveted spot on the U.S. Olympic team for next year’s Beijing games.

Last year, Bausch posted some impressive results in time trials, but usually over longer distances than what she has faced in prologue time trials on the road or the few kilometers covered on the track in the pursuit. Her prologue win was followed by a sensational performance in June when she missed the win in the short time trial stage at Le Tour du Grand Montreal (UCI) by .06 of a second. Bausch whimsically entertained the idea of riding the pursuit on the track in which the rider sustains an extremely intense effort over a relatively short period of time compared to the much longer road races she’s accustomed to. From her time trial results over short distances, she thought that perhaps the pursuit might suit her. After concluding her road racing schedule in August, Bausch contacted her former teammate, two-time World Pursuit Champion Sarah Hammer, and asked for some advice. Hammer invited Bausch to a training session under the guidance of her coach, Andy Sparks.

“I pinch myself all the time. I’m training with the best pursuit rider in the world and the best track coach. Honestly, I wouldn’t know what I’d do without Andy and Sarah. I know I couldn’t have won the national championship so soon without them. In fact, they’re a big part of why I did it (win). I wanted to do it for them, to repay them for all they’ve done for me,” said a humble Bausch after the race.

Twice a week, Bausch joined Hammer and Sparks for hours of grueling track workouts. Bausch kept her track endeavors under wraps hoping to surprise people at the U.S. National Track Championships (October 3-6). She tested her form at a couple races, including the California State Championships, which she won. Bausch was invigorated by the new athletic challenges track cycling presented. In the qualifying round at Nationals, Bausch scorched the field with a time of 3:44:354, easily eclipsing the talent pool qualifying time of 3:49. Hammer is the only American woman to have ridden the pursuit faster in competition in the last two years.

In the final, the unthinkable happened: Bausch crashed at the start when her wheel washed out on the dusty painted line after she exploded out of the gate. Initially she wondered if she blew her chance at the national title, but Sparks told her to get up and that the race would be restarted. Hammer was on the scene as well and tried to calm Bausch. Unfortunately Bausch relaxed a bit too much because when the race was restarted, she rode overly cautious and slow, quickly falling behind her competitor, Christen King. But as the lap cards flipped by, Bausch found her groove and dialed up the speed. With two laps remaining, she took over the lead, which she held to claim the national title in a time of 3:46:422.

Bausch is used to making comebacks. The former model discovered her passion for cycling while in recovery after battling severe eating disorders – anorexia and bulimia - for more than four years. Her personal mission is to give hope to people (male and female) around the world battling the diseases. Bausch has traveled as far south as Ecuador and as far north as Canada to raise money and create awareness to help those suffering from eating disorders. She receives email from all over the globe from young people seeking help and she responds personally with a heartfelt email, phone call or even a visit whenever possible. She believes playing this role is part of her true purpose in life and she’s dedicated to making a difference long after the 34-year-old Louisville, Kentucky native, Irvine, California resident finishes her last race.

Two days after her individual pursuit win, Bausch, still sore from hitting the deck, returned to the track to compete in the inaugural female team pursuit with Hammer and national sprint and keirin champion Jennie Reed. The trio won while setting a new world record time in the event that will debut at the World Track Championships in March.

In September, Bausch signed up for her forth year as a team leader of the Colavita/Sutter Home presented by Cooking Light professional cycling team for 2008. Over the winter, when she’s usually out on 4-6-hour endurance-building training rides for the road racing season, she’ll also spend time riding the track and competing at World Cup track races with the goal of earning the necessary points to garner a spot alongside Hammer at next summer’s Olympic Games.

Next month, Bausch will return for the third year to help lead a sold-out week-long women’s cycling camp in wine country north of Santa Barbara, California. She relishes the opportunity to share her knowledge and experience with other cyclists as so many veteran cyclists and coaches have done for her.

Additional information about Bausch is available at www.dotsiebausch.com.

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Six years after winning her five-year battle against anorexia and bulimia, Dotsie Cowden has just begun her fourth season as a professional cyclist. Her inspiring story is revealed in the March/April 2005 issue of Her Sports magazine, which just hit newsstands nationally. It was during her recovery from severe eating disorders that she discovered her passion and talent for bike racing. Remarkably she rocketed through the amateur ranks and became a pro endurance athlete who spent the last three seasons racing as part of the U.S. National Team. But now Cowden, a 31-year-old Cowden former model who recently signed on as a team leader of the Colavita/Cooking Light Professional Cycling Team, admits that cycling is no longer her only passion.

“There was a moment last year during the Olympic trials when I realized that for me, the purpose of my life is about helping others overcome eating disorders,” said Cowden. “I realized that the more I can do on the bike, the larger the spotlight I’ll have to reach more young girls, women and men who need help and encouragement in their battle. When I’m out there suffering on the bike in a race or while training, I think of them. I’ll give my heart and soul on the bike in order to be able to help even just one person who is struggling with anorexia or bulimia.”

When Cowden’s personal story was told in last May’s issue of Bicycling magazine, the traffic on her website shot up and she received email from young people across the world who were seeking help and didn’t know where to turn for assistance. She also heard from parents, family members, friends, teachers, and principals who were worried about someone they cared about. Cowden personally responded to every email, called some people, and even visited a few while she was traveling throughout the world racing her bike.

One woman in Ecuador who saw the article contacted Cowden to enlist her help in raising funds for an eating disorder clinic she opened after her daughter recovered from anorexia. Last October, she invited Cowden to come to South America during the off-season from cycling to lead benefit bike rides and spin classes. Cowden’s presence attracted plenty of media attention for the facility and their cause and was successful in raising much needed funds. Whenever her schedule permits, Cowden plans to do similar visits wherever needed, offering hope and inspiration through lectures, individual talks, visiting clinics, raising funds, and any other way possible. She also hopes to one day soon launch AHED – Athletes Healing Eating Disorders.

Meanwhile, Cowden, a native of Louisville, Kentucky who now resides in Irvine, California, is prepared to step up as a leader of Colavita/Cooking Light. She already won her first three-day race this season, The Tour of Murrieta in Southern California, and she’s excited about her new team. “We have some world-class racers onboard and under the guidance of our Director Sportif, John Alsedek, I’m thrilled about the (team) organization’s professionalism, dedication and loyalty. Our sponsor, lead by Colavita CEO John Profaci Jr., is totally committed to the program’s success. The girls enjoyed getting to know one another at training camp (held earlier this month in Gainesville, Florida) and we’re totally motivated to accomplish great things this season.”

For media inquires, sponsorship opportunities, and personal appearances, please contact Rick Scott at 310.398.0260 or greatscottpr@pacificnet.net.

U.S. National Team cyclist Dotsie Cowden, who races professionally for Team-T-Mobile, has launched her official website at www.dotsiecowden.net. Five short years ago, the former model overcame severe eating disorders, recovered and discovered a passion for cycling. Cowden has only recently revealed her inspiring personal story, which includes a remarkably swift ascent from beginner to elite professional athlete and Olympic hopeful.

Cowden's site includes her biography, a personal journal account about her battle over anorexia and bulimia, a news section with the latest information about her activities, a personal coaching section, which is geared towards new female riders and racers, and a photo gallery that contains images of the highly photogenic Cowden on and off the bike. While the basics are now in place, coming soon will be a section containing information about where people struggling with eating disorders can seek help confidentially.

"While I know fans like to follow their favorite athletes via personal websites, what appeals to me about launching my own site is the opportunity to put vital information out there for people who are battling eating disorders," said Cowden. "Everyone knows where to go if they have a problem with alcohol or drugs, but people simply do not know where to seek help for eating disorders. Hopefully we can reach people to help them get the assistance they need."

There are a couple of opportunities coming up for fans to hear Cowden share her experiences about battling eating disorders as well as discuss her cycling career. On Sunday, November 23rd at 8 p.m. PT/11 p.m. ET, she'll appear live on "The Competitors," which airs on The Mighty 1090 AM radio superstation in Southern California and online worldwide via www.MTY1090.com. The next day (November 24th), she'll be interviewed live on "The Wheels of Steel" from Adventure Sports Radio. Listen to the interview at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET by going to www.adventuresportsradio.com. It will require that either the free Winamp, Realaudio or iTunes media player be installed on your computer. On the show, Cowden will answer questions from listeners submitted via the Daily Peloton (www.dailypeloton.com), one of cycling's premiere websites. At 11 a.m. PT/2 p.m. ET, Cowden will chat online with fans via the Daily Peloton's chatroom, which can be accessed at www.dailypeloton.com/chat.asp.

The leggy blond turns heads on the race course for more than just her cycling prowess. On average, Cowden's photos are downloaded or viewed at least twice as often as other cyclists.

T-Mobile Professional Cycling Team's Dotsie Cowden has inked an exclusive worldwide deal with Great Scott P.R.oductions for management, agency and public relations representation. A member of the women's U.S. national team, Cowden will work closely with Great Scott P.R.oductions president Rick Scott in pursuit of opportunities within and outside of professional cycling. Cowden holds a bachelor's degree in journalism and is a former model.

"We believe that Dotsie is a complete package and we're thrilled about teaming with her," said Scott. "In a short period of time, she's risen to the elite ranks of women's cycling and she's only going to get stronger. Dotsie has an inspiring personal story that she'll soon be revealing in the hope that she can help others triumph as she has. In addition to her physical beauty, Dotsie has a vivacious personality and is highly motivated. Basically she can do whatever she wants and we're going to help her to do just that."

Cowden finished on the podium at the Tour of Bisbee in April, which is a national calendar stage race. Last month, Cowden finished strongly while helping her T-Mobile team win the Elite Women's National Championship Road Race. This past Sunday (June 1), Cowden won the California State Championship Road Race for the second time in a final tune-up for the prestigious Liberty Classic, which will be held this Sunday (June 8) in Philadelphia. From Philadelphia, Cowden will head to Minnesota for the five-day Nature Valley Stage Race and next month she'll be in Italy to compete in the prestigious women's Giro d'Italia stage race.

Great Scott P.R.oductions is a Los Angeles-based public relations and management firm opened by Scott in 1991. The boutique agency has created successful media campaigns for recording artists, producers, songwriters, independent record labels, benefit events, magazines, nightclubs and an amateur cycling club. Additional information is available at www.greatscottpr.com.