Author: The Amy D. Foundation

The Green Mountain Stage Race is underway, and the presence of the Amy D. Foundation team at the event represents a meaningful return to Amy’s roots in Vermont.  Amy grew up in Vermont; her welcoming smile and competitive spirit were well-known at the Green Mountain Stage Race as she raced to multiple stage victories early in her career. The Amy D. Foundation road cycling program builds opportunity for women in the sport by constructing and supporting composite teams of riders at key events.  The program pairs young up-and-coming athletes with seasoned professionals and dedicated staff in order to foster an environment of development and learning. There’s a story to be told about the six riders that came from all over the United States and the State of Eritrea, Africa.  There are clear parallels between Amy’s travels to the foreign country of Belgium to race her bike and that of Yohana Dawit’s travels to the foreign country of the United States to race...