Oregon Bicycle Racing Images 2024
Casa Girasoles Cycling Team
The long term goal is to get one or more of the boys on the podium at the 2027 Pan American Games in Lima. Their performances suggest they could one day represent Peru on the national team—or even compete professionally on the global stage.
Gravel camp is a great way to raise money for HBI and the Casa Girasoles orphanage, while you experience the trip of a lifetime.
They are doing Gravel Camp again this year, as well as an adventure running camp.
Edwin's firt pro MTB race win and Casa Girasoles cycling team member also took 4th 2/22/2025 - on bicycles bought by Mike Colbach and part of the BicycleAttorney.com scholaraship (post on HBI).
I am sponsoring Edwin's racing efforts this year in the hopes that he can go pro full time.
Read more about the team and BicycleAttorney.com Mike, Kevin and Hugh's efforts on Causes I Support and Kevin and Hugh's 2022 trip delivering 20 brand new bikes for the team, and staying for a month to ride and work with the boys teaching mechanic, bike fitting skills, and tune ups on their fleet of bikes for all the boys of different ages.
Thanks to a scholarship from BicycleAttorney.com, a Portland, Oregon-based organization, these young athletes are discovering their love for cycling and unlocking opportunities that could change their lives forever.
The cycling program at Casa Girasoles is more than just a sports initiative. It's a pathway to hope, a testament to resilience, and a celebration of camaraderie. With the financial support from BicycleAttorney, the team has been able to participate in races across the Cusco region, showcasing their talents and proving that success is within reach, no matter where you come from.
Competing in their first official race, two boys delivered incredible performances in the open category—a race that included seasoned professionals. One boy crossed the finish line in first place, while another secured an impressive fourth. These results are not just victories on the racecourse; they are symbols of the potential within these young athletes, many of whom have overcome significant challenges to be where they are today.
Among the team are a couple of boys whose talent is undeniable. Their performances suggest they could one day represent Peru on the national team—or even compete professionally on the global stage. But beyond the medals and accolades, the cycling program is about something much deeper.
The project aims to inspire all the boys at Casa Girasoles to see a pathway to success. Cycling is the vehicle, but the destination is far greater: resilience, self-confidence, and a sense of belonging. These boys are learning important life lessons through the discipline of training, the thrill of competition, and the bonds forged on the road. They're discovering that hard work pays off, they can overcome obstacles, and they can achieve greatness—both on and off the bike.