Jittery Joe’s Finalizes 2008 Pro Roster
The 'Bean Team' of Micah Rice finalizes its roster for 2008. A fine blend of Aussie and American talent with Co-captains Trent Wilson and Neil Shirley lead a squad of eleven.

The Jittery Joe’s Professional Cycling Team has finalized its roster for next season by keeping six riders from 2007 and adding five new riders.

2007 Tour de Toona - the Bean Team in the Team Time Trial put in a strong performance. Photos © Kurt Jambretz/Action Images

Headlining the returning squad is Aussie captain Trent Wilson and American Neil Shirley. Neil surprised the cycling world at the end of the 2007 season by out sprinting Freddy Rodriguez for the last podium spot at the USPRO Road Race Championships behind winner Levi Leipheimer and runner-up George Hincapie.

Neil Shirley (Jittery Joe's) on the 2007 USA Champs podium with Discovery mates: Levi Leipheimer and George Hincapie Photo © Kurt Jambretz/Action Images

Also returning to the squad is Oregon’s powerhouse Evan Elken, Australian sprinter Cody Stevenson, Durango native Matt Shriver and Georgia’s young talent Tim Henry.

Neil gets his kisses from the misses at the USA pro champs. Photo © Ben Ross

Returning to the team after spending a few years with TIAA-Cref and BMC is Chad Hartley from the Chicago area. Chad raced for The Bean Team in the first Tour of Georgia in 2003 where he was second by only 5 seconds to Saul Raisin for the Best Young Rider’s jersey.

Jonathan Cantwell and Ryan Sullivan continue the Australian tradition on the Jittery Joe’s squad: Jonathan spent a bit of time racing for the powerhouse LaGrange team in California this year and Ryan (brother of Toyota-United’s Sean) spent his time honing his racing skills in Europe.

Neo Pros:
Two American neo-pros round out the roster. Jared Barrilleaux from San Luis Obispo, California and Ben Kneller from Durango, Colorado will bring youth and strength to the team.

2008 Jittery Joe’s Cycling Team:
Jared Barrilleaux
Jonathan Cantwell
Evan Elken
Chad Hartley
Tim Henry
Ben Kneller
Neil Shirley
Matt Shriver
Cody Stevenson
Ryan Sullivan
Trent Wilson
Director: Jesse Lawler

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