Gavi has earned this. Most of the haters only see what he does at the local races, which I am sure he treats only as training rides. They need to see his other results to see why this is well deserved. One other thing to keep in mind is that Gavi is young, so many teams want a young guy who they can develop into a top notch pro. I wish him the best with the new team.

Congratulations Gavi – good to see one of our local guys getting a great opportunity

As good a rider as Gavi is, he is a better teammate and person. Best of luck Gavi!

Over the years, there have been a select few from the NY metro area who have secured contracts at this level. Gavi, you really are a great representative of our cycling community and are mature beyond your years. Kudos also to Foundation, Mengoni, Sakonnet and others who have provided you with the opportunity to get to this point. Wish you a great 2011 season and many, many lifetime memories from Sugarlabs-Slipstream..and beyond.

well deserved Gavi!!!!!!! congrats! great inspiration for the local scene!

i like all of you clowns telling us what the pro teams are looking for

Isn’t an asshat just a clown with an upgrade

they obviously wanted the best (CRCA CHAMP, Spring Series Stage Winner, Killington Stage Road Race 3rd), most potential (24 y.o.), NYC rider. Gavi fits the bill…team work, dedication, growth, and NYC. Now must rise/ride to the occasion, which I have no doubt he will…
GO GAVI!!!
Dont forget us little excitables Toto/Tata wannabees!!!

perhaps Cycling Reporter can fill us in on why they wanted him

Will we be getting more info on the team’s race schedule and sponsors? They racing Cervelos or Gavilans?

fathead plugging himself lmao :0)

You don’t what your talking about. Firstly, the term “kid” coming from you is condescending…Gavi is a young man, married, very responsible, and talented on the bike.

Secondly, he’s no “lame cat-2 to pro.” Gavi has been cat-1 for at least 3 seasons now. He’s won the overall Best Young Rider competition (white jersey) at international races, been on the podium at the uspro crit finals in Vegas (and that crit result is incredible because he’s a 136 pound climber/breakaway rider tackling the best US sprinters), and rubbed shoulders with Gilberto Simoni and other top pros in races like the Vuelta Telemex.

The local stuff is just training and time filling…and perhaps a bit of loyalty on his part to his racing roots and community…which it seems like creates jealousy in the washed up set…If you don’t know about his racing history, it’s because you are probably not invited to the races he gets invited to, in which case your opinion does not matter.

Lastly, Big Shout Enrique (Cubi) Cubillo. He’s the one who first put his time and money behind Gavi and a lot of us wher we never raced a bike at all…A lot of people want to gling to the champions, but very few want to do what it takes to develope them. Big thanks to Enrique for taking a shot.

Good luck to you Gavi, we’ll be rootin’ for ya!

(And please don’t pull a Chodroff.)

im learning that when posting on the internet there is only room for thumbs ups and smiles…gavi’s a good friend, any hint of negativity gets the fangs:) misreads aboud…happy riding all

if you want to be pro you need to be really good or know the right people. i would suspect the latter.