Why Support is Needed

While I benefit emotionally, mentally, and physically from my involvement in competitive cycling, it can be very expensive and time consuming to participate and maintain the level of fitness to be competitive. I love the training and competition that I do, but without my supporters, I would not be able to afford to keep going. While I am employed, my training and racing schedule is demanding enough to make many hours of employment impossible. Also, the less I have to work, the more time I can dedicate to my training. For years, I have worked and trained simultaneously, which presents the problem of how to take time off for training and travel for racing while being able to afford the costs. Your support helps me cover my expenses and focus on my training and racing, so I can be the best athlete possible.

Encouragement and community also keep me going,  so I need supporters who will share my story, spread the word to potential supporters, and come out to events. Please continue to cheer for me! 

HOW SUPPORT IS MANAGED:

1. Coaching fees (Gym/Cycling Coach - $500/mo)
2. Training equipment (Rollers, Trainers, Computer or Power Meters - $50-$2000)
3. Airfare
4. In Town Transportation (Renting a car or taking a taxi)
5. Lodging - Hotel or Host (If you think you might be able to provide host housing, that would be a huge way to help out.)
6. Registration fees for each race ( fees range from $75-$400 per race)
7. Bike maintenance, bike replacement, race wheels ($50-$2000)
8. Training/Racing accessories - helmets, sunglasses, shoes etc. ($50-$150)

My Supporters

I greatly appreciate all of the support that I have received over the years, especially when things were most difficult. The support has come in the form of friendship, kind words, mentorship, a place to sleep, a cheering section, donations in-kind, and monetary assistance. All support, big and small, has made it possible for me to continue racing, and I am very grateful. 

I want to give special thanks to some of my long-time supporters:

Family and friends, thank you for the love and support.

Big thanks to Jennifer Brinkman of Brinkman Photography for awesome racing photos and years of friendship and race support!

Pam & Marie, you two have done more for me than I ever could have asked for and continue to be two of my greatest supporters. Thank you!

Thank you to the Feiss Family for your support! Your assistance and kind words have meant so much.

Thank you Weldon Weaver for the awesome photos, you have an incredible ability to capture the intensity of this sport.

Jennie Reed, you have molded me into the athlete I am today. Without your training methods and support, I could not have achieved my goals over the past couple of years. You have made me stronger both mentally and physically, and I am forever grateful. Your ability to pull from your own struggles and triumph to coach others to their own successes is incredibly inspiring and impressively badass!

Many thanks to my corporate supporters, Pyatt/Broadmark, Aventón, and Jakroo.

 Special thanks to the people and businesses of Portland's cycling community. You will always be my hometown family.

Also, special thanks to all of my supporters who wish to remain anonymous. 

Join My Team and Spread the Word!

Help Keep Me Rolling

If you would like to make a donation, awesome! No amount is too small. You may do so using PayPal! I am also selling various parts, accessories, and bicycles to help fund my journey through the professional track cycling world. You can see what I have to sell below and on my eBay page http://www.ebay.com/usr/6372.nissy. If you don't see anything you want or need, but you would still like to show support, please contact me to donate products of value you might have just sitting in your garage. I may be able to use them or sell them here. I also appreciate donations in-kind. 

In-Kind Wishlist:

• Power meters for track and road bikes
• Tires and glue are always appreciated as they wear out the fastest
• Moving components ( chain, cogs & chainrings as they wear out)
• Accessories: gloves, booties, training wear (e.g. compression clothing, rain/cold weather riding gear), etcetera.

Expenses:

• Licensing fees
• Racing registration fees
• Racing travel, room, and board
• Bike maintenance 
• Gym and cycling clothing for training
• Equipment

• Coaching/gym expenses

• Living expenses
• Supplements 

 For inquiries contact me here: nissy.cobb@yahoo.com