About Team Sticky Fingers
We are fun-loving ladies in the Washington DC area committed to riding and racing our bikes. You'll see us out throughout the race scene – crits, road, cross, mountain biking, time trials and even triathlons. For us, it's all about the power of the bike! We train hard, ride smart, and kick ass. Best of all...in 2014, USA Cycling named us the Women's Club Team of the Year!
In addition to racing, we aim to be a fixture in the cycling community and we are committed to participating in local and national cycling advocacy groups, non-profits and organizations including the Women's Cycling Association, WABA's Women & Bicycles program and Phoenix Bikes. In 2014, the ladies of Team Sticky Fingers completed over 500 volunteer hours with cycling organizations, community non-profits, local government and at fundraisers. We take seriously the role that we have as women on the road each and every time we go out there on our bikes whether during a race, training or just riding to work. We want to strengthen the presence of women on bikes through encouragement, support, and, most of all, laughter.
The team would also be no where without our awesome sponsors and their support of women in sports. We hope that through our voices, presence at events and by cheering on other ladies as they race, we we will help motivate more women to #getoutandride.
Team Sticky Fingers doesn't really have an open enrollment time nor do we have spots that we try to fill - we fly by the seat of our pants! But, we do aim to keep the size of the team small. We look for ladies that want to follow our mission of both racing but also encouraging others to race through support and lots of laughter. When we meet someone we'd like to join the team - we give them a heads-up! We love getting to know other lady racers so we look forward to hanging out with you on and off bikes! Or, check out our Facebook page to see what events we have going on...we'd love to meet you!
In addition to racing, we aim to be a fixture in the cycling community and we are committed to participating in local and national cycling advocacy groups, non-profits and organizations including the Women's Cycling Association, WABA's Women & Bicycles program and Phoenix Bikes. In 2014, the ladies of Team Sticky Fingers completed over 500 volunteer hours with cycling organizations, community non-profits, local government and at fundraisers. We take seriously the role that we have as women on the road each and every time we go out there on our bikes whether during a race, training or just riding to work. We want to strengthen the presence of women on bikes through encouragement, support, and, most of all, laughter.
The team would also be no where without our awesome sponsors and their support of women in sports. We hope that through our voices, presence at events and by cheering on other ladies as they race, we we will help motivate more women to #getoutandride.
Team Sticky Fingers doesn't really have an open enrollment time nor do we have spots that we try to fill - we fly by the seat of our pants! But, we do aim to keep the size of the team small. We look for ladies that want to follow our mission of both racing but also encouraging others to race through support and lots of laughter. When we meet someone we'd like to join the team - we give them a heads-up! We love getting to know other lady racers so we look forward to hanging out with you on and off bikes! Or, check out our Facebook page to see what events we have going on...we'd love to meet you!
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Meet the team
DORON FRANCESCA GREENBLATT PETERSON - Fearless Leader/Owner Sticky Fingers Sweets & Eats and Fare Well
Hometown/occupation: DC for 20 years. Before that Brooklyn, queens, Albany, queens, red hook, queens. Proprietor.
Earliest/best memory of being on a bike: First bike was a shwinn with a basket. Started racing and riding in 2004.
Bike race where you can find me: Cross, mtb, cross and my new found obsession, track.
Bike parts/products you can't live without: Bikes. All of them.
What do you love about riding in the DC area: It's so easy to get to any terrain; mountains, dirt, long roads or short stints at hp or rock creek.
What do you like to do when you're not on your bike: Eat. Sleep. Drink. Play.
Hometown/occupation: DC for 20 years. Before that Brooklyn, queens, Albany, queens, red hook, queens. Proprietor.
Earliest/best memory of being on a bike: First bike was a shwinn with a basket. Started racing and riding in 2004.
Bike race where you can find me: Cross, mtb, cross and my new found obsession, track.
Bike parts/products you can't live without: Bikes. All of them.
What do you love about riding in the DC area: It's so easy to get to any terrain; mountains, dirt, long roads or short stints at hp or rock creek.
What do you like to do when you're not on your bike: Eat. Sleep. Drink. Play.
AMY LUEBBERING - TEAM PRESIDENT
Hailing from Alexandria, you’ve probably seen her serious race face at CX and garage races. She is looking forward to getting stronger in the saddle after nursing an injury last year by dipping into road and time trials again. She also looooves a good gravel grinder, in fact, she looks at her completion of GRUSK to be one of her most awesome bikey accomplishments.
Photo by: Bruce Buckley
Hailing from Alexandria, you’ve probably seen her serious race face at CX and garage races. She is looking forward to getting stronger in the saddle after nursing an injury last year by dipping into road and time trials again. She also looooves a good gravel grinder, in fact, she looks at her completion of GRUSK to be one of her most awesome bikey accomplishments.
Photo by: Bruce Buckley
JODY BENNETT
She's off somewhere riding her bike rather than writing her bio...
Photo by: Dominion Cycling Photography
She's off somewhere riding her bike rather than writing her bio...
Photo by: Dominion Cycling Photography
SAMANTHA BRANN
Whoops, Samantha is out planning the Disaster Trials and making sure Arlington County is always prepared in the case of emergencies. (Stay Tuned!)
Whoops, Samantha is out planning the Disaster Trials and making sure Arlington County is always prepared in the case of emergencies. (Stay Tuned!)
BETH DURMAN
Beth hails from Alexandria loves all the types of racing and riding – road, mountain biking, CX and gravel grinders. As the 2017 Sportif Cup Elite Women Cat 1/2/3 series champ, she looks forward to continuing to get more ladies to try out racing, train hard, and have fun while doing it.
Beth hails from Alexandria loves all the types of racing and riding – road, mountain biking, CX and gravel grinders. As the 2017 Sportif Cup Elite Women Cat 1/2/3 series champ, she looks forward to continuing to get more ladies to try out racing, train hard, and have fun while doing it.
EVELYN EGIZI
Hometown/occupation: Vineland, NJ (…the real reason it’s called the Garden State)/Quality Improvement Clinician, Anesthesiology (AKA: Anesthesia Police)
Earliest/best memory of being on a bike: So Many! As a kid in South jersey, we rode everywhere from sun up to sun down, and we rode for miles. No parental restrictions. Moms never drove us anywhere. No one ever stole your bike. Just be home for dinner! My big ol’ bike had a front headlight built in the head tube and a place to put in D cell batteries. I (also) had a purple Stingray with a banana seat later…wish I still had it!
Biggest cycling related accomplishment: Outside of dedicating 15+ years to developing women’s racing, leading a team, and active involvement with the Mid-Atlantic Bicycle Racing Association, my best personal accomplishment was earning my first MABRA jersey for winning the Women’s Masters 45+ Criterium (2001?). I had been dropped from the field, dug in to catch back on, and parted the Red Sea to get on the fastest wheel for the win!
Bike race where you can find me: Cyclocross races, Duathlons, mountain bike events, gravel rides…but no more crits!
Bike parts/products you can't live without: NEED my 10-speed (or less) groupos (preferable Shimano). Too many bikes/wheels to make the change for more gears.
What do you like to do when you're not on your bike: I am inherently lazy, so when not training for some upcoming event, I love to hang out with my dawgs (Mr. Bud & Lola), do crossword puzzles, hang out with the Huz, who loves to watch TV. Otherwise, Skiing, running, camping, bird watching, traveling with my bike, Jack.
Hometown/occupation: Vineland, NJ (…the real reason it’s called the Garden State)/Quality Improvement Clinician, Anesthesiology (AKA: Anesthesia Police)
Earliest/best memory of being on a bike: So Many! As a kid in South jersey, we rode everywhere from sun up to sun down, and we rode for miles. No parental restrictions. Moms never drove us anywhere. No one ever stole your bike. Just be home for dinner! My big ol’ bike had a front headlight built in the head tube and a place to put in D cell batteries. I (also) had a purple Stingray with a banana seat later…wish I still had it!
Biggest cycling related accomplishment: Outside of dedicating 15+ years to developing women’s racing, leading a team, and active involvement with the Mid-Atlantic Bicycle Racing Association, my best personal accomplishment was earning my first MABRA jersey for winning the Women’s Masters 45+ Criterium (2001?). I had been dropped from the field, dug in to catch back on, and parted the Red Sea to get on the fastest wheel for the win!
Bike race where you can find me: Cyclocross races, Duathlons, mountain bike events, gravel rides…but no more crits!
Bike parts/products you can't live without: NEED my 10-speed (or less) groupos (preferable Shimano). Too many bikes/wheels to make the change for more gears.
What do you like to do when you're not on your bike: I am inherently lazy, so when not training for some upcoming event, I love to hang out with my dawgs (Mr. Bud & Lola), do crossword puzzles, hang out with the Huz, who loves to watch TV. Otherwise, Skiing, running, camping, bird watching, traveling with my bike, Jack.
LISA JANCY - Colorado Chapter
Hometown/occupation: Pensacola FL/ I'm an elementary special education teacher.
Earliest/best memory of being on a bike: My earliest memory of being on a bike was riding my purple Huffy with a banana seat. I would pedal hard and fast to keep up with my brothers on their bikes.
Biggest cycling related accomplishment: Having to experience racing UCI cyclocross. The other ladies in that field are super fast!
What got you into racing: I tried a few triathlons and didn't end up liking triathlons, but I enjoyed the cycling and swimming aspect. Burnt out from collegiate swimming I chose to stick with cycling. I love the cycling community in the DC Metro area.
Bike race where you can find me: A cyclocross race of course
Bike parts/products you can't live without: Chain lube and tubular cross wheels.
What do you like to do when you're not on your bike: I enjoy rock climbing, climbing adventure trips outdoors, and exploring new recipes to cook.
Hometown/occupation: Pensacola FL/ I'm an elementary special education teacher.
Earliest/best memory of being on a bike: My earliest memory of being on a bike was riding my purple Huffy with a banana seat. I would pedal hard and fast to keep up with my brothers on their bikes.
Biggest cycling related accomplishment: Having to experience racing UCI cyclocross. The other ladies in that field are super fast!
What got you into racing: I tried a few triathlons and didn't end up liking triathlons, but I enjoyed the cycling and swimming aspect. Burnt out from collegiate swimming I chose to stick with cycling. I love the cycling community in the DC Metro area.
Bike race where you can find me: A cyclocross race of course
Bike parts/products you can't live without: Chain lube and tubular cross wheels.
What do you like to do when you're not on your bike: I enjoy rock climbing, climbing adventure trips outdoors, and exploring new recipes to cook.
MEGAN JONES
Hometown/occupation: East Coast Girl: Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Jersey, Georgia, Virginia. Now I live in the Shire of Arlington. I do stats and sales and lots of travel for a medical malpractice insurance company.
Earliest/best memory of being on a bike: I have always had a bike. Got into more biking for exercise and then for transportation/commuting. (I'll ride in all kinds of weather to get to work.) Realized I could try some triathlons and grand fondos. Then, I did my first time trial and knew I wanted to really race.
Biggest cycling related accomplishment: Showing up at the start line for my first ever cross race and then doing another...and another. :) And, that little thing called the Hains Point 100.
Bike race where you can find me: Time trials!
Bike parts/products you can't live without: My Team Sticky Fingers water bottles. I can't hydrate enough.
What do you love about riding in the DC area: You can get any type of rides you'd like by going a very short distance.
What do you like to do when you're not on your bike: Vegetarian cooking and lots and lots of travel!
Photo by: April Greer
Hometown/occupation: East Coast Girl: Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Jersey, Georgia, Virginia. Now I live in the Shire of Arlington. I do stats and sales and lots of travel for a medical malpractice insurance company.
Earliest/best memory of being on a bike: I have always had a bike. Got into more biking for exercise and then for transportation/commuting. (I'll ride in all kinds of weather to get to work.) Realized I could try some triathlons and grand fondos. Then, I did my first time trial and knew I wanted to really race.
Biggest cycling related accomplishment: Showing up at the start line for my first ever cross race and then doing another...and another. :) And, that little thing called the Hains Point 100.
Bike race where you can find me: Time trials!
Bike parts/products you can't live without: My Team Sticky Fingers water bottles. I can't hydrate enough.
What do you love about riding in the DC area: You can get any type of rides you'd like by going a very short distance.
What do you like to do when you're not on your bike: Vegetarian cooking and lots and lots of travel!
Photo by: April Greer
SUSAN KELLEHER
Hometown/occupation: Originally from Wilmington, DE, been in DC since 1998. Stagehand, IATSE Local 22. Learned to ride as a kid. First time riding as an adult was in Amsterdam. On a rental bike. With some wild Italian tour busses. I’ve only raced a little bit, but I’ve rehabbed a bunch of injuries on the bike!
Bike race where you can find me: Well, right now if you can find a bike race, I am impressed. Planning for some gravel events and hopefully some cross races this fall.
Bike parts/products you can't live without: UV sleeves in the summer. My people were meant to be covered in fog. Also salt.
What do you love about riding in the DC area: I ride to work every day. I love being able to ride out on the canal or into Montgomery County, or put the bike on the car and go out toward Shenandoah. So many options around here. I also love bike share!
What do you like to do when you're not on your bike: I volunteer for a theater company for very young children, Arts on the Horizon, in Alexandria. I also enjoy reading and traveling, cooking and eating, and lifting. Not necessarily in that order.
What is your favorite post ride snack/meal/drink from Sticky Fingers: Have loved the cowvin cookie since I lived around the corner from the original Sticky Fingers location on 18th Street. I am pretty certain they were rectangular.
Hometown/occupation: Originally from Wilmington, DE, been in DC since 1998. Stagehand, IATSE Local 22. Learned to ride as a kid. First time riding as an adult was in Amsterdam. On a rental bike. With some wild Italian tour busses. I’ve only raced a little bit, but I’ve rehabbed a bunch of injuries on the bike!
Bike race where you can find me: Well, right now if you can find a bike race, I am impressed. Planning for some gravel events and hopefully some cross races this fall.
Bike parts/products you can't live without: UV sleeves in the summer. My people were meant to be covered in fog. Also salt.
What do you love about riding in the DC area: I ride to work every day. I love being able to ride out on the canal or into Montgomery County, or put the bike on the car and go out toward Shenandoah. So many options around here. I also love bike share!
What do you like to do when you're not on your bike: I volunteer for a theater company for very young children, Arts on the Horizon, in Alexandria. I also enjoy reading and traveling, cooking and eating, and lifting. Not necessarily in that order.
What is your favorite post ride snack/meal/drink from Sticky Fingers: Have loved the cowvin cookie since I lived around the corner from the original Sticky Fingers location on 18th Street. I am pretty certain they were rectangular.
SARA LAPPANO
Hometown/occupation: Harrisburg, PA./Electrical Engineer
Earliest/best memory of being on a bike: I did a lot of cycling growing up, so I have some great memories of doing long rides on country roads near my home in PA and going on cycling vacations in Vermont.
Biggest cycling related accomplishment: I’m still fairly new to bike racing, so my biggest accomplishment so far is training for and successfully completing an Ironman triathlon in 2016. The 112 miles on the bike was my longest ride yet!
Bike race where you can find me: I love both DCCX and Charm City CX for their urban locations, the awesome crowds, and elite racers that they attract.
Bike parts/products you can't live without: The Clug bike clips that help me store 4 bikes in my apartment!
What do you love about riding in the DC area: It’s so cool that I live in the middle of a big city, but can drop down into Rock Creek Park and ride on beautiful country roads without having to get in my car.
What do you like to do when you're not on your bike: I enjoy competing in triathlons and going on camping trips with friends.
Hometown/occupation: Harrisburg, PA./Electrical Engineer
Earliest/best memory of being on a bike: I did a lot of cycling growing up, so I have some great memories of doing long rides on country roads near my home in PA and going on cycling vacations in Vermont.
Biggest cycling related accomplishment: I’m still fairly new to bike racing, so my biggest accomplishment so far is training for and successfully completing an Ironman triathlon in 2016. The 112 miles on the bike was my longest ride yet!
Bike race where you can find me: I love both DCCX and Charm City CX for their urban locations, the awesome crowds, and elite racers that they attract.
Bike parts/products you can't live without: The Clug bike clips that help me store 4 bikes in my apartment!
What do you love about riding in the DC area: It’s so cool that I live in the middle of a big city, but can drop down into Rock Creek Park and ride on beautiful country roads without having to get in my car.
What do you like to do when you're not on your bike: I enjoy competing in triathlons and going on camping trips with friends.
SHEILA MAHADEVAN
Hometown/occupation: Washington, DC; Attorney.
Earliest/best memory of being on a bike: I taught myself how to ride a bike as a child and my dad refers to me as the “self-taught cyclist.”
Biggest cycling related accomplishment: My recovery from a bad accident.
Bike race where you can find me: Gravel Race Up Spruce Knob (GRUSK).
Bike parts/products you can't live without: Single speeds, whether fixed or free-wheel. Most of my bikes are custom builds, which I love designing.
What do you love about riding in the DC area: Loudoun County gravel.
What do you like to do when you're not on your bike: I love animals, especially cats, and I volunteer with DC’s community cat program. I am also a foodie and enjoy traveling and trying vegan food all over the world.
What is your favorite post ride snack/meal/drink from Sticky Fingers: The cowvin cookie and the chili mac.
Hometown/occupation: Washington, DC; Attorney.
Earliest/best memory of being on a bike: I taught myself how to ride a bike as a child and my dad refers to me as the “self-taught cyclist.”
Biggest cycling related accomplishment: My recovery from a bad accident.
Bike race where you can find me: Gravel Race Up Spruce Knob (GRUSK).
Bike parts/products you can't live without: Single speeds, whether fixed or free-wheel. Most of my bikes are custom builds, which I love designing.
What do you love about riding in the DC area: Loudoun County gravel.
What do you like to do when you're not on your bike: I love animals, especially cats, and I volunteer with DC’s community cat program. I am also a foodie and enjoy traveling and trying vegan food all over the world.
What is your favorite post ride snack/meal/drink from Sticky Fingers: The cowvin cookie and the chili mac.
ANNEMARIE MOUNTJOY
Hometown/occupation: I’m from Southern California originally. I’m a union stagehand here in DC.
Earliest/best memory of being on a bike: I’ve been riding bikes since I was 5. My first memory of cool things I could do on a bike was beating all the 5 year old boys at a BMX race. My dad said that if I won 3 races in a row he would buy me a bike that fit me. I won my next 3 races and the old man had to buy me a bike.
Bike race where you can find me: Cross MTB BMX.
What do you like to do when you're not on your bike:If not riding I’m probably working or being lazy and hanging with my dog and my girlfriend
Hometown/occupation: I’m from Southern California originally. I’m a union stagehand here in DC.
Earliest/best memory of being on a bike: I’ve been riding bikes since I was 5. My first memory of cool things I could do on a bike was beating all the 5 year old boys at a BMX race. My dad said that if I won 3 races in a row he would buy me a bike that fit me. I won my next 3 races and the old man had to buy me a bike.
Bike race where you can find me: Cross MTB BMX.
What do you like to do when you're not on your bike:If not riding I’m probably working or being lazy and hanging with my dog and my girlfriend
MALLORY SCOTT
Hometown/occupation: Army brat who claims Reno, Nevada but has lived in Arlington, Virginia twice as long.
Earliest/best memory of being on a bike: My best memory is participating in the Cyclothon relay around Iceland. It took our team of 10 people three sleepless days and nights to go around the Ring Road!
Bike race where you can find me: Cross!
Bike parts/products you can't live without: Based on recent experiences, replacement tubes.
What do you love about riding in the DC area: There's a little something for everyone: road, gravel, cross, MTB and each community is active!
What do you like to do when you're not on your bike: Take insane amounts of fitness classes and play with my cats.
Hometown/occupation: Army brat who claims Reno, Nevada but has lived in Arlington, Virginia twice as long.
Earliest/best memory of being on a bike: My best memory is participating in the Cyclothon relay around Iceland. It took our team of 10 people three sleepless days and nights to go around the Ring Road!
Bike race where you can find me: Cross!
Bike parts/products you can't live without: Based on recent experiences, replacement tubes.
What do you love about riding in the DC area: There's a little something for everyone: road, gravel, cross, MTB and each community is active!
What do you like to do when you're not on your bike: Take insane amounts of fitness classes and play with my cats.
HOLLY THOMPKINS
Hometown/Occupation: Raised in the DMV! / AttorneyEarliest / Best memory of being on a bike: I didn’t really start riding until I was an adult. My best memories include the group rides I did leading up to Ironman Lake Place in 2013. I met some of my best friends during this time!
Biggest cycling related accomplishment: Garrett County Gran Fondo Savage Century – 100 miles and over 12,500 feet of climbing in blistering heat. I’ve never been so happy to see a finish line than during this ride!
What got you into racing: I had insomnia one night while in law school and signed myself up for a sprint triathlon. I knew I was hooked as soon as I crossed the finish line!
Bike race where you can find me: Diving head first into everything cyclocross and gravel. And I can never totally give up triathlon, so you’ll find me at some local triathlons too.
Bike parts/ products you can’t live without: Anything pink. You can always spot me because I'm always wearing pink!
What do you love about riding in the DC area: I love the community of people -- Every time I ride, I always get a head nod, wave, or hello from fellow cyclists! And while we are a large community, I still often end up seeing cyclists that I know when I’m out riding.
What do you like to do when you’re not on your bike: I enjoy travelling, cooking, knitting, rock climbing, hanging with my puppy, and drinking wine, whiskey, and bourbon. I’ll always up for something new!
Hometown/Occupation: Raised in the DMV! / AttorneyEarliest / Best memory of being on a bike: I didn’t really start riding until I was an adult. My best memories include the group rides I did leading up to Ironman Lake Place in 2013. I met some of my best friends during this time!
Biggest cycling related accomplishment: Garrett County Gran Fondo Savage Century – 100 miles and over 12,500 feet of climbing in blistering heat. I’ve never been so happy to see a finish line than during this ride!
What got you into racing: I had insomnia one night while in law school and signed myself up for a sprint triathlon. I knew I was hooked as soon as I crossed the finish line!
Bike race where you can find me: Diving head first into everything cyclocross and gravel. And I can never totally give up triathlon, so you’ll find me at some local triathlons too.
Bike parts/ products you can’t live without: Anything pink. You can always spot me because I'm always wearing pink!
What do you love about riding in the DC area: I love the community of people -- Every time I ride, I always get a head nod, wave, or hello from fellow cyclists! And while we are a large community, I still often end up seeing cyclists that I know when I’m out riding.
What do you like to do when you’re not on your bike: I enjoy travelling, cooking, knitting, rock climbing, hanging with my puppy, and drinking wine, whiskey, and bourbon. I’ll always up for something new!
TSF CHARTER MEMBERS
Christina Briseno
Sonja Evers
TSF ALUMNI
Coach Bernie
Stacey Bran
Erin Conner
Lindsey Crifasi
Katie Giles
April Greer
Elizabeth Harlow
Rachel Kristy
Patricia Ledesma
Deirdre Mullaly
Honey Morton
Angela Parrotta
Christina Briseno
Sonja Evers
TSF ALUMNI
Coach Bernie
Stacey Bran
Erin Conner
Lindsey Crifasi
Katie Giles
April Greer
Elizabeth Harlow
Rachel Kristy
Patricia Ledesma
Deirdre Mullaly
Honey Morton
Angela Parrotta
