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September 2026 Newsletter

Team Page • Sponsors • Team Support • Race Recaps • Rides • New Rider • Points • Next Year • Calendar • Updates

September is starting with race momentum, sponsor news, team planning, and a better way to keep track of everything the team is doing.

Introducing The Team Page

We now have a simple team page with current team members, photos, role tags, discipline tags, and a few notes about each rider. It is still a draft for now, but it gives us a cleaner place to introduce the team and keep everyone in one spot.

Team members can send updates, missing details, better photos, completed events, upcoming races, or anything they want included to Alex.

Sponsors, Support + Team Perks

Skratch Labs

Destiny got us a great deal with Skratch Labs so the team can bulk order at wholesale prices. Thank you, Destiny, for making that happen.

Camelback Recovery

Ann got us a sponsor donating $5,000 to the team for next year. Huge thank you to Ann and Camelback Recovery for supporting Regroup.

We will plan a team visit to their place soon. Watch for the poll on when to go, most likely a Friday around 11:00am. Please come in numbers so we can show them strong team support.

Physical Therapy Session

Lindsay will set up a group physical therapy session with a great physical therapist. Thank you, Lindsay.

Tegan Phillips Shirts

Destiny also got us some shirts from Tegan Phillips. Check out the website or @teganphillipscomics on Instagram.

Tegan Phillips

Team Support Came Through Big

Alex shared her Great Cycle Challenge and Jennifer shared her Bike MS ride, both asking for support and donations. The team stepped in BIG and helped them reach their goals.

This is exactly the kind of team energy that makes Regroup special: showing up for each other on the bike and beyond it.

Race Recaps

Village Gravel

The team did Village Gravel, and it was a great event. This one is going on the race list for next year.

Lindsay got the QOM, Tracey won her age group, and Destiny had a great day, even if she did slide through the finish line.

Regroup at Village Gravel Village Gravel team race day Village Gravel race finish

Ann's Triathlon Updates

Ann did the Anthem Sprint Triathlon, a reverse triathlon, and did amazing as always. Great job, Ann.

She also raced the Mountain Man Olympic Tri in August, finishing 1st in her age group and 4th overall.

Ann on the podium at Mountain Man Olympic Tri

September BOS

September BOS was a hammerfest with a small, fast group. Great job to everyone who came out and kept the pace high.

September BOS ride group

Monthly Training Rides

We want to have one team training ride every month around the Valley, with different people helping organize the route. Each ride needs a lead and a sweep.

Add yourself to the sheet if you would like to organize one.

Training Ride Sign-Up

New Team Member

Jess Mirmelli

Scottsdale, AZ | Race Team

Jess Mirmelli
Riding Style:

Long MTB rides with steady, long climbs and windy semi-technical descents.

Favorite Local Route:

Anywhere at Dreamy Draw when she is feeling techy.

How You Got Into Cycling:

Jess's high school had a MTB club, and she got involved her senior year and was hooked.

Favorite Post-Ride Treat:

Chicken quesadilla with avocado and as much cheese as possible, plus a Coke.

Racing or Event Goals:

Dawn to Dusk and Whiskey 50.

When You're Not Riding:

Studying for her PT board exam, playing the drums, and spending quality time with her girlfriend and their two kitties.

Ride Motto:

F it, we ball.

Why Regroup:

Jess has wanted to be part of a cycling community for a while, and Regroup stood out because of its strong group of women riders who push hard on the bike while creating a supportive and fun environment. She was drawn to the team's balance of competitiveness, camaraderie, and genuine love for riding, and she is especially stoked to race together and support one another.

Point Tool Update

The new point tool is working well. Points can now be live updated and kept current at all times, which should make the system easier to manage and more useful for everyone.

Keep logging participation so the tracker reflects rides, racing, team promotion, leadership, and all the other ways people contribute.

Looking Ahead to 2027

We recently got together to talk all things 2027, and we’re excited about where Regroup is headed! The goal is to keep growing our community while building out both the Race and Ambassador programs.

Lindsay is still ironing out a few of the final details with Adam around dues, benefits and team perks, and expects to have those locked in shortly. In the meantime, here’s where things are headed:

  • Race Program: Members will commit to a minimum of four races across our 2027 target race calendar, with sponsor funding continuing to help offset race entry fees throughout the season.
  • Ambassador Program: We’re looking to grow this crew in 2027! Another goal is to cover Tour de Scottsdale race entries for ambassadors, with the points system allowing teammates to unlock additional perks throughout the year.
  • New kits: We’re aiming to have the 2027 roster locked in by October so we can get everyone into our new Giordana kits to kick off the year.
  • More hands on deck: As Regroup grows, we may add a few leadership roles to help with rides, events, and keeping all the fun stuff moving.
  • More sponsor support: We’re continuing to build intentional partnerships for 2027, which means more resources to support the team and get more women out racing.

Target Races For Next Season

This is the first pass at the race list for next season. We can adjust once the team roster, sponsor support, and race calendars are more finalized.

Priority Events

Gravel

  • Village Gravel
  • Pinewood Showdown
  • Chino Grinder (pending Regroup's partnership in 2027)

MTB

  • Cactus Cup
  • Dawn to Dusk

Road

  • VOS Stage Race
  • Haus Circuit Race
  • State RR / Nogales Bicycle Classic
  • Tour de Scottsdale

Tier 2 Events

Gravel

  • Bear Howard
  • Spirit World

MTB

  • MBAA XC races

Road

  • Tucson Bicycle Classic
  • Tour de Tucson

Other

  • ABRA calendar events

Mark Your Calendar

  • Tracey's MTB Birthday Ride | September 13
    Tracey is planning a MTB birthday ride at Hawes. Meet at the Red Mountain parking lot at 6:15am. See the shared image for details.
    Tracey's MTB birthday ride details
  • Pinewood Showdown | September 19
    A strong Regroup crew is planning to race Pinewood Showdown: Lindsay, Destiny, Mandy, Rose, Tracey, and Jen.
  • Usery Team Loop | September 26
    Mark your calendar for a Usery team loop.
    View Training Ride

Send Newsletter Updates

Please send team updates, photos, race notes, sponsor news, upcoming events, and anything else that should be included to Alex.

A quick sentence and a photo is enough.

"The team keeps getting stronger when everyone adds their piece."