Nebraska Cycling News

Colorado Springs, Colo. – USA Cycling has announced the hiring of Larry Martin as its new Midwest Regional Coordinator.

As USA Cycling’s Midwest Regional Coordinator, Martin’s primary responsibilities will include maintaining relationships and facilitating communication with local promoters, clubs, local associations and members within his assigned region across all disciplines of competitive cycling.

Larry, a resident of Brooklyn Park, Minn., has an extensive background in the sport of cycling. He has been involved in junior development for 11 years, worked with the Minnesota Cycling Federation for six years and is currently serving as the North Central Collegiate Conference Director. In addition to his racing license, Larry also holds a Level 1 Coaches’ license, a Level B Official's license and his USA Cycling Mechanic's license. His wide variety of experience and knowledge of the sport helped make him an ideal fit for the position.

“Larry has been intimately involved with the sport of competitive cycling at many different levels,” said Theresa Delp, USA Cycling Vice President of Membership Services.  “His knowledge and experience will be an asset to USA Cycling’s customer service and membership relations initiatives at the local and regional levels and helped him stand out from a talented pool of candidates.”

For nearly the last decade Martin has taken on numerous volunteer and paid roles within the cycling industry while acting full-time as general manager of The Bicycle Chain where he handled all aspects of purchasing and merchandising. Prior to his cycling experience Martin worked as a sales territory manager at Reinhart Institutional Foods.  

Martin also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in General Studies with an emphasis on teaching from Westmar College in LeMars, Iowa.     

About USA Cycling
Recognized by the U.S. Olympic Committee and the Union Cycliste Internationale, USA Cycling promotes American cycling through its 60,000 members and 2,500 annual events. USA Cycling associations include the BMX Association (BMX), National Off-Road Bicycle Association (mountain bike), U.S. Cycling Federation (road/track), the National Collegiate Cycling Association and the U.S. Professional Racing Organization (professional men’s road). For more information visit www.usacycling.org or contact USA Cycling Director of Communications, Andy Lee at 719-866-4867.