Coaches

Rory Jack, Head Coach

Rory began racing cyclocross while attending University of Washington in Seattle, rising through the categories in the famously wet and Belgian-esque mud of the Pacific Northwest. After relocating to Chicago in 2017 and infamously landing on a Chicago Cross Cup podium in the midst of a cross country bike tour, Rory continued training and racing in the North American Pro UCI circuit with the Pony Shop Elite team. Rory culminated his racing with international ranking; a 21st place finish in hometown Nationals at Steilacoom, WA; and a trip to 'cross motherland of Flanders, Belgium before settling into a mentorship role with Pony Shop Juniors.

Maria Larkin, Head Coach

Born in Co. Mayo, Ireland, Maria has been racing in the U.S since 2010. She is a three time Irish National Cyclocross Champion 2020-2023. She was the also the first woman to represent Ireland in the Elite World Championships in Valkenburg in 2018. 


Assistant Coaches

Dave Schrauth is our Northbrook anchor - he leads the summer track cycling program and handles set-up for Friday night CX practices at Meadowhill Park. 

Don Semple - team organizer and non-profit president. He's a parent and avid cyclist. Don loves gravel racing, trail riding, and races CX and track as well.  

Paul Swinand - team founder. Paul has a long history of cycling and racing and led the team for many years. You'll often find him leading long rides. 

Ed Reed - a veteran of the sport who is about to set the Pony Team Senior's CX race attendance record.

Hannah Miller and Andrew Sparks - joining us from Chicago's elite 606 Racing team.

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