This is a photo of the final break of the 130k event sponsord by Vh a Mexican supermarket chain.

The rider at the front is Gregorio Ladino one of the best profeshinal riders in Central America.

In the end it was Fausto and Domingo that had the upper hand as Gregorio was without his full Tecos team.

Many thanks for all involved to bring our camp a high quality race to us for a tune up! 

KB HOME Wins! On Sunday we had our first race in our new team clothing. The race was fast with a lot of wind. We finished first and second. Here is a shot of the lead group before the final break of three went away. Fausto Esparsa won with Domingo Gonzales second. We had strong competition from a Columbian rider on the Tecos team. I will publish another photograph with more detail on the event tomorow. 

Here is our team going for the first ride in our new KB HOME clothing. My wife and children made the dilervery to us here at camp. 

Appendicitis strikes!

Edgardo Lugo was operated on January 30th due to appendicitis. Thankfully, his appendix did not burst but the operation to remove the appendix requires splitting the lower abdominal mussels.

Edgardo has been excited and preparing diligently for the AMGEN tour and is disappointed to have this setback in his perpetration.

Edgardo will attend our preparation camp in Hermosillo to receive as much help as the KB HOME Mexican National Team can provide.

EDGARDO LUGO
Birth date: 3/27/1976
Current Residence: Tenancingo, Estado de Mexico
Height: 5’ 7"
Weight: 138
Years racing: 14
Years professional: 6
Hobbies: Music

Specialty: Stage Race General Classification (overall rider)

PALMARES
17th place Vuelta Costa Rica, 2005
2nd place stage Vuelta Chgiriqui, Panama, 2005
3rd place Vuelta Oaxaca, 2005
2nd place Vuelta el Occidental, 2005
5th place Nacional Championship road race, 2004
6th place Vuelta Oaxaca, 2004
Winner 17th stage Vuelta de las Americas, 2003 

Let me introduce you to our team:

DOMINGO GONZALEZ
Birth date: 1/30/1970
Current Residence: Villanueva, Zacatecas
Height: 5’ 7”
Weight: 152
Years racing: 20
Years professional: 15
Hobbies: Music, Reading
Specialty: Rolleur / Sprinter
PALMARES
Road Race National Champion 2005
5th Place Road Race Pan-American Games 2005
3rd Place Road Race Pan-American Championships 2004
Bronze Medalist in the Central American Games - Individual Road Race 2002
Winner of the Central American Games –Time Trial Road Race 2002


FAUSTO ESPARZA
Birth date: 6/02/1974
Current Residence: Guadalajara, Jalisco
Height: 5’ 5 ¾"
Weight: 154
Years racing: 11
Years professional: 6
Hobbies: Reading and cinema
Specialty: Sprinter


PALMARES
Winner of the Gran Premio El Occidental 2005
Winner of the Vuelta Arizona Sonora 2005
Winner of the National Team Pursuit 2004
3rd place in the Road Race National Championship in 2003



ANTONIO ALDAPE
Birth date: 11/20/1978
Current Residence: Leon, Guanajuato
Height: 5’8"
Weight: 152
Years racing: 17
Years professional: 8
Hobbies: Family, scale car toys, car mechanic
Specialty: Rolleur

PALMARES
Winner Classic Leon-San Luis 2005
Winner GP Zapopan Romero 2005
Winner Vuelta Oaxaca 2004
Winner Tour de Tabasco 2004
Mexico Nacional Champion Road Race 2003
7th Place GP Beauce, Canada, 2003
Winner GP San Guissepe, Montecasino, Italy, 2002


ARQUIMIDES LAM
Birth date: 09/02/1978
Current Residence: Armeria, Colima
Height: 5’6"
Weight: 132
Years racing: 9
Years professional: 5
Hobbies: Farmer
Specialty: Climber



PALMARES
Winner of 5Th Stage, Vuelta Sonora Arizona, 2005
2nd place 2nd stage, Vuelta Costa Rica, 2005
Winner Clasica Fiestas de Durango, 2005
Winner Tour del Sol, 2004
Winner one stage Vuelta Costa Rica, 2003
4th place Mexico National Championship, 2003
Winner Vuelta Mazatlan, 2002


MIGUEL MEZA
Birth date: 5/19/1977
Current Residence: Ocotlàn Jalisco
Height: 5’ 4 ½”
Weight: 136
Years racing: 14
Years professional: 9
Hobbies: Music
Specialty: Rolleur



PALMARES
Most aggressive rider Vuelta de las Amèricas 2003
Most aggressive rider Redlands 2003
2nd Place in 1st Stage of Tour de Georgia 2003
Winner of Copa Guadalajara 2003
2nd Place in the 7th Stage of Vuelta Tirreno Adrìatico 2002


JESUS ZARATE
Birth date: 9/05/1974
Current Residence: Mexico City
Height: 5’8"
Weight: 149
Years racing: 16
Years professional: 12
Hobbies: Music, Cinema
Specialty: Rolleur, Sprinter

PALMARES
Winner 8th stage Vuelta Costa Rica, 2005
Winner 8th stage Vuelta Chiriqui, Panama, 2005
Winner GP El Occidental, 2004
3 stages Winner Vuelta de las Ameritas, 2003
10th place San Francisco Gran Prix, 2002





FLORENCIO RAMOS
Birth date: 11/24/1977
Current Residence: Guadalajara, Jalisco
Height: 5’8"
Weight: 157
Years racing: 10
Years professional: 6
Hobbies: Music
Specialty: Rolleur



PALMARES
3rd Place Mexico National Championships Time Trial 2005
Mexico National Champion Road Race, 2004
2nd Mexico National Cup, 2004
Winner Orizabita, 2003
KoM, Vuelta Chiriqui, Panama, 2002
Winner stage one, Tour de Gila, 2002


MANUEL HERNANDEZ
Birth date: 6/12/1976
Current Residence: Apasco, Estado de Mexico
Height: 5’9"
Weight: 154
Years racing: 14
Years professional: 9
Hobbies: Cinema, Music
Specialty: Rolleur / Sprinter

PALMARES
2nd Place Sprint Vuelta Costa Rica 2006
National Champion Track Points 2005
National Champion Track Team Pursuit 2005
Sprint Jersey Vuelta Panama 2005
Winner Vuelta Oaxaca 2004
2nd Place Vuelta Republica Dominicana 2004
6th Place Panamerican Championship 2004
Winner Giro de Le Marque (Ita) 2003
3rd Place Giro Internacional del Valdano (Ita) 2003
2nd Place Mexico Nacional Championship- Road Race 2002