About Us
You've heard it before, but it's worth repeating:
Chico Corsa Cycling Club is dedicated to advancing the sport of cycling with riders of all levels and disciplines by promoting racing, group rides, local events and community involvement. We strive to build the reputation of the greater Chico area as the preeminent environment for cycling in the United States.
We'd love to have you Join Us (
198 KB PDF).
We currently have no board positions open, but if you're thinking of staging a coup, then first read our Club By-Laws ( 82 KB PDF) for the definitions of these roles. If you're still interested after reading, please Email Geno Gruber to announce your intention.
Did you know?
Much of our communication happens in our Yahoo Group.
Board of Directors
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Geno Gruber - President
Geno is a self-employed business consultant who has a love for cycling in Chico. Seeing the need for a race club in Chico, he handpicked seven others that wanted to better cycling in Chico to be the first Board of Directors for our club. With the leadership and passion of this first board, we brought a Downtown criterium back to Chico. Geno is anxious to bring his other ambitious goals for cycling in Chico to life as well.
After a twenty-year break from racing he got the bug to compete again. Geno's passion has passed on to his wife and two kids who now enjoy cycling and racing. Geno hopes their passion for cycling will be contagious as well.
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James Plummer - Vice President
James is a local physical therapist and owner of Table Mountain Physical Therapy, Inc., in Oroville, CA. He is passionate about living a healthy and active lifestyle and advocates for this on and off the bike. He serves as the vice-president of Chico Corsa, striving to continually advance the Chico area as the premiere cycling hub in Northern California.
While competing in triathlons, James was named as an All-American in 1999. He has competed in the US and World XTERRA championships. While he recounts numerous placings in his career, he celebrates the team victories far more. Currently, he is racing as a Cat 3 master's and training for impending fatherhood.
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Rodney Cox - Treasurer
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Linda Zorn - Board Member
Linda is the sponsorship coordinator for Chico Corsa. She is an administrator in Economic and Workforce Development at Butte College. As a registered dietitian and wellness professional, Linda is passionate about leading an active, healthy life. She has enjoyed numerous European cycling trips in Italy, France, and Mallorca, with plans for many more. Linda has recently created the Steve Harrison Junior Bike Loan Program in memory of her late husband. This program will provide junior bikes to young riders interested in pursuing cycling. Contact Linda for more information about the Junior Bike Loan Program.
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Jeffrey Galland - Board Member
Jeffrey is a board-certified anesthesiologist practicing at Feather River Hospital since 2004, and is the current president of Paradise Anesthesia Associates Medical Group. He has been racing road bicycles competitively since 1997, and in his own modest words, "[I] have met with moderate success." We know better.
More, in Jeffrey's own words: "I have a passion for competitive cycling! I have never been involved with a better club/team than Chico Corsa. They inspire me. I enjoy passing on those things I have learned that were previously passed on to me (by far better cyclists than myself or that I just had to learn the hard way). I support just about any cycling endeavor, not just racing. I hope to be a positive influence on the Chico area cycling community."
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David Albrecht - Board Member
Dave is a Computer Systems Engineer at Butte College. After years away from cycling he has been inspired to ride again by our friendly local cycling community.
As the most recent addition to the Board of Directors he hopes to continue growing and developing the sport locally with a goal of helping the next generation of area cyclists reach their full potential. He has also renewed his USA Cycling license, and as time permits, will race Masters and Pro 1-2 events as a member of the Corsa team.
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Jennifer Gruber - Board Member
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Janine Rood - Board Member
Janine embraces cycling in all forms, from touring to bicycle commuting to racing. She currently numbers 8 bikes in her stable and believes there is a bike that's right for any job! Having logged hundreds of thousands of miles, she gets a kick out of introducing people to cycling and from sharing her knowledge about skills, routes and cycling lore.
As a marketing professional, Janine brings strong organizational and planning skills to the table. In addition, her personal goal as a board member is to encourage people to increase their involvement with cycling - by challenging themselves to a new goal, trying a different kind of cycling, driving less or helping encourage others in the sport.
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Ryan Olson - Board Member
