Mel’s Rad Racing Team is about raditude:

* rad⋅i⋅tude  [rad-i-tood, -tyood]
–noun
1. manner, disposition, feeling, position, etc., with regard to complete awesomeness, a tendency or orientation towards being totally rad, esp. of the mind: a positive raditude
2. the extreme desire to race hard and have fun

We are a select group of professional and age group athletes committed to “Racing Hard and Having Fun” that were chosen for their personality, passion and commitment to racing to the best of their ability.  Mentored by 3X Professional World Champion Melanie McQuaid, this team will be racing at all XTERRA Regional Championships races in the United States along with select mountain bike events, 70.3 and Ironman races.

The goal of Mel’s Rad Racing Team is to inspire as many amateur participants to start racing at any level while committing to developing the next generation of professional athlete.  The team has athletes from every corner of the US and this year our first athlete from Canada with a variety of backgrounds and experience.  In our ranks is an athlete to inspire any spectator or fan.  This group of World Champions, National Champions, Regional Champions and “Get the kids to school on time” Champions is fun, friendly but fierce on the race course.

Feel free to contact us if you have any questions, comments or requests.  Mel’s Rad Racing Team is all about living healthy, active and passionate lives.  See ya on the trails!

2010 Team MelRad hanging out post-race