Georgia Gould
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Georgia Gould is an American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...

 professional mountain bike
Mountain bike racing
The Union Cycliste Internationale recognised the sport of mountain bike racing relatively late in 1990, when it sanctioned the world championships in Purgatory, Colorado. The first mountain biking world cup series took place in 1991. Its nine-race circuit covered two continents—Europe and North...

 and cyclocross competitor. She has earned three career national championships – two in cross-country mountain bike in 2006 and 2010, and one in short track mountain bike in 2009. Since 2006 Gould has been employed by the LUNA Chix Pro Team. She currently resides in Fort Collins, Colorado
Colorado
Colorado is a U.S. state that encompasses much of the Rocky Mountains as well as the northeastern portion of the Colorado Plateau and the western edge of the Great Plains...

 with her husband, Dusty LaBarr.

Mountain Bike

Every year since 2006 Georgia Gould has finished on the podium of the USA Mountain Bike National Championships in either cross-country, short track, or both. She earned national titles in cross-country in 2006 and 2010, and short track 2009. In 2007, Gould became only the second woman in history to sweep all six of the USA National Mountain Bike Series races (formerly NORBA). The last to do so was American Juli Furtado
Juli Furtado
Juliana Furtado is an American mountain biker, who began her sports career in skiing. From 1980 to 1987, she was the youngest member of the U.S...

 in 1993. Gould reprised her NMBS series win in cross-country in 2008, and again by winning the 2010 US Pro Cross-Country Tour.

Internationally Gould has been similarly successful: In 2008 she finished 5th overall in the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup
2008 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup
The 2008 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup includes four disciplines: cross-country, downhill, marathon and four-cross. It is sponsored by Nissan.-Cross-country:- Downhill :- Marathon :- Four-Cross :...

, and followed it with a 4th place overall in 2010
2010 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup
The 2010 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup includes three disciplines: cross-country, downhill and four-cross.-Cross-country:- Downhill :- Four-Cross :-External links:*...

. In 2007 she won the gold medal at the 2007 Pan American Mountain Bike Championships
2007 Pan American Mountain Bike Championships
The 2007 Pan American Mountain Bike Continental Championships were held from March 8 to March 11, 2007 in Neuquén, Argentina.-Elite Men:-Elite Women:-References:**...

 in Neuquén, Argentina
Neuquén, Argentina
-Sister cities:Neuquén is sister city, as designated by Sister Cities International with: Knoxville, Tennessee, United States Treviso, Veneto, Italy Valdivia, Chile-External links: - Official website....

, propelling the US Women's mountain biking program to the top of international rankings. In 2009, Gould finished 2nd in the American Continental Mountain Bike Championships in Santiago, Chile
Chile
Chile ,officially the Republic of Chile , is a country in South America occupying a long, narrow coastal strip between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage in the far...

.

Cyclocross

Georgia Gould has excelled in cyclocross both domestically and internationally, finishing no worse than third in the USA Cyclocross National Championships
USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships
The United States National Cyclo-cross Championships is a four day competition held annually each December and is sponsored by USA Cycling. The winners at various levels, including elite, U-23, masters, juniors, and collegiate for men and women, wear the coveted stars and stripes jersey and are...

 since 2006 (save for 2009 when she did not compete in the event). She has won the U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross
U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross
The 2009 US Gran Prix of Cyclocross is a four weekend, eight race series comprising the Planet Bike Cup - Madison, Wisconsin on September 26 and 27, The Derby City Cup - Louisville, Kentucky on October 24 and 25; The Mercer Cup presented by Knapp's Cyclery - Mercer County, New Jersey on November...

 series three times (2007, 2008, and 2010) and the North American Cyclocross Trophy once in 2008. Internationally Gould won the 2008 GP Hotel Threeland in Pétange
Pétange
Pétange is a commune and town in south-western Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Esch-sur-Alzette, which is part of the district of Luxembourg. Pétange lies on the borders with both Belgium and France....

, Luxembourg
Luxembourg
Luxembourg , officially the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg , is a landlocked country in western Europe, bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany. It has two principal regions: the Oesling in the North as part of the Ardennes massif, and the Gutland in the south...

 and placed 3rd in the 2008 Grand Prix Nommay
Grand Prix Nommay
The Grand Prix Nommay is a cyclo-cross race held in Nommay, France, which is part of the UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup.-Past winners:-References:* *...

, part of the UCI Cyclocross World Cup.

Equal Pay for Women Cyclists

In December 2007 Gould became known for the “Gould Formula” – a proposal to award equal prize money to the top five men and women finishers in international cyclocross events. A petition delivered to the UCI
Union Cycliste Internationale
Union Cycliste Internationale is the world governing body for sports cycling and oversees international competitive cycling events. The UCI is based in Aigle, Switzerland....

 (cycling’s governing body) stated: “We, the undersigned, find it regrettable that there is a considerable disparity between the UCI minimum prize money for men and women. We understand that because competition in the men’s field is deeper, more places receive prize money. We do not understand why the women who are receiving prize money receive less than their male counterparts. Therefore we propose that the UCI show leadership and mandate equal prize money for the top five men and women. Article 3 of the UCI Constitution states: «The UCI will carry out its activities in compliance with the principles of: a) equality between all the members and all the athletes, license-holders and officials, without racial, political, religious or other discrimination.» We ask the UCI to honor its commitment to equality.”

Palmares

Georgia Gould's career highlights
2005
  • 1st Overall, Verge Mid-Atlantic Cyclocross Series (USA)
  • 3rd U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross
    U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross
    The 2009 US Gran Prix of Cyclocross is a four weekend, eight race series comprising the Planet Bike Cup - Madison, Wisconsin on September 26 and 27, The Derby City Cup - Louisville, Kentucky on October 24 and 25; The Mercer Cup presented by Knapp's Cyclery - Mercer County, New Jersey on November...

     #5 - Surf City (USA)


2006 Mountain Bike
  USA Mountain Bike National Champion, Cross Country
  • 2nd USA National Mountain Bike Series - Deer Valley, Short Track
  • 3rd NMBS Sugar Mountain, Short Track
  • 3rd Sea Otter Classic, Supercross Omnium (USA)


2006 Cyclocross
  • 2nd USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships
    USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships
    The United States National Cyclo-cross Championships is a four day competition held annually each December and is sponsored by USA Cycling. The winners at various levels, including elite, U-23, masters, juniors, and collegiate for men and women, wear the coveted stars and stripes jersey and are...

  • 1st U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross
    U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross
    The 2009 US Gran Prix of Cyclocross is a four weekend, eight race series comprising the Planet Bike Cup - Madison, Wisconsin on September 26 and 27, The Derby City Cup - Louisville, Kentucky on October 24 and 25; The Mercer Cup presented by Knapp's Cyclery - Mercer County, New Jersey on November...

     #2 - Gran Prix of Gloucester
  • 2nd USGP
    U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross
    The 2009 US Gran Prix of Cyclocross is a four weekend, eight race series comprising the Planet Bike Cup - Madison, Wisconsin on September 26 and 27, The Derby City Cup - Louisville, Kentucky on October 24 and 25; The Mercer Cup presented by Knapp's Cyclery - Mercer County, New Jersey on November...

     #1 - Gran Prix of Gloucester
  • 2nd USGP
    U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross
    The 2009 US Gran Prix of Cyclocross is a four weekend, eight race series comprising the Planet Bike Cup - Madison, Wisconsin on September 26 and 27, The Derby City Cup - Louisville, Kentucky on October 24 and 25; The Mercer Cup presented by Knapp's Cyclery - Mercer County, New Jersey on November...

     #3 - Boulder Cup
  • 2nd Whitmore's Super Cross Cup #2 (USA)
  • 2nd Charm City Cyclocross #1 (USA)
  • 3rd USGP
    U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross
    The 2009 US Gran Prix of Cyclocross is a four weekend, eight race series comprising the Planet Bike Cup - Madison, Wisconsin on September 26 and 27, The Derby City Cup - Louisville, Kentucky on October 24 and 25; The Mercer Cup presented by Knapp's Cyclery - Mercer County, New Jersey on November...

     #4 - Boulder Cup
  • 3rd USGP
    U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross
    The 2009 US Gran Prix of Cyclocross is a four weekend, eight race series comprising the Planet Bike Cup - Madison, Wisconsin on September 26 and 27, The Derby City Cup - Louisville, Kentucky on October 24 and 25; The Mercer Cup presented by Knapp's Cyclery - Mercer County, New Jersey on November...

     #6 - Stumptown Cup
  • 3rd Charm City Cyclocross #2 (USA)
  • 3rd Granogue Cross (USA)
  • 3rd Wissahickon Cross (USA)


2007 Mountain Bike
  • 1st Pan American Mountain Bike Championships
    2007 Pan American Mountain Bike Championships
    The 2007 Pan American Mountain Bike Continental Championships were held from March 8 to March 11, 2007 in Neuquén, Argentina.-Elite Men:-Elite Women:-References:**...

     (ARG)
  • 2nd USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Championships, Cross Country
  • 3rd UCI Mountain Bike World Championships, Relay (GBR)
  • 1st Overall, USA National Mountain Bike Series
    • 1st NMBS Phoenix, Time Trial
    • 1st NMBS Phoenix, Cross Country
    • 1st NMBS Phoenix, Short Track
    • 1st NMBS Santa Barbara, Cross Country
    • 1st NMBS Fontana, Cross Country
    • 1st NMBS Fontana, Short Track
    • 1st NMBS Deer Valley, Cross Country
    • 1st NMBS Sugar Mountain, Cross Country
    • 1st NMBS Snowmass, Cross Country
    • 2nd NMBS Santa Barbara, Short Track
    • 2nd NMBS Deer Valley, Short Track
    • 2nd NMBS Snowmass, Short Track
    • 3rd NMBS Sugar Mountain, Short Track
  • 1st Czech Cup, Cross Country (CZE)
  • 1st Sea Otter Classic
    Sea Otter Classic
    Sea Otter Classic is a bicycling and outdoor life sports festival and trade show held on the former Fort Ord in Monterey, California since 1990. The classic is named in honor of the sea otter, an indigenous mammal which flourishes on the neighboring Pacific Coast.The Sea Otter Classic offers...

    , Cross Country (USA)
  • 2nd Sea Otter Classic
    Sea Otter Classic
    Sea Otter Classic is a bicycling and outdoor life sports festival and trade show held on the former Fort Ord in Monterey, California since 1990. The classic is named in honor of the sea otter, an indigenous mammal which flourishes on the neighboring Pacific Coast.The Sea Otter Classic offers...

    , Time Trail (USA)
  • 4th Olympics Test Event, Cross Country (CHN)
  • 5th UCI World Cup #5, St. Felicien (CAN)


2007 Cyclocross
  • 3rd USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships
    USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships
    The United States National Cyclo-cross Championships is a four day competition held annually each December and is sponsored by USA Cycling. The winners at various levels, including elite, U-23, masters, juniors, and collegiate for men and women, wear the coveted stars and stripes jersey and are...

  • 1st Overall, U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross
    U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross
    The 2009 US Gran Prix of Cyclocross is a four weekend, eight race series comprising the Planet Bike Cup - Madison, Wisconsin on September 26 and 27, The Derby City Cup - Louisville, Kentucky on October 24 and 25; The Mercer Cup presented by Knapp's Cyclery - Mercer County, New Jersey on November...

     (USA)
    • 1st USGP #3 - Mercer Cup
    • 1st USGP #4 - Mercer Cup
    • 1st USGP #5 - Portland Cup
    • 1st USGP #6 - Portland Cup
    • 2nd USGP #1 - Derby City Cup
    • 2nd USGP #2 - Derby City Cup
  • 1st Beacon Cross (USA)
  • 1st Highland Park Cross (USA)
  • 2nd Boulder Cup (USA)
  • 2nd Redline Cup (USA)


2008 Mountain Bike
  • 2nd USA Mountain Bike National Championships, Cross Country
  • 1st Overall, USA National Mountain Bike Series, Cross Country
    • 1st NMBS Fontana, Cross Country
    • 1st NMBS Fontana, Short Track
    • 1st NMBS Fountain Hills, Cross Country
    • 1st NMBS Windham, Cross Country
    • 2nd NMBS Fountain Hills, Short Track
    • 2nd NMBS Windham, Short Track
    • 2nd NMBS Deer Valley, Cross Country
    • 2nd NMBS Brian Head, Cross Country
    • 3rd NMBS Deer Valley, Short Track
  • 5th Overall, UCI Mountain Bike World Cup
    2008 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup
    The 2008 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup includes four disciplines: cross-country, downhill, marathon and four-cross. It is sponsored by Nissan.-Cross-country:- Downhill :- Marathon :- Four-Cross :...

    • 4th UCI World Cup #6, Mt. Sainte Anne (CAN)
    • 5th UCI World Cup #1 Houffalize (BEL)
    • 5th UCI World Cup #3 Madrid (ESP)
    • 5th UCI World Cup #7 Bromont (CAN)
  • 8th Olympic Games
    Cycling at the 2008 Summer Olympics
    Cycling competitions at the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics were held from August 9 to August 23 at the Laoshan Velodrome , Laoshan Mountain Bike Course, Laoshan BMX Field and the Beijing Cycling Road Course...

     (CHN)


2008 Cyclocross
  • 2nd USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships
    USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships
    The United States National Cyclo-cross Championships is a four day competition held annually each December and is sponsored by USA Cycling. The winners at various levels, including elite, U-23, masters, juniors, and collegiate for men and women, wear the coveted stars and stripes jersey and are...

  • 1st Overall, North American Cyclocross Trophy (USA)
    • 1st NACT #5 - Boulder Cup
    • 1st NACT #6 - Boulder Cup
    • 1st NACT #7 - Southampton
    • 1st NACT #8 - Southampton
  • 1st Overall, U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross
    U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross
    The 2009 US Gran Prix of Cyclocross is a four weekend, eight race series comprising the Planet Bike Cup - Madison, Wisconsin on September 26 and 27, The Derby City Cup - Louisville, Kentucky on October 24 and 25; The Mercer Cup presented by Knapp's Cyclery - Mercer County, New Jersey on November...

     (USA)
    • 1st USGP #2 - Derby City Cup
    • 1st USGP #3 - Mercer Cup
    • 1st USGP #4 - Mercer Cup
    • 2nd USGP #5 - Portland Cup
    • 2nd USGP #6 - Portland Cup
    • 3rd USGP #1 - Derby City Cup
  • 1st GP Hotel Threeland (LUX)
  • 2nd Cincinnati UCI3 - BioWheels (USA)
  • 2nd Cincinnati UCI3 - Cyclo-Stampede (USA)
  • 3rd UCI Cyclocross World Cup
    2008–2009 UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup
    The 2008–2009 UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup events and season-long competition will take place between 19 October 2008 and 25 January 2009 and is sponsored by the Union Cycliste Internationale...

     #5 - Grand Prix Nommay
    Grand Prix Nommay
    The Grand Prix Nommay is a cyclo-cross race held in Nommay, France, which is part of the UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup.-Past winners:-References:* *...

     (FRA)
  • 3rd Cross Vegas (USA)


2009 Mountain Bike
  USA Mountain Bike National Champion, Short Track
  • 1st US Cup Sea Otter Classic
    Sea Otter Classic
    Sea Otter Classic is a bicycling and outdoor life sports festival and trade show held on the former Fort Ord in Monterey, California since 1990. The classic is named in honor of the sea otter, an indigenous mammal which flourishes on the neighboring Pacific Coast.The Sea Otter Classic offers...

    , Cross Country
  • 1st US Cup Fontana, Cross Country
  • 1st US Cup Fontana, Short Track
  • 1st BC Bike Race
    BC Bike Race
    The BC Bike Race is a seven day mountain bike stage race held in British Columbia, Canada. It is traditionally held during the week of Canada Day .The BC Bike Race claims to have the most singletrack riding of any similar multi-day race.-The Route:...

    , Mixed Team (CAN)
  • 2nd American Continental MTB Championships, Cross Country (CHL)
  • 2nd US Cup Pelham, Cross Country
  • 2nd US Cup Windham, Cross Country
  • 2nd Teva Mountain Games, Cross Country (USA)
  • 3rd Teva Mountain Games, Short Track (USA)
  • 4th USA Mountain Bike National Championships, Cross Country


2009 Cyclocross
  • 1st Granogue Cross (USA)
  • 1st Wissahickon Cross (USA)
  • 2nd U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross
    U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross
    The 2009 US Gran Prix of Cyclocross is a four weekend, eight race series comprising the Planet Bike Cup - Madison, Wisconsin on September 26 and 27, The Derby City Cup - Louisville, Kentucky on October 24 and 25; The Mercer Cup presented by Knapp's Cyclery - Mercer County, New Jersey on November...

     #3 - Derby City Cup
  • 2nd UGSP
    U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross
    The 2009 US Gran Prix of Cyclocross is a four weekend, eight race series comprising the Planet Bike Cup - Madison, Wisconsin on September 26 and 27, The Derby City Cup - Louisville, Kentucky on October 24 and 25; The Mercer Cup presented by Knapp's Cyclery - Mercer County, New Jersey on November...

     #5 - Mercer Cup
  • 2nd North American Cyclocross Trophy #7 - Blue Sky Velo Cup
  • 2nd North American Cyclocross Trophy #10 - Southampton
  • 3rd UGSP
    U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross
    The 2009 US Gran Prix of Cyclocross is a four weekend, eight race series comprising the Planet Bike Cup - Madison, Wisconsin on September 26 and 27, The Derby City Cup - Louisville, Kentucky on October 24 and 25; The Mercer Cup presented by Knapp's Cyclery - Mercer County, New Jersey on November...

     #1 - Mad Cross
  • 3rd UGSP
    U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross
    The 2009 US Gran Prix of Cyclocross is a four weekend, eight race series comprising the Planet Bike Cup - Madison, Wisconsin on September 26 and 27, The Derby City Cup - Louisville, Kentucky on October 24 and 25; The Mercer Cup presented by Knapp's Cyclery - Mercer County, New Jersey on November...

     #2 - Mad Cross
  • 3rd North American Cyclocross Trophy #9 - Southampton
  • 3rd Cross Vegas (USA)
  • 4th UGSP
    U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross
    The 2009 US Gran Prix of Cyclocross is a four weekend, eight race series comprising the Planet Bike Cup - Madison, Wisconsin on September 26 and 27, The Derby City Cup - Louisville, Kentucky on October 24 and 25; The Mercer Cup presented by Knapp's Cyclery - Mercer County, New Jersey on November...

     #4 - Derby City Cup
  • 4th UGSP
    U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross
    The 2009 US Gran Prix of Cyclocross is a four weekend, eight race series comprising the Planet Bike Cup - Madison, Wisconsin on September 26 and 27, The Derby City Cup - Louisville, Kentucky on October 24 and 25; The Mercer Cup presented by Knapp's Cyclery - Mercer County, New Jersey on November...

     #6 - Mercer Cup


2010 Mountain Bike
  USA Mountain Bike National Champion, Cross Country
  • 2nd USA Mountain Bike National Championships, Short Track
  • 1st Overall, US Pro Cross Country Tour
    • 1st US Pro XCT #3 - Mellow Johnny's Classic, Cross Country
    • 1st US Pro XCT #4 - Subaru Cup, Cross Country
    • 2nd US Pro XCT #4 - Subaru Cup, Short Track
    • 3rd US Pro XCT #1 - Fontana, Short Track
  • 4th Overall, UCI Mountain Bike World Cup
    2010 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup
    The 2010 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup includes three disciplines: cross-country, downhill and four-cross.-Cross-country:- Downhill :- Four-Cross :-External links:*...

    • 2nd UCI World Cup #3 - Offenburg (DEU)
    • 3rd UCI World Cup #6 - Windham (USA)
    • 4th UCI World Cup #1 - Dalby Forest (GBR)
  • 1st Sea Otter Classic
    Sea Otter Classic
    Sea Otter Classic is a bicycling and outdoor life sports festival and trade show held on the former Fort Ord in Monterey, California since 1990. The classic is named in honor of the sea otter, an indigenous mammal which flourishes on the neighboring Pacific Coast.The Sea Otter Classic offers...

    , Cross Country (USA)
  • 1st Sea Otter Classic
    Sea Otter Classic
    Sea Otter Classic is a bicycling and outdoor life sports festival and trade show held on the former Fort Ord in Monterey, California since 1990. The classic is named in honor of the sea otter, an indigenous mammal which flourishes on the neighboring Pacific Coast.The Sea Otter Classic offers...

    , Short Track (USA)
  • 1st Teva Mountain Games, Cross Country (USA)


2010 Cyclocross
  • 2nd USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships
    USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships
    The United States National Cyclo-cross Championships is a four day competition held annually each December and is sponsored by USA Cycling. The winners at various levels, including elite, U-23, masters, juniors, and collegiate for men and women, wear the coveted stars and stripes jersey and are...

  • 1st Overall, U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross
    U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross
    The 2009 US Gran Prix of Cyclocross is a four weekend, eight race series comprising the Planet Bike Cup - Madison, Wisconsin on September 26 and 27, The Derby City Cup - Louisville, Kentucky on October 24 and 25; The Mercer Cup presented by Knapp's Cyclery - Mercer County, New Jersey on November...

     (USA)
    • 1st USGP #3 - Derby City Cup
    • 1st USGP #4 - Derby City Cup
    • 2nd USGP #1 - Planet Bike Cup
    • 2nd USGP #2 - Planet Bike Cup
    • 2nd USGP #7 - Portland Cup
    • 2nd USGP #8 - Portland Cup
    • 3rd USGP #5 - Mercer Cup
    • 3rd USGP #6 - Mercer Cup
  • 1st North American Cyclocross Trophy #6 - Boulder Cup (USA)
  • 2nd North American Cyclocross Trophy #5 - Boulder Cup (USA)
  • 4th Cross Vegas (USA)


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