ADAM BRANFMAN
DOB: 3/19/1984, Newton, MA
Residence: Somerville, MA
Rider Type: sprinter, long breakaway rider, all arounder
Education: Skidmore College, '06, bachelors Art History, Spanish, Studio art; high school Thayer Academy
Years Racing: 5 years racing
Hobbies: art, ceramics, graphic design, yoga, xc skiing, wrestling/soccer/track and field coach, rowing
When Not Racing: i can be found at International Bicycle Centers in Newton, on a walk with my 1 year old boxer/lab puppy Bruno, or relaxing in front of the tv
Goals: be the best teammate I can, help the younger developmental riders get results and upgrades to Cat 1, have fun, learn from my teammates and get experience doing so, win a handful of New England races, and podium at bigger NRC/UCI races
Former Teams: Northeast Bicycle Club, 2004-2005
Adam started racing in 2003 in order to stay fit and in shape for crew. He rowed at the collegiate varsity level for four years at Skidmore College, captaining the team his junior and senior years. After graduating from Skidmore College in 2006, Adam signed with Independent Fabrication and has raced for Jon Bruno and IF Racing ever since. Adam is actively pursuing a career in education and is equally passionate about travel, Spanish language, graphic design, and the arts. In the not too distant future, Adam will begin pursuing a master’s degree in something related to art, art history, design, or Spanish.
2008 Palmares
4th Lake Auburn Road Race. Auburn, ME
5th Michael Schott Memorial, Marblehead, MA
8th USA Crits SPEEDWEEK, U-25 GC
10th, Hills of Somerset RR, Somerville, NJ
13th Commerce Bank Reading, Reading, PA
14th Steadman Hawkins Crit (USA Crits Speedweek), Spartanburg, SC
2007 Palmares
4th Chris Hinds Criterium, Charlestown, RI
4th Chris Thater Memorial, Binghamton, NY
5th Tour of Ohio; stage 6, Springfield, OH
5th Jamestown Road Race, Jamestown, RI
6th Tour of Ohio; stage 5, Yellow Springs, OH
6th Fitchburg SR: Circuit Race, Fitchburg, MA
7th Fitchburg SR: Crit, Fitchburg, MA
Favorite Races: Jamestown Classic, Tour of The Battenkill, Sandy Springs Classic, Hills of Somerset RR, Witches Cup
