Black Key Bulls

Colorado Based Team Mission Statement

 

Black Key Bulls Cycling originated in the 1960’s, formed by Bob & Richard Otalski at Ball State University. Now, the team has a strong presence at Indiana University and is regarded as one of the favorite teams for capturing the renowned Little 500.

 

Today we have an opportunity to expand into new territory. The list of riders continues to grow who are part of the Black Key Bulls team, and by creating regional satellite teams throughout the country, we have an opportunity to spread the word on who we are: a group of dedicated athletes who share a commitment to cycling, advocating for the sport, making a commitment to ourselves & in turn, experiencing personal growth within ourselves.

 

Be proud to be part of a legacy, rich in tradition & excellence.

 

Colorado Black Key Bulls

Short Term Goals

Goals: Year 1

  1. Register the Black Key Bulls Cycling Team as an ACA registered club.
  2. Establish a key group of individuals who are willing to lay a foundation for the Black Key Bulls to build upon in subsequent years.
    1. Juniors Team – Provide support for any category & age of junior riders interested becoming part of the Black Key tradition, mentoring & developing the riders, ensuring they have a solid foundation which they can utilize in all aspects of their cycling careers.
    2. CAT 4 team – Finish top 10 in the BAT category.
  3. Create awareness of the Black Key Bulls Cycling team by racing, being active in the cycling community, and supporting team sponsored events.
  4. Build local level sponsorships, targeting companies who share a willingness to support grass roots level teams, are open to alternative advertising mediums, and are pillars within the community.
  5. Promote a camp or clinic for kids, where the primary focus is on rules and safety for road riding.

 

Goals: Year 2

  1. Expand the team to include a CAT 3 team.
    1. Juniors team – Continue to build a strong foundation for junior riders in any age category, mentor & develop the riders, ensuring they have a solid foundation which they can utilize in all aspects of their cycling careers.
    2. CAT 4 team – Finish top 5 in the BAT category.
    3. CAT 3 team – Finish top 10 in the BAT category.
  2. Promote a cycling race with the location in Englewood.
  3. Promote the 2nd annual cycling skills & safety clinic for kids.
  4. Build local level sponsorships, targeting companies who share a willingness to support grass roots level teams, are open to alternative advertising mediums, and are pillars within the community.

 

Goals: Year 3

  1. Continue to expand the team, building the rosters in the junior ranks, CAT 4 team, and CAT 3 team.
  1.  
    1. Juniors team – Continue to build a strong foundation for junior riders in any age category, mentor & develop the riders, ensuring they have a solid foundation which they can utilize in all aspects of their cycling careers.
    2. CAT 4 team – Finish top 3 in the BAT category.
    3. CAT 3 team – Finish top 3 in the BAT category.
  1. Promote a cycling race with the location in Englewood.
  2. Promote the 3rd annual cycling skills & safety clinic for kids.
  3. Build local level sponsorships, targeting companies who share a willingness to support grass roots level teams, are open to alternative advertising mediums, and are pillars within the community.

 

 

Long Term Goals

  1. To continue creating awareness of the Black Key Bulls team name & reputation.
  2. To become an elite team in the state of Colorado.
  3. To continue promoting skills & safety clinics for kids.
  4. To continue promoting a cycling race, partnering with the city of Englewood, CO to grow the event into a mainstay on the Colorado cycling calendar.