With over 250 career victories in bicycle racing, Laura Charameda, distinguishes the Team Swift program from any other. With a resume that includes two National Criterium Championships, a bronze medal in the World Championships and a member of the U.S. National Team from 1993-1998, the credibility Laura brings to the program can’t be denied. Since not many programs have national caliber coaches, Laura feels that Team Swift is an attractive opportunity not only for young riders but also for sponsors as well. Team Swift has more than benefited from the connections Laura has made throughout her career. These connections have led to such opportunities as racing both national and international events which give the team and sponsors worldwide exposure.

Gavin Chilcott has been active in the bicycle racing community since 1977. He was named to the Junior Men's National Team in 1979 and 1980, and the Senior Men's National Long Team in 1981. He was among the forerunners of Americans to ride among the professionals in Europe, turning pro for Italy's Selle Italia-Chinol team in 1982. During his six years as a professional, he also became the first pro mountain bike racer and was instrumental in developing a professional venue in off road racing. In the June 2, 2003 issue of Velo News, Gavin was described as a pioneer of American professional cycling.

Andrew Botterell is currently an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Sonoma State University in Rohnert Park, CA. Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, Andrew did his undergraduate work at McGill University in Montreal, Canada, before moving to Boston, where he completed his Ph.D. in philosophy at MIT in 1998. He has taught at Sonoma State since September of 1998.

Eric Brandt was born and raised in Santa Rosa and became interested in bikes at a young age. He began racing his bike in college while also working as a mechanic in a campus bike shop. While attending UC Davis he began volunteering as a race mechanic for Mavic. For the past dozen years he’s worked as a teacher by day and as a neutral support mechanic for Shimano on weekends and all summer. He’s worked at over two hundred races, including thirty national championship events, stage races across the country, and international events such as the Pan-American Games and several World Championships. Eric is excited to help Team Swift members become more confident in working on their own bikes.