Alisha will represent the United States on the National Cycling Team during the month of April. She will be racing all the spring classics, and finish up with a stage race in San Marino before heading back home.

From USA Cycling:

USA Cycling announced plans for its 2007 Women’s National Team program as seven women have been named to the National Team for several European races in April. Participants include Kori Seehafer (Louisville, Colo./Team Lipton), Lauren Franges (Ashville, N.C./Team Lipton), Brooke Miller (Los Altos, Calif./Team Tibco), Rebecca Larson (Gainesville, Fla./Aarons), Alisha Lion (Morgantown, N.C./Cheerwine), Alison Powers (Boulder, Colo./Colavita-Sutter Home-Cooking Light) and Christine Thorburn (Sunnyvale, Calif./Webcor). The seven athletes will compete in several races in Belgium, Holland, Switzerland and Italy, including the Tour of Flanders World Cup on April 8, the Ronde van Drenthe World Cup on April 14, the Ronde van Gelderland on April 21, La Fleche Wallone World Cup on April 25, the Giro di San Marino May 4-6 and the Magi Pache Time Trial on May 6.

4/1 Update – Alisha will not be racing with the US National team for this trip to Europe. The team schedule has been updated and Alisha will join them for some European races later in the season.

Alisha will be a featured guest speaker at the Del Mar Criterium hosted by the Women’s Cycling Challenge while in San Diego for the Oceanside 70.3 Triathlon at the end of this month. As always, she looks forward to the chance to meet other athletes and discuss her experiences as a professional athlete.

Alisha Lion, Professional Cyclist and Triathlete gets involved in the Women’s Cycling Challenge!

On March 28th at the Del Mar Criterium Event, Alisha Lion will be a guest speaker for the women! Alisha will be available for pre/post race discussions. Bring your questions and take advantage of this opportunity!

Originally from North Carolina, 25 year old Alisha Lion has traveled the world with her bicycle and is excited to share her experiences with the next generation of cyclists.

In 2007, Alisha will be racing with the UCI Team Cheerwine.

Alisha is in San Diego preparing to compete in the Ironman California in Oceanside on March 31st.

Alisha is in preparation for the 2008 Olympics with hopes of being on both the Triathlete and Cycling US National Teams!