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Nolan Tankersley riding toward a future in pro cycling

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By Barry Courter 5 min read

photo Nolan Tankersley

If You GoWhat: Volkswagen USA Cycling Professional National ChampionshipsWhen: Race ScheduleToday9 a.m. Women’s road race national championship12:30 p.m. Handcycling Criterium National Championship1:15 p.m. Men’s road race national championship

Nolan Tankersley, 18, hopes one day to ride in an event like the Volkswagen USA Cycling Professional Road and Time Trial National Championships in Chattanooga.

“As a junior, I’m not allowed to, but one of my goals in the next four years is to one day race in nationals,” he said from his home in Erwin, Tenn., near Johnson City.

He rides for the Village Volkswagen Elite Cycling Team here in Chattanooga, and his teammates think he has a chance to one day make the pro tour.

“We fully expect to see him race in the USA Pro Championships one day,” said Jack Howland.