White is her color!

“The Lady in White has switched from her wedding gown to a white jersey. Arielle Martin Verhaaren, who tied the knot on December 21, has officially left Staats and will be running a white jersey in preparation for the Olympics while seeking new sponsors for the 2007 season. “”Our Goals and focus were different and we did not have the same agenda”" Arielle said. “” Staats wanted me to focus on Mountain Bikes and my primary goal for the 2007 will be BMX and Beijing 2008 preparation. Like my teammates Bob and Mike, it was time to move on. I am excited to be affiliated with the Olympic training program and while I may hit a other races, UCI events will be my priority.”"”"”"In fact,”" said Martin, “” My Olympic coaches are assisting me in putting together a program and schedule more conducive to proper training and peaking. I intend to give it all I have and with this new direction combined with more time now that I have completed my degree, I should be able to do more than I have ever done with this sport. It was hard, in years past, to carry 18.5 credits a semester at one of the most highly competitive universities, work a job, and fit BMX training in. Now it will be all about the sport I so dearly love. This will be a great opportunity for a company to sponsor someone who promotes well, is at the top of the sport and has a chance to represent in 2008. For a resume or to obtain contact information email bmxdirtdiva@msn.com”