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Eric Long

Aurignac, France

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience in cycling logistics and mechanics, notably with the Cynisca Women's Professional Cycling Team. Proven ability to manage high-value equipment and foster teamwork under pressure. Skilled in bicycle racing support and adept at enhancing team efficiency while ensuring top-tier service quality.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager, Service Course

Cynisca Womens Professional Cycling Team
03.2024 - 12.2025

Accountable for providing guidance and supporting the Operations Director in logistics concerning the service course, the team, cycling equipment, team vehicles, sponsorship orders, delivery capability and resource management for a UCI Women's Professional Cycling Team.

  • Ordered, built and maintained annual fleets of professional racing bicycles and equipment worth in excess of 550,000Euro
  • Assisted team Lead Mechanic throughout racing season at UCI WWT and Pro one-day and stage races
  • Partnered with various contract mechanics across season to foster supportive, high-efficiency teams in a fast paced sports environment

Bicycle Mechanic and Event Support

USA Cycling Foundation
09.2015 - 07.2022
  • Provided professional services and support for USAC Foundation Champions Club events (annual Foundation TdF trips and UCI World Road Championships)
  • Assisted the Operations Manager with trip logistics and daily trip coordinations
  • Serviced guest bicycles daily, replicating a "professional cycling team experience"

Team Mechanic

USA Para-Cycling
09.2014 - 09.2015
  • Duties as a race mechanic at multiple UCI World Cup and World Road Championship events
  • Cultivated skills and attributes across diverse para-cycling equipment

Neutral Race Mechanic

SRAM NRS and Shimano Multi-Sevice
02.2014 - 09.2015
  • Served as a contract mechanic for neutral race support programs at various USA Cycling events in throughout eastern USA (Speed Week Criteriums, USA Collegiate Cycling Championships, etc.)

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Geography

Indiana University, Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Certified - Professional Bicycle Mechanics

United Bicycle Institute
Ashland, OR
01.2013

Licensed - Race Mechanic Certification

USA Cycling Race Mechanics Course
Colorado Springs, CO
12.2012

Skills

  • Maintenance procedures
  • Organization and prioritization
  • US Army Officer (retired)

Certification

SafeSport, 2026, Certified

USAC Background check, 2026

UCI Support License, 2026

USAC Mechanics License, Lvl 3, 2026

Languages

Arabic
Limited Working
German
Limited Working
French
Limited Working

Timeline

Manager, Service Course

Cynisca Womens Professional Cycling Team
03.2024 - 12.2025

Bicycle Mechanic and Event Support

USA Cycling Foundation
09.2015 - 07.2022

Team Mechanic

USA Para-Cycling
09.2014 - 09.2015

Neutral Race Mechanic

SRAM NRS and Shimano Multi-Sevice
02.2014 - 09.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Geography

Indiana University, Bloomington

Certified - Professional Bicycle Mechanics

United Bicycle Institute

Licensed - Race Mechanic Certification

USA Cycling Race Mechanics Course
Eric Long