PELLA—Doug Klahsen and Jacob Oyen received their Category 3 upgrade approval from USA cycling after a full season of races.

The upgrade tops off a successful 2008 campaign for the two racers. Klahsen had a second place finish at the Green Days race in Johnston and a third place finish at the Bicycle Blues and BBQ Criterium in Clear Lake this year. With multiple seasons of racing under his belt, Klahsen also racked up numerous top 10 finishes.

Oyen had a second place finish at the Northfield Criterium in Northfield, Minn. and a fourth place finish in the Kansas City Kansas Criterium. He also had numerous top 10 finishes over the course of the season.

The teammates will continue to prepare tirelessly for their 2009 campaign.