Meredith Miller decided to try cyclocross after a suggestion by her team director and she debuted at the second annual CrossVegas race.
She debuted at the second annual CrossVegas race, finishing in ninth place. Team director Carmen D'Alusio, a 'crosser herself, suggested doing a full cyclocross program, and helped arrange a spot for her on the California Giant Strawberries team, as both Aaron's and Cal Giant had Specialized as a sponsor. 
