About Us
Arlington Sports is now proud to have been promoting and organizing amateur and professional cycling events since 1998. As a 501-(c)-3, we are dedicated to the promotion and development of amateur and professional cycling, and work to ensure that the events we produce have wider impact than just with the athletes. In addition to providing the platform and outlet for competitive and non-competitive cyclists, all of our events offer a way to help give back to the community, and have raised money and awareness for a wide range of beneficiaries.
Robert Laybourn, President and Founder
Mr Laybourn’s interest and passion for the sport covers decades. From commuting to high school on his 10-speed to working at a bike shop job led to racing in Southern California. Mr Laybourn created the Clarendon Cup pro/am bike race in 1998. Over the years, it has grown and evolved to be nationally recognized. In addition to the Armed Forces Cycling Classic, Mr Laybourn created and promoted the Grand Cycling Classic for nearly 7 years, eventually serving as USA Cycling’s Professional Criterium Championships.
Brian Morra, Advisory Committee Chairman
Brian has spent his career in intelligence and national security beginning with his time as a decorated Air Force Intelligence officer and through his many years as a senior executive in the aerospace and defense industry. He is a published author, industry advisor, corporate board member and is the chairman of the AFCC advisory committee.
He began racing at the age of 14 and competed on the road and the velodrome for many years. He also holds the distinct honor of being the first foreigner to race Keirin in Japan.
Warren Brown, Advisory Committee
Warren Brown is a senior marketing executive with over 30 years of marketing and corporate communications experience. His achievements include extensive global branding and marketing achievements that range from Fortune 500 companies through initial start-up ventures. Warren has served as a board member and marketing advisor to several companies within the software, cyber security, SatCom and Telecom industries.
Ed Ryan, Advisory Committee
Ed Ryan has lived in Washington, DC for over 40 years, and is completely immersed in its sports and business environments. On the business side, Ed practiced law in private practice for 20 years, and followed that with a 20 years career at Marriott International, the last 10 of which he served as Executive Vice President and General Counsel to the giant lodging company. On the athletic side, Ed has rowed competitively in Washington DC for Potomac Boat Club, following a college rowing career at the University of Pennsylvania and a post-collegiate stint at Vesper Boat Club in Philadelphia. But throughout college, law school and work in Washington, Ed has been an avid cyclist at all levels, from sometimes racing to bike commuter to long distance touring. Most recently, Ed has been involved in the DC racing scene through his son, Connor, a Cat 1 rider on the Battley Harley team, where Ed is commonly found in the feed zones, and logging a few thousand car miles supporting the team at away races.
Jonathan Moneymaker, Advisory Committee
Jonathan Moneymaker has spent his entire career successfully growing and executing diverse portfolios of business, from start-up to Fortune 50, focused on value creation and delivering innovative solutions across the dynamic National Security market. He has been honored to directly serve the US Intelligence and Special Operations Communities throughout his career. At BlueHalo, Jonathan is responsible for overall business strategy and performance, customer success, and oversight of ensuring all its employees are cared for.
Greg Deweese, Advisory Committee
Greg Deweese is the President of Total Civil Construction and Total Millwork, located in Hyattsville, MD. Greg is also an avid cyclist, with a degree from Virginia Tech.