The Natural Grocers Cycling Team pb XP Companies announces its 2009 rider and sponsor lineup. The men’s and women’s elite teams both return to action in ’09 with the men defending Colorado’s Best All Around Road and Cyclocross Team Titles.
The Men’s Elite Team consists of returning veteran riders Jon Baker, Alan McCormack, Christian McCarthy, Dirk Friel, Joe Taddeucci, Joey Pinkerton, Jon Tarkington, Derek Strong, Randy Reichardt, and Steve Forbes.
The Women’s Elite Team will consist of Renee Eastman, Beth Fisk, Lisa Strong, Carol Lucking and Jenna Allen and welcomes new team member Maegan Daigler.
In 2009, the team will continue its focus on being the top Elite Amateur Team in the Colorado Region and will expand its focus on travel races with the addition of XP Companies as a sponsor. The team will look to continue its numerous wins in the Masters and Category 3 and 4 fields.
Keep up with the team at naturalgrocerscycling.com.
The team is pleased to announce its 2009 sponsors:
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage continues its dedication to cycling and healthy living as the team’s title sponsor. Natural Grocers is a multi-store chain with over 1,000 employees in Colorado, New Mexico, Texas and Utah (coming in 2009), and naturalgrocers.com brings high quality products at every day affordable prices to people everywhere.
XP Companies is a privately-held company headquartered in Denver, Colorado. XP is a leading and rapidly-growing provider of authentic branded merchandise for major sports and entertainment events including the Olympics, Little League Baseball, MLB, NBA, NFL and NHL franchises, and a manager of venue retail outlets. The Company has organized its business operations under three subsidiaries, which are: (i) XP Apparel, LLC; (ii) XP Retail, LLC; and (iii) XP Entertainment, LLC..
Industry Partners:
Blue Competition Cycles – Frames
Giordana – Clothing
Rudy Project – Glasses and Helmets
Rol Wheels – high-performance wheelsets
Clif Bar – Energy bars, drinks, and gels
Pelotonphoto.com - Photography
Specialized – Shoes and Saddles
Trainingpeaks.com – Internet training software and training plans
Vecchio’s Bicicletteria – bicycle shop specializing in service and repair
Supporting Partners
NOW Foods – Manufacturer of vitamins, minerals, and supplements
The Boulder Center for Sports Medicine – World class sports medicine
2008 Vitamin Cottage Cycling Team (Photo Copyright Pelotonphoto.com)
2009 photos coming soon...
For more information about the team, contact Bob at vitamincottagecyclingteam@yahoo.com.