For the second year in a row Beth Fisk won the women's pro-1-2 Air Force Academy Road Race on Sunday April 18 in Colorado Springs. After a cold, foggy and late start the race was underway. A break formed on the second lap when Fisk attacked on the start/finish hill. In the break was Fisk with Colavita Baci team member Susannah Gordon. Behind the break NGXP teammates Sharon Allpress and Renee Eastman were coving attacks and policing the chase group. Fisk and teammate Eastman emerged from the cold and fog of the spring morning to finish first and fourth for the Natural Grocers presented by XP Companies squad.
In other early season race news, new recruit Garrett Peltonen took out the win at the CSU oval criterium. Peltonen joined an early breakaway that stayed away the entire race. With the field closing in late in the race, Peltonen was able to hold on for the win.
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Garrett Peltonen
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The Natural Grocers Cycling Team pb XP Companies announces its 2010 rider and sponsor lineup. The men’s and women’s elite teams both return to action in 2010 with the men defending Colorado’s Best All Around Road Title.
The Men’s Elite Team consists of returning veteran riders Alan McCormack, Christian McCarthy, Dirk Friel, Joe Taddeucci, Joey Pinkerton, Michael Schilling, Sean Bragstad, Jon Tarkington, Derek Strong, Randy Reichardt, and Steve Forbes and welcomes new team member and all-around strongman Garrett Peltonen formerly of the Bissell Pro Cycling Team.
The Women’s Elite Team will consist of Renee Eastman, Beth Fisk, Sharon Allpress (returning from the Value Act Capital Pro Cycling Team), Carol Lucking and Jenna Allen and Maegan Daigler.
In 2010, 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 2010 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 500 employees in Colorado, New Mexico, Texas and Utah, 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 and Forks
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
For more information about the team, contact Bob at vitamincottagecyclingteam@yahoo.com.