Kenda Mountain Bike Team
presented by Tomac Bikes and Hayes Bicycle Group
Press Release
Kenda Presents Team and Sponsors for 2009
Ann Arbor, MI December 16th, 2008 Kenda USA
has announced that it is renewing their sponsorship of the
US based mountain bike team for the third year after
assuming titles sponsorship from Ford Motor Company in 2007.
Jim Wannamaker, Kenda USA North American Marketing Director
- Bicycle Division says that continued sponsorship for the
team is not only important for Kenda, but also for the
continued success of the sport in North America. "Despite
the economic downturn, we made a conscious decision to
support our flagship team of athletes who are as committed
to the sport as we are." Wannamaker said. Indeed, in
addition to the team sponsorship, Kenda will play an
important role in all of the major US races next season with
sponsorship of the US Cup series of races being held across
the country with a finale in Las Vegas coinciding with
Interbike.
Sponsors:
Joining Kenda this season will be
Tomac Bikes. Athletes will have the option of riding the
Type-X carbon hard tail or the Carbide full-suspension bike.
"This partnership brings full circle the relationship
between Kenda and Tomac as a new generation of athletes ride
the bikes of a mountain bike pioneer and legend." said Joel
Smith, Tomac Bikes COO.
Hayes Bicycle Group, back for a second season with the
team. They will showcase products from all their divisions
including Hayes Brakes,
Manitou suspension,
Sun Ringle wheels and
Answer bars and stems. Other sponsors include:
Voler team clothing,
WickWerks cranksets,
KMC Chains,
Specialized helmets and shoes,
Crank Brothers pedals,
Ergon grip and packs,
HydraPak and GelBot hydration products,
Finish Line lubricants and cleaning products,
Genuine Innovations inflation products,
Kinesys sunscreen products,
Joan C. Banfield Foundation, and
Mighty Good Coffee.
Athletes:
The team has several returning athletes along with two new
recruits and will focus on a mix of endurance and
ultra-endurance racing. "This diverse group gives us the
flexibility to compete in a broad range of events from the
US Cup and the NUE Series to single day epics like Leadville
and stage races like the American Mountain Bike Classic."
says team director David Myers. Several members of the team
also plan on competing at the two World Cup races in Canada.
The team will also be present at the Kenda Fest in Hancock,
MA
2009 Team
Zephanie Blasi, Frenchtown, MT
Colin Cares, U23, Colorado Springs, CO
Amanda Carey, Victor, ID
Heather Holmes, Salt Lake City, UT
Danielle Musto, Grand Rapids, MI
Andy Schultz, Tucson, AZ
Kathy Sherwin, Heber City, UT
David Myers, Director
Ted Bentley, Mechanic and Event Manager
Wendy Caldwell, Community Programs
Quick Release Racing, Inc
You can find out more about the team, our sponsors and
program by visiting the
Quick Release website. For more information on the
corporation, mission statement and board members, visit
Quick Release Racing.
Board of Directors
Paul Decker, DDS, Grand Blanc, MI
David Iannelli, PS Strategies, Austin, TX
Dr. David Steinberg, Director of Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation, St. Joseph's Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI
