This Year’s Teams
The Jelly Belly Professional Cycling
Country: USA, Team Website: http://www.jellybellycycling.com, 2010 Roster: 12 riders, Bikes Used: Focus
A two-year contract extending primary title sponsorship of Jelly Belly Cycling Team was announced by Jelly Belly Candy Company of Fairfield, Calif. The longest running sponsor in the US pro peloton Jelly Belly team members are known for their colorful jersey and the sports performance jelly bean Sport Beans by Jelly Belly. The top two favorite Sport Beans flavors of the Jelly Belly Cycling Team are Berry (non-caffeinated) and Watermelon (caffeinated).
The team welcomes several new sponsors for the 2010 season; presenting sponsor Kenda (tires), Compex (electronic muscle stimulators), DeFeet (socks), Focus (bicycle frames), Pactimo (apparel), RTS (wheels) and 3T (racing stems and bars). The Jelly Belly Cycling Team presented by Kenda plans to contest the NRC Calendar in the US and several UCI races overseas. The season kicks off at the team’s hometown race the Redlands Bicycle Classic. View the team’s race schedule at http://www.jellybelly.com/sports_sponsorships/sponsorships_event_calendar.aspx
2009 Highlights: Tour of California Stage 5, Most Aggressive Jersey, San Dimas Stage Race Stage 2, 1st Place, Tulsa Tough, Overall Winner
About: The team posted some impressive results in 2009, both at home and abroad, and the 2010 squad will look to veteran strongmen Brad Huff and Bernard van Ulden to continue their winning ways. Mike Friedman, formerly of Garmin Slipstream will add depth and leadership to the organization. Other notable signings include Anthony Colby, a veteran climber, and Jonathan Chodroff, a time trail specialist.
Led by Team Director Danny Van Haute, this talented squad with the support of its sponsors is motivated to deliver impressive results in 2010.
2010 Roster: Jonathan Chodroff (USA), Anthony Colby (USA), Will Dickeson (AUS), Mike Friedman (USA), Brad Huff (USA), Carter Jones (USA), Sean Mazich (USA), Jeremy Powers (USA), ,Jacob Rathe (USA), Kiel Reijnen (USA), Will Routley (CAN), Bernard van Ulden (USA),
One of the longest operating professional teams in the United States. The Jelly Belly team features former US Professional Criterium Champion and Missouri Native, Charles Bradley Huff.
Verizon u25 Cycling Team
Sweet Home Chicago. The Verizon U25 presented by ABD (Athletes By Design). All the way from the Windy City, the Verizon U25 p/b ABD team will bring a strong team of some of America’s most promising Category 1 cyclists. Formerly ABD- this team has been a proving ground for many of America’s current professional talent. Pay close attention, some of their names might become increasingly familiar. Verizon will be demoing exciting new technology in our Tour de Grove Expo- be sure to stop by and take a look.
The Verizon u25 Cycling Team powered by ABD was established to support athletes with the potential to succeed at the local, national, and international level and promote a healthy, active lifestyle to children and young adults through a partnership with the 21st Century Kids First Foundation. The Verizon Masters team combined their experience and the power of the nation’s largest and most reliable wireless network with the the Athletes By Design Cycling Club’s proven track record of developing young riders. Since 2003 over 13 ABD men and women riders have gone on to the pro ranks. The Verizon u25 p/b ABD Team focuses on developing those young riders that are on the cusp of graduating to the professional ranks, and in the future aspires to be a pro team in order to give their riders the opportunity to match up against the country’s best riders.
TEAM TYPE 1
Found by Type 1 Diabetic Phil Southerland, Team Type 1 is one of the strongest and most interesting teams in the American peleton.
KELLY BENEFIT STRATEGIES PRO CYCLING
The defending Champions- one of the deepest and strongest teams in cycling, Kelly Benefit Strategies features returning victor, Andrew Bajadali, as well as top American sprinter Alex Candelario.
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TEAM HOTEL SAN JOSE RACING
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KENDA PRO CYCLING presented by SPINERGY
