Category Archives: Elite Team
Introducing the 2013 team!
The Natural Grocers Cycling Team announces its 2013 rider and sponsor lineup.
The Men’s Elite Team consists of returning veteran riders Dirk Friel, Russell Harding, Jon Tarkington, Craig Magee, Joe Taddeucci, Tripp Wall, Joey Pinkerton, Alan McCormack and Paralympic Road National Champion Michael Farrell. New additions for 2013 include Liam Donoghue, Erik Hamilton, Ian Holt, and U25 rider Will Buick.
The Women’s Elite Team will consist of Beth fisk, Margell Abel, Renee Eastman, Madison Tuggle, Nicolle Bruderer, Kate Powlison, and 2012 Cyclocross World Championship Team USA member Nicole Duke.
In 2013, the team will continue its focus on being the top Elite Amateur Team in the Colorado Region and 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 2013 sponsors:
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage continues its dedication to cycling and healthy living as the team’s title sponsor. Natural Grocers is a health food retailer that began in Colorado in 1955, still managed and run by the Isely family members. They now have stores in 13 states: Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, Wyoming, Arizona, Oregon and Montana.
Natural Grocers is dedicated to serving its communities, providing nutrition education, selling only USDA certified organic produce and the highest quality all natural groceries and supplements at everyday affordable pricing…so that everyone can afford to take care of their health. NaturalGrocers.com
Industry Partners:
Giordana – Clothing
Rudy Project – Glasses and Helmets
Rol Wheels – high-performance wheelsets
Clif Bar – Energy bars, drinks, and gels
Dejan Smaic – Sportifimages.com – Photography
Specialized – Shoes, Saddles, and Accessories
Trainingpeaks.com – Internet training software and training plans
Vecchio’s Bicicletteria – Shop specializing in service and repair
Supporting Partners:
NOW Foods – Manufacturer of vitamins, minerals, and supplements
Alliance Bernstein – Global Wealth Management
Boulder Center for Sports Medicine – World class sports medicine
For more information about the team, contact naturalgrocerscycling at gmail.com
2012 Wrapup, Results, and Championships
2012 road season was again a success for Natural Grocers Cycling Team, notching multiple elite victories and multiple age group National Championship wins. Below are a few championship photos. Make sure to check our results page for more details on our success in 2012.
- Junior Track Nationals
- Junior Track Nationals
- Masters Track Championships
- State Criterium Championships – Men 55+
- Natural Grocers Champions 2012






