2011 Natural Grocers Cycling Team

The Natural Grocers Cycling Team announces its 2011 rider and sponsor lineup.

The Men’s Elite Team consists of returning veteran riders Alan McCormack, Christian McCarthy, Dirk Friel, Joe Taddeucci, Joey Pinkerton, Michael Schilling, Jon Tarkington, Steve Forbes, Garrett Peltonen, and Russell Harding who was added from our Cat 3/4 Team in 2010.

The Women’s Elite Team will consist of Renee Eastman, Beth Fisk, Sharon Allpress, as well as Junior Kirsten Williams (2010 Junior 13-14 Time Trial National Champion).

In 2010, 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 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 800 employees in Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, Wyoming, Oklahoma and Utah, and naturalgrocers.com brings high quality products at every day affordable prices to people everywhere.

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 –  Shop specializing in service and repair

Supporting Partners:
XP Companies – Authentic sports branded merchandise
NOW Foods – Manufacturer of vitamins, minerals, and supplements
Boulder Center for Sports Medicine – World class sports medicine

For more information about the team, contact Bob at vitamincottagecyclingteam at yahoo.com