2012 Natural Grocers Cycling Team

The Natural Grocers Cycling Team announces its 2012 rider and sponsor lineup.

The Men’s Elite Team consists of returning veteran riders Alan McCormack, Christian McCarthy, Dirk Friel, Joe Taddeucci, Joey Pinkerton, Jon Tarkington, Garrett Peltonen, and Russell Harding.  New additions include Tripp Wall from our Cat 3 team, U23 Craig Magee, and Paralympic track pilot and National Champion Michael Farrell.

The Women’s Elite Team will consist of Christa Ghent, Heather Fischer, Margell Abel, Beth Fisk, and 2012 Cyclocross World Championship Team USA member Nicole Duke.

In 2012, 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 2012 sponsors:

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage continues its dedication to cycling and healthy living as the team’s title sponsor. Natural Grocers is a family-owned health food retailer that began in Colorado in 1955 and now has stores in Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah and Wyoming.
Natural Grocers is dedicated to serving its communities, providing nutrition education, and providing the highest quality groceries and supplements at everyday affordable pricing…so that everyone can afford to take care of their health. NaturalGrocers.com

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 naturalgrocerscycling at gmail.com