FELT TO SUPPLY PEANUT BUTTER & CO. TWENTY12 WOMEN’S PRO TEAM
Successful U.S. program aims for Olympics
Irvine, CA (October 28, 2010) – Felt Bicycles is proud to announce a new partnership with the Peanut Butter & Co. TWENTY12 Professional Cycling Team. For the next two years the U.S.-based elite women’s team, which won 55 races in 2010, will compete on Felt bikes at the world’s most prestigious road and track events with a clear target on the 2012 Olympic Games in London.
“With such an amazing line of road, time trial, and track models, combined with their passion for racing excellence, Felt was an obvious fit for our team,” said Nicola Cranmer, general manager and founder of the team. “As our name indicates, our goals are to develop Olympic caliber talent that can compete internationally at the highest levels. We are delighted to have a bicycle partner that is as focused about this mission as we are.”
The Peanut Butter & Co. TWENTY12 Team was directed by one of the most accomplished U.S. racers in the sport—two-time World Champion (2006, 2009) and Olympic Gold Medalist (2008)
Kristin Armstrong, who just last week announced her comeback to the sport of cycling.
“Kristin’s contribution as a director was invaluable this season,” said Cranmer. “Having her directing and competing in 2011 will really take this team to the next level.”
The California-based team got its start as a premier women’s elite squad in 2006. Since inception it has collected an impressive list of results and this year amassed 88 podiums and 55 wins including nine National Championships, two Pan American Gold Medals, and two World Cup Track Silver Medals. The team’s 2011 roster includes U.S. National Team member and time trial specialist Alison Tetrick Starnes, 2010 Irish National Road and Time Trial Champion Olivia Dillon, and Lauren Tamayo who was part of the world-record setting U.S. team in the Pan American Championship team pursuit. Other members include three-time Collegiate Track Champion Kaitlin Antonneau, and Coryn Rivera who has already earned 32 Junior National Championships and Bronze Medals at both the Junior World Track Championships and Road Championships.
“The opportunity to work with Peanut Butter & Co. TWENTY12 is one that we are very excited about.” said Jim Felt, the company founder of Felt Bicycles. “This team features some of the greatest women cyclists in the world and its emphasis on developing young athletes is consistent with ours. We are simply thrilled.”
Peanut Butter & Co. TWENTY12 will ride various Felt models throughout the season including Felt’s ZW women’s-specific road bikes, B2 time trial bikes, and TK series track bikes.
About Felt Bicycles
Felt Bicycles is a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of its own proprietary premium quality bicycles, framesets, components and accessories. The company’s U.S. office is in Irvine, California, and its European office is in Edewecht, Germany. Felt Bicycles is an internationally recognized brand with bicycles and products sold in more than 30 countries worldwide. Athletes on Felt products have won numerous events including World Championships, Olympic Games, ESPN X-Games and other major national and international competitions. For more information on Felt Bicycles call (949) 452-9050 in the U.S. or (49) 4405-928015 in Europe, or visit Felt online at www.feltbicycles.com or www.feltbmx.com.
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