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COLAVITA/SUTTER HOME MEN’S CYCLING TEAM PRESENTED BY COOKING LIGHT ANNOUNCES ROSTER FOR PHILADELHIA INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Wauwatosa, WI – The Colavita/Sutter Men’s Cycling Team presented by Cooking Light returns to Pennsylvania on Sunday, June 10 to race the Philadelphia International Championship, the third and final leg of the Commerce Bank Triple Crown of Cycling. Director Sportif Tom Schuler announced that Alejandro Acton, Gustavo Artacho, Adam Bergman, Anthony Colby, Charles Dionne, Davide Frattini, David McCann, and Tyler Wren have been selected to represent the team.
"It's been a great season to date, with victories and podiums at home and abroad,” Schuler said. “The Commerce Bank Triple Crown of Cycling is one of our top goals of the season and our team is ready to light it up on Sunday.”
The 156-mile Philadelphia International Championship, one of the longest cycling races in the U.S., includes 10 laps of a 14.4-mile circuit through downtown Philadelphia and continues along scenic Kelly Drive into Manayunk where the riders will tackle the alternately famed and feared Manayunk Wall with its 17% grade.
“We’ve got the depth of talent to succeed on a challenging course like the Philadelphia International Championship,” said Schuler. “Anthony Colby, for example, has been climbing exceptionally well. Based on his performance this year at races like the Redlands Bicycle Classic and New Mexico’s Tour of the Gila, he’s definitely got what it takes to scale the legendary Manayunk Wall.”
Schuler continued, “We’re also pleased to have Philadelphia native Tyler Wren riding in Colavita/Sutter Home colors. Tyler grew up less than a mile from the start/finish line and this race inspired him to pursue a career in cycling.”
Colavita/Sutter Home Men’s Cycling Team roster for the Philadelphia International Championship:
- Alejandro Acton (ARG)
- Gustavo Artacho (ARG)
- Adam Bergman (USA)
- Anthony Colby (USA)
- Charles Dionne (CAN)
- Davide Frattini (ITA)
- David McCann (IRE)
- Tyler Wren (USA)
About the sponsors of the Colavita/Sutter Home Cycling Teams presented by Cooking Light
Colavita USA imports and distributes the #1 brand of Italian extra-virgin olive oil in the U.S. as well as durum wheat semolina pasta, a full selection of balsamic and wine vinegars, and many other fine Italian products. A family-owned business headquartered in Linden, NJ, Colavita has championed the sport of cycling throughout its 25+-year history. The company supports the Colavita New Jersey U19 Racing Team, the largest junior cycling team on the East Coast, as well as recreational cycling clubs in 9 states, including California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, New Mexico, South Carolina, and Texas. Through its charitable arm, the Colavita Foundation for Children, the company provides bicycles and helmets to children in need. To learn more about Colavita USA, please visit www.Colavita.com.
Sutter Home Winery is wholly owned and operated by the Trinchero family, Napa Valley vintners since 1948. The company produces the wines of Sutter Home, Trinchero, Montevina, Wild Bunch, Trinity Oaks, Folie à Deux, Ménage à Trois, Napa Cellars, the number one alcohol-removed wine, Fre, and imports Angove’s, Reynolds Vineyards and Little Boomey wines of Australia. For more information, visit www.tfewines.com.
Founded in 1987, Cooking Light (www.cookinglight.com) is the world’s largest food magazine. Each month, more than 11 million consumers turn to Cooking Light to “eat smart, be fit and live well.” CookingLight.com provides daily food and fitness updates, healthy recipes and nutrition advice to millions of unique visitors every year.
For the 2007 season, the Colavita/Sutter Home Cycling Teams presented by Cooking Light will be riding RC7 bikes supplied by Blue Competition Bicycles. The bikes will be fully equipped with Shimano components, wheels, shoes, and pedals and Profile Design handle bars and stems. Team jerseys are provided by Voler Team Apparel.
Additional sponsors of the Colavita/Sutter Home Cycling Teams presented by Cooking Light include Amino Vital nutrition, Maxxis tires, Specialized helmets and glasses, Rotor chain rings, Headsweats head wear, Park Tools, Purple Extreme Chain lube, Thule Racks, American Suzuki Motor Corporation, San Marco Saddles, socks by Defeet, Lavazza Coffee, The Olive Garden Restaurants, Trainers supplied by Saris, Timex heart rate monitors and watches, and Cheetah Bars and figs.
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