Colavita/Sutter Home Cycling Teams Presented by Cooking Light Announce Rosters for Redlands Bicycle Classic
Sprinters Alejandro Borrajo and Sebastian Haedo Aim to Extend Winning Streak
Olympic Hopeful Iona Wynters Park  to Lead Women’s Squad

Linden, NJ (March 31, 2008) The Colavita/Sutter Home Cycling Teams presented by Cooking Light are ready for Redlands.  Fresh from their wins at the most recent California races, Alejandro Borrajo and Sebastian Haedo will lead the Colavita/Sutter Home men’s squad at the upcoming Redlands Bicycle Classic, which begins on April 3rd with The Sun Time Trial and concludes on April 6th with the Beaver Medical Group Sunset Road Race.   Joining Borrajo and Haedo at the starting line will be Luis Amaran, Gustavo Artacho, Anibal Borrajo (brother of Alejandro), Anthony Colby, Davide Frattini, and Tyler Wren.

“California has been good to us,” said Sebastian Alexandre, Director Sportif of the Colavita/Sutter Home Men’s Cycling Team.  “Alejandro’s victories at the Merco Credit Union criterium and the San Dimas stage race this past weekend plus Sebastian Haedo’s win at the Sequoia Cycling Classic criterium demonstrate that the team is really working together to execute our strategies successfully.”

“With the depth of talent in our squad, I expect you’ll see a lot of Colavita/Sutter Home on the podium at Redlands this weekend,” Alexandre continued.  “Anthony Colby won last year’s Stage Three road race and finished in the top five of the opening time trial.  Luis Amaran gave us our second victory at San Dimas.  And Alejandro isn’t the only Borrajo making headlines this season.  His brother Anibal finished 3rd at the Sequoia.”

Colavita/Sutter Home Men’s Cycling Team presented by Cooking Light roster for the 2008 Redlands Bicycle Classic:

• Luis Amaran (CUB)
• Gustavo Artacho (ARG)
• Alejandro Borrajo (ARG)
• Anibal Borrajo (ARG)
• Anthony Colby (USA)
• Davide Frattini (ITA)
• Sebastian Haedo (ARG)
• Tyler Wren (USA)

 

The Colavita/Sutter Home Women’s Cycling Team presented by Cooking Light brings a strong line-up to the Redlands Bicycle Classic as well.  Leading the squad will be Iona Wynter Parks, who represented her native Jamaica as a member of the triathlon team at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney and aims to make history by qualifying for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing in cycling.  She will be joined by Nichole Wangsgard, currently ranked 5th in the NRC Individual Standings, Tiffany Cromwell, Andrea Dvorak, Shontell Gauthier, Kristin McGrath, Mackenzie Woodring, and newcomer Samantha Schneider.

“With its time trial, criterium, and road race, Redlands really showcases the range of skills resident in our squad, “ said Jack Seehafer, Director Sportif of the Colavita/Sutter Home Women’s Cycling Team.   “Plus, we’ve got a great mix of experienced competitors and promising newcomers like Nichole Wangsgard and Samantha Schneider, who’s 4th place finish at the US Criterium Nationals behind our champion Tina Pic, definitely puts her on the list of cyclists to watch.”

Colavita/Sutter Home Women’s Cycling Team presented by Cooking Light roster for the 2008 Redlands Bicycle Classic:

• Tiffany Cromwell (AUS)
• Andrea Dvorak (USA)
• Shontell Gauthier (USA)
• Kristin McGrath (USA)
• Iona Wynter Parks (JAM)
• Nichole Wangsgard (USA)
• Mackenzie Woodring (USA)
• Samantha Schneider (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/cooking) 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 2008 season, the Colavita/Sutter Home Cycling Teams presented by Cooking Light will be riding Jamis super-light Xenith SL road frames and the revolutionary Xenith T2 time trial bikes supplied by Jamis Bicycles, designed and marketed by the G. Joannou Cycle Company (GJC) of Northvale, NJ. Established in 1937 by the father of CEO and President Carine Joannou, GJC ranks among the largest bicycle companies under private ownership in the US.  For more information about Jamis and to view the complete line of bicycles, please visit www.JamisBikes.com.

The bikes are fully equipped with Shimano components, wheels, shoes, and pedals, Easton handlebars, stems, and seat posts, Fizik saddles, Vittoria tires, and TRP Brake levers for time trial bikes.  Team jerseys are provided by Giordana; helmets, glasses, and bags are supplied by Rudy Project.  Additional sponsors of the Colavita/Sutter Home Cycling Teams presented by Cooking Light include American Suzuki Motor Corporation, Dominator Clothing, GU Sports, and Headsweats.

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