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Colavita/Sutter Home Men’s Cycling Team presented by Cooking Light Selected for Tour of Missouri
#2 Team in US Aims for Stage Victories to Claim Top Ranking

Linden, NJ (September 3, 2008) – The Colavita-Sutter Home Men’s Cycling Team presented by Cooking Light has assembled a top-notch team to compete in the Tour of Missouri, which begins September 8th and continues through September 14th.  Currently second in the US with their sights set on the #1 ranking, Colavita/Sutter Home is one of the strongest teams with 11 season victories on the NRC and UCI calendars.

“We are very excited to be part of the Tour of Missouri,” said John A. Profaci, Vice President of co-title sponsor Colavita USA. “We’ve grown tremendously as a team this season, achieving many of the goals we set for ourselves.  I’m optimistic that we will deliver more strong results in Missouri.”

Colavita/Sutter Home’s contingent of fast men selected for the Tour of Missouri includes Sebastian Haedo, brother of CSC sprinter JJ Haedo, and his compatriot Alejandro Borrajo, who represented their native Argentina in the road race at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.  North American stars include Kyle Wamsley, overall winner of the Fitchburg Longsjo Classic and a Tour of Missouri podium finisher, and climbing specialist Anthony Colby, currently ranked #4 in the NRC individual standings.

“With the speed that our team can generate, we’re confident that we can achieve stage victories in Missouri,” said Director Sportif Sebastian Alexandre. “The fast stage finishes suit our squad and we will capitalize on Anthony Colby’s talents in the KOM competition.”

Colavita/Sutter Home Men’s Cycling Team presented by Cooking Light roster for Tour of Missouri:

·      Luis Amaran (CUB)
·      Gustavo Artacho (ARG)
·      Alejandro Borrajo (ARG)
·      Anthony Colby (USA)
·      Davide Frattini (ITA)
·      Andy Guptill (USA)
·      Sebastian Haedo (ARG)
·      Kyle Wamsley (USA)
·      Sebastian Alexandre (ARG), Director Sportif

About the sponsors of the Colavita/Sutter Home Cycling Teams presented by Cooking Light

Cycling is more than a sport for the Colavita/Sutter Home Cycling Teams presented by Cooking Light.  It’s a heritage, passed down from generation to generation. Colavita/Sutter Home champions cycling’s future through support of pro men’s and women’s teams; 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. Visit www.ColavitaSutterHome.com to learn more.
 
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. 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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