Sebastian Haedo, Alejandro Borrajo, and Luis Amaran Sign with Jamis/Sutter Home Men’s Cycling Team
presented by Colavita for 2010
Jamis Bicycles to Lead #1 Road Racing Team in US

Northvale, NJ (October 22, 2009) -- The “dream team” of Sebastian Haedo, Luis Amaran, and Alejandro Borrajo will return to North American road racing next year as the core of the Jamis/Sutter Home Men’s Cycling Team presented by Colavita.   Carine Joannou, President of title sponsor Jamis Bicycles, made the announcement.

Jamis Bicycles will make its debut as title sponsor on the pro road racing circuit in 2010, assuming the role held by Colavita USA for the last seven years.  Jamis, based in Northvale, NJ, has supplied road frames and time trial bikes for the squad for the last two seasons.  Jamis is also the official bike sponsor of the US Pro Tri Professional Triathlon Team and a long-time supporter of other cycling disciplines, including mountain biking and cyclocross.   Colavita will continue as presenting sponsor for the 2010 season and Sutter Home Winery is returning as co-title sponsor.

“Colavita created a highly successful franchise centered around teamwork,” said Joannou.  “We’re pleased that John Profaci and his staff at Colavita will continue to support the operations of the team. We look forward to working with Colavita and our partners at Sutter Home for more outstanding results next year.”

Haedo, Amaran, and Borrajo led the Colavita/Sutter Home Men’s Cycling Team to its best season ever in 2009.  Colavita/Sutter Home finished as the #1 men’s team in the US with over 20 victories and 20+ podium appearances and five riders in the top 15 of the NRC’s individual rankings.  Sprinter Sebastian Haedo, #2 in the men’s standings, wrapped up the 2009 season with seven individual victories and more than 10 podium finishes. Fellow sprinter and Argentinean compatriot Alejandro Borrajo ranks fifth overall, and Luis Amaran, known for his strength and power, follows in tenth.

“Seba, Luis, and Alejandro are among the top riders in the North American peloton so we’re thrilled that they have re-signed for 2010,” said Joannou. “Under the leadership of Directeur Sportif Sebastian Alexandre, I know the wins will keep coming.”

Also returning to race in Jamis/Sutter Home colors are Anibal Borrajo, brother of Alejandro, Tyler Wren, Andy Guptill, and Guido Palma.  For 2010, Jamis/Sutter Home has also signed Wren’s fellow Princeton alumnus, Nick Frey, Jamey Driscoll, Frank Travieso, and Jackie Simes.  Frey, who recently graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering, is the 2009 Collegiate National Road Racing champion and captured the under-23 national time trial championships in 2007.  Driscoll, who rode with Rock Racing last year, is the reigning Collegiate National Road Race Champion and finished second in the US National Cyclocross Championships in 2008. Travieso is a criterium specialist and former winner of the USA Criterium Series; Simes comes over from Team Mountain Khaki.

About the sponsors of the Jamis/Sutter Home Men’s Cycling Team presented by Colavita

Jamis Bicycles rolled out the first Earth Cruiser bicycle in 1979 and has since built a reputation as a brand unmatched in performance, value, and style.  Jamis Bicycles are sold in the US from coast to coast and in over 40 countries.  A unit of G. Joannou Cycle, one of the oldest and largest bicycle companies in the US under original family ownership, Jamis is committed to advancing all forms of cycling.  The company is the title sponsor of the Jamis/Sutter Home Men’s Cycling Team presented by Colavita and official bike sponsor of the US Pro Tri Professional Triathlon Team.  Jamis bikes are the choice of world-class riders in mountain biking and cyclocross, including Olympian Seamus McGrath, six-time Israeli National Champion Rotem Ishay, US champions George Ryan, Kathy Pruitt, and Jordie Lunn, and Jesse Anthony. The company also supports elite athletes through its partnership with Full Throttle Endurance and the GS Mengoni USA Cycling Team. Jamis is the Exclusive Bike Partner of Bicycling's BikeTown USA, presented by MetLife, and the company’s grant to Transportation Alternatives has made possible the largest bicycle valet program in New York City’s history. For more information, visit www.JamisBikes.com. 

Sutter Home is wholly owned and operated by the Trinchero family, Napa Valley vintners since 1948. Since its establishment, Sutter Home has produced high-quality red, white and blush wines at affordable prices, making it America’s favorite wine brand.  Sutter Home produces 13 varietals including the original White Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Moscato and Riesling. For more information about Sutter Home, please visit www.SutterHome.com.

Family-owned Colavita USA LLC, headquartered in Linden, NJ, has been importing and distributing Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil for 30 years.   Colavita markets a full line of authentic Italian ingredients including balsamic and wine vinegars, durum wheat semolina pasta, and traditional and organic pasta sauces as well as high quality prepared foods, including marinated vegetables and the new Colavita Le Zuppe line of ready-to-serve soups. Colavita is also the sole importer and distributor of Perugina food and confectionery products, including the iconic Baci line, in the US.  For more information about Colavita USA, please visit www.Colavita.com.

 

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