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California Giant/Specialized Announces 2010 Road Team Roster
posted by id* at 06:03 PM on December 22, 2009
California Giant Berry Farms, one of the nation’s largest grower-shippers of fresh berries, has sponsored a cycling team for over nine years and is proud to contribute to the health of American consumers by providing an abundant, healthy & delicious product. The company is committed to supporting cycling and other organizations that send positive messages about the importance of combining diet and exercise as part of a healthy lifestyle.
The 2009 Cal Giant Cycling Team saw an Elite Criterium National Championship and dominated the northern California scene by winning NCNCA best all around team for the 4th year in a row. The 2010 squad features eight new faces including Aaron Olsen, Andrew Talansky-top U23 rider, and Sid Taberlay a top mountain bike specialist. The 2010 team will compete in 8-10 NRC races and select one day classics as well as a full northern and southern California schedule
Teaming up with Specialized, the California Giant Road team will be riding the new SL3 equipped by SRAM and ZIPP. Additional sponsors include TRP Brakes, Oakley Sunglasses, Clif Bar, Showers Pass, Squadra and Base Performance Nutrition. The 2010 team roster is as follows:
Jared Barrilleaux Santa Rosa, Ca
*Tyler Brandt Berkeley, CA
John Hunt Fairfax, CA
Chris Lieto Danville, CA
*Julian Martinez Santa Cruz, CA
James Mattis Mountain View, CA
Keith Miller Los Gatos, CA
Ozzie Olmos San Luis Obispo, CA
Aaron Olsen Santa Barbara, CA
Sam Pickman San Jose, CA
Steve Reaney San Jose, CA
Mark Santurbane San Luis Obispo, CA
*Chris Stastny Vacaville, CA
Sid Taberlay Pasadena, CA
*Andrew Talansky Napa, CA
*Brandon Trafton Clovis, CA
Taylor Tolleson Watsonville, CA
*denotes U23
In January team members and sponsors will gather at the Pajaro Dunes Resort in Watsonville California for a training camp and to finalize the race programs for the individual riders. Team members will have the opportunity to tour California Giant corporate offices and meet the staff. Ultimately, between training and racing, team members serve as spokespersons for the company and the products they produce.
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Comments (3)
04:01 AM on January 10, 2010 UTC KitC wrote:
Interesting to see Sid Taberlay on that list. Guess the ProXCT series isn't keeping him busy enough on Team Sho-Air.
04:07 PM on January 25, 2010 UTC Muhammad Awais wrote:
specialzed is best company against for giant
04:07 PM on January 25, 2010 UTC Muhammad Awais wrote:
specialzed is best company against for giant