New Belgium Brewery awards Bikes Belong $30k grant • NICA honors students, volunteers and supporters • Nineteen Wetsuits moves offices • Northwave continues RadioShack-Nissan-Trek sponsorship
BOULDER, CO (BRAIN) Jan. 19, 8:59 am MT — New Belgium Brewery has awarded a $30,000 two-year grant to the Bikes Belong Foundation to support the foundation's major programs.
New Belgium, based in Fort Collins, Colorado, is a long-time supporter of cycling, and its Fat Tire Amber Ale is a favorite for many riders.
"This grant further strengthens our relationship with New Belgium Brewery, and we are thankful for their support of our efforts to raise cycling awareness across the U.S," said Bruno Maier, vice president of Bikes Belong. "These programs enable us to give cities the resources they need to become more bike friendly and to practice healthier lifestyles."
NICA honors students and volunteers
BERKELEY, CA (BRAIN) Jan. 19, 8:59 am MT —Outstanding participants in Southern California, Northern California, Colorado and Washington high school cycling leagues were honored at the 2011 National Interscholastic Cycling Association Awards, at the Clif Bar headquarters in Emeryville, California, on Saturday.
The National Interscholastic Cycling Association presented awards in 13 categories to 21 individuals.
Award Recipients:
Specialized League Founders Award
Kate Rau, Colorado High School Cycling League
Primal Wear Digital Media Award
David Curtis, NorCal High School Cycling League/NICA
QBP Race Production Partner Award
Jason Ranoa, SoCal High School Cycling League
Trek All-Star Athlete Award
Dominique Fenichell, Boulder High School, Colorado High School Cycling League
Joel Titius, Corona Composite Team, SoCal High School Cycling League
SRAM Coach of the Year Award
Fred Maxwell, Salida High School, Colorado High School Cycling League
Dave Peery, Woodcrest Christian High School, SoCal High School Cycling League
Julia Violich, Redwood High School Mountain Bike Team, NorCal High School Cycling League
Kari Studley, Northshore Composite Team, Washington High School Cycling League
Clif Bar & Company Volunteer Service Award
Walt Lee, Colorado High School Cycling League
Ezra Coleman, NorCal High School Cycling League
Sean McCoy, SoCal High School Cycling League
Visionary Leader Award
Gary Fisher
Jeep Extraordinary Courage Award
Hannah Mendro, Arlington/Lakewood Composite Team, Washington High School Cycling League
Fort Lewis College Distinguished Alumni Award
Todd Norwood, 2004 Alum, NorCal High School Cycling League
Legacy Award
Gary Erickson, Founder, Co-Owner and Co-CEO, CLIF Bar & Company
Easton Foundations Student-Athlete Community Service Award
Josh Hodges, Rim of the World High School, SoCal High School Cycling League
Angelique Margve, John Burroughs High School, SoCal High School Cycling League
Specialized Student-Athlete Leadership Award
Dillen Maurer, Crescenta Valley High School, SoCal High School Cycling League
Jencee Reardon, 7220 Racing Team, Colorado High School Cycling League
Shimano Community Impact Award
Officer George Martinez, Luther Burbank High School, NorCal High School Cycling League
Nineteen Wetsuits moves offices
Due to sales growth and future demand, Nineteen Wetsuits has moved its offices into a larger location.
Please note the new information:
Nineteen Wetsuits
2800 John Street, Unit 20
Markham, ON
L3R 0E2 CANADA
Northwave continues RadioShack-Nissan-Trek sponsorship
Italian shoe maker Northwave is continuing ts sponsorship of the RadioShack-Nissan-Trek pro team. The team includes podium regulars Andy and Fränk Schleck, Fabian Cancellara, Andreas Klöden, Ben King, U.S. road champion Matthew Busche, and Chris Horner.
“Partnerships like this give us a real boost,” said Northwave founder Gianni Piva, “and we will certainly use of this opportunity to work with the riders to develop the best shoes possible, so that they will always be seen on top of the podium.”
For the 2012 season the team will wear Northwave's new Extreme shoes.
The sponsorship also covers the newly launched Leopard Trek development team.
