In 2012, the team will focus on Road Racing events in the  southeast as well as several national NRC events, including the Elite, Masters  and U23 National Championships.

We are very excited to be partnered with VeloShine Bike Wipes as our title sponsor for 2012.  Check out VeloShine “Quick Facts” to learn more about this revolutionary product in the cycling industry.

Also returning for 2012 as  a major team sponsor is Hincapie  Sportswear.  Hincapie has been the team’s custom cycling clothing and accessories supplier since 2002.

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Contact: Gary Krol, gkrol@veloshinecycling.com

Website: www.veloshinecycling.com

VeloShine Cycling team announces title sponsors for 2012

The VeloShine Cycling Team (formerly Hincapie Sportswear / Green Creation
Cycling Team) is pleased to announce VeloShine (www.veloshine.com) as title
sponsor for the 2012 race season.  VeloShine Wipes are the premier cleaning product for eco-conscious cyclists who recognize the importance of maintaining a clean bike in an environmentally friendly way.  VeloShine is the only multifunctional wipe of its kind; specifically designed for cyclists to use on and off of the bike!  Both the men and
women’s teams will compete domestically and internationally as the VeloShine
Cycling Team. “VeloShine Wipes are an awesome product that every cyclist can use; from bikes to helmets & shoes VeloShine cleans it all!  Versatile and effective VeloShine Wipes will keep the Team looking great for the 2012 Season!” says Chris Harkey, men’s team captain and team director.

Equally we are very proud to continue with our team’s 10 + year relationship with Hincapie Sportswear, and welcome them back as the OFFICIAL CLOTHING SPONSOR for 2012.

For the 2^nd year in a row, the team will be racing the Trek flagship carbon road bike, the Madone. The team has been a part of the Trek family for the past five seasons racing the Lemond, Gary Fisher, and Trek brands, so we are very excited to continue this partnership with them for another season.

For 2012 the team has joined forces with Mercury Bikes wheels (www.mercurybikes.com) to help roll us to victory.  Mercury will be outfitting the Men’s and Women’s teams with the S3 and S5 model carbon clinchers for racing and the
Mercury Alloy model for training.  “We are really excited about the sponsorship of the Veloshine team.  We couldn’t think of a better way to introduce the 2012 wheels than working with the Southeast’s premiere team” says Chris Mogridge owner Mercury Bikes.

The 2012 VeloShine Men’s team will be led by Multi-time National Champion
Chris Harkey, and will be supported by a solid group of returning elite riders  to include, National Road Race Medalist John Delong, former Bermuda National  Road Race Champion Geri Mewitt, as well as teammates Shane Martin and David
Flynn. Additions to the 2012 roster include Two time National Champion Scottie Weiss (USA), Scotland Leman (USA), and young gun Justin Crawford (USA).  These 3 new roster additions are based in the VA area where climbing is abundant.  Look for these guys to be strong supporting members as well as GC contenders.

Our women’s team has continued to grow in size and success and will feature
9 riders for the 2012 season. The team will see the return of current Masters National Road Race and Criterium Champion, Sara Tussey, Lori Harkey, and former  Jr. National Champion Lauren Trull Rigby.
Also returning is multi-time GA State Time Trial Champion Nancy Jones,
Marcelle Vanore, and former National Indoor Speed Skating Champion Jacqueline  Blair.

“We are thrilled to be sponsoring the  VeloShine Cycling Team.   In my opinion  there is no better partner to help grow the VeloShine brand from a grass-roots  perspective than the fine men and women of this Team.  This team is a force to be reckoned  with.  We anticipate great things in  2012!” said VeloWipes Inc., VP of Marketing, Ryan Correia.

Both the Men’s and Women’s teams will be competing in Southeast road and
cyclocross events as well as select national NRC races and the US National
Championships (Elite, Masters, and U23 Nationals).

Additionally, for the 2012 season our team will be instrumental in helping
mentor a group of road category 3, 4, and 5 racers. They will be racing under VeloShine
colors and will further promote VeloShine, Hincapie Sportswear, Mercury, and
the rest of our sponsors.

“We are looking forward to a great  year with the support of VeloShine and Hincapie Sportswear for our program  along with the continued support of Trek and many of our other dedicated team  sponsors. I foresee us having the strongest men’s and women’s squads that we  have had for several years with the recent signing of some strong talent and  the addition of Mercury Wheels to our stable” says Gary Krol Public  Relations.

Title Sponsors 2012:

VeloShine

Returning sponsors:

Hincapie
Sportswear

Chamois Butt’r

SRAM

KMC Chains USA

DeFeet

ClassicCycling.com

Hall Clinic of Chiropractic

Kinetic by Kurt

Tifosi Optics

GU

Trek

Green Creation

Quarq

CleatSkins

The Right Gear

New sponsors:

Mercury

Honey  Stinger

Brave  Soldier

PEET Dryer

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