Team HP Chiro/Hammer Nutrition Adds New Sponsors and Talent for 2009
With a successful first season behind them, Portland, OR based Team HP Chiro/Hammer Nutrition has expanded its roster, retooled with new sponsors, and refocused for 2009. The team will continue to have fun while pursuing titles throughout the Northwest.
The team's diversity of talents insures that it will remain a threat in all race formats. New to the team for 2009 are Matt Willhite, Jason Riffle, and Patrick Marzullo. Returning team members are Donald Reeb, Kyle Valenta, Quinn Keogh, Aaron Coker, and Seth Hosmer.
Highlights from the 2008 season included state championship titles in the Time Trial and the Pursuit, Overall and Road titles in the Oregon Best All-around Rider competition, as well as wins in 13 races.
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Hammer Nutrition specializes in providing high-quality fuels and supplements for endurance athletes. To learn more about Hammer Nutrition, feel free to talk to our riders about the benefits of their products, or stop by the HPChiro clinic for product samples and information. Hammer Nutrition also has extensive fueling guidelines and product information on their web site. For more information, please see the Hammer Nutrition Website. |
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Showers Pass makes the best windproof-waterproof cycling gear anywhere! Designed by cyclists in the Pacific Northwest where rain, wind and cold is the environment, Showers Pass cycling gear is technically engineered for racers, commuters, messengers and everyday cycling enthusiasts. Inspired by challenging rides and weather of northern California's mountainous Showers Pass Road, they have been making technical cycling jackets since 1997 combining superior fabrics with optimal ventilation. For more information, please see the Showers Pass Website.
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Ironclad specializes in delivering high-quality gloves, base layers and workwear. For cycling, their base layers and gloves are the hardest working in the peloton, with a variety of products to suit all conditions and riders. For more information, please see the Ironclad Website. |
Title sponsor Health & Performance Chiropractic, a practice focused on endurance athletes, will be keeping the riders in top form. Hammer Nutrition will supply the team with fuels and supplements. Segal Bicycles, a leader in Magnesium frame construction, will supply the team's frames. Additional sponsors include Alpine Mortgage Planning, Showers Pass, Ironclad Performance Wear, and Champion Systems apparel.