Cross Nationals Names Official Bike
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (November 29, 2005) - To celebrate more than 30 years of American cyclo-cross, promoters of the Liberty Mutual U.S. National Cyclo-cross Championships have selected the Specialized TriCross as its official bike."When you trace the roots of American cyclo-cross you go back to Northern California in the 1970s. There are parallels between this great company and this great sport," said Communications Director Richard Fries. "This is a company that is not afraid to be bold. Look what they did with the Stumpjumper, making a high end bike available to consumers worldwide. Then look at their TriCross line of cyclo-cross bikes introduced this year. It's bold."
Specialized will also showcase its carbon fiber road bikes, the Tarmac SL and Roubaix, its new line of high performance optics, as well as its Body Geometry shoes, saddles, clothing and helmets, in a fully heated exposition tent positioned in the infield of the venue. Select New England Specialized dealers and other leaders of the cycling industry will also participate in the expo.
Infield tickets for the event, which grant access to the start-finish venue, the podium and media presentations, heated expo tents, and the Harpoon Beer Garden, will also serve as coupons to receive a special gift redeemable at participating Specialized dealers.
"Not many people remember, but we've got a long history with cyclo-cross. Our first off-road race team back in 1984 had some of the best cyclo-crossers in America including Laurence Malone and Dave McLaughlin," said Mike Sinyard, founder and president of Specialized Bicycle Components. "Today we support two outstanding elite 'cross athletes, Andy Jacques-Maynes and Chris D'Aluisio, who also happen to work for Specialized. We've supported 'cross and most types of competitive cycling over the past 30 years because we're all fans of the sport and because the input we get from the world's best racers has allowed us to constantly refine and improve our bikes and equipment."
Check out what else Specialized has to offer at www.specialized.com
For more information about the Liberty Mutual U.S. National Cyclo-cross Championships, visit the website at www.cyclocrossnationals.com
About Liberty Mutual:
Boston-based Liberty Mutual Group is a leading global insurer and sixth largest property and casualty insurer in the U.S. whose largest line of business is personal auto based on 2004 direct written premium. As of Dec. 31, 2004, LMG had $72.4 billion in consolidated assets and $19.6 billion in annual consolidated revenue. The Company ranks 111th on the Fortune 500 list of largest corporations in the United States based on 2004 revenue.
Liberty Mutual Group offers a wide range of insurance products and services, including personal automobile, homeowners, workers compensation, commercial multiple peril, commercial automobile, general liability, global specialty, group disability, assumed reinsurance, fire and surety.
Liberty Mutual Group (www.libertymutual.com) employs more than 38,000 people in nearly 900 offices throughout the world.
About Roger Williams Park:
Known as the 'Jewel of Providence,' the award-winning Roger Williams Park attracts more than 2 million visitors per year. Cited by the National Trust for Historic Preservation as one of America's premier urban parks, Roger Williams Park was designed by Horace Cleveland. Roger Williams Park is located just south of downtown Providence, the capital of Rhode Island.
About USA Cycling:
USA Cycling is the official cycling organization recognized by the USOC and is responsible for identifying, training and selecting cyclists to represent the United States in international competitions. USA Cycling, doing business as the USCF, NORBA, and USPRO, controls nearly two dozen major events each year and issues permits for up to 3,000 more.
About the New England Cyclo-cross Association:
The New England Cyclo-cross Association is the committee formed specifically to promote the 2005 and 2006 Liberty Mutual U.S. National Cyclo-cross Championships. Headquartered in Arlington, Mass., the core members of this committee have experience promoting four national championships and dozens of national caliber events.
Specialized will also showcase its carbon fiber road bikes, the Tarmac SL and Roubaix, its new line of high performance optics, as well as its Body Geometry shoes, saddles, clothing and helmets, in a fully heated exposition tent positioned in the infield of the venue. Select New England Specialized dealers and other leaders of the cycling industry will also participate in the expo.
Infield tickets for the event, which grant access to the start-finish venue, the podium and media presentations, heated expo tents, and the Harpoon Beer Garden, will also serve as coupons to receive a special gift redeemable at participating Specialized dealers.
"Not many people remember, but we've got a long history with cyclo-cross. Our first off-road race team back in 1984 had some of the best cyclo-crossers in America including Laurence Malone and Dave McLaughlin," said Mike Sinyard, founder and president of Specialized Bicycle Components. "Today we support two outstanding elite 'cross athletes, Andy Jacques-Maynes and Chris D'Aluisio, who also happen to work for Specialized. We've supported 'cross and most types of competitive cycling over the past 30 years because we're all fans of the sport and because the input we get from the world's best racers has allowed us to constantly refine and improve our bikes and equipment."
Check out what else Specialized has to offer at www.specialized.com
For more information about the Liberty Mutual U.S. National Cyclo-cross Championships, visit the website at www.cyclocrossnationals.com
About Liberty Mutual:
Boston-based Liberty Mutual Group is a leading global insurer and sixth largest property and casualty insurer in the U.S. whose largest line of business is personal auto based on 2004 direct written premium. As of Dec. 31, 2004, LMG had $72.4 billion in consolidated assets and $19.6 billion in annual consolidated revenue. The Company ranks 111th on the Fortune 500 list of largest corporations in the United States based on 2004 revenue.
Liberty Mutual Group offers a wide range of insurance products and services, including personal automobile, homeowners, workers compensation, commercial multiple peril, commercial automobile, general liability, global specialty, group disability, assumed reinsurance, fire and surety.
Liberty Mutual Group (www.libertymutual.com) employs more than 38,000 people in nearly 900 offices throughout the world.
About Roger Williams Park:
Known as the 'Jewel of Providence,' the award-winning Roger Williams Park attracts more than 2 million visitors per year. Cited by the National Trust for Historic Preservation as one of America's premier urban parks, Roger Williams Park was designed by Horace Cleveland. Roger Williams Park is located just south of downtown Providence, the capital of Rhode Island.
About USA Cycling:
USA Cycling is the official cycling organization recognized by the USOC and is responsible for identifying, training and selecting cyclists to represent the United States in international competitions. USA Cycling, doing business as the USCF, NORBA, and USPRO, controls nearly two dozen major events each year and issues permits for up to 3,000 more.
About the New England Cyclo-cross Association:
The New England Cyclo-cross Association is the committee formed specifically to promote the 2005 and 2006 Liberty Mutual U.S. National Cyclo-cross Championships. Headquartered in Arlington, Mass., the core members of this committee have experience promoting four national championships and dozens of national caliber events.
posted by Ryan Amirault at Wednesday, November 30, 2005
