FOR IMMEDIATE (OR LEISURELY) RELEASE 
January 25, 2009

NEW YORK – Responding to the urgent need for ANOTHER Cat 4-laden cycling squad, Kingpin Racing-HJD is proud to announce its formation as a 2009 CRCA sub-team.  Inspired by the camaraderie and sportsmanship depicted in the classic bowling films of the late 1990s, as well as a passion for riding as quickly in circles as possible, Kingpin Racing-HJD’s riders look forward to participating in the full slate of CRCA races as well as many local and regional events. 

Kingpin Racing-HJD’s primary 2009 sponsor is the New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases (HJD), a premier facility specializing in orthopedic surgery, rheumatology & molecular medicine, rehabilitation medicine, and neurology.  Currently ranked eighth nationally among orthopedic hospitals by US News and World Report, HJD boasts a staff of experienced physicians and a world-class facility in the Gramercy neighborhood of Manhattan.  Check out HJD online at: www.med.nyu.edu/hjd, or call them at: 800-HJD- DOCS.  Kingpin Racing-HJD is also supported by: Hungarian National Cyclocross Champion Zoltan Tisza (www.ZoltanCoaching.com); Strictly Bicycles, with its brand new Ft. Lee location (www.strictlybicycles.com); Perseus Telecom, a carrier-neutral broker of telecommunications for customers in North America and Europe (www.perseustelecom.com); and OrthoChick.net, the brand and web location of fellow CRCA member Claudette Lajam, MD’s orthopedic surgery practice.  Dr. Lajam offers special consideration for cyclists, who are scheduled for appointments on a priority basis. 

The 2009 roster consists of:  Jeff Baumgardner, Jamie Brown, Brian Gatens, Jack Jefferies, Jim Mernin, Jock Percy, David Richman, Adam Rosenthal, Douglas von Bushberger, and Josh Warshofsky.  Aside from newcomer Percy, the riders have two years’ experience racing together, and all share a genuine love for team tactics.  Some may say this is simply because of a decided dearth of real individual “talent” on the team.  Perhaps they have a point.  Nonetheless, and regardless of results, Kingpin Racing-HJD takes seriously its goal of being more than just a bunch of guys riding around in the same shirt.  

In addition, Kingpin Racing-HJD’s riders will continue their commitment to serving the larger community.  In years past, our riders have: volunteered to accompany wheelchair and handcycle racers at the NYC Marathon; volunteered to work with blind riders via the Achilles Track Club programs; served as ride leaders for the NJCare Plus RIde for Wellness; and performed extra marshaling duty for CRCA when needed.  Kingpin-HJD recognizes its responsibility as an ambassador of the sport and looks forward to continuing these types of activities.  

Kingpin Racing-HJD wishes good luck and safe racing to all our fellow racers.  Look out for our soon-to-be-created trove of cycling treasure:  www.kingpinracing.net.