February 9, 2005
CRCA/Sakonnet Technology Tucson Report
New York City team CRCA/Sakonnet Technology, has started the year with a January training camp in Tucson, AZ. The 16man squad is mostly a mixture of 2004 SKNT riders and 6 new U25 recruits. Chief among the returning riders are Lee Rosenthal, Andy Guptil and Robbie Giannini who will again lead the team in the general classifications of multi day stage races. "Like last year I’m in form very early in the season and I am looking forward to the San Dimas Stage Race, Redlands and Sea Otter," said Rosenthal who hails from Massapequa Long Island.
The training camp was held January 12th thru the 16th in sunny Tucson weather. The days featured long rides, which ranged from a short 4hrs on the first day to a mammoth 7hr / 132mi ride on the third day. At night the team was given media training classes and learned the ins and outs of Sakonnet Technology’s business conducted by SKNT’s CEO Thurstan Bannister. Closing out the successful camp was a Saturday night BBQ hosted by Adam Weisman and Rebecca Taylor of Velo la Source Cycling Adventures with cooking duties deftly handled by SKNT’s Professional Duathlete Lee Sossen.
Report provided by: CRCA/Sakonnet Technology Cycling Team
11/07/04
CRCA/Sakonnet Technology strengthens development program for 2005
The New York City based Sakonnet Technology cycling team has announced its full roster for the 2005 season. The squad numbers 12 riders, including 9 current riders and 3 new additions. Returning riders include Andy Guptill, Robbie Giannini, Chris Kuhl, Lee Rosenthal, Luis Perez, Stephen Badger, Robert Weyman, Lee Sossen and Joao Correia (all USA). Peter Horn (G.S Ciao), Johnny Hayes (Krystal) and Alex Ferrero (People Cycles) join the U25 Program in 2005.
“I am very pleased with the addition of these three strong riders to our development program†commented team manager Basil Moutsopoulos. “We’ve bulked up the U25 team to have the personnel available for an expanded European and South American racing schedule in 2005†noted Moutsopoulos. In its first season the team had a successful foray into European racing at the FBD Milk Ras and with added support the team is hungry to do more next summer.
The team is proud to welcome back title sponsor Sakonnet Technology, partner sponsors Olbas Remedies, Ivy Dental, Larry & Jeff’s Bicycles Plus and the CRCA. In 2005 the team welcomes aboard Specialized Bicycles and continues to partner with Ritchey Components, Lazer Helmets, Tifosi Optics, Girodana Clothing and Reynolds Composites.
Report written by: CRCA/Sakonnet Technology Cycling Team
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