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Antonneau and Engwis Headed to Marian University

Imelda March — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:45:10 +0000

Wisconsin natives and under 23 (U23) riders Kaitie Antonneau and Beth Engwis have both signed early commitments to attend Marian University in Indianapolis, IN. They will commence studies this upcoming 2010-11 academic year.

KAITLIN ANTONNEAU
Kaitlin shared that she has an interest in Biology; however, is unclear on what career path she will follow. Her collegiate athletic goals include winning a cyclocross title and helping the Knights earn another National Championship Team Title.

During spring, she will travel with the U.S. National Team to race in Spain, Czech Republic and Italy.

BETH ENGWIS
Beth Engwis, tells us that she is still deciding on her major but has narrowed it down to law or engineering.

Since Beth excels on the track, her collegiate goal is to win a collegiate national track event.

While she attends Marian University she would like to explore team cycling opportunities and hopes to make her mark at the elite level of the sport.

Engwis added that after she graduates she will continue active in the cycling community and begin her professional career in her chosen major.

Team Kenda announces 2009 NRC roster

Imelda March — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 16:07:40 +0000

(Chicago, Illinois – December 8, 2008)–Team Kenda is entering its 10th anniversary of women’s bicycle racing with a roster possessing an impressive list of palmares. The team continues to fuse youth and experience as its formula for success, longevity, and growth of the sport.

Jakie Kurth, two-time Junior National Champion, will return to Team Kenda in her final year of junior eligibility. Espoir riders will include Denise Ramsden, the 2007 and 2008 Canadian Junior National Road Race Champion, Ashley James, who is currently racing for mountain bike powerhouse Lindsey Wilson College, and climbing specialist, Ally Stacher, from the Lees-McRae Collegiate program.

Team Captain Kristin Wentworth returns along with Kat Clark, Krystal McNutt, and 9-year team veteran and Masters National CX Champion, Catherine Walberg. They will be reinforced by capable team newcomers Silke Wunderwald and Christy Keely.

The team welcomes PearTreePens.com and Skins as new sponsors for the 2009 season.

Returning team sponsors include Kenda USA, The Allen Group, Plant Solutions, Blue Competition Bicycles, Vergesport, Rudy Project, LH Thomson, SRAM, LifeSport PT, CycleOps, Ferguson and Associates, Sigma Sport, Zipp Speed Weaponry, Timbuk2, Elete, SportCrafters, Terry Precision Cycling, Headsweats, PowerBar, Deen-Gross Eye Centers, Purple Extreme, Thule, and Moszkito.

Team Kenda will continue to have a local presence with 4 geographically-focused Regional Teams that will help to develop and promote women’s cycling while supporting the sponsors in those markets.
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Equal Prize Money for Female Cyclists

Team Kenda Tire — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 21:40:53 +0000

Believe it or not there is still a considerable disparity between the UCI minimum prize money for men and women. As a consequence, Georgia Gould has put forth a petition requesting that the UCI show leadership and mandate equal prize money for the top five men and women based on Article 3 of the UCI Constitution which states, “The UCI will carry out its activities in compliance with the principles of: a) equality between all the members and all the athletes, license-holders and officials, without racial, political, religious, or other discrimination.”

Show your support and sign the petition here.

Team Kenda Tire announces 2008 NRC roster

Team Kenda Tire — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 21:35:13 +0000

(Chicago, Illinois – November 2 2007)–Team Kenda Tire is entering its 10th year, fusing experienced and young women riders, with an eye toward higher placings in 2008 National Race Calendar events.

The young riders that will join the peloton include the likes of Jackie Kurth (2006 Junior National RR Champion) and Jacquelyn Crowell (5-time Junior National Champion).

Returning team sponsors include Kenda USA, Blue Competition Bicycles, Vergesport, Rudy Project, LH Thomson, LifeSport PT, CycleOps, Ferguson and Associates, Full Speed Ahead, Sigma Sport, Zipp Speed Weaponry, Timbuk2, Elete, SportCrafters, Terry Precision Cycling, Richard Weiss Company, Inc., Headsweats, Deen-Gross Eye Centers, and Purple Extreme.

New team sponsors for the 2008 racing season include The Allen Group and their Dallas Logistics Hub in addition to Plant Solutions. All 2008 NRC Elite Team bicycles will be SRAM Force equipped.

Team Kenda Tire will continue grooming riders in 2008 with a brawny contingent of developmental and regional riders which will represent the brand at the local levels.

Team Kenda Tire 2008
Kat Clark, Savannah, GA
Jacquelyn Crowell, Gainesville, FL
Debbie Dust, Chicago, IL (*)
Lee Farabaugh, Birmingham, AL
Anne Guzman, Carlisle, Ontario, CAN (*)
Kristin Keim, Athens, GA
Jackie Kurth, Palm City, FL
Amy McGuire, Somerville, MA
Andrea Myers, Westport, CT (**)
Yukie Nakamura, Los Altos, CA
Catherine Walberg, Topeka, KS (**)
Kristin Wentworth, Madison, WI (*)
(* Returning)
(**Team members in 2006)

Clif Bar Athlete of the Month

Team Kenda Tire — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 20:35:10 +0000

Report by Imelda March

Debbie Dust earned the Clif Bar Athlete of the Month honors published monthly in the Chicago Athlete Magazine. Her accolades are presented in the September issue and you can read all about it by clicking here.

Deepest Sympathy

Team Kenda Tire — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 20:29:31 +0000

(Wednesday, July 4, 2007 – Chicago, IL) Our thoughts and prayers are with the Kobeszka’s family in light of the loss of their daughter Beth Kobeska (XXX Racing-AthletiCo). Beth Kobeszka lost her life after being struck by a vehicle during the Women’s Cat 4 Road Race at the Proctor Cycling Classic on Saturday, June 30, 2007.

Team Kenda Tire will be there to support her family and will be attending the wake and funeral that are planned. Up to the minute details about all arrangements can be found here.

Mid-Atlantic: Huizing and Teammates Headed for the CSC Invitational

Team Kenda Tire — Mon, 28 May 2007 20:07:26 +0000

From Arlington Sports Press Release

Team Kenda Tire will be fielding five riders for the upcoming 10th annual CSC Invitational on Saturday, June 2 in Arlington, VA. The race is the region’s premier professional bike race with a course of 1 km in length.

Marjan Huizing of Kensington, Maryland has been tagged as the local favorite to watch and will be joined by the following riders:
Heidi Goldberg, Cat 1 – Washington, DC
Janelle Hubbard, Cat 1 – Richmond, VA
Marni Harker, Cat 2 – Washington, DC
Gina Voci, Cat 1, Atlanta, GA

The crowd will welcome the opportunity to cheer for this group of talented women and we have no doubt that they will reward them with several top performances.

Team Kenda Women’s Cycling featured on PezCycling News.com

Team Kenda Tire — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 18:49:29 +0000

(Chicago, IL – April 6, 2007) Pezcyclingnews.com began featuring women cycling programs and the team landed a feature article.

Mid-Atlantic Hub is Finally a Reality!

Team Kenda Tire — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 18:33:46 +0000

(March 16, 2007) Team Kenda Tire has fielded teams throughout the US with rider concentrations in the Southeast, Midwest, West and Southwest. What was always missing was the mid-Atlantic area, home of some the best bicycle races, as well as home to some of the best bicycle racers in the United States. In addition to USA license holders, we have International team members from both Canada and Holland.

We are pleased to announce the addition of Elite Team riders Betsy Baysinger, Chris Kelley, Janelle Hubbard, Marjan Huizing, and Marni Harker, who join Heidi Goldberg in the formation of our mid-Atlantic hub.

Mid-Atlantic hub racers will function like a Regional Team and also be called upon to participate in NRC events as needed.