Sakonnet U25 Reloads for 2007

The New York City based CRCA/Sakonnet Technology U25 Cycling Team has announced its roster for 2007.

After a banner year in 2006 where three Sakonnet riders graduated to the professional ranks the team has reloaded and signed some of the country’s top young talent. The 8–man squad will feature returning riders Chris Kuhl, Guy East and Johnny Hayes along with new signings to the program including G.C threat Gavriel Epstein (ex-G.S Mengoni), a trio of sprinters; David Guttenplan (ex-SUBARU), Andy Cornelison (ex-Hot Tubes), Devin Flaherty (ex-Champion Systems) and top time trialist Phil Gaimon (ex-VMG).

The three year old Sakonnet U25 program focuses on a national racing schedule featuring top events across North America and is proud to welcome back title sponsor Sakonnet Technology and co-sponsors; One Equity Partners, Bicycling Magazine and the Century Road Club Association. Larry & Jeff’s Bicycles Plus provides technical support, equipment sponsors include: Jamis Bicycles, Girodana Clothing, Lazer Helmets, Schwalbe Tires, Tifosi Optics, Specialized Shoes, CyclOps Trainers, Speedplay Pedals, Selle San Marco Saddles and Mavic Wheels.

U25 Roster: Andy Cornelison (USA), Chris Kuhl (USA), David Guttenplan (USA), Devin Flaherty (USA), Gavriel Epstein (CAN), Guy East (USA), Johnny Hayes (USA), Phil Gaimon (USA)

Team Management: General Manager – Basil Moutsopoulos, East Coast Road Manager – Stephan Badger, West Coast Road Manager – Robert Bruce Weyman, Marketing Manager – Joao Correia

Sakonnet Riders Begin 2007 At The Tour of Belize New York, NY (November 29th, 2007)

Four Sakonnet riders will be traveling down to the M&M Engineering Tour of Belize for the beginning of their season. Riders Andy Cornelsion, Guy East, Gavi Epstein and Robbie Giannini will be leaving February 9th for the stage race beginning on February 10th thru the 18th. The boys will be racing on a composite U.S team sponsored by local business Sun Digital Photo. The Tour of Belize features a great mix of courses and events that will be a good season opener. For more info on the race visit: www.tourofbelize.com

Cyclo Cross Round Up New York, NY (November 29th, 2007)

It’s the season for Cyclo Cross and several Sakonnet members have been tearing up the dirt this fall.

It has been a one man results show for Bob/Bruce Weyman out in southern California. Shortly after getting married in beautiful Tuscany Bob/Bruce was dishing out the pain in the SoCal Cross Prestige Series events with a fine win in the Ventura round among many results. Look for Bob/Bruce at Cross Nationals next month in Providence, RI where he’ll be one to watch. For more information on California Crossing visit: www.socalcross.org

The food in Italia must be to the liking of Sakonnet riders as Bob/Bruce’s best man Basil Moutsopoulos has had a patch of nice results as of late with a fine Bronze medal at the NY State 35+ Cross Championships. Basil followed up this strong ride with a solid result last weekend in the NJ Championship, as a non resident he was glad to take home some prize money instead.

Last but not least the mud man Robbie Giannini has been fighting it out and flying the SKNT flag with the Pro’s week in and week out in the tough Verge New England and Mid-Atlantic Cross Series’. Note: Robbie finished 2nd at the Georgia Cup race and not sixth as was previously reported.

11/26/2006 3rd Place - SoCal Cross Prestige Series #6 35+ / Glendale - Bob(Bruce) Weyman
11/26/2006 4th Place – NJ State Cross Championships Pro/1/2 – Basil Moutsopoulos
11/18/2006 3rd Place – NY State Cross Championships 35+ - Basil Moutsopoulos
11/18/2006 3rd Place – Urban Cross Series #4 35+ / Palos Verdes – Bob(Bruce) Weyman
11/12/2006 5th Place – SoCal Cross Prestige Series #5 35+ / Bakersfield – Bob(Bruce) Weyman
11/11/2006 5th Place – SoCal Cross Prestige Series #4 35+ / Bakersfield – Bob(Bruce) Weyman
11/04/2006 1st Place – SoCal Cross Prestige Series #2 35+ / Ventura – Bob(Bruce) Weyamn
11/04/2006 8th Place – SoCal Cross Prestige Series #2 Pro/1/2 / Ventura – Bob(Bruce) Weyman
10/15/2006 2nd Place – Georgia Cross Cup #1 / Conyers – Robbie Giannini