March
31st
Harman International, a manufacturer of premium audio products, became an official sponsor of the 2009 Kelly Benefit Strategies pro cycling team. As part of the sponsorship, brands under Harman International, JBL and Harman Kardon will be the team's official audio products of choice.
"Some people may not see the immediate connection between audio products and cycling," says Charles Aaron, managing director Circuit Global Sport Management and owner of the KBS pro cycling team. "But it's actually a massive part of the sport from the announcer audio you hear at pro races to the equipment that we use during training … [Read more]
March
24th
Jonas Carney's 2009 Kelly Benefit Strategies squad heads to the Redlands Classic this weekend with one of it's strongest line ups ever. The team moves west with an A-list roster that includes former Redlands Overall winner Andrew Bajadali, KOM jersey winner and new addition Jake Erker plus 2007 rainmaker Alex Candelario, pivotal in Bajadali's win two years ago. "We're beginning our season well rested but ready," says Jonas Carney, performance director. "There are a lot of teams out there with a ton of racing in their legs already but we're just getting started. The Redlands roster is one of the … [Read more]
March
10th
Two hands on the bars are better than one. Kelly Benefit Strategies' David Veilleux was reminded of that the hard way, when he reached behind to place his sunglasses in his pocket and a pothole came up fast, throwing him and breaking his collarbone.
The accident happened in the hill country of San Antonio, TX, where along with his Kelly Benefit Strategies teammates, Veilleux was wrapping up two weeks of intensive pre-season training. He underwent routine surgery March 6 to implant a metal plate and screws and will be recuperating in his native Quebec. He's expected to be out … [Read more]
March
6th
The new additions to the 2009 Kelly Benefit Strategies pro team aren't wasting any time getting down to business. At the team's first race of the season, the Lago Vista Road Race outside of Austin, TX, newcomers Scott Zwizanski, Zach Bell and Ryan Anderson took first, second and fourth places. Teammates Jonny Sundt (sixth), Jake Keough (eighth) and David Veilluex (19th) made it a greenwash, with the KBS program dominating the 80-mile, 18-lap road race.
"This was a great way to cap off our two week training camp in San Antonio," says performance manager, Ken Mills. "Lago Vista is … [Read more]
March
5th
Pleasant Grove, UT — Billed as the true "Green Machine", the Kelly Benefit Strategies Pro Cycling team is a natural fit for sponsorship by toxin-free pain relief cream manufacturer Myo-Med. The team's squeaky-clean winning record has brought the program both national and international attention and acclaim. They put strong emphasis on maintaining peak performance with health-conscious, ultra-competitive athletes. This emphasis is an essential point to align them with the high-profile endorsements of Myo-Med.
"This partnership is a great fit for both Myo-Med and KBS Cycling," said Bob Shawgo, V.P. of Marketing for Myo-Med. "The team, from management to performance … [Read more]
