Velo Girls 2009 Sponsors
The Velo Girls wish to thank the following individuals, local and national businesses for their generous support. Donations of cash, goods and services help us provide the absolute best programs available in women's cycling.
Sponsoring the Velo Girls is a great way to advertise your business and provide support for this incredible group of women. Recently voted Best Bike Club 4 years in a row in City Sports Magazine's Best of the Bay Reader's Poll, Velo Girls reaches members from throughout northern California. We were selected by USA Cycling as the 2008, 2006 and 2003 Women's Club of the Year, and the 2004 Division 2 Club of the year.
In addition to an active club and multi-disciplinary team - Team Velo Girls - we also reach more than 500 cyclists each year as participants in our cycling clinics. We also promote one of the most popular races in Northern California - the Tri-Flow Menlo Park Grand Prix presented by Hawk Relay.
Our sponsors are recognized on our website, team jersey, and on all our printed materials. We also provide opportunities for promotional and social events for your company employees. But beyond these promotional opportunities, our goal is to develop a long-term relationship with our sponsors - to promote them and their products to our friends, family, and the cycling community.
If you know of a business or individual who might be interested in sponsoring Velo Girls, please email this information to sponsorship@velogirls.com.
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Contributing Sponsors
Tri-Flow's lubricants and degreaser products are used for the general maintenance and performance of bicycles everywhere. Teaming up with the Velo Girls' Women's Racing Development Program has been a natural fit for the brand. Tri-Flow has partnered, through sponsorship, with the Velo Girls to participate in helping women enjoy the sport of bicycle riding, yet understand the importance of general bicycle care --including the use of Tri-Flow products!
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Eshutter Creative is a creative solutions, graphic design and photography firm with over 15 years' experience in professional print, identity, web, presentation, imaging, user experience and strategic direction. Businesses of all sizes, in varied markets, choose to collaborate with the Oakland (CA) based firm because of their dedication to exceptional results and responsive customer relationships. Founder Alfonso Estrada is an active supporter of the Northern California cycling community and is proud to be recognized as a Velo Girls sponsor.
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Erik Butler has over 23 years of photographic experience, and owns a successful San Francisco-based commercial photography studio. Whether shooting large format in studio or environmental portraiture on location, Erik is known for his dynamic elegant lighting style and use of saturated color to produce dramatic imagery.
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Gary Brustin, the bicycle lawyer, has been an avid cyclist for over 40 years. His entire practice is limited to prosecuting negligent drivers and protecting the rights of injured cyclists. He also donates his time to numerous advocacy organizations and sponsors cycling organizations on a local, state, and national level. He's thrilled to be the title sponsor of the the Velo Girls Bike Skills 101 Clinic.
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A Top Producing (Selling & Listing) Agent at Zephyr Real Estate, I still love what I do after more than 20 years. Real estate allows me to combine my passionate interests in people, creativity, and business while giving me independence & flexibility. I'm a parent of grown daughters and grandmother, work in my community for social change, travel, read a lot, bike, create art, and spend time with friends and family. I'm honest, smart, energetic, work really hard for my clients, and fortunately don't need too much sleep.
I'll be bicycling from San Francisco to Los Angeles this June as part of the AIDS/LifeCycle fundraising event.
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Image Arts is about hair and makeup. The little company is owned by Teresa Callen, hair designer and makeup artist in Menlo Park, California. Her specialty is high performance hair for active individuals who prefer a "less is more" approach to looking great. Teresa is best with hair that has natural wave or curl. Teresa's love of cycling started before her kindergarten year when her brother went off to school and left his new bike in her care. After one day she was off on two wheels and still keeps the wheels turning to this day. Image Arts is delighted that Velo Girls has done so much for women's cycling and is very happy to support the club.
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Discover Chiropractic is the official chiropractic clinic for Team Velo Girls!Ê We work with athletes at all levels to help accelerate recovery, prevent injuries, and improve performance.Ê Utilizing Active Release Technique and gentle chiropractic adjustments, we deliver results quickly, efficiently and inexpensively. Discover Chiropractic works in collaboration with UCSF Sports Med, creating the most advanced soft tissue recovery program of its kind for athletes. Find out why we are the top rated clinic for women's sports! Bring the pain and get the edge!
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Industry Sponsors
Mike's Bikes is thrilled to be supporting the Velo Girls this year! Stop in to get 10% off bicycles and 15% off parts, accessories, and clothing with proof of current membership at any of shops. With 6 stores in Northern California (Sacramento, San Rafael, Sausalito, San Francisco, Berkeley, and Palo Alto), we're easy to reach from all corners of the Bay. And at each location you'll find world-class customer service. As the #2 Specialized and Cannondale dealer in the U.S., we're always stocked with a vast selection of the industry's best -- including a vast array of women-specific bikes and clothing. And since our talented staff ride their bikes every day on some of the best road and mountain terrain in the country, their enthusiasm for all things bicycle translates directly into a positive sales and service experience for everyone who walks through the door.
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"Kenda is proud to sponsor Velo Girls. This team allows us to showcase our tires and get great feedback and exposure. They have maintained a first-class image and our 6 year sponsorship relationship has proved beneficial for Kenda." - Jim Wannamaker, Marketing Director, Kenda USA
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Whether you're trying to get out the door for a ride or you race competitively, GU Energy Gel and GU2O Sports Drink are the perfect complement to your activity. Gu Sports is proud to continue a seven-year relationship with Velo Girls during the 2009 season.
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Simbree makes snacks with the very best ingredients: organic whole grains, organic brown sugar, seeds, nuts and wild blackberry honey from the Pacific Northwest. At Simbree we believe in simple nutrition, great tasting snacks and wholehearted service.
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Voler Team Apparel is the genius behind the incredible Velo Girls jerseys you see riding all over the world. No one can keep us looking as pretty in pink as Voler!
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Me-wow! Who says cycling clothes can't look and feel sexy. Trashy Cat has cornered the market on fasionable and stylish performance wear for women.
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DeFeet is a company that often turns traditional methodology on its head en route to finding new solutions for athletes. This spirit propels the company to produce award-winning sports apparel and accessories.
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With the largest selection of car racks and accessories Rack N Road Car and Truck Outfitters can help you transport your bike, kayak, skiis, and gear so you can get out on the road for fun, fun, fun!!!
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"Your face is not a baby's butt. Why are you wiping it like one? Leave the baby wipes on the changing table and get a grown up wipe." Action Wipes are an all-natural wet wipe for when you can't get to a shower after a ride, but have to run off to a meeting, lunch, date or frankly, you're just too tired. Because they're made with 100% natural ingredients they are gentle on your skin and safe for your face and sensitive body parts, yet effective in removing sweat and grime. We use Eucalyptus, Tea Tree and Frankincense essential oils, so they're naturally antibacterial while smelling great too; like a spa. No baby scent here. No harmful parabens either.
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Flex-Power's technology delivers warm, penetrating relief directly to the source of pain. Soothe arthritis, back and neck pains, tendonitis and nagging sports injuries with Flex-Power. Flex-Power Pain Relief Cream is doctor recommended, available without a prescription, and used by world-class athletes in the Olympics, NCAA, NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB and other professional sports.
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ProTech is the first skin care line developed especially for outdoor enthusiasts - people who put their body and skin through extraordinary environmental challenges. Developed by outdoor enthusiasts and tested by enthusiasts and professional athletes in the severest of conditions, from Mt. Everest to Denali, ProTech gets rave reviews because it feels great and outperforms other sunscreens during extended exposure to the environment.
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In the world of endurance sports, friction is a four letter word. Friction can cause enormous discomfort & injury and can seriously affect your performance. Beljum Budder provides maximum protection from chafing and other friction related problems. Used by some of the biggest names in endurance cycling, Our surprisingly light, yet highly effective formula contains a unique blend of botanicals, vitamins and other ingredients which have been specifically designed to address the lubrication needs of the long distance athlete while eliminating some of the harsh chemicals found in other balms. Beljum Budder delivers superior performance and soothing comfort when needed yet easily washes clean with soap and water. Go ahead, "slip" into something a little more comfortable with Beljum Budder.
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Partners
Special thanks to Amy Fields for producing our stunning event graphics for the Menlo Park Grand Prix.
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