Jelly Belly Cycling Team p/b Kenda Choose FOCUS Again In 2011

Feb 10, 2011 – (Carlsbad, CA) FOCUS Bicycles USA has announced that it will further its winning relationship with the Jelly Belly Cycling Team presented by Kenda for the 2011 season.  Jelly Belly is the longest-running cycling team in the U.S., and earned big wins in 2010 aboard FOCUS bicycles.  Top results included overall GC honors at Tour of Thailand, Tour of Korea, and Tulsa Tough, plus one-day wins including the Chicago Criterium and the Canadian National Road Championship.  For 2011, the team will ride the premium FOCUS Izalco frameset, which features the best of German design and engineering.  The Izalco is highlighted by ultra-light carbon construction, Liquid Shape Force Flow Design, elbowed comfort seat stays, internally routed cables, BB30 oversized bottom bracket, tapered head tube and matching 3T Funda Pro fork. For time trials, Jelly Belly will again turn to the Izalco Chrono, the supremely aerodynamic frameset designed by Andreas Walser.  “We’re very proud of our on-going relationship with the Jelly Belly team and the entire Jelly Belly organization,” said Scott Rittschof, CEO of FOCUS Bicycles USA. “The team had great success around the world in 2010 riding FOCUS bikes, and served as fantastic ambassadors for our brand.  This past experience, coupled with a rock solid 2011 roster literally sealed the deal for our continued involvement. “  The 2011 Jelly Belly Cycling Team presented by Kenda roster will consist of:  •   Cameron Cogburn (USA)  •   William Dickeson (AUS)  •   Alex Hagman (USA)  •   Nic Hamilton (CAN)  •   Ken Hanson (USA)  •   Sergio Hernandez (USA)  •   Brad Huff (USA)  •   Alastair Loutit (AUS)  •   Sean Mazich (USA)  •   Carson Miller (USA)  •   Emerson Oronte (USA)  •   Jeremy Powers (USA)  •   Bernard Van Ulden (USA)  The 2011 Jelly Belly racing campaign will be highlighted by the team‘s repeat invitation to the prestigious Amgen Tour of California, along with the Redlands Cycling Classic, the Tour of Korea and the grueling Philadelphia International Cycling Championship.  ”The Jelly Belly team rides aggressively in every race, and needs a bike they can truly count on,” said Danny Van Haute, Race Director for the Jelly Belly Cycling Team p/b Kenda.  “FOCUS has not only provided the absolute best bikes for our riders, they have taken team relations to a whole new level of positive collaboration.  It’s a relationship built to last.”  About FOCUS Bicycles USA  Based in Carlsbad, California, FOCUS Bicycles USA is dedicated to enhancing the cyclist’s experience with premium, race-inspired machines, which integrate German engineering, precision design and cutting-edge technology. True to the brand’s German lineage and world championship pedigree, FOCUS bicycles are developed, built, tested and delivered with utmost efficiency and to exacting standards. For more information check www.focus-bikes.com.  About Jelly Belly Cycling presented by Kenda  The longest-running pro cycling team in the U.S., Jelly Belly Cycling presented by Kenda has experienced global success.  International wins in 2010 included the overall GC at both the Tour of Korea and the Tour of Thailand, along with North American success with overall GC at both the Green Mountain Stage Race and Tulsa Tough. Jelly Belly will again pursue a mix of international events and U.S. races in 2011.