Kodakgallery.com/Sierra Nevada Cycling Pro Team Announced

Kodak and Sierra Nevada have re-upped their sponsorship for the 2006 season after successful 2005 season. You can read the official press release here: http://www.kgsncycling.com/news/1228_2006roster.html

The 6 remaining riders from last years squad will be joined by 6 new riders, 3 of which are brand spankin' new pros. Way to go new guys! Well, I'm sure they aren't that new cause you don't get a job like that riding circles around the bike path in Bidwell Park. So, the returning riders are:

Dominique Perras
Ben Jacques-Maynes
Pete Lopinto
Dan Schmatz
Jackson Stewart
Scott Zwizanski

The new guys are:

Jason Allen
Jesse Anthony
Skyler Bishop
Mike Dietrich
Martin Gilbert
David Robinson


Anyway, yesterday they made the announcement and I heard that the team will spend the weekend in Chico doing the team camp. That would be cool to see them out riding around. At least the weather is nice for them this weekend; it's supposed to be in the mid 60's and somewhat sunny.

Also, in a couple of weeks they are supposed to announce the bike sponsor. It'll be interesting to see what they are riding this year after rocking the Serotta's last year. That's a tough act to follow but I'm sure whatever they ride, it won't suck. I'm also interested to see how the kit will change. I really liked the look of last years kit, so I'd be happy if they just replaced the panel with the Serotta sponsorship on it to the current rides logo.

Ok, now it's time to sneak away from work and go ride. OH, and don't forget to catch the live CX Nats on cyclingnews.com on both Saturday and Sunday.