We are lucky to have many great sponsors who support what we do and are attracted to our interest in cycling, our community, healthy and active lifestyles, and our inclusive and welcoming nature. We are happy to have them join us and work to show our appreciation by visiting our sponsors.

Our sponsors for 2010 include the following:

Directeur Sportif
Birchwood Café: A small, locally run and locally sourced neighborhood café located in the Seward neighborhood, the Birchwood Café has been our title sponsor for years and owner Tracy Singleton has been a cyclist and team member for just as long. She and her fabulous employees keep us fueled with Good Real Food before and after many rides and races and the Café serves as a great starting point for many team rides. Learn more at www.birchwoodcafe.com

Team Captains
Fairview Clinics and Orthopedic Care:

Peace Coffee: Peace Coffee sells coffee that is organic, shade grown, fair traded, locally roasted, and delivered by bike. They’ve been voted Best Coffee by the Pound by City pages in 2003 and can be found in numerous coffee shops, co-ops, and bike shops throughout the Cities, including the Birchwood Café. Learn more at www.peacecoffee.com

Domestiques
Dero Racks - www.dero.com
Lure Design - www.luredesign.net
Bicycle Theory - www.bicycletheory.com
Park State Bank - www.parkstatebank.com

Mechanics & Soigneurs
Grand Performance
Grand Performance (GP in local parlance) has been a fixture in Minnesota racing for decades. Located just across the river in St. Paul, GP offers everything you would expect from a full-service bike shop: bikes, frames, parts, training needs, service, and advice. Learn more at www.gpbicycles.com.

Orbea
Orba has been in the bike industry for many years, but it’s only been the last five that they’ve become a presence in the United States. Based in the Basque Region of Spain (a hotbed for cycling), Orbea provides professional level frames for road racing, time trials, and mountain biking. Learn more at www.orbea.com.