Team News Release:
The Hincapie/Gary Fisher/Barkley Team is pleased to announce Subaru and Gary Fisher Bikes as our new title sponsors for the 2010 race season. Both the men's and women's elite teams will compete across the Southeast as the Subaru/Gary Fisher Elite Road Team, racing the new Gary Fisher flagship carbon road bike, the Cronus.  Hincapie Sportswear will also return as our Presenting Sponsor and official clothing provider.  The team will be using the Classic Bibs, Race Jersey, Race Gloves, Classic Skinsuit, Windtex Vest and Jacket, from Hincapie Sportswear.

The 2010 Subaru/Gary Fisher Elite Men's team will consist of 12 racers, including the additon of two new racers to the program for this year, AJ Meyer (Hincapie U23 Team) and Andrew Olson (DLP Pro Cycling). We have also expanded our 6 person womens roster to include 2 new strong racers, Sara Tussy and Nancy Jones for the 2010 season. Both Elite teams will be competing in Southeast road and cyclocross events as well as select national NRC races and the US National Championships (Elite, Masters and U23 Nationals).

"We are looking forward to a great year with the addition of Subaru to our program along with the contunued support of Fisher, Bontrager, SRAM and many of our other dedicated team sponsors. Subaru has a long history in supporting the sport of cycling and cycling advocacy organizatons.  They represent a well respected company with the passion for active living and the enjoyment of life outdoors, which is a perfect fit for our team.  I forsee us having the strongest men's and women's squads that we have had for several years with the recent signing of some strong talent and the awesome tech advancements to the new Gary Fisher Cronus bike we will be using. We are very proud to continue with our team's heritage and support from Hincapie Sportswear as our presenting sponsor in 2010.  Rich and the family at Hincapie Sportswear have been great friends and supporters of the team over the years." Adam Little - Subaru/Gary Fisher Elite Road Team Manager

        

In addition to our many sponsors returning for the 2010 season, we would also like to welcome two new partners to our strong support team.  We welcome GreenCreation to our team.  GreenCreation is a North Carolina based company that specializes in multiple styles of environmentally friendly artificial turf solutions for any landscape applications ranging from residential lawns to sports fields.  A strong racer himself, Green Creation's President, Richard Howard will also be racing with our team in many Masters events across the region.  GreenCreation's support will allow us to get to the races that count!  They are a valued partner and a great company to work with.

  

Also new to our program is our new Official Eyewear Provider: Tifosi Optics.  Based out of Georgia, Tifosi Optics is one of the leading producers of technical sportspecific eyewear.  While no stranger to cycling, Tifosi continues to support the sport and its riders.  With their commitment to technical advancements, style, durability and affordability, Tifosi Optics eyewear will be a huge asset for our success in 2010.  The men's elite team will use the new 2010 Logic sunglasses, while the women's elite team will use the Tyrant model.

Title Sponsors for the 2010 Team include Subaru and Gary Fisher. Other team partners include Hincapie Sportswear, SRAM, GreenCreation, Bontrager, VETTA, KMC Chains USA, DeFeet, ClassicCycling.com, Tifosi Optics, Hall Clinic of Chiropractic, Finish Line Lubes, Qoleum, Chamois Butt'r, Carolina Bicycle Company, and Moose Pharmacy.