The Kenda - Felt Mountain Bike Team will be back on the trails in 2011, represented by a core group of dedicated performance minded athletes. All athletes are returning to the team from 2010 and will compete in events ranging from the National Pro XCT and NUE series, to the Leadville 100, Iceman, Teva Games and USGP Cyclo-Cross races. The riders on the team have numerous podium finishes in elite competition over the past several years and have represented the US National Team at the World Championships. Some highlights from 2011 are winning the National Ultra-Endurance Series and Iceman Cometh.
Jim Wannamaker, North American Marketing Director at Kenda USA had this to say about their involvement in the team: "Kenda is once again very proud to be affiliated with the Kenda -Felt Professional Mountain Bike Team in 2011. The athletes on this team are great ambassadors for all the sponsors. The riders are also all around great people. We use this team for testing new tires and for marketing purposes and our results with them have been great!" The team will be riding the full range of Kenda tires for both 26" and 29" wheels including the new Slant Six.
Andy Schultz, in his 4th year with the team is looking forward to the upcoming season: "2011 it going to be a great year for the Kenda-Felt Team. I'm excited to be able to choose from a full fleet of Felt Bicycles including the brand-new, race-bred, blazing fast, full-suspension Edict and am looking forward to running several new exceptional tire designs from Kenda. The support of so many great sponsors is integral in the team's success in its pursuit of racing glory across North America and Europe."
Athletes:
Colin Cares, Colorado Springs, CO
Amanda Carey, Victor, ID
Judy Freeman, Boulder, CO
Andy Schultz, Tucson, AZ