Newport Beach, CA March 9, 2010 – The Bahati Foundation Pro Cycling Team is proud toannounce two new members and ambassadors for the Bahati Foundation. Floyd Landis andJosh Berry come onto the team just in time for the Bahati Foundation Launch and Pro CyclingTeam Introduction this Friday, March 12th at one of the most exciting venues in downtown LosAngeles, Club Nokia.
Floyd Landis, winner of the Tour de Georgia, the Tour of California, Paris-Nice, and many otherinternational races, joins the team with a focus on the mission of the Bahati Foundation tosupport inner-city youth and garner positive attention through his success on the bike.
“Cycling has given me so many opportunities that I wouldn’t otherwise have had, and I lookforward to helping provide the same opportunities for less fortunate kids.” said Floyd Landis.Team General Manager, Steve Owens commented “We’re confident in Floyd’s commitment tobeing a powerful ambassador for the Bahati Foundation and supporting the team in winningmarquee events like the Tour of California.”
Josh Berry, a Portland, OR resident, comes to the program as a member of the US National Teamin Cyclocross.
Rahsaan Bahati and Floyd Landis will be at Helen’s Cycles at 2501 Broadway in Santa Monica,CA on Thursday, March 11, 2010 from 5-7pm. They will present the one-of-a-kind Cannondale XMike Giant graffiti bike that will be on auction at the Bahati Foundation Launch, discuss theFoundation outreach programs and offer invitations to the Bahati Foundation Launch and ProCycling Team Introduction on March 12th. For more information please go towww.bahatifoundation.org.
Proud supporters of the Bahati Foundation Pro Cycling Team include:
The Bahati Foundation;Cannondale Bicycles; Louis Garneau (clothing, helmets and shoes); Shimano (components);PRO (wheels, stems and handlebars); Rio-D, RAHA SPORTS, Colorado Premier Training (coachingand wind tunnel testing); Endure Media Group; Tifosi Eyewear; Challenge Tires, Fi'zi:k (saddlesand handlebar tape); MapMyRide, Feedback Sports (bicycle stands), FuDog (bags), MotorTabs,TriFlow (lubricant).
