Categories: Wippermann
      Date: 04-Mar-2009
     Title: Wippermann Sponsors Team Redline

Fort Collins, CO – Team Redline will rode Wippermann’s Connex chains exclusively for the 2008 cyclocross season.

After extensive testing for drive train compatibility, durability, and performance Team Redline riders gave the chain an enthusiastic thumbs up!

Team Redline mechanic Joe Sandschulte says, “The chain performs flawlessly and the Connex link let’s me clean drive trains quickly and easily, even during the heat of a race.”

Wippermann’s famous Connex link allows instant removal and reinstallation of the chain. Watch the Connex Link video.

Redline’s Tim Rutledge, Redline Product Manager and former U.S. National Cyclocross Champion says, “I’ve been a Wippermann believer for years, but the riders had to prove it themselves. These chains are bullet-proof !”

Velimpex’s Tom Petrie says, “I’m delighted to have Redline on board. For cross riders, Wippermann is the idea choice.”

Redline Factory Cyclo-Cross Team for 2008/2009

Team Redline Factory Team's final rosters and sponsor lineup for the 2008/09 Cyclo-cross Season. Based out of Seattle, WA but covering multiple regions around the USA, the team wasled by elite team riders with grassroots development programs in each of the regions. Look for Team Redline at many of the USGP CX races, UCI races, National Championships and in your local race scene!

The 2008-09 Roster:

• Kevin Bradford Parish – Spokane, WA – Elite Racer
• Kristi Berg – Seattle, WA – Elite Racer
• Chad Berg - Seattle, WA – Team Leader/Elite Master
• Coryn Rivera – Tustin, CA – Elite Junior
• Matt Hill - Seattle, WA – Elite Master
• Jacob Rathe – Portland, OR – Elite Junior
• Randy Iddings - Seattle, WA – Elite Master
• Dan Norton – Ronald, WA –“‘Cross Master”
• Gian Dalle –of Belleview—Elite Racer
• Jason Carnes – Austin, TX, Team Trailer set-up God

The 2008 season marked the 15th year of Redline bicycles sponsoring Cyclo-cross riders in America. Since 1994 Redline bicycles has built and tested some of the finest American Cyclo-Cross bikes. Redline riders have amassed several national championships and countless local, regional and UCI Cyclo-cross races.

The 2008 team was led by Director Sportif Tim Rutledge, and Joe Sandschulte was the Team Mechanic. “Redline bicycles are represented by some of the finest people and athletes in the USA.” – Tim Rutledge

For 2008, the squad was comprised of Elite riders that will contest the major Cyclo-cross events across the US as well as Elite Team Leaders that will head grassroots development programs nationwide.

We give thanks to the following sponsors of Team Redline: Shimano, Hutchinson, Kool Stop, Selle San Marco, Wippermann, and FSA.

For additional information contact:

Velimpex (US & Canadian sales agent for Wippermann) - Tom Petrie +1.970.282.1880

Seattle Bicycle Supply (Redline) – Tim Rutledge +1 (425) 251-1516 x1210