2011 Culver's Racing presented by Meyer Family Vision

The 2011 racing year is on its way and its time to announce all the good things that have happened to the team in the off season.  The biggest change, as you can see by the title, is adding a new sponsor.  Meyer Family Vision has come on board and will be our presenting sponsor. Meyer Family Vision is the leading eye care specialist in the Upper Peninsula and it's only fitting that they join the leading Mountain Bike team in the UP.  We are extremely excited to have them aboard and we look forward to great years with the Meyer Family.

Culvers Restaurants of Marquette and Escanaba will continue to support our team in a big way and once again be our headline.  Quick Stop Bike will be our official bike shop and mechanics and they should be yours too.  Quick Stop continues to make sure we are on the best equipment and running smooth every week.  I would also like to thank our other supporting sponsors. 

• St. Onge Insurance 
• I-Build Construction
• Palomaki Family Chiropractic
• A. Lindberg & Sons
• Straight A Photography

As previously mentioned in an earlier blog the teams eyes will be protected by WileyX Eyewear this year courtesy of Meyer Family Vision.  Look for our new style and our protective gear on the trails.

Our 2011 team will be: 

• Tyler Gauthier
• Tim Palomaki
• Danny Hill
• Glen Lerlie
• Ron Williams
• Kellie Stahl

As you can see from the last name on the list we have added a woman to the team.  We are extremely excited to add Kellie to the team and feel she will help show woman this is their sport too.  Look for Kellie in our local races this year.

The schedule will be a full one for 2011.  You can expect all our local riders to be present at our local races and competing in each one.  Here are some of the races to look for this year.  

• Keweenaw Chain Drive
• Ore to Shore
• The Great Deer Chase
• Keweenaw Fat Tire
• Tour da Woods
• Superior Bike Fest

Tyler will be focusing more on a National level along with local.  Here is a tentative schedule:

•  Pro XCT - Sea Otter
• Wisconsin Off Road Series race #1 thru #12
• Pro XCT - Mt. Morris, WI
• Pro XCT - Colorado
• USA National Championships
• Pro XCT - Missoula
• Ore to Shore
• Iceman Cometh
• UP CX Series

Kit design has stayed the same with exception to a few sponsor movements.  We have also added flat lock white stitching to both the shorts and jersey (white stitching not pictured.)