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Colavita Chicagoland is a nationally supported, regional amateur cycling club operating under the banner of the professional cycling team Jamis/Sutter Home. Colavita Chicagoland is one of ten, or so, regional clubs across our country that are sponsored by the parent race team. Colavita Chicagoland is centered in Deerfield, Illinois.
Jamis/Sutter Home race team is a mens and womens professional cycling team that participates in many of the premier pro events that are scheduled on the yearly race calendar. The main sponsors are Jamis Bicycles, Sutter Home Vineyards, and Colavita Olive Oil. There are numerous smaller sponsors that help back the needs of the organization. The Jamis/Sutter Home race team is based in New Jersey and uses
www.teamcolavita.com as the informational outlet and contact point.
Colavita Chicagoland is beginning its fifth year as a regional Colavita cycling club. Our club has local sponsors that help support the yearly operating needs beyond membership fees. This year we are supported by Deerfield Cyclery, Omron Healthcare, and Napleton Automotive Group. The help of the sponsor group is critical in the overall health of our cycling club.
Colavita Chicagoland wears the distinctive green clothing kit that is based on the professional team's color and graphics. Our clubs' kit will have local sponsors featured alongside the national sponsors. The club provides direction and structure for both racing and recreational riding in our area. Our regional club follows the national lead in working to promote cycling. Specifically, we have club rides to promote the enjoyment of cycling in a friendly group atmosphere, work to introduce cycling to young people, help educate current riders in road, trail, and safety skills, and work to develop essential bicycling skills. The club encourages family participation to help promote physical fitness and development. The club aims to promote a positive image of the Colavita family of products, and its other sponsors. Members have the opportunity to experience interpersonal growth, social development, improvement of physical and mental health, and the development of a lifetime skill for a healthier lifestyle. Race competition through the club provides for social interaction, team building, and an exposure/marketing base for the companies that help underwrite and sponsor the national and regional club.
Colavita Chicagoland conducts an annual sign-up of members for the following year starting in October. In December, the club roster is developed and a clothing kit order is finalized and sent to the supplier. The club accepts membership applications beyond January 1st, but without guarantee of Colavita club clothing.
January 2010
Pat Kent - Club/Team Manager
Colavita Chicagoland Management Email
Steve Bell - Racing Director
Colavita Chicagoland Racing Email
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