Jamis/Sutter Home Pro Cycling Team Signs New Riders for 2012

Peter Van Dijk and Kyle Wamsley Add Strength and Speed to Core Squad

Northvale, NJ (September 27, 2011) -- Wrapping up a solid season with victories and podiums at stage races such as the Tour of Elk Grove and major one-day events, the Jamis/Sutter Home Pro Cycling Team is ready to ride for 2012. Directeur Sportif Sebastian Alexandre announced that the core of the squad has re-signed for next season, including Luis Amaran, Fernando Antogna, Alejandro and Anibal Borrajo, Jamey Driscoll, Eric Schildge, John Simes, and Tyler Wren.

Also returning to Jamis/Sutter Home for the 2012 season is Kyle Wamsley, who has raced with the team in previous years throughout his pro career. As Alexandre explains, "Kyle is a great addition to our sprinting formula. Back in 2008 and 2009, the combination of Kyle and the Borrajo brothers gave us lots of wins." For the last two years, Wamsley has raced with Bissell Pro Cycling. This season, he won the Wilmington Grand Prix Road Race and finished fifth in the USPRO Road Racing Championships. Wamsley is known for his aggressive racing style, which Alexandre expects to capitalize on in 2012

Alexandre is adding new talent to the Jamis/Sutter Home line-up as well. Peter Van Dijk, who has been racing in Spain with Azysa-Conor WRC, has signed with Jamis/Sutter Home for the 2012 season. "Peter is a very talented climber and a great addition to our squad," said Alexandre. "With hilly races like the SRAM Tour of the Gila, the Amgen Tour of California, and the Tour of Utah on our calendar, we expect he will deliver outstanding results."

Van Dijk, who grew up outside of Amsterdam and currently trains in Pamplona, Spain, will make his US pro debut with Jamis/Sutter Home. In 2011, Van Dijk won Spain's popular Volta Ciclista ao Ribeiro and the Clásica Ciudad de Torredonjimeno, part of the prestigious Copa España series of one-day races. He also won stages in the Tour du Piémont Pyréneén in France and the Memorial Luis Muñoz Abiñanigo.

Additional signings are expected in the coming weeks.

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About the sponsors of the Jamis/Sutter Home Pro Cycling Team

Title sponsor Jamis Bicycles rolled out the first Earth Cruiser bicycle in 1979 and has since built a reputation as a brand unmatched in performance, value, and style. Jamis Bicycles are sold in the US from coast to coast and in over 40 countries. G. Joannou Cycle, parent company of Jamis Bicycles, was established in 1937 and remains the largest bicycle business in the US under original family ownership. The company is the official bike sponsor of the Colavita/Forno D'Asolo Pro Cycling Team presented by Cooking Light and Jamis bikes are the choice of professional triathletes including US National Champion Laura Bennett, Lesley Paterson, and Stephen Hackett. The Team Jamis Factory professional mountain bike squad competes in the most challenging cross-country and endurance events throughout the world. The company also supports elite athletes through its partnership with Full Throttle Endurance and the Jamis Backyard Racing program, which supports up-and-coming athletes across the USA. Jamis is the Exclusive Bike Partner of Bicycling Magazine's BikeTown USA presented by MetLife, and the company's grant to Transportation Alternatives has made possible the largest bicycle valet program in New York City's history.

Since its establishment in 1948, Sutter Home has produced premier red, white and blush wines at affordable prices. Today Sutter Home is America's #1 premium wine brand and offers consumers a variety of wines for everyday enjoyment. With its creation of White Zinfandel in the early 1970s and the introduction of top-notch varietal wines during the 1980s and '90s, Sutter Home became a household name and the second largest, independent family-run winery in the U.S. Sutter Home makes 13 varietals including the original White Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Moscato and Riesling. Sutter Home is wholly owned and operated by the Trinchero family, Napa Valley vintners since 1948.

For the 2011 season, the Jamis/Sutter Home Pro Cycling Team will be riding Xenith SL road and Xenith T2 time trial frames from title sponsor Jamis Bicycles, equipped with Shimano components, wheels, and shoes and Ritchey Logic handlebars, stems, and seatposts. Tires and tubulars are supplied by Vittoria and saddles and handlebar tape are furnished by Selle San Marco. The Xenith T2 Time trial bikes are outfitted with aerobars and other parts from Profile Design.

Team jerseys, hats, and casual clothing is provided by Champion System; helmets, glasses, and bags are supplied by Rudy Project. Additional support is provided by GU Sports and Thule.