Athletes
Welcome to the Tifosi Optics sponsored athletes page. Spend time learning about some of the talented teams and individuals that we have the pleasure of working with at Tifosi H.Q. From the streets of the Tour of California to the lakes of Georgia, these athletes are putting Tifosi Optics shades to the test. Click a link below to read more on that team or athlete’s mission, goals, and progress throughout the year.
JUNE 4, 2010
Kelly Benefit Strategies Pro Cycling Team 2010
Tifosi Optics, Inc. is delighted to announce its sponsorship of the Kelly Benefit Strategies Pro Cycling team for the 2010 season.
Tifosi Optics will create a custom sponsorship piece that will incorporate the KBS kit colors on the brand new Logic model. The team will also be provided with a
variety of lens and frame options from the 2010 Tifosi Optics collection.
"Our products meet the high standards of professional athletes," said Joe Earley, founder of Tifosi Optics. "We are very excited to support the KBS team this season."
KBS Pro Cycling will enter the 2010 season with one of their strongest rosters yet. In 2010, the team will work to expand its international schedule, making a return to Asia in the early season for several races including the OCBC Cycle Singapore and the Tour of Thailand. To learn more about KBS Pro Cycling, please visit http://www.kbsprocycling.com
"The KBS team has a great line-up of sponsors this season," said Charles Aaron, President of Circuit Global Sports Management and Managing Director of KBS.
"We are pleased to be able to partner with best in class sponsors like Tifosi Optics."
Keep up with the Kelly Benefit Strategies Pro Cycling team this season by checking the Athletes section of http://www.TifosiOptics.com or by becoming a Fan of Tifosi Optics on Facebook.
ABOUT TIFOSI OPTICS, INC. Tifosi Optics, Inc. was founded in 2002 when Elizabeth and Joe Earley noticed a need for a technologically advanced, value-oriented eyewear brand in the sport market. Tifosi currently has more than 3,000 U.S. retailers and distributes in 32 countries worldwide.
MARCH 23, 2010
Bahati Foundation Pro Cycling Team
WATKINSVILLE, Ga. (March 23, 2010) – Tifosi Optics, Inc. is pleased to announce its partnership with the Bahati Foundation Pro Cycling Team as its official eyewear sponsor.
Rahsaan Bahati is “excited to be co-branding eyewear with Tifosi through the Pro Cycling Team and the Bahati Foundation. We’re creating a great look for a great cause!”
Tifosi Optics will provide the Bahati Foundation Pro Cycling Team with two custom designed sunglasses – one cycling-specific and one sport fashion – utilizing the team logo and colors. Both models will be available for purchase, and a portion of the proceeds will go directly to the Bahati Foundation.
“Cycling is a big part of the culture here at Tifosi Optics so we are happy to support a team that is reaching out to America’s youth,” says Joe Earley, Founder and President of Tifosi Optics, Inc.
The Bahati Foundation Pro Cycling Team is a key component of the Bahati Foundation – an organization devoted to bringing cycling as a sport and other opportunities to underprivileged youth. The team, led by Rahsaan Bahati (2008 National Pro Criterium Champion and eight-time national champion), boasts an impressive roster for the 2010 season. Please visit www.bahatifoundation.org to learn more. Go to http://shop.bahatifoundation.org/ to make a donation.
MAY 4, 2009
Team Mountain Khakis Dominates Teams Competition at Speedweek
Team Mountain Khakis celebrated their hard work on Sunday by standing atop the podium as winners of the Overall Team competition, Men's Overall Leader (Mark Hekman) and Overall Laps lead (Tom Soladay) for the 2009 USA Crits Series Speedweek Competition.
The Joe Martin Stage Race is up next for the boys where they will be competing against the nation's top teams May 7-10 in Fayetteville, Ark. Be sure to check their website for updates and an opportunity to get 10% off any Mountain Khakis purchase courtesy of the team's title sponsor.
APRIL 29, 2009
Soladay Doubles up the Wins!
Team Mountain Khakis rider Tom Soladay stunned the field as he rode away from the pack with a four second lead to take his second consecutive win and the overall lead at the 2009 Speedweek crit series.
Can he go three in a row? Stay tuned…
APRIL 27, 2009
Mountain Khakis Off to an Early Lead at Speedweek 2009
Team Mountain Khakis started the 2009 Speedweek criterium series off on a high note with Tom Soladay taking the win at the 2009 Nalley Historic Roswell Criterium on April 26.
The win came after Soladay and four other riders organized a breakaway that stayed away from the main field for nearly half the race. Early attempts to chase down the breakaway were thwarted by Soladay's teammates and members of the other teams in the break.
With one lap to go, Soladay mustered his remaining strength to breakaway and give a solo victory salute at the finish.
The win came on the heels of teammate Mark Heckman's second place finish at the 30th Annual Athens Twilight Criterium the night before. Heckman won the Athens Twilight in 2007, surprising many of his competitors and foreshadowing what has been an illustrious professional career.
The Mountain Khakis hit squad will participate in the remaining five Speedweek races taking place throughout the Southeast.
