Kestrel Bicycles is pleased to announce its sponsorship of professional triathlete, Michael Lovato. Lovato enters his ninth year as a professional triathlete.
A top 10 finisher at Kona in October, for the second year in a row, Lovato has already secured his spot for the 2009 championship Ironman™ competition.
"Kestrel is, and always has been, an innovator in the triathlon world. They have been making cool, unique, and fast bikes for many years," said Michael Lovato. "They have plans to return to the forefront of triathlon, and I plan to help them do so."
Kestrel is also pleased to announce the signing of a multi-year contract with Pip Taylor. Taylor is currently in her second season with Kestrel.
"We believe both Michael and Pip will help us further our goal - to make Kestrel the number one triathlon brand in the world." said Steven Harad, Kestrel Brand Manager.
Lovato will kick-off his 2009 season with Kestrel on his Airfoil Pro SE at the Ironman™ 70.3 California this Saturday, April 4. For Taylor, her season is already in high-gear with a 1st place finish at the Australian and Oceania Long Course Championships. Both join Kestrel athletes Katja Schumacher, Charlotte Paul, Dede Griesbauer, and Matt Wisthoff.