May 17/07 11:32 am - Rollin & Walters Head to FDB Insurance Milk RÁS

Posted by Editoress on 05/17/07
 

Kodak Gallery Pro Cycling Team, presented by Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Heads to Ireland for FDB Insurance Milk RÁS

In search of a little "Luck of the Irish," five members of the Kodak Gallery Pro Cycling Team, presented by Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. are scheduled to arrive in Dublin, Ireland today to contest the FDB Insurance Milk RÁS. The Milk RÁS is an 8-stage race that circumnavigates Ireland. This event will be the team's first in Europe.

"For our organization, this is an exciting day," explained team communication director, Rob O'Dea. "Over the past year, the focus of our organization has been to set a foundation for the program's growth and to showcase our world-class riders. Five NRC wins in the last three weeks, including two on one day, speak volumes to the talent, depth and character of this team. We are eager to showcase the program in a true international stage race."

The five riders representing Kodak Gallery Pro Cycling Team are:

Dominique Rollin - Canadian National Champion, Winner of 2007 Roswell, Walterboro & Jacksonville NRC crits

Mark Walters - 5-Time Canadian National Champion

Jesse Anthony - U23 National Cyclocross Champion, Stage Winner in 2007 Tour of Virginia

Josh Thornton - Multiple 2007 NRC Podium Finishes

Ben Raby - 2006 Stage Winner, Vuelta a el Salvador, 3rd in Stage 5, 2007 Tour of Virgina