February 9, 2012

2012 Team Panther presented by Competitive Cyclist


After a successful 2011 season that included 25 wins, 28 podium finishes and several top 15 results at National Racing Calendar events, Team Panther p/b Competitive Cyclist is pleased to announce the 2012 elite team roster.

Returning to the team are fast finishers Chris Uberti, Ryan Aitcheson and Ryan Knapp along with veterans Kirk Albers, Paul Martin and Andy Clarke. New additions to the team are Ben Damhoff (ABD), Gabriel Moss (Ohio State), Andy Seitz and Bob Stumpf (GPOA). Team Panther p/b Competitive Cyclist will continue its focus on developing young elite level riders by racing a Midwest based schedule which will include several National Racing Calendar and National Criterium Calendar events as well numerous regional pro/am events.

The team will race on Orbea Orca Silver carbon frames mated to Easton bars and stems and Easton EC90 SL carbon tubular wheelsets and use Giro’s Aeon helmet and Giordana clothing.

Full Team Roster:
Ryan Aitcheson, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Kirk Albers, Upper Arlington, Ohio
Andy Clarke, Medina, Ohio
Ben Damhoff, Morrison, Illinois
Ryan Knapp, Bloomington, Indiana
Paul Martin, North Royalton, Ohio
Gabriel Moss, Columbus, Ohio
Andy Seitz, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Bob Stumpf, Beaver, Pennsylvania
Chris Uberti, Cincinnati, Ohio

For blogs, photos, results and more: teampanther.com, Twitter @PantherCycling and facebook.com/PantherCycling

Team Sponsors include: Panther Expedited Services, a leading provider of expedited ground, air and ocean freight services, Competitive Cyclist, the leading on-line bicycle retailer in the U.S., Orbea Bicycles, Giordana clothing, Easton wheels, stems, bars and Giro helmets and gloves.