5 Days, Amgen Tour of California Begins

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T-minus five days and counting until our first-ever start at the globally prestigious Amgen Tour of California. Kenda/5-hour Energy Pro Cycling presented by Geargrinder has announced its roster, and brings current San Dimas Stage Race three-peat champion, Ben Day and newly crowned Athens Twilight Criterium winner, Luca Damiani to the tour with a strong mix of experience, climbing talent and strength to represent the U.S. based continental outfit. … [Read more...]

11 Days Till 2011 Season Starts

T-minus 11 days and counting until Kenda/5-hour Energy Pro Cycling presented by Geargrinder kicks off its official 2011 racing calendar, starting with San Dimas and Redlands stage races. With KPC's elevated roster and sponsorship, the team has changed its overall focus and has received invitations to some of the most prestigious races available to a UCI Continental Team. Apart from the obvious call to America's biggest event, the Amgen Tour of … [Read more...]

New Name, New Logo, and New Sponsor

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KPC has a new name, a new logo and new sponsor! KPC will be flaunting it’s new name, effective immediately, after signing a new cosponsor to the UCI Continental Team’s program.  Living Essentials , producer of one of the nation’s leading dietary supplements,  5-hour Energy®, has opted to back the team after receiving the news of an invitation extended to race the Amgen Tour of California in mid-May.  The team is now registered as … [Read more...]

KPC Gets Nod from Amgen

Seven years of hard, diligent effort has paid off for Inferno Racing and its KENDA Pro Cycling p/b GEARGRINDER team.  Management received the confirmation of the team’s invitation to its first ever Tour of California start yesterday, signifying the program’s largest step since its inception in 2004. Medalist Sports credited the positive and aggressive nature of our team at every event we enter, the steady improvement in roster strength and … [Read more...]

New 2011 Sponsors Announced

KENDA Pro Cycling presented by GEARGRINDER is proud to announce the finest cast of suppliers in the US peloton for 2011. With several returning partners and many new suppliers, KPC is set to be the envy of all US teams with the best equipment the bicycle industry has to offer! Returning partners: Kenda, Geargrinder, Banjo Brothers, Chamois Butt'R, Hincapie Sportswear, Jagwire, K-Edge, Kerley Ink, Look, Masi, Matteo Studios, Mazza Wines.com, … [Read more...]

ROAD BIKE Action Partnership Continues in 2011

Inferno Racing continues its relationship with Road Bike Action Magazine in 2011, and Matteo Studios has once again designed a brilliant ad campaign for the team and its supporters for the coming season. Here is 2011's first RBA ad to be featured in the Jan/Feb issue. Be sure to grab a copy every month!   … [Read more...]

2011 Updates and Recap on 2010 Tour de DMZ-Seoul

KENDA Pro Cycling presented by GEARGRINDER's 2011 final roster announced! Welcome the 16 riders that will comprise our professional (continental) UCI team next year. - (USA) Bobby Sweeting - (USA) Chad Hartley - (USA) Chris Monteleone - (USA) Geoff Godsey - (USA) Isaac Howe - (USA) Jake Rytlewski - (USA) Jim Stemper - (USA) Jonny Sundt - (ITA) Luca Damiani - (USA) Pat Lemieux - (USA) Phil Gaimon - (USA) Rob White - (USA) Roman … [Read more...]

UCI Asia Tour Invitation

Team receives prestigious UCI Asia Tour invitation! Season closing is almost here, but for KPC, we have added one last stage race before our meticulous planning for 2011's team consumes Inferno Racing LLC. After capturing 2nd overall with Phil Gaimon at the Tour de Taiwan (UCI 2.2), the Asia Tour wants more of Kenda's banner team, and the UCI 2.2 Tour de DMZ - Seoul has reached out to the team to send a squad to its event, to be held October 22 - … [Read more...]