Jan 5, 09: Team featured in Ohio Sports & Fitness:

CLEVELAND, OH – January 5, 2009: Ohio Sports & Fitness Magazine features RGF Sports, owner operator of the 2009 Panther/RGF Cycling Team presented by Felt Bicycles in this month’s issue. Ohio Sports & Fitness Magazine promotes participation in grass-roots, amateur sports in Ohio. The magazine informs, instructs and inspires readers to reach new levels of athletic achievement, with an emphasis on the following sports: running4, cycling, in-line skating, triathlon, hiking, canoeing/kayaking, adventure sports, golf, backpacking, skiing and snowboarding. Ohio Sports Fitness Magazine is distributed free on the first day of the month Oct/Nov and Dec/Jan are combined issues. Pick up your copy or email us for details.
Jan 2, 09: Felt Bicycles Features New Team:

CLEVELAND, OH – January 2, 2009: Felt Bicycles features new team on their offical website: Felt Racing. The Panther/RGF presented by Felt Bicycles Cycling Team is now a part of an elite short list of six teams including America's #1 Pro-Tour Team: Garmin/Slipstream Pro Cycling Team.
Dec 25, 08: Happy Holidays From RGF:

On behalf of the entire RGF Sports Marketing program, we wish you and your family a wonderful and joyful holiday season and Happy New Year!!!
Dec 6, 08: Matt Green Joins U21 Program:

CLEVELAND, OH – December 6, 2008: RGF Sports and Matt Green have come to agreement on the recent signing of Matt Green to the U21 Development program for 2009. RGF Sports unveiled new signing Matt Green following his move to the team from Turner Logistic Development Team 2008 & Mob Squad Cycling team 2005-2007. “Matt is a fine young man with lots of upside potential.” says team CEO, Polo Fernandez. “We look forward to seeing what he Matt can do in “09 with our program.

Matt, age 19, comes from a well regarded program Turner Logistic Development Team managed by accomplished cyclist, O’Brien Forbes. Last year, Matt posted a number of top 5 finishes Indiana State Road Race Champion- 1st Junior, Quad Cities Criterium- 6th Cat 3, Snake Alley Criterium- 6th Junior, Melon City Criterium- 3rd Junior, Norton Commons Classic-4th Cat 3, Mass Ave Criterium- 2nd Cat 3, Tour d’berg-6th Cat 3, La tour de le West Lafayette- 2nd overall Cat 2/3, Louisville department foundation Criterium- 5th Junior. Matt also posted the following results at some of the top National events as follows: Tour de l’Abitabi- 60th overall Junior UCI, Junior national Road Race-80th National, Junior national Criterium - 42th National, Junior national Time Trial-65th National, Tour of Red River Gorge World Qualifiers Criterium- 8th Junior UCI, Tour of Red River Gorge World Qualifiers Time trial- 19th Junior UCI, Tour of Red River Gorge World Qualifiers Road Race- 20th Junior UCI.
Dec 5, 08: fi’zi:k - Official Team Bike Saddle:

CLEVELAND, OH – December 5, 2008: RGF Sports and fi'zi:k have come to agreement that the 2009 Panther/RGF Cycling Team presented by Felt Bicycles will be sponsors by fi'zi:k and will be the official supplier of their bike saddles for all three of RGF Sports cycling programs: Elite, Regional, and Development Cycling Teams. fi'zi:k was born in 1996 as a brand made for high performance fi'zi:k was designed in the USA, and handmade in Italy by the world's largest saddle manufacturer, Selle Royal.

fi'zi:k is the phonetic spelling of the word physique, referring to the form or state of the human body. Often associated with general fitness and athletics, the word is also used in many contexts to illustrate physical strength and superb health. - ie. a powerful physique, a healthy physique. In its phonetic form, fi'zi:k inspires other associations. Visually, the symbol conveys a sense of something scientific, technological or mathematical and audibly, something fresh, effervescent, energetic and lively. Since the beginning, fi'zi:k’s mission has been simple: to improve the ride experience for all cyclists. Visit fi'zi:k online at fi'zi:k.
Nov 20, 2008: Growth Trends In Cycling:

The recent growth trends of participation in competitive cycling are continuing as USA Cycling this week exceeded 63,200 members for the 2008 season - an increase of nearly 2.7% compared to this week last year. USA Cycling finished the 2007 season with 61,564 licenses sold. Currently, mountain bike license sales are up over 2.6% while Road, Track and Cyclo-cross license sales are up nearly 3.6%.
Nov 15, 2008: VeloNews:Panther/RGF Felt Bicycles:

CLEVELAND, OH - November 15, 2008: VeloNews, the journal of competitive cycling features the Panther/RGF presented by Felt Bicycles Cycling Team on their website on November 13th.
Nov 14, 2008: Truesport: Panther/RGF Felt Bicycles:

CLEVELAND, OH - November 14, 2008: Truesport highlights Cleveland Ohio's Panther/RGF presented by Felt Bicycles Cycling Team on November 13th.
Nov 13, 2008: '09 New Team Name Announced!:

CLEVELAND, OH - November 13, 2008: RGF Sports has announced the 2009 team name: Panther/RGF presented by Felt Bicycles Cycling Team. The new team will present a new and young team with the addition of several new athletes that have signed on for the 2009 season. The Cleveland Ohio based team will focus its efforts on a select few NRC events along with a number of other events in keys markets spearheaded by their corporate sponsors. March begins the team's 2009 season, which consists of more than 50 events, across 15 states and in Canada, for its third year.
Nov 11, 2008: New BOD - Vernon D. Patterson, D.O.:

CLEVELAND, OH - November 11, 2008: RGF Sports announces new Board of Director in preparation for the 2009 season. Vernon D. Patterson, D.O., of Horizon Orthopedic, will join as a member of the Board as an advisor. His enthusiasm of the sport of cycling is unrivaled by any other and his unbiased direction will be nicely leveraged to enhanced an already impressive list of Board of Directors. Dr. Patterson's BIO.
Nov 9, 2008: Paul Martin Announces Elite Roster:

CLEVELAND, OH - November 9, 2008: Team Manager, Paul Martin, announces '09 Elite Team Roster. Returning back in 2009 are:

  • Dan Campbell, 25 Cedarville, OH - Cat 1
  • Jeremy Grimm, 34 Orrville, OH - Cat 1
  • Andy Moskal, 21 Brecksville, OH - Cat 1

    Key additions to the 2009 Elite Team roster include:

  • Greg Christian, 26 West Lafayette, IN - Cat 1
  • Ryan Knapp, 25 Columbus, IN - Cat 1
  • Derek Laan, 22 West Lafayette, IN - Cat 1
  • Vincent Roberge, 23 Redford Detroit, MI - Cat 1
  • Christopher Uberti, 22 Northville Detroit, MI - Cat 1

    ****Stay tune for more details and rider biographies and stats as we approach the 2009 season. Welcome boys - let's stay safe and have lots of fun this season!!!
    • Nov 8, 2008: Tentative 2009 Race Schedule:

    CLEVELAND, OH - November 8, 2008: RGF Sports announces an exciting new race calendar for 2009. March begins Panther/Felt Bicycles pb RGF’s 2009 event schedule, which consists of more than 20 events, across 11 states in two different countries, for its third season with it's new Team Race manager, Paul Martin. Click Here for a Full Press Release.
    Nov 7, 2008: Lombardo Business Park Joins RGF:

    CLEVELAND, OH - November 7, 2008: Lombardo Business Park and RGF Sports have come to agreement that will bring Lombardo Business Park to an already long list of partners for the 2009 race campaign for Cleveland based RGF cycling. Lombardo Business Park is ideally located in Northeast Ohio between Cleveland and Akron , Just 15 min. to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. Serving local, regional, national and international businesses for over 40 years. We look forward to offering high quality and energy efficient office / distribution, flex and research and development facilities well into the future.
    Nov 4, 2008: fi’zi:k & RGF in Negotions:

    CLEVELAND, OH - November 4, 2008: RGF Sports and fi'zi:k are in beginning talk about developing a mutual beneficial partnership where the members of the Elite and Regional cycling Teams would exclusively use fi'zi:k saddles in 2009. Visit fi'zi:k online at fi'zi:k.
    Nov 3, 2008: CatEye - New RGF Sponsor!!!:

    CLEVELAND, OH - November 3, 2008: CatEye is the leading manufacturer of cycle computers, lights and reflectors to cyclists in the world. Founded in 1946 in Osaka, Japan, CatEye has always been a leader in innovation and technology. In 1964, CatEye created the first flashing lamp for bicycles. CatEye's first cycle computer was released in 1981. CatEye went on to create the very first bicycle head lamp using white LED’s in 2001. The company is truly a world leader in lens and reflector technology our Opticube lens and reflectors allow us to make the brightest and most efficient LED headlights.

    CatEye's LD500 remains the only rear safety light that can meet the rigorous CPSC standards for reflectivity. Today, CatEye offers a full range of computers to meet the demands of cyclists around the globe. Always at the cutting edge of technology, they were among the first companies to integrate altimeter, heart rate, and cadence technology into cycle computers. With progressive research and design, in-house engineers, CatEye also manufactures its unique line of fitness machines and road-safety equipment. From its head office in Osaka, Japan, CatEye manages 2 factories in Japan and 1 in China, and is an ISO approved manufacturer. On the leading edge of technology, CatEye continues to innovate and lead the industry in bicycle electronics, and is committed to safety and comfort in cycling. Visit CatEye online at CatEye.
    Nov 2, 2008: RGF To Race On Felt Bicycles:

    CLEVELAND, OH - November 2, 2008: Felt Racing L.L.C. manufacture of Felt Bicycles Becomes the Official Bike Supplier of RGF Sports’ Cycling in 2009. RGF Sports Marketing announced, Thursday October 30th, that Felt Racing L.L.C. has agreed to a relationship with the sports program as its official bike supplier. The Irvine, California based company will provide RGF Sports’ elite cycling team with products tailored to each member of the Elite Team. Felt Bicycles is a designer, manufacturer and distributor of its own proprietary branded premium quality bicycles, framesets, components and accessories. The company US office is located in Irvine, CA and its European office is in Edewecht, Germany. Felt Bicycles is an internationally recognized brand whose bicycles and products are currently sold in over 30 countries, worldwide. Athletes on Felt Bicycles products have won numerous National and International events including World Championships, Olympic Medals, ESPN X-Games and other major national and international competitions. For more information on Felt Bicycles call 949 452-9050 in the US or 49 4405-928015 in Europe, or visit Felt online at Felt Bicycles.
    Oct 31, 2008: Giant Eagle GetGo Joins RGF:

    CLEVELAND, OH - October 31, 2008: Giant Eagle, Inc. ranked 32 on Forbes magazine's largest private corporations list and past recipient of Progressive Grocer's Retailer of the Year Award and the EPA's ENERGY STAR Retail Partner of the Year Award, is one of the nation's largest food retailers and food distributors with approximately $7.1 billion in annual sales.

    Founded in 1931, Giant Eagle, Inc. has grown to be the number one supermarket retailer in the region with 158 corporate and 65 independently owned and operated supermarkets in addition to more than 130 fuel and convenience stores throughout western Pennsylvania, Ohio, north central West Virginia and Maryland. In addition to a wide variety of the region's freshest and high quality produce, meat, and seafood, Giant Eagle customers enjoy products and services ranging from convenience stores and fuel stations to dry cleaning, and on-site supervised child learning and activity centers. Giant Eagle also offers other convenient services including video rental, in-store banking, on-site film laboratories and floral shops. An active community partner, Giant Eagle provides support for local food banks, community events, the United Way, The Salvation Army, Race For The Cure and other non-profit organizations. The company has also created education initiatives such as Apples For The Students, which has provided millions of dollars in computer equipment, software and other classroom learning tools for local schools and the Be A Smart Shopper school nutrition program. Visit the official website of Giant Eagle "GetGo".
    Oct 27, 2008: Panther Expedited Services, Inc.:

    CLEVELAND, OH - October 27, 2008: Panther Expedited Services' President & CEO, Andrew C. Clarke, expresses serious interest in acquiring the title naming rights of RGF Sports Marketing's premier cycling program. Panther Expedited Services is the largest independent provider of premium logistics solutions in North America. We offer door-to-door ground expedite and air freight services to and from anywhere in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Our technology, network strength, and world class customer service have resulted in industry leading on-time service levels, millions of dollars in cost-savings, and numerous industry awards. Our easy to use web-based quoting, booking, and tracking platform works in conjunction with our 24/7/365 customer service centers to provide real-time visibility into your supply-chain. Visit the official website of Panther Expedited Services.
    Oct 24, 2008: Cleveland Clinic to join RGF:

    CLEVELAND, OH - October 24, 2008: Cleveland Clinic Sports Health and RGF Sports Marketing Group continue to discuss the potential of acquiring the title sponsorship of Cleveland's premier cycling program. Cleveland Clinic Sports Health provides expert medical, surgical and rehabilitative care to amateur and professional athletes of all sports, ages and skill levels. Services are offered at locations throughout Northeast Ohio. Visit the official website of Cleveland Clinic Sports Health.
    Oct 24, 2008: Hammer Nutrition Sponsorship:

    CLEVELAND, OH - October 24, 2008: Hammer Nutrition, the world leader in supplement health products for endurance athletes has agreed to be the product support sponsor for RGF Sports in 2009. Since 1987, Brian Frank's passion has been helping serious endurance athletes like RGF reach their highest levels of athletic performance and physical health safely, naturally, and legally, one completely satisfied client at a time. Twenty years later, this is still Hammer Nutrition's top priority. Visit the official website of Hammer Nutrition.
    Oct 20, 2008: AEG Component & RGF vs. The World:

    CLEVELAND, OH - October 20, 2008: AEG Components a.s., headquartered in Czech Republicn, agrees to market their brand and products in US market through Ohio based RGF Sports Marketing. Today, AEG Components is known as the world leader in the Hydra Capacitors for fluorescent lamps. official website at: AEG Components a.s..
    Oct 17, 2008: Thursday Night RGF Cross Ride:

    CLEVELAND, OH - October 17, 2008: Start Time: 6:15 P.M. Meet @ Station Rd. trailhead South of Route 82 on Riverview Rd at the bottom of the hill across from Park entrance. Casual 1-2 hour ride on towpath with some loops and variation from week to week. Ride will go as long as the weather holds no rain or snow. Lights are a MUST. Any questions give Bob Martin a call: 216 544-5949 for additional details. All local teams and clubs are welcomed.
    Oct 13, 2008: RGF SHOWROOM:

    A range of t-shirts and other goods are currently in design and production and will be available here soon.
    Oct 11, 2008: USA Cycling's Club of the Year:

    CLEVELAND, OH - October 8, 2008: Applications for USA Cycling's Club of the Year are now available on-line here. USA Cycling's "Club of the Year" Awards are designed to recognize USA Cycling clubs that have made exceptional efforts to develop programs and promote all aspects of competitive cycling. Overall Club of the Year awards will be given in three different divisions along with several special awards. All applications must be postmarked by Friday, December 5. Winning clubs will be announced on December 15 and will be featured on the USA Cycling website. For more information on how to apply, click here.
    Oct 9, 2008: Park Tool & RGF vs. The World:

    CLEVELAND, OH - October 9, 2008: Park Tool Company has agreed to continue to sponsor RGF Sports Marketing's cycling program in 2009. Park Tool has been manufacturing bicycle specific tools since 1963. Based out of St. Paul Minnesota, they are the world's largest bicycle assembly and mechanical hand tool manufacturer. A long-term dedication to quality, innovation, and customer service has made Park Tool the first choice of professional and home bicycle mechanics around the world. Visit Park Tool's official website at: Park Tool.
    Oct 7, 2008: '09 Team Announcement! :

    CLEVELAND, OH - October 7, 2008: The '09 RGF Sports Marketing Elite & Regional Team announcement coming soon...
    Oct 6, 2008: Thule Continues Sponsorship:

    CLEVELAND, OH - October 6, 2008: Thule Racks has renewed its sponsorship with RGF Sports Marketing Group for the 2009 season. Thule, Inc. has grown rapidly through product innovation, a commitment to quality and the continuance of a strong entrepreneurial spirit. Into the year 2000 and beyond, Thule continues to evolve our products to meet the need of users. Visit Thule North America's official website at: Thule Racks.
    Oct 5, 2008: RGF Solutions Continues Sponsorship:

    CLEVELAND, OH - October 5, 2008: RGF Solutions, LLC has renewed its sponsorship with RGF Sports Marketing Group for the 2009 season.

    About RGf Solutions, headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, is one of the nation's most respected Executive Search Research and Recruiting services firm in the country. The company operates throughout the US and focuses in the following sectors: High-Tech, Financial Services, Bio-tech & Life Sciences, Oil & Gas, Consumer Products, and Mining. RGF Solutions also serves customers in selected markets internationally. Visit RGF Solutions, Inc. official website at: RGF Solutions.
    June 18, 2008: Dan Campbell @ Tour of Ohio:
    Tour of Ohio - NE, Ohio, USA, June 17-21, 2008. Stage 2 - June 18: Hocking Hills SP. Last year Dan Campbell, RGF Solutions/Panther Cycling Team, was the Tour of Ohio’s best Category 3 racer. This year Campbell made the first step in being just the best of Tour of Ohio’s by beating Dewey Dickey Mercer Cycling and Matt Winstead Inferno Racing to take stage 2 and move into the overall lead. The second stage of the Tour of Ohio, a 101 km stage that includes four major climbs, three of which within the last 20 km is the tours queen stage. Dickey was the winner of this stage last year and was clearly eager to claim a second straight victory. After a tranquil 40 km the first major climb of Jack Run at 18% presented the first opportunity for attacking. Matt DeCanio Haymarket was first over the top and continued to roll, hoping to score a victory on a course for the strong men. The bunch continued to stretch out in full pursuit, catching DeCanio near the base of the second climb at Cantwell Cliffs. The peloton ripped up the 1 km 8% climb in single file and stayed together for the next 10 km. At Conkle’s Hollow, Campbell, Dickey and Winstead separated themselves from the rest of the field. No one else from the front group was able to hold their pace as they flew effortlessly it seemed, up the steep 1.2 km grade. A chase group containing prologue winner David Duncan Time/cyclesafe.org and his team-mate Jared Gruber as well as Ty Stamfield myogenesis.com also got free from the rest of the shredded field on the penultimate climb on ridiculously steep Chapel Ridge Road. Their effort, while valiant, flattered to deceive as they were able to keep the leaders in sight on the run-in to the three tiered final Glick Hill climb. The leading trio proved to be too strong and rode too well together to be caught. None of the three, however, showed any interest or ability to shake their evenly matched rivals. Campbell powered ahead in the last 150 meters, opening up a gap over second placed Winstead. Dickey could only look on in frustration as he failed to repeat knowing that he couldn’t match the sprint of either of his rivals. See Full Cycling News Race Press Release: Dan Campbell Press Release.
    Oct 2, 2008: National City Continues Sponsorship:

    CLEVELAND, OH - September 18, 2008: National City Bank has renewed its sponsorship with RGF Sports Marketing Group for the 2009 season which will be lead by current US Master National Road Champion Paul Martin in 2009.

    About National City Corporation NYSE: NCC, headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, is one of the nation's largest financial holding companies. The company operates through an extensive banking network primarily in Ohio, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri and Pennsylvania, and also serves customers in selected markets nationally. Its core businesses include commercial and retail banking, mortgage financing and servicing, consumer finance and asset management. Visit National City's official website at: National City.
    Sept 18, 2008: Paul Martin Joins RGF Sports!:
    CLEVELAND, OH - September 18, 2008: Highly regarded cycling veteran to help build RGF Sports cycling program. The RGF Sports Marketing Group, LLC, the operators of the 2008 RGF Solutions / Panther Cycling Team announced today that Paul Martin has joined the cycling program for 2009. The 35-year old reigning 2008 Master 35-39 National Road Race Champion and 2007 Elite & Master National Road Race Champion joins as the General Manager and Sports Director. As General Manager and Sports Director, Mr. Martin will be responsible for rider recruitment and day to day operations to ensure that the program continues to meet its short-term and long-term goals consistent with its corporate sponsors.
    Prior to joining RGF Sports, Martin spent four successful years with the Texas Roadhouse cycling team. He is a former winner of the Elite U.S. National Road Race championships 1997, Masters 35-39 National Road Race 2007 and podium finisher in both the Elite Road Race Nationals and Elite Criterium Nationals in 2002. He raced on the Navigators Professional Cycling team for three seasons 1998-2000 and the West Virginia Professional Cycling team 2003. Paul currently lives in North Royalton, OH with his wife and two children and works as a financial advisor and attorney for Legacy Financial Associates Ltd. He earned a bachelor's degree in economics in 1994 from Valparaiso University and his law degree from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law in 2004.
    August 6, 2008: Tufo Tires joins as a sponsor!:
    CLEVELAND, OH - August 6, 2008: The RGF Sports Marketing Group owner/operator of the RGF Solutions/Panther Cycling Team is proud to announce that Tufo North America has agreed to be our official tire sponsor effective immediately through the end of 2009. We look forward to using their great products at both Cyclo-cross and Road Race events to many more victories! Visit Tufo North America's website at: Tufo North America.
    July 25, 2008: Zero Drug Tolerance:
    CLEVELAND, OH, July 25, 2008: To pursue a cleaner image for the sport of cycling, the RGF Sports Marketing Group, owner/operator of the RGF Solutions/Panther Cycling Team will have a zero tolerance policy for the use of performance enhancement drugs. The program will strive to educate riders to live a healthy lifestyle and promote this way of life to spectators and enthusiasts of the sport.
    July 17, 2008: Masters Nationals Championship:
    CLEVELAND, OH, July 17, 2008: RGF Solutions/Panther Elite Cycling Team member, Jeremy Grimm, finishes 8th place at the Masters Nationals age 30 - 34 Criterium Championships on 07/06/2008 with a time of 1:11:42 just 2 seconds behind the winner Chad Burdzilauskas, Texas Roadhouse Cycling Team, 1:11:39. Way to go Jeremy!
    July 16, 2008: Masters Nationals Road Championship:
    CLEVELAND, OH, July 16, 2008: Cleveland's own Paul Martin, Texas Roadhouse Cycling, wins the Mens Masters Nationals age 35 to 39 Road Race in 2:15:28 while RGF Solutions/Panther Elite Cycling Team member, Andy Clarke, finishes 19th, just 2 minute and 9 seconds behind the winner at 2:17:24. Way to go Andy!
    July 16, 2008: US Cycling Continues to Grow:
    CLEVELAND, OH, July 16, 2008: The recent growth trends of participation in competitive cycling are continuing as USA Cycling this week exceeded 58,100 members for the 2008 season - an increase of more than 2% compared to this week last year. USA Cycling finished the 2007 season with 61,564 licenses sold. Currently, mountain bike license sales are up over 2.2% while Road, Track and Cyclo-cross license sales are up nearly 2.6%.
    July 15, 2008: Support the U.S. Olympic Team:
    CLEVELAND, OH, July 15, 2008: Support the U.S. Olympic Team when you purchase a set of red, white and blue wristbands from Pick Up The Torch. Visit www.usolympiccollection.org for more information. Donations can also be made to USA Cycling when placing orders.
    July 15, 2008: Heading to the Marion Classic:
    CLEVELAND, OH, July 15, 2008: On August 8th and 9th, the RGF Solutions / Panther Cycling Team will make its way to Marion, Indiana. The team received an invite and will be participating in the Marion Classic, a weekend event that will feature two days of criterium racing. This weekend of racing will be great preparation for the Elite National Criterium championship in Downers Grove, Illinois.
    June 23, 2008: Dan Campbell 2nd at Tour of Ohio:
    CLEVELAND, OH, June 23, 2008: Dan Campbell of the RGF Solutions cycling team finished 2nd in the general classification at the Tour of Ohio. After only 2 years of racing, Dan is quickly becoming one of Ohio’s top cyclists and his development will continue with the years to come. Once again, congratulations Dan!
    Dan Campbell Leads Tour of Ohio :
    CLEVELAND, OH, June 18, 2008 - RGF Solutions/Panther rider Dan Campbell took the Leader's jersey today at the 13th Annual www.Credittoride.com Tour of Ohio International Bicycle Race. It is reported that Dan was in a three man break way and managed to separate himself from the group and win the first hilly stage at Hocking Hills, Ohio. Noah Metzler, also from the RGF Solutions/Panther Cycling Team finished an impressive 28th place. Way to go Dan & Noah!
    Dan Campbell wins overall at Summer Solstice SR:
    CLEVELAND, OH, June 18, 2008 - Dan Campbell, age 25, of the Elite & Under-25 RGF Solutions/Panther Cycling Team is the overall winner of the 2008 Summer Solstice Stage Race in Wilmington, OH. The stage race took place between June 13th and 15th. The weekend event consisted of four stages over the course of three days of racing. The team made its mark on the general classification early on in the stage race during the rain filled stage 1. Mike Busa, Jeremy Grimm, and Dan Campbell finished ahead of the field in a four man breakaway. This break away allowed for all three of them to be in the top 4 slots in the GC, and for Jeremy to have the stage 1 win. The rest of the team pulled to together and maintained Dan Campbell’s lead over the course of the weekend. The RGF Solutions/Panther squad managed to put Additional General Classification riders in the top 10. These riders include Jeremy Grimm, age 33, and Mike Busa, age 28. Please visit our official team web-site for additional details on how Dan and the rest of the RGF Solutions/Panther Cycling Team did at www.rgfsolutionssportsmarketing.com.
    June 17, 2008: Cycling Team at the Tour of Ohio:
    CLEVELAND, OH, June 17, 2008: The Tour of Ohio kicks off with a criterium prologue in Mount Vernon, Ohio. RGF Solutions cycling team will be sending 4 riders to the five day stage race. These riders include: Mike Busa, Dan Campbell, Noah Metzler, and Anthony Rienzi. The stage race offers participants with a wide variety of course types and is bound to be very competitive. Good luck to all RGF Solutions Riders!
    Andy Moskal Accepts Position with RGF Solutions:
    CLEVELAND, OH, June 10, 2008 - Andy Moskal has accepted a position with RGF Solutions and will be assisting with various duties with the company along with office admin support for the Cycling Program. Andy’s official start date was June 9th and will be with us throughout the summer until he returns back to school at The Ohio State University. Congratulations Andy and welcome aboard!
    Geoff Pfeiffer to race at Cumberland:
    CLEVELAND, OH, June 6, 2008 - It's now official. Geoffery Pfeiffer, member of the RGF Solutions/Panther Cycling Team, will be racing for Cumberland University beginning this fall. Cumberland is a small private college located just 30 miles outside of Nashville, TN. While in pursuit of a National Championship, Geoffery will also be working to become a Criminal Justice major. He is looking forward to working with his new teammates and creating a powerful squad at the collegiate level. He hopes to slowly work his way into a leadership roll and become someone who his teammates look up to. Keep your eyes on this young talent as I'm sure you will be seeing his name quite a few times in the years to come.
    May 20, 2008: Off to the 2008 Iowa Cup:
    CLEVELAND, OH, May 20, 2008: The RGF Solutions/Panther Cycling Team is off to compete at the 2008 Iowa Cup on May 24th, 25th, and 26th. Race results will be posted as soon as they are available. The team roster includes: 1 Mike Busa, 2 Dan Campbell, 3 Dave Chernosky, 4 Jeremy Grimm, 5 Cameron Jackson, 6 Bob Martin, 7 Noah Metzler, and 8 Anthony Rienzi,
    Collegiate Nationals:
    CLEVELAND, OH, May 1, 2008 - Anthony Rienzi, a member of the RGF Solutions/Panther U-25 Cycling Team and Ohio State University Cycling Team just found out that he made the last spot for collegiate nationals. Anthony states: "It's on May 10th in Fort Collins, Colorado the course is perfect for me with thousands of feet of climbing! The program wishes Anthony all the best at collegiate nationals. Stay tune for his upcoming results.
    2008 King for Kids Bike-a-thon:
    AKRON, OH, April 17, 2008 - Mark your calendar on June 21st! It is the 2008 King for Kids Bike-a-thon presented by The Lebron James Family Foundation. Since October of 2007, RGF Sports Marketing Group has been actively involved as a Bike Committee member. Please keep posted as the event date approaches. RGF Sports Marketing Group is truly honored to be involved with this event in Northeast Ohio.
    '08 USA Cycling Masters National Championships:
    CLEVELAND, OH, April 14, 2008 - In the next few weeks, USA Cycling will publish a daily event schedule, host hotel information, course maps and profiles and additional information pertaining to the 2008 USA Cycling Masters Road National Championships. Scheduled for June 30 – July 6 in Louisville, Ky., this year’s edition will once again crown national champions in time trial, road race, criterium and tandem events.
    NEW SPONSOR: Global Point Technologies, Inc.:
    CLEVELAND, OH, April 7, 2008 - RGF Sports Marketing Group is proud to announce the partnership with Global Point Technologies, Inc for its cycling program.
    RIDER PROFILE: Noah Metzler:
    04/05/08 - Noah, age 19, USA. With a background in soccer, running, & mtn biking, Noah started racing 2 yrs ago, but quickly moved up the ranks to a cat 1. Noah hopes to continue this pattern of growth this seasons to eventually race as a pro.
    NEW SPONSOR: Wrap It Up Graphics.com:
    CLEVELAND, OH, March 27, 2008 - Wrap It Up Graphics.com, a Division of Lake Erie Graphics specializes in all of your wide format printing needs. Whether you need a banner for an event, or vehicle graphics to promote your business, they can help.
    SIGMA SPORT USA Bike Computer:
    CLEVELAND, OH, Feb 07, 2008 – Sigma Sport USA will be the official bike computer for the RGF Solutions/Panther Cycling Team. Get our rider feedback on their many great products. Visit: www.sigmasport.com
    SHIMANO R300 CUSTOM ROAD CYCLING SHOE:
    CLEVELAND, OH, Feb 04, 2008 - Shimano’s R300 custom road cycling shoe will be the official shoe for the RGF Solutions/Panther Cycling Team. Ask our riders for their feedback. The R300 will give you the best fit ever! Visit: http://bike.shimano.com
    SC Training Camp:
    CLEVELAND, OH, Feb 03, 2008 – RGF Solutions/Panther Cycling Team will be seen training down south in sunny South Carolina this month. They should be easy to find sporting their new 2008 team kits this season.
    The American Eagle Outfitters Tour of Pennsylvania:
    CLEVELAND, OH, Feb 02, 2008 - RGF Sports Marketing Group announced it is investigating the opportunity of sending its under-25 team to the event. Team mgmt are in discussions w/ Technical Director, Robin Zellner of Pro Cycling Tour, LLC.
    Upcoming Events:
    CLEVELAND, OH, Feb 1, 2008 – RGF Solutions/Panther Cycling Team announced its plans to open its season at: 16 Frosty Toes Road Race - Hartford, OH 23 Tour of Pickaway County - Commercial Point, OH Details: www.racelistings.com
    NEW SPONSOR: Sigma Sport USA:
    CLEVELAND, OH, Jan 15, 2008 - RGF Sports Marketing Group is proud to announce the partnership with SIGMA SPORT USA for its cycling program. Visit Sigma Sport USA's official website to view their products at: Sigma Sport.
    Jan 15, 2008: NEW SPONSOR: Park Tool Co:
    CLEVELAND, OH, Jan 15, 2008 - RGF Sports Marketing Group is proud to announce the partnership with PARK TOOL CO for its cycling program. Visit Park Tool's official website to view their products at: Park Tool.

    09/18/08

    CLEVELAND, OH, September 9, 2008: The RGF Sports Marketing Group, LLC, the operators of the ‘08 RGF Solutions/Panther Cycling Team announced today that Paul Martin has joined the cycling program for 2009. The 35-year old reigning 2008 Master 35-39 National Road Race Champion and 2007 Elite & Master National Road Race Champion joins as the General Manager and Sports Director. As General Manager and Sports Director, Mr. Martin will be responsible for rider recruitment and day to day operations to ensure that the continues to meet its short-term and long-term goals consistent with its sponsors.

    Prior to joining RGF Sports, Martin spent four successful years with the Texas Roadhouse cycling team. He is a former winner of the Elite U.S. National Road Race championships (1997), Masters 35-39 National Road Race (2007) and podium finisher in both the Elite Road Race Nationals and Elite Criterium Nationals in 2002. He raced on the Navigators Professional Cycling team for three seasons (1998-2000) and the West Virginia Professional Cycling team (2003). Paul currently lives in North Royalton, OH with his wife and two children and works as a financial advisor and attorney for Legacy Financial Associates Ltd. He earned a bachelor's degree in economics in 1994 from Valparaiso University and his law degree from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law in 2004.

    08/07/08

    Jeremy Grimm takes 3rd place at stage one of the Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove Elite Race and 1st place in the Masters event. Click Here for a Full Press Release

    04/01/08

    RGF Solutions/Panther Cycling Team wants to congratulate Dave and Sally on their two new children born on February 12th. Mom and babies are doing very well.

    Newest Members of the RGF Solutions/Panther Cycling Team:
    Hazel Grace Chernosky & Price Joseph Chernosky

    Price Joseph Chernosky: 20" at 7lb 1oz at 2:19pm
    Hazel Grace Chernosky: 19" at 5lb 11oz at 2:20pm

    Here are two pics of the happy family:

    03/25/08

    RGF Solutions/Panther Cycling Team are getting a team car coming soon!

    Click Here for a mock of the car

    Check out these pics of the car:

    02/15/08

    Cleveland, Ohio’s RGF Solutions/Panther Cycling Team Presented by National City Announces 2008 Under-25, Elite, and Master Team Roster.

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    01/17/08

    The RGF Solutions/Panther Cycling Team is proud to announce the partnership with another great sponsor (Park Tools Co) for our cycling program.

    Park Tools Co:

    ABOUT Park Tools Co: Park Tool has been manufacturing bicycle specific tools since 1963. Based out of St. Paul Minnesota, we are the world's largest bicycle tool manufacturer. A long-term dedication to quality, innovation, and customer service has made Park Tool the first choice of professional and home bicycle mechanics around the world. Perspective is an important quality in any business. Our vision is shaped by more than 40 years of experience in the bicycle industry, beginning with retail stores. There we learned first hand the changing needs of quality bicycle repair and maintenance. Our first Park Tool product in 1963 was a repair stand, Model PRS-1, so unique and useful that we were granted a U.S. patent. We now hold many patents on our tool line, which is nearly 300 products, the vast majority of which are manufactured here in America’s heartland. But we are not standing still: Park Tool Co. continues to develop and refine bicycle repair tools and equipment to improve the service and efficiency of all bicycle mechanics, professional or hobbyist. We will continue to be an active part in the advancement of the sport of bicycling. www.parktool.com
     
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    Cycling Bike Manufacture
    Welcome to Felt Racing. Felt Bicycles is a manufacture of Road, Tri, Speed, Cross, MTB, BMX and Cruiser bicycles. The RGF Solutions Cycling Team uses Felt Bicycles for the 2007 season.
    www.feltracing.com

    Cycling Wheel Manufacture
    Zipp Speed Weaponry serves a select group of elite companies and athletes, globally located and committed to bicycle & wheelchair competition. Zipp meets customer's needs for the highest performance, superlative quality components through innovative design and manufacturing utilizing the best material and technology available. The RGF Solutions Cycling Team uses Zipp equipment.
    www.zipp.com

    Foundations
    Lance Armstrong Foundation
    www.livestrong.org

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