Boardman Bikes has confirmed the signing of two world-class American triathletes in Meredith Kessler and ‘Doc’ Amanda Stevens. Meredith & Amanda will join Pete Jacobs, Alistair & Jonny Brownlee alongside Drew Scott and Kyle Leto on the roster of Boardman sponsored triathletes.
“Our bikes are the result of extensive investment into R&D,” Chris Boardman, R&D Director, Boardman Bikes. “The main focus is on aerodynamic advantage – they have been designed to be raced at the highest levels of the sport. With Meredith and Amanda riding the AiR/TT (Aerodynamic Racing) range, we’ll certainly be putting the bikes through their paces on the world’s stage.”
Fletch Newland, Boardman Bikes’ North American Sales Director added, “Increasing our profile and outreach in North America is a big ambition for the brand and by signing Meredith and Amanda we have two incredible female athletes racing our AiR products across North America and beyond.”
“I am elated to begin a partnership with Boardman Bikes and have this incredible opportunity to ride such a well-respected and results-proven triathlon bike,” said Meredith Kessler.
“As my triathlon career has evolved over the years, I have thankfully become more educated with triathlon bikes having realized that they are all not made equal. The Boardman bike accolades are well documented and it is paramount to be able to partner with this high calibre of a company – I could not be more grateful.
“I am looking forward to riding on their stellar bikes in training and competition while trying to take my cycling to the next level under their innovative umbrella.”
Amanda Stevens added, “They always say if you want to be the best, then surround yourself with the best. I am also so excited to align myself with the likes of the Brownlee Brothers, Pete Jacobs and Meredith Kessler for the 2014 season.”
Meredith and Amanda will be riding frames from the Boardman Elite Series Aerodynamic Racing platform – AiR/TTE and AiR/TT’s – competing in 70.3s and Ironman events across the world – and with plans to go for the win at the Ironman World Championships in Kona later this year.
