Quintana Roo (QR) has confirmed that Chris ‘Big Sexy’ McDonald will race at the Ironman World Championships on QR’s new flagship bike, the PRsix. The agreement will have McDonald ride with QR for the next three years.
“Chris McDonald is one of the top Ironman athletes in the sport,” said Mac McEneaney, Director of Sales and Marketing for Quintana Roo. “He’s got a great image, a loyal fan base and a team of racers who understand what he’s about. We like everything he stands for.”
The agreement was originally scheduled to begin on 1 January 2015, but the timeframe was brought forward ‘once McDonald had a chance to spend a couple of weeks on his new PRsix.’
“The bike handles amazingly in all conditions from windy flats to winding hills,” said Chris McDonald. “I have seen the numbers from the wind tunnel, and I have taken the bike out on a 140+ mile ride, I am certain I am on the best bike for me in Hawaii. To be associated with the pioneers of the triathlon bike and a company that has deep roots in triathlon is a blessing.”
In addition to sponsoring McDonald, QR will work with his Big Sexy Racing Team as well. The team has approximately 100 athletes who train and race all over the world in Big Sexy Racing Gear.
“The Big Sexy Racing Team is an extra bonus to the agreement with Chris,” added Peter Hurley, CEO of Quintana Roo. “When you have a talented group of triathletes who support a pro, they naturally want to affiliate with those partners.”
Anyone who would like to meet McDonald this week in Kona, Hawaii, can stop by the QR booth at 17:30 local time on Tuesday 7 October, during the opening night of the Ironman World Championship Expo for a meet and greet session.
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