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Accent Inns/Russ Hay’s Cycling Team p/b Scotiabank Reveals 2015 Team Kit

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January 14, 2015 (Victoria, BC) – The Accent Inns/Russ Hay’s Cycling Team p/b Scotiabank has revealed its new racing kit for the 2015 season with an all white jersey, new red highlights, and central black area. The team shorts will remain black with white side panels and leg bands.

Russ Hay's 2015 jersey front  ©  Accent Inns/Russ Hay's Cycling

“For this season, we will stand out more and look very sharp in the new colours,” said team Manager Jon Watkin, “When combined with our Specialized Team Helmet, Shoes, and Team Tarmac Bikes, our riders will look professional, which will inspire them to get out there and race their heart out.”

Russ Hay's 2015 bibs.  © Accent Inns/Russ Hay's Cycling

As new official team clothing supplier, Champion System will be equipping the 2015 athletes with a comprehensive range of high performance apparel. This includes the Airpro Jersey. Pro Bib Shorts, Speedsuit, Thermoshield and WindGuard Jackets/Vests, Cycling Caps, Gloves, Shoe Covers, Tech T’s, Track Pants and Jacket.

Russ Hay's 2015 Canadian Champ skin suit  ©  Accent Inns/Russ Hay's Cycling

Reigning U23/Junior National Cyclocross National Champions Danick Vandale and Oliver Evans will be racing cyclocross in their new custom CS “National Champion” Cross Speedsuits while Cody Canning and Jordan Landolt will each have a special BC Champion kit for road and time trial respectively.

“Champion System Canada is very excited to get to work Accent Inns/Russ Hay’s Cycling Team p/b Scotiabank.” said Sean Adam, National Sales and Marketing Manager for Champion System Canada, “Jon has a long history of cycling excellence and has built a program that will continue that trend of excellence in the development of young and talented riders. To be involved in helping a program of this calibre and potential grow in the Canadian cycling scene is opportunity we’re excited for.”

Champion System, a worldwide leader in custom technical apparel, was founded in 2005 and has quickly earned the reputation as a company offering the finest quality handmade garments for a wide range of sports and activities. Visit their website at http://www.champ-sys.ca/

The Accent Inns Russ Hay’s Cycling Team p/b Scotiabank is a BC amateur trade cycling team that has gained national recognition for developing and producing some of Canada’s top cycling talent. In 2013, the team captured the Canadian National Time Trial Championship with Curtis Dearden and also won the 2014 Grand Prix Cycliste Quebec Sprint Challenge with Cody Canning. The team has won numerous Provincial Championships in Road and Track and is expanding its program to cyclocross for 2015. Most recently, new addition to the team, Zayne Heyes, won the silver medal in the Elite Men’s Omnium at the 2014 Canadian National Track Championships in Milton Ontario. Cyclocross National Champions Danick Vandale and Oliver Evans are due to race at the World Cyclocross Championships in the Czech Republic at the end of January.

Team Sponsors:

Title: Accent Inns and Russ Hay’s the Bicycle Shop

Presenting: Scotiabank / Shayne Martin Home Financing Advisor

Gold: Bin 4 Burger / Energylab Wheels / Specialized Bicycles / Champion System

Silver: Look Pedals, Ryders Eyewear, Robert Cameron Law Corporation

Bronze: 2% Jazz, Wheaton GM, Harbour City Kitchens, Catalyst Lifestyle Fitness, Claricoast Management Consulting, Peninsula Coop, Toque Coaching, Powerbar

For more information, visit www.russhaysracing.com





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