January 22, 2008 – The Cheerwine Women’s Cycling Team has released its 2008 roster, which includes Canadians Anne Samplonius and Leigh Hobson. The Cheerwine release confirms that many of the team riders have Olympic aspirations and “the team will continue the tradition of excellence in the sport of women’s professional cycling.”

2008 Roster
– Laura Van Gilder (USA) – 2007 NRC Champion, USA Crits Champion & Over 350 Career Wins
– Catherine Cheatley – (NZL) Bronze Medal World Track Championships 2007, NZL Champion
– Anne Samplonius (CAN) – “˜07 National and PanAM TT Champion, Worlds & Olympic Team
– Kelly Benjamin (USA) Winner of Super Week 2006 & 2007, Winner of Jacksonville NRC 2007
– Leigh Hobson (CAN) – 2nd Overall UCI Trust House Stage Race New Zealand 2007
– Ally Brandt (USA) – 07 1st Overall USA Crits Series Most Laps Led
– Sarah Bamberger (USA) – Member of Cheerwine 07 USA Crits Winning Team
– Stacy Marple (USA) – 07 Tibco, “˜06 Winner International Tour of Bermuda
– Marisa Asplund (USA) – 07 Tibco Stage winner, 07 Tour de Gila Exceptional Climber
– Robin Farina (USA) – 07 Targetraining Winner, 07 Mangoni Gran Prix
– Tashony Noplos (USA) – New member for 2008 and set to surprise

Management & Staff
– Anne Bolyea – Team Owner & Founder
– Thad Fischer – Team Director
– Jame Carney – Competition Director
– Dan Reymann – Team Mechanic

2008 Partners, Sponsors & Suporters
– Cheerwine: Title Sponsor: Makers of “The Original Cherry Flavored Soft Drink”
– Orbea: Frame Sets
– Reynolds Cycling: Wheel Sets
– Champion Systems: Clothing
– Vittoria: Tires and Tubes
– TRP: Brake Sets
– Shimano: Shifters, Derailleurs, Cassettes, Chains & Pedals
– LH Thomson: Stems and Seat Posts
– FSA: Crank Sets and Bottom Brackets
– Ritchey Logic: Road Handle Bars
– Terry Cycling: Saddles
– Profile-Design: Time Trial Bars and Bottle Cages
– Rudy Project: Helmets and Luggage.
– Nature’s Path: Bars and Cereals
– Motor Tabs: Energy Drink and Bottles
– Tifosi Eyewear: Sport and Casual Glasses.
– Park Tool: Maintenance and Repair Tools
– Midland: Radio Communications