May 08, 2019 (Pelham, ON) – The Steve Bauer Classic welcomes Carl McKnight and Jason Rienas ofIronwood Wealth Management Group as a presenting sponsors. Since 2001 Ironwood provides a variety of financial services to a large group of satisfied clients. The McKnight & Rienas team provides financial services in investment management, insurance, life planning, tax and estate planning, and company benefit plans across the Niagara Region and surrounding areas.

“It is a pleasure to welcome Carl McKnight and Jason Rienas of Ironwood Wealth Management Group to our sponsor team” stated Steve Bauer. We are very grateful to be able to continue the legacy of this road race with the continued support and contribution from local sponsors. Ironwood Wealth Management Group joining our sponsor team is another great example of a local company believing in sport as a method to provide goodwill to athletes and the community.

Over the past several years with the guidance of Cycle Sport Management, the race has maintained ongoing support of local contributing sponsors. “With these local sponsors providing financial and in kind contributions to the race portfolio, we are able to put on the show for the racers and the Ontario cycling community” commented Steve Bauer.

Giordana returns to be our official SBC podium jersey with a custom design “yellow jersey” for the winner of each racing categories of the Classic. With over 40 years of industry knowledge, Giordana crafts the very best in cycling clothing for everyone from the competitive racers to the everyday athlete.

AutoFX Graphics and Signs has been producing the organisations sponsor race banners and signage for the race course for the past 4 years. AutoFX Graphics and Signs products and services are high quality providing a strong professional image for the race and visibility for the sponsors and partners.

The Niagara region retail bicycle shops have been on board in continuation as well. Bike Fit, Liberty! Bicycles, Front Row Sports have returned year after year to support the event and donate to the cash prize purse for the racers. It is a testament to the event that we have willing local business owners who recognise the value of the race and the effort the athletes make to compete. This year a new bicycle shop partner will join the team: Cøunty Cycle from Beamsville.

The 2019 Steve Bauer Classic presented by St. Davids Hydroponics & Ironwood Wealth Management Group is scheduled to host the Ontario Provincial Road Cycling Championships on Saturday May 18, 2019. Road cyclist racers will travel from all over Ontario to Pelham on the long May weekend to battle for the Provincial Champion title.

All information and registration available here.