Multi-U.S. National Champion Pua Sawicki recently announced she will continue her long running title sponsorship with Ellsworth. The only changes coming for her in 2009 will be switch to DT Swiss technology for the suspension on her Ellsworth Truth and Hutchinson Tires will be providing for her trail hook-up in the new season.Continuing her transition from ultra-endurance events to Olympic distance cross country racing, Sawicki plans to compete in all races on the USA Cycling Pro XC Tour (ProXCT) as well as Cross Country National Championships in Granby, Colorado. However, she will continue her presence in the ultra-endurance game by participating in Marathon and 24 Hour National Championships, the Teva Mountain Games, and Marathon World Championships in Graz-Stettegg, Austria.
Sawicki will continue living out of her RV throughout the summer months as she uses it to travel between races on her schedule.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
MTBracenews.com contributor Kathy Sherwin announced she will be departing Cannondale in 2009 for the Kenda race team. Sherwin is excited to be returning to Kenda, she raced for the team for several years when it was known as the Ford Women's Cycling Team.The Kenda team will be racing Tomac bikes this season using the Type-X Carbon Hardtail and Carbide Full-Suspension.
The Kenda Team includes hold overs from last season Amanda Carey, Danielle Musto, Zephani Blasi, Heather Holmes, and Andy Schultz. The new additions include Sherwin and Colin Cares.
