Tuesday, November 20, 2007

Cycle U Coach Gets Sponsorship for Ironman South Africa

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CONTACT:
Alex Gardner
Modus Sport Group
Ph 206-719-6779
alex@modussportgroup.com
Modus Sport Group

Modus Sport Group Announces Sponsorship of Local Amateur Triathlete

Seattle, WA, November 15, 2007 – Modus Sport Group, representing Quintana Roo, Profile Design, and Shimano America among others, announces sponsorship of local amateur triathlete Tammy Metzger. “Modus Sport Group and the clients we represent have a strong belief in supporting the local athletic community. When I shared the personal story of this athlete with them, they were happy to be onboard”, says Alex Gardner, Owner of Modus Sport Group.

Tammy Metzger, a local age-grouper triathlete, multi-sport coach for Cycle U, and a recent graduate of Bastyr University’s Exercise Science & Wellness program, has taken on the challenge of going the distance at Ironman South Africa on April 13, 2008; 2.4-mile ocean swim, 112-mile bike, and 26.2 mile run. When asked how she was feeling about this challenge, Tammy said, “This event will be the culmination of a lot of life changes for me. With the support of the Modus Group and their clients, as well as that of my fellow Jet City Triathlon Club teammates, I know I will be ready for it!” For more of this athlete’s story, read her interview on the Bastyr University website.

Tammy Metzger will be riding the Quintana Roo Lucero at Ironman South Africa, outfitted with full Shimano Dura Ace components, Shimano race wheels, and Profile Design bars. Bike build, fitting, and all service work will be performed by the triathlon experts at Triumph Multisport in the Leschi neighborhood of Seattle, WA.

ABOUT MODUS SPORT GROUP –The Modus Sport Group is an agency of professional liaisons to distributors and dealers, representing the cycling industry’s best manufacturers via sales, negotiations and good will and defines it’s Modern Sport Method with consistent communication and strategic business planning to maximize the success of the company’s they represent and customers they support. For more information visit the Modus Sport Group homepage.

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