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Welcome TruTrainer to the Inferno Racing Family! TruTrainer has become the official supplier and chosen roller of Team Inferno Pro Cycling as of May, 2008.
While TruTrainer rollers may look like any other, they are far from it. Co-founder, Jeff Rhodes and partner have designed a revolutionary tubular flywheel, contained in the rear roller. What does it do? What doesn't it do? The claim is it can be mounted and dismounted from a standstill (without a wall and with optional platform), may be sprinted on (seated), will accommodate a time trial bike with the rider in aero position, allows coasting at speed and the rider can stand while pedaling to simulate . . .
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Its all about image! This is an age old truth with high level sports, large corporate business and anywhere marketing and advertisement must place visual appeal to a consumer and/or spectator.
Inferno Racing has arguably one of the coolest image in cycling and has done so through Matt Olson's graphic design magic. Matt, of MATTEO Studios, is not only a designer, but a musician, artist, t-shirt designer and producer, and an original founding member of Inferno Racing LLC.
With any vision brought forth by management, MATTEO delivers a stunning masterpiece every time and has become highly requested throughout many industries. Matt is a freelance contractor and relies . . .
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2008 Team Inferno Athlete Profile
Most riders, industry moguls and spectators know Hayden Godfrey, or have at least heard the name if they are truly involved with competitive cycling. Hayden has ridden at the top level of the sport for over a decade and has been racing as a pro in the U.S. since 2002 on such teams as HealthNet p/b Maxxis, Kodak/Sierra-Nevada and Colavita/Sutter Home. His name was also heard around the world this passed March after he won the UCI World Track Omnium Title in Manchester, England.
Well, he is an Inferno athlete now and has already produced a too 5 finish in every race entered this year! By joining Team Inferno Pro Cycling, Hayden is reunited with former teammates, Marco Aledia and "Lightning" Jeff Hopkins.
"Hayden was the steal of the year, along with Jeff!" brags team GM, Chad Thompson. "Many are calling their performances in 08 a 'come-back' of sorts. Not so. These riders were always there, despite severe injuries." Inferno has actually had discussions with Godfrey for several years and finally inked a deal for the 2008 season. Keep your eyes peeled, because he is pretty fast! |
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Team Inferno continues roll in major Ohio races with victory at the grueling Tour de Grandview Circuit Race! This race, normally dominated by regional power-house, Texas Roadhouse, brought Hayden Godfrey his second road victory on US soil for 2008.
Photo credit - Blair Fraley
Godfrey with teammates, Jim Baldesare and Josh England, made the race winning break of 8 riders that eventually set up Team Inferno Pro Cycling for another major regional win. With great teams by the likes of DLP Pro Cycling, Time Pro Cycling and Texas Roadhouse, to name a few, the top spot did not come easily.
"The team was smart and efficient." boasts team assistant DS, Todd Lee. "They really communicated well, and it showed all day!" Team co-captain, Jim Baldesare (who took fifth on the day and second the previous) agreed, "The guys were amped. We just rode a smart and leg-burning race. We deserved the win."
Current UCI World Track Omnium Champion, Hayden Godfrey, and Inferno's Track contingent start up season with the US Open Omnium, held at Trexlertown!
Photo credit - Todd Leister/Leister Images
Making his first appearance on a US track in over 2 years, and the first event to don his recently earned World Champion stripes, Hayden was victorious in the 10 Km event and took second overall in the omnium with the aid of his track allies, Josh England, Mario Mazza and Bennet van der Genugten.
Race 4 of the USA Crits Series, the AT&T Downtown Austin Criterium did not go as planned for the pin-striped clan. An oh-so-consistent, "Lightning" Jeff Hopkins found the pressures of mishap and poor luck a recipe for temporary demise. Jeff now sits in 3rd overall in a series he has led for 4 events.
"The lead is minimal and the team rode well. It was just an off-day, following an off-week." states Hopkins. "You cannot be 100% all of the time, no matter how hard you try to be. Iron Hill will show our cards when we are at full [8 rider] strength. We will see what unfolds then."
Make it two! At the conclusion of the 2008 edition of the Tour of Ohio, Team Inferno Pro Cycling found themselves victorious for the second consecutive year. And again, the team swept all of the four available jerseys (Leader, KOM, Points and Best Young Rider)!
Photo credit - Greg Sailor/www.gregsailor.com
The 8 man team rode flawlessly each day and delivered Matt Winstead to the overall victory. "This has been my primary goal all year! I wanted to avenge losing to y'all last year (laughter). So, if you can't beat 'em, join 'em!" stated the elated Winstead. Along the way, Matt claimed a stage victory (stage 3), as did team captain, Hayden Godfrey (stage 4). The hard work allowed all four jerseys to be donned by Inferno at the final stages completion.
The Champion Systems Tour of Ohio Jerseys are as follows:
- Matt Winstead, Yellow/Winner
- Joe Cooper, Polka-Dot/KOM
- Marco Aledia, Green/Points Winner
- Bennet van der Genugten, Maroon/Best Young Rider.
Congratulations to all eight athletes and four staff members that make our lives grand at moments like these!
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2008 Events
USA Crits Speed Week Series
SE United States
USA Crits Championship Series
United States & Canada
Historic Dilworth Criterium
USA Crits Speed Week Series
Charlotte, NC
Sandy Springs Cycling Challenge
USA Crits Speed Week Series
Sandy Springs, GA
US Air Force Cycling Classic
US ProTour
Arlington, VA
Joe Martin Stage Race
Fayetteville, AR
Bank of America Grand Prix
Wilmington, DE
Kelly Cup
Baltimore, MD
Tour de Leelanau
US ProTour
Leelanau County, MI
Tour of Somerville
Somerville, NJ
Ricola Twilight Criterium
Somerville, NJ
Tulsa Tough Omnium
USA Crits Championship Series
Tulsa, OK
Rocky Boots
Nelsonville Starbrick Criterium
Nelsonville, OH
Harlem Skyscaper Classic
USA Crits Championship Series
New York, NY
Tour of Ohio Stage Race
Central Ohio
AT&T Austin Criterium
USA Crits Championship Series
Austin, TX
Tour de Grandview
Grandview Village, OH
Iron Hill Twilight Criterium
USA Crits Championship Series
West Chester, PA
LMPD Foundation Criterium
Louisville, KY
BC Cancer Foundation
Tour de
Gastown
USA Crits Championship Series
Vancouver, BC Canada
Wells Fargo Boise Twilight Criterium
USA Crits Championship Series
Boise, ID
Presbyterian Hospital Invitational
USA Crits Championship Series
Charlotte, NC
Hanes Park Classic
Winston-Salem, NC
Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove
US ProTour
Elk Grove Village, IL
Marion Classic Invitational
Marion, IN
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