Sponsors and Partners

Recognized by the U.S. Olympic Committee and the Union Cycliste Internationale, USA Cycling promotes American cycling through its 60,000 members and 2,500 annual events. USA Cycling associations include the BMX Association (BMX), National Off-Road Bicycle Association (mountain bike), U.S. Cycling Federation (road/track), the National Collegiate Cycling Association and the U.S. Professional Racing Organization professional men's road). USA Cycling is the license holder for the USA Cycling Professional Individual Time Trial Championships and USA Cycling Professional Road Race Championships.

Established nearly a century ago, Greenville Hospital System University Medical Center (GHS) is a not-for-profit academic health organization committed to medical excellence through research, education, clinical expertise and technological advancement. GHS is pleased to sponsor the championship weekend for a sixth consecutive year and to be a recipient of funds raised through the Palmetto Peloton Project. GHS' Roger C. Peace Rehabilitation Hospital is also pleased to sponsor the U.S. Handcycling National Criterium Championship for a third year and to provide orthopaedic services and an onsite emergency medical team for professional cyclists through our partner Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas.
To learn more, go to www.ghs.org.

About TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank®
TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank, is one of the 10 largest banks in the United States, providing customers with a full range of financial products and services at more than 1,250 convenient locations from Maine to Florida. On September 30, 2010, The South Financial Group, Inc. was acquired by TD Bank Group, and its subsidiary Carolina First Bank merged with TD Bank. Carolina First Bank will continue to operate under the trade names Carolina First Bank in North and South Carolina and Mercantile Bank in Florida until conversion and rebranding in 2011. TD Bank is headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J., and Portland, Maine. Carolina First Bank and Mercantile Bank are trade names of TD Bank, N.A. For more information, visit www.tdbank.com.

TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank, is a member of TD Bank Group and a subsidiary of The Toronto-Dominion Bank of Toronto, Canada, a top 10 financial services company in North America and one of the few banks in the world rated Aaa by Moody's. The Toronto-Dominion Bank trades on the New York and Toronto stock exchanges under the ticker symbol "TD." To learn more, visit www.td.com.

Duke Energy returns for a second year as the Presenting Sponsor of the Individual Time Trial Championships held at CU-ICAR.

Duke Energy Carolinas owns nuclear, coal-fired, natural gas and hydroelectric generation. That diverse fuel mix provides approximately 19,000 megawatts of electricity capacity to approximately 2.4 million customers in a 22,000-square-mile service area of North Carolina and South Carolina.

Duke Energy is one of the largest electric power holding companies in the United States. Its regulated utility operations serve approximately 4 million customers located in five states in the Southeast and Midwest, representing a population of approximately 11 million people. Its commercial power and international business segments own and operate diverse power generation assets in North America and Latin America, including a growing portfolio of renewable energy assets in the United States.

Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Duke Energy is a Fortune 500 company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol DUK. More information about the company is available on the Internet at: www.duke-energy.com. To learn more and contribute to the discussion about the energy issues of today and the possibilities of tomorrow see www.sheddingalight.org.

Founded in 2005 by Amgen, Breakaway from Cancer® is a national initiative to increase awareness of important resources available to people affected by cancer – from prevention through survivorship. Through

Breakaway from Cancer, Amgen has joined forces with four nonprofit partner organizations: Prevent Cancer Foundation, Cancer Support Community (formerly known as The Wellness Community), Patient Advocate Foundation, and National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship. These organizations offer a broad range of support services complementing those provided by a patient’s team of healthcare professionals. For more information, please visit www.breakawayfromcancer.com.

Nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, the City of Greenville is the hub of Upstate South Carolina, located half way between Atlanta and Charlotte. Greenville is more than just a city, it's a lifestyle. Learn more - visit the City of Greenville online

Greenville County is a thriving, diverse community with abundant opportunities for unmatched quality of life that blends tradition and innovation.

Greenville County is a thriving, diverse community with abundant opportunities for unmatched quality of life that blends tradition and innovation. It is our goal to provide outstanding public service to all the citizens of Greenville County, and we welcome visitors to experience all that Greenville County has to offer.

Michelob ULTRA is proud to be a part of the 2011 USA Cycling Professional Championships. We believe in getting out and having fun, which is why we regularly support events like these all around the country. So whatever your goal, whether it be getting a fast time or just having a good time, we want to congratulate you for getting out and living life to the ULTRA.

GE Energy returns for a fifth year in partnership, first year as a Gold sponsor. GE Energy is also the Presenting Sponsor of the Post Summary Show on WYFF-4.

GE Energy in Greenville has a history of technology and innovation leadership in the design and manufacture of heavy-duty gas and wind turbines. Our products help meet the world’s need for clean, dependable power. With over 3,000 employees, and an engineering corps of 1,500, our workforce has a reputation for the highest quality and unwavering commitment to customers. GE employees volunteer thousands of hours each year in community service.

The Steadman Clinic is returning for the fourth year as the Official Medical team of the Championships weekend.

Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas (SHCC), a partner of Greenville Hospital System University Medical Center (GHS), is pleased to again provide orthopedic services and an onsite emergency medical team to cyclists participating in the championship weekend. SHCC is a world renowned sports medicine and orthopedic practice and research facility that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of orthopedic conditions and sport injuries. What sets this highly successful clinic apart is its commitment to providing evidence based medicine with the most cutting edge technology while integrating every facet of the continuum of care. Each SHCC location combines clinical care with physicians, therapists, nutritionist, and performance coaches to help patients reach optimal results.
To learn more, visit letsgoshcc.com.

Hincapie Sportswear, manufacturer and marketer of distinctive clothing for the performance cyclist, has been a proud sponsor of the GHS USA Cycling Pro Championships for 5 consecutive years. The company creates premium, custom cycling and triathlon apparel and accessories for competitive teams, clubs, events and organizations. Hincapie also manufactures a retail line of high-tech, performance cycling apparel and accessories available through bicycle retailers worldwide and online. For more information, please visit www.hincapie.com.

Situated on over 100 acres of green space, Embassy Suites Golf Resort and Conference Center offers a resort setting in a convenient mid-town location. With 268 guest suites, cooked to order breakfast and evening manager's reception for all guests, on-site golf, tennis, and swimming pools along with extensive meeting facilities, our resort is a perfect destination for business, leisure or family travel. We are pleased to have been selected at host hotel for the athletes, spectators and staff of the USA Cycling Pro Championships.
For more information, please visit www.embassysuites1.hilton.com.

Sun Printing is a full service printing and mailing company that has spent the last 30 years meeting the needs of our customers no matter how unique or specialized, from small, shortrun digital jobs to the expansive needs of large businesses using offset printed materials. Visit www.sunprintingusa.com for more information, or contact Raymond Keyes directly at 803-463-5354.

WYFF 4 is owned by Hearst Television Inc, and is the NBC affiliate in the nation’s 36th television market, serving Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, SC and Asheville NC. WYFF 4 has been honored with numerous regional Emmys for news, the 2008 NAB Service to America Television award and a 2009 National Peabody award for its locally produced "Chronicle" program. Visit WYFF online

The Greenville News Media Group is a multi-media company with a suite of advertising and marketing products and services. Led by The Greenville News and GreenvilleOnline.com, The Greenville News Media Group delivers solutions to serve targeted audience and specific advertisers. Our product line includes newspapers, magazines, Web sites, niche publications as well as digital and direct marketing services like search engine marketing and email programs. is the dominant local media Web site in the Upstate, with more than 700,000 individual visitors and over 14 million pages viewed each month. GreenvilleOnline offers something for everyone – from indispensible coverage of breaking news, to vital financial news and information, to unsurpassed sports coverage, to social networking, and the visual journalism of the Upstate’s finest team of professional photographers. Users can sign up for text or e-mail alerts when stories break. Twitter, YouTube, RSS feeds, and a mobile version of the site are also available. Almost 100 professional journalists work to make GreenvilleOnline the most comprehensive one-stop site in the region. The easiest way to take advantage GreenvilleOnline’s mix of convenience and depth and join the conversation is by visiting the site, signing up, and adding it as a homepage.
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1999 to create opportunities for wheelchair athletes to compete in cycling events. As the National Association for handcyclists, the organization works with local, regional, and national cycling events to create an integrated competition environment that is open to athletes with and without disabilities."
Visit US Handcycling Federation online