Flora Duffy Gets Sponsorship Deal
Top local athlete Flora Duffy has received a huge boost this week as she has signed a contract to ride bicycles and equipment made by one of the worlds largest bicycle manufacturers – Specialized Bicycle Components.
As part of the deal Ms Duffy will receive two complete bicycles as well as shoes, helmets and clothing. The bicycles will be updated to the latest models each year.
For the 2011 season Ms Duffy will compete in the draft legal ITU format races on the highly regarded and race proven Specialized S-Works Amira which is a women’s specific model, whilst for the non drafting races and time trial events she will compete on the Transition Pro.
The deal was initiated by herformer coach Neil de ste Croix and Grant Goudge – the owners of Bicycle Works bicycle shop who are the exclusive Specialized dealer in Bermuda.
Mr De ste Croix said, “The contract for Duffy came about during meetings last year in the US when Specialized advised us that they were making a large investment into the sport of triathlon and were looking to sponsor high caliber athletes with world class potential. Obviously, Duffy’s name came up and after providing her sporting resume they were keen to sign her up”
The deal is “not just about the bikes and equipment” as Flora Duffy will have access to the Specialized network of worldwide dealers for technical support as well as a direct line to the world class bike fit system. At the end of March she will be flown to the Specialized headquarters in Morgan Hills California to attend a “pro athlete” meeting where the sponsored athletes get together to discuss their needs as well as see the latest products and innovations for the next year
Well done Flora
Congratulations