The temperatures finally appear to be rising,
signaling the end of a pretty brutal winter… which means that it’s time to
start pedaling! I'm convinced that we have some of the best local support of any race team in New England. Let’s reciprocate and
support these fantastic businesses! Links to their websites can be found
on the right hand side bar of this page.
This post highlights the 2014 sponsors that have supported our team from
the early days… and are responsible for the growth that we have experienced
throughout the years. Thank you!
Qualey Granite and
Quartz: Qualey Granite and Quartz is a full service provider of stone
countertops and flooring. Their 45,000 square foot facility is located in
Veazie, but their customer base extends from Northern Maine to Cape Cod. The reputation for quality and service has caused them to open a new showroom in Portland, and for owner Matt Qualey to be named the 2013 Small Business Person of the Year by the SBA. In
addition to being the title sponsor for the Qualey Granite/Rose Bike Race team
for the second year running, Qualey Granite and Quartz operates their Rescue
Dogs Rock! Charity branch to support local animal rescue groups like the Bangor
Humane Society, Fast Friends Greyhound Rescue, the Conway Area Humane Society,
The Hancock SPCA & the Bucksport Animal Shelter.
Rose Bike Shop: Since
opening in 1986, Rose Bike Shop has become synonymous with cycling
in the Orono/Bangor area. Ask any local or UMaine student/alum, and
they’ll tell you that Rose Bike Shop is the only place to go for all of your
biking and Nordic skiing needs. So… stop by the shop, so Jim and his crew
can set you up on two wheels to ride the trails/road! Bring Cookies!
Verve Burritos:
Verve means vitality and enthusiasm. The mission of Verve Burritos is to
provide these qualities to the community through a fun, inviting atmosphere and
quick, healthy, delicious food. This is the PERFECT place to stop after or
during a big weekend trail ride. The post ride rendez vous is made more convenient in 2014 with the addition of a second location in Downtown Bangor! Our race team is thrilled to be
Fueled By Verve Burritos in 2014, and to have co-owner/local MTB fixture Abe Furth riding for us again.
United Insurance:
From loggers to lobstermen, bankers to builders, teachers to town governments,
more and more Mainers are turning to United Insurance for personal, committed
service that has made them one of the largest independent agencies in the
state. Qualey Granite/Rose Bike Racing is thankful to have support from
United Insurance, as well as the legs and lungs of the President & CEO,
Chris Condon, for the 2014 season.
Neal Dealer
Services: You may not have heard of Neal Dealer Services unless you have
worked on the scene of a logging operation in the Maine woods, but Jason is
dedicated to providing logging crews with valuable support regarding OSHA
regulations and workplace safety. He has also been a longtime
supporter of our team and area cycling in general.
