The boys and girls club was a huge success. There were about 140 kids, from 10-18 years old. Mostly about 10-12 years old. The visit was to the Boys and Girls Club in Loveland Colorado, during their “bike week”.  Allistair, Will and I all spoke about the bicycles/ equipmment, especially about the importance of wearing a helmet. We spoke about racing and the distances/ frequency’s that we ride and race. About Jelly Belly candy and how we use a special Sport Bean while we ride. Then we gave out a sample package to each student who wanted one and autographs for those who wanted one.  The kids asked tons of questions. All in all they were very excited that we were there and the kids were too.

Alex Hagman

This weekend Jelly Belly p/b Kenda raced in the Redlands Bicycle Classic, the race where the team first got its start.

Twelve years ago, Danny Van Haute took over the Redlands Club elite cycling team and turned it into the longest-running professional team in the U.S. Now, Jelly Belly p/b Kenda races all over the world representing its sponsors.

Highlights from the weekend’s race include a top-10 finish by Bernard van Ulden in the opening prologue and second place by Ken Hanson in the Stage 2 criterium. In the final stage, a 90-mile road race, the team rode well for van Ulden, who finished 17th in the stage — good for sixth in the general classification.

The day before the race, Jelly Belly p/b Kenda riders Brad Huff, Alastair Loutit and Sergio Hernandez visited Arroyo Verde Elementary School in Redlands and talked to fifth- and sixth-graders about the Redlands race, the team and bicycle safety.

And of course, they passed out Jelly Belly jelly beans.

Next up for the team is the Tour of Korea, April 15-24.

You can now purchase 2010 team jerseys and team baseball caps online.

These are the only team items that will be available for sale.
2010 TEAM JERSEYS – short sleeve only, adult club cut sizing (see sizing charts)
http://www.jellybelly.com/Shop/ShopMain.aspx?CategoryID=Sports_Gear

2010 TEAM BASEBALL CAP – black with embroidered beans
http://www.jellybelly.com/Shop/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=89639

2010 TEAM WATER BOTTLES – Jelly Belly p/b Kenda, Focus and Sport Beans logos
http://www.jellybelly.com/Shop/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=7000855

2010 TEAM SOCKS – adult sizes only, see sizing charts
WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON. KEEP CHECKING www.jellybelly.com to find out when socks will be available!

This was a letter Sent to me from one of our biggest fans:

Danny – I know you are very busy but Garrett asked if I’d email you.

Garrett did his first TT yesterday (Piru 20k), I’ve seen him push

himself hard sparring in karate but I’ve never seen him push as hard as

yesterday.  He was completely done when he finished, drove hard from

start to finish. When he got to the car he did his usual unclip-swing

his right leg over the toptube-dismount and barely stayed on his feet,

now he knows not to do that at the end of a race. They let me follow

him because he’s so young, was able to give advice when he needed it.

There were several juniors racing but only one other 9/10 year old

(rather experienced already) but he unfortunately crashed at about 8

miles and DNF’d so Garrett got 1st with a time of 52:08.  Attached are

some pics, everyone loved the kit.  Hope you are doing well, sounds like

the team is.  Kelli and Kaitlin says hi and hopes to see you at the ToC

in LA  or TO – John & Garrett Robinson

The JB boys are so friendly, great with the fans even after busting a gut all day racing – I’m not so sure I’d be so cool with sycophants like me hanging around. They are all great ambassadors for JB. Thanks especially to Matty and Phil for coming out to meet the fans at my friend, Dave Robinsons, candy store in the Jefferson City Mall last Thursday. And finally, a big thanks to Danny for his exciting offer to give me a ride in the team car next time in Missouri.

Martin Wills
Columbia Missouri.

P.S. I’ll be doing my best to lobby the State/Governors office to continue support for ToM.

Mr. Van Haute,

This past weekend my family and I traveled from Columbus, OH to St. Louis to watch the first stage of Tour of Missouri.  My husband, Jeffrey, and son, Xander, are big cycling fans. They were peering through the fence around the team trailer area when five guys from team Jelly Belly came out on their way to dinner.  These guys were very kind and graciously offered to take a picture with my family.  I’m attaching it here.  My daughter, Amira, might have been a little freaked out but Xander’s smile is genuine.  It made his day!  Please tell them thank you for us and best of luck for the rest of the tour.

Sincerely,

The Tadlock Family
Lauren, Jeffrey, Xander (5) and Amira (2)