Sponsored Athletes
Cycling and Ricky's are a perfect partnership. Our peanuts taste a whole lot better than a typical energy bar and the high protein content provides sustained energy. We are proud to sponsor 3 professional cyclists in 2010!
Marisa Asplund - Pro Road Cyclist and Pro Triathlete
Marisa has been a professional cyclist for 5 years, currently racing for elite team DFT p/b Treads. In 2007, Marisa won the Tour of the Gila "Gila Monster" road race. In addition to cycling, Marisa started competing in duathlons and triathlons in 2009, and on March 27, 2010, Marisa won the Powerman Alabama Elite Duathlon, earning her the title of USAT Elite Duathlon National Champion and securing her place in the World Duathlon Championships to be held in Scotland, Fall, 2010! Marisa's home town is Kansas City, KS. Marisa lives and trains in Durango, CO.
Learn more about Marisa and check out her race schedule at: http://marisacycling.com/
Marisa's favorite Ricky's Lucky Nuts flavor: The Original Style
"Two scoops of whey protein and a handful of The Original Peanuts in my daily smoothie are my secret energy snack."-Marisa
Photo courtesy of Dean Howard, © 2009
|
|
Chris Heath - Pro-elite Downhill Racer
 Chris's main discipline is downhill, but he also competes in slalom. Chris is the 2009 Pro Gravity Tour Winner and now races for Team KHS Factory Racing. Chris's home town is New City, NY. Chris lives and trains in Durango, CO. For Chris's full race schedule:
Click Here
Chris's favorite Ricky's Lucky Nuts flavor: Cocoa & Vanilla Bean
"An hour before a training ride I eat a bag of Cocoa & Vanilla Bean for sustained energy. They are also great road trip food for the long hours we spend in the van on the way to the races."- Chris
|
|
Teal Stetson-Lee - Pro Cross Country and Cyclocross Racer
 Teal started her racing career in 2006 as a member of the Fort Lewis College ("FLC") Women's Cycling Team. In 2008, Teal joined Team Velo Bella as an expert and in 2009 turned pro. Teal is an all-around athlete, who has competed in cyclo-cross and qualified for the Junior Olympics 3 years in a row in cross country skiing. In 2009, riding for FLC, Teal won the USA Cycling National Cyclocross Division I Championships in Bend, Oregon. Teal lives and trains in Durango, Colorado, which is also her home town. For more information about Teal and to check out her 2010 racing schedule go to: Click Here
Teal's favorite flavor of Ricky's Lucky Nuts: Bombay Curry Coconut
"The best way to eat Ricky's Lucky Nuts is straight out of the bag after a big ride."-Teal
|
|
|
|
Events & Community Sponsorships
•• Blue Star Moms, Durango Chapter, June 2010
•• American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life, June 2010
•• Volunteers of Telluride Bluegrass Festival June 2010
KOTO-FM's Annual Black Bean Saute Breakfast Fund-Raiser benefiting Telluride's only community radio station, September, 2009, Telluride, Colorado
•• Colorado Trails Jamboree, July, 2009, Durango, Colorado, (mountain bike race to benefit Multiple Sclerosis)
•• San Juan Stage Race, February, 2009, Durango, Colorado, (dog sledding competition)
•• Durango Independent Film Fest, Durango, Colorado, Durango, Colorado, March, 2009
•• Broadmoor Hotel, Rocky Mountain Golf Classic, Colorado Springs, Colorado, August, 2009 (benefiting the Save American Free Enterprise Fund)
•• Spec's Wine, Spirits and Finer Foods 8th Annual Charity Golf Tournament, Houston, Texas, April, 2009
•• Hash House Harriers Run, Durango, Colorado, January, 2009 (supporting the running club with a drinking problem!)
Ricky’s Lucky Nuts Hockey Team
Level 2, 2009 Champions
Durango Colorado Adult Hockey League. |
|
