Upland Sports Group Selected to Offer Somec Frames in U.S.; The Ideal Road Bike for the Serious Triathlete.Sports Editors/Cycling Writers OAKLAND Oakland, city (1990 pop. 372,242), seat of Alameda co., W Calif., on the eastern side of San Francisco Bay; inc. 1852. Together with San Francisco and San Jose, the city comprises the fourth largest metropolitan area in the United States. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 20, 2003 Upland Upland, city (1990 pop. 63,374), San Bernardino co., S Calif., in a citrus-fruit region at the foot of the San Gabriel Mts.; inc. 1906. Citrus fruits and grapes are packed and processed in the city. Paint, orchard heaters, auto parts, and feed products are also made. Sports Group has been selected as the U.S. distributor for Somec The Societa Mechanica was organized by Giro d'Italia mechanic Oliviero Gallegati in the 1960s, in order to set a group of working standards. When he opened his bicycle shop in Lugo, Italy, rather than following the almost universal custom in the Italian cycle industry of frames. With several different frames, materials, and options available, Somec frames are ideal for the serious triathlete tri·ath·lete n. One who competes in a triathlon. . Somec offers both standard and custom road and Time Trial frames using only Columbus and Dedacciai carbon, aluminum, and steel. The standard offering includes (2) carbon, (19) aluminum, and (4) steel frames. The Somec custom frame offers cyclists This is an incomplete list. Please add to this list if you are aware of an omission. This is a list of cyclists by decade. Cyclists by decade Cyclists before the 1880s
"More and more triathletes are choosing to train and race on road bikes," said Upland President Gary Vasconi. "Somec is a superior product, offering the serious triathlete the comfort, versatility, and efficiency they need to be a better cyclist." Upland Sports Group, which officially launched its U.S. headquarters in Oakland, Calif. in March of 2002, is aiming to be a leader in the distribution of high-quality cycling products to the U.S. marketplace. Upland Sports Group is owned and operated by two principles, Robert Carbone and Gary Vasconi. More information about Upland Sports can be found on the Web at www.uplandsg.com. An Upland Sports Group logo, and photos of the Somec frame and both principals of the company, scanned at high resolution specifically for print publication, can easily be downloaded from http://www.GiveMeMore.com. |
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