Five-Time US National Criterium Champion Claims Overall Title for
Second Straight Year

Linden, NJ (May 8, 2009) — Tina Pic of the Colavita/Sutter Home Women’s Cycling Team presented by Cooking Light captured the 2009 USA Crits Speedweek Series overall title for the second consecutive year. The five-time US National Criterium Champion was on the podium in every event in the six-race women’s series, including wins at the Historic Roswell (GA) Criterium and the Global BMW Sandy Springs Criterium.

Celebrating her victory, Tina thanked her Colavita/Sutter Home teammates Erica Allar, Nicki Wangsgard, Kelly Benjamin, and guest rider Carmen McNellis for their hard work and support to deliver her to the finish line in six races over eight days. Tina added, “I was particularly proud to share the podium with Kelly Benjamin and celebrate her win at the Beaufort Memorial Criterium.”

The USA Crits Speedweek Series includes six of the fastest criteriums held on American soil. Colavita/Sutter Home colors were represented on the podium in every race:

• Athens (GA) Twilight Criterium, April 25: Tina Pic finished 2nd
• Historical Roswell (GA) Criterium, April 26: Tina Pic finished 1st
• Beaufort (SC) Memorial Criterium, April 28: Kelly Benjamin finished 1st, Tina Pic 3rd
• Downtown Walterboro (SC) Criterium, April 29: Tina Pic finished 2nd, Erica Allar 4th
• Spartanburg (SC) Criterium, May 1: Tina Pic finished 3rd
• Global BMW Sandy Springs (GA) Criterium, May 3: Tina Pic finished first 1st

Photo caption: Tina Pic of the Colavita/Sutter Home Women’s Cycling Team presented by Cooking Light Wins 2009 USA Crits Speedweek Series (photo credit: Jonathan Devich/epicimages.us)

The Colavita/Sutter Home Women’s Cycling Team resumes racing on May 16th at the Bank of America Wilmington (DE) Grand Prix followed by Baltimore’s Kelly Cup on May 17th. The team then travels to New Jersey where Tina Pic will race to defend her title at the historic Tour of Somerville.

About the sponsors of the Colavita/Sutter Home Cycling Teams presented by Cooking Light

The Colavita/Sutter Home Cycling Teams presented by Cooking Light are racing stronger than ever. In 2008, the men’s and women’s teams accumulated more than 50 individual and team victories across all forms of road racing. As one of the few programs that supports both a men’s and women’s team at the highest levels of US cycling, Colavita/Sutter Home is committed to investing in promising young athletes. Colavita/Sutter Home sponsors the Colavita New Jersey U19 Racing Team, the largest junior program on the East Coast, and the Colavita U23 Racing Team.

In addition, Colavita/Sutter Home champions cycling at the local level through support of 10 elite clubs which include more than 350 recreational cyclists in nearly 20 states throughout the US. Bookmark www.ColavitaSutterHome.com for news and information about the pro, regional, and junior teams.

Colavita USA imports and distributes the #1 brand of Italian extra virgin olive oil in the US as well as durum wheat semolina pasta, a full selection of balsamic and wine vinegars, and many other fine Italian products. A family-owned business headquartered in Linden, NJ, Colavita has championed the sport of cycling throughout its 25+-year history. Through its charitable arm, the Colavita Foundation for Children, the company provides bicycles and helmets to children in need. Visit www.Colavita.com to learn more about Colavita USA.

Sutter Home Winery is wholly owned and operated by the Trinchero family, Napa Valley vintners since 1948. The company produces the wines of Sutter Home, Trinchero, Montevina, Wild Bunch, Trinity Oaks, Folie à Deux, Ménage à Trois, Napa Cellars, the number one alcohol-removed wine, Fre, and imports Angove’s, Reynolds Vineyards and Little Boomey wines of Australia. For more information, visit www.tfewines.com.

Founded in 1987, Cooking Light (www.cookinglight.com/cooking) is the world’s largest food magazine. Each month, more than 11 million consumers turn to Cooking Light to “eat smart, be fit and live well.” CookingLight.com provides daily food and fitness updates, healthy recipes and nutrition advice to millions of unique visitors every year.

For the 2009 season, the Colavita/Sutter Home Cycling Teams presented by Cooking Light will be riding Jamis super-light Xenith SL road frames and the revolutionary Xenith T2 time trial bikes supplied by Jamis Bicycles, designed and marketed by the G. Joannou Cycle Company (GJC) of Northvale, NJ. Established in 1937 by the father of CEO and President Carine Joannou, GJC ranks among the largest bicycle companies under private ownership in the US. For more information about Jamis and to view the complete line of bicycles, please visit www.JamisBikes.com.

The bikes are fully equipped with Shimano components, wheels, shoes, and pedals, Ritchey handlebars, stems, and seat posts, Selle San Marco saddles, Vittoria tires, and Profile Design Aero bars and levers for time trial bikes. Team jerseys and all technical apparel are provided by Giordana; helmets, glasses, and bags are supplied by Rudy Project. Additional sponsors of the Colavita/Sutter Home Cycling Teams presented by Cooking Light include Fila, GU Sports, Headsweats, Skin Care for Athletes, TetraPak, and Thule.