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Published February 2, 2012

Kirsten Frattini takes helm at Canadian Cycling • Cane Creek names David K. Hall director of operations • Tour of Utah announces 2012 stages • Syncros sponsors Geoff Kabush and Scott-3Rox team

TORONTO, Canada (BRAIN) Feb 2, 09:49 MT — Former pro cyclist and CyclingNews.com reporter Kirsten Frattini is the new editor of Canadian Cycling Magazine.

Frattini was North American correspondent for Future Publishing's Cyclingnews and BikeRadar sites for six years, covering all the major races in North America plus the Tour de France, Giro d'Italia and some South American events. Prior to entering journalism, Frattini raced for the Canadian national team and U.S. trade teams in North America and Europe.

Canadian Cycling Magazine’s former editor, Dan Dakin, recently made the move to the Niagara Falls Review as a business reporter. Dakin will continue to work with the team as senior editor.

Canadian Cycling Magazine is the highest-circulated cycling publication in Canada. It’s published six times per year.

Cane Creek names David K. Hall director of operations

FLETCHER, NC (BRAIN) Feb 2, 10:19 MT —Cane Creek Cycling Components has appointed David K. Hall as its new director of operations.

Hall has worked in leadership positions for Dillard Paper Company, International Paper Company and recently as the president and CEO of Deltec Homes, Inc.

“It's truly exciting to be part of a company that creates what's next in a sport I am so enthusiastic about,” says David Hall. “Our products are sophisticated and intricate; subsequently, we have a team with the capability and experience to provide the best in our industry – many of our employees have been here over 20 years. Being a part of such a company really inspires me to want to be my best”.

Cane Creek also has brought on Eric White as customer sales representative and added Ricky Bradley, Greg Daniels, John Fennel, Chris Regec to their shock production team.

Tour of Utah announces 2012 stages

SALT LAKE CITY, UT (BRAIN) Feb 2, 10:11 MT —Organizers of the Tour of Utah on Thursday announced the stage start and finish cities for the 2012 edition of the UCI-sanctioned pro stage race, held August 7-12.

For the first time, the race will start in Northern Utah in Ogden with a road race. Stage 2 will feature a team time trial at Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele. It will be the only TTT event at a major U.S. stage race this year.

Organizers expect 16 domestic and international teams at the event. Two-time winner Levi Leipheimer expects to compete with his new Omega Pharma-Quick Step team.

Syncros sponsors Geoff Kabush and Scott-3Rox team through 2014

SUN VALLEY, ID (BRAIN) Feb 2, 10:30 MT —Syncros is sponsoring Geoff Kabush and the Scott-3Rox Racing Team through the 2014 season, the company announced Thursday. Kabush and the team will ride a full line of Syncros cross country mountain bike components including: stems, handlebars, grips, seatposts, saddles, and wheels.

Scott bought the Syncros brand from Ritchey Design late last year.

“The 3Rox Team has been around for a number of years, but now with the additional backing from Scott and the signing of Geoff Kabush, the team really seems set to create a presence on the international stage,” said Syncros' U.S. communications manager Lars-Erik Johnson. “Syncros represents a great component compliment to this program, from both the technical and nostalgic Canadian perspectives. The input Geoff and the team can offer our design team will only help accelerate Syncros product innovation and help return the brand to its once prominent place in the market.”

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