After a long running career, my brother (Joe Jacobs) and I (Pat Jacobs) decided to mix things up and give cycling a try. We figured we had a strong aerobic engine because of our running, and the low impact training would help alleviate our injury issues. After years of watching Lance destroy the Tour de France, we had always wanted to give 100% to cycling. Upon my graduation from college, I decided it was time to ditch the old Steel Trek 560 and spend my well earned graduation money on a new road bike. Joe, not wanting to get left behind, decided it was time for an upgrade from his old-school Trek 1000. I went with a Fisher Rail and Joe topped me with a Fisher Rail Super. They aren't exactly ProTour ready machines, but they have treated us well. After delving into the sport with 2 major purchases, we then recruited a couple of "teammates" to train with through the hot summer months. An old track teammate and on-and-off dedicated cyclist, Jeff Pacailler, and another runner, triathlete, and future mountain biker and brother in law Paul Chegwidden decided to take the dive and see what Joe and I were so obsessed with.
After training all summer and fall and doing a couple of races, we decided it was time to start a team. Throughout the winter, we looked for sponsors and began designing jerseys.
Our Jerseys!
For our first season as a team we are being sponsored by the generous support of the below brands...
Real Estate Rescue LLC- A real estate investment company based out of Clifton, NJ http://realestaterescuenj.com/Welcome.html
TD Installations- A do-all contractor based out of Butler, NJ
Endurance Guru Coaching- An ex-pro cyclist, Geoff Clark, who rode for Team Alpha Romeo.
Getaway Cycle Center- A bike shop based out of Bloomingdale, NJ
http://www.getawaycyclecenter.com/
Rudy Project- Sunglasses and Helmet company
http://www.rudyproject.com/
Yakkity Yak- An upstart alternative T-shirt and apparel design company based out of New Jersey
http://www.facebook.com/yakity.yak#!/pages/Yakitty-Yak/155309231146959
The Sneaker Factory Running Centers
http://www.sneakerfactory.com/
All of our sponsors have been great in supporting the Real Estate Rescue Cycling Team as we progress through the winter and into the racing season during our inaugural year. Joe, Paul, Jeff and I are all very grateful for everything.
-PJ
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