February 24, 2010 - San Francisco, CA – American professional triathlete Kelly Williamson (formerly Kelly Handel) and American Bicycle Group are pleased to announce that Williamson will be riding Quintana Roo bikes for the 2010 and 2011 season.

“Quintana Roo has been actively involved with triathlon for so many years. They really know the intricacies of the sport. QR has truly done their homework when creating the CD0.1 and the finer points of the bike are amazing. I am psyched to get the opportunity to partner with them for 2010 and beyond”, said Williamson. “The technology and testing behind the CD 0.1 is second to none and when I step up to the Ironman distance this year I will need all of those technological advantages”, added Williamson.

Williamson’s first race in 2010 will be Ironman 70.3 California, where she will compete atop the brand new Quintana Roo CD 0.1. Williamson will also be focusing on Ironman Coeur D’ Alene in June which will be her Ironman distance debut.

Chris Hewings, Sales & Marketing Director for American Bicycle Group, said, “We’ve been watching Kelly’s results for the past year, and jumped at the chance to sign her up as a Quintana Roo athlete for 2010. Kelly is a great all rounder who performed at a high level consistently throughout 2009. We’re expecting big things from her this year as she focuses on Ironman distance racing”.

Williamson’s schedule for 2010 is jam packed with her specialty distance - 70.3 but has high hopes of grabbing a coveted Ironman World Championship slot at her debut in June at Ironman Coeur D’ Alene. In 2009 Williamson quietly amassed an impressive array of 9 top 5 finishes at the 70.3 and Olympic distance with 2nd place finishes at Buffalo Springs 70.3, Augusta 70.3 and the Austin Triathlon. Williamson raced stride for stride with Laura Bennett at Augusta 70.3 narrowly missing the victory in what turned out to be an all out sprint to the finish with Bennett.

About Kelly Williamson:
www.kellyhwilliamson.com
Kelly established her triathlon skills while at the University of Illinois on a swimming scholarship. Kelly began competing in triathlon in 2001 and soon applied to be a part of the US Resident National Team in Colorado Springs. She was accepted and moved out west in January of 2002 to train as a full-time professional. Kelly spent 3 years racing ITU format and lived on the Colorado Springs Olympic Training Center campus. Kelly won the Pan American Championships in 2002 and was selected as USAT Elite Female Rookie of the Year. In May of 2005, she had a severe bike crash, leaving her with a double compound fracture of her left arm. She had three surgeries that year, and it was not until February of 2006 that she could get back on a bike. In 2006, Kelly and her husband Derick entered graduate school at The University of Texas, which shifted her focus and energy to non-drafting, longer distance racing. Today Kelly and Derick live in Austin, Texas.

About Quintana Roo:
In 1981 founder Dan Empfield competed in the first Ironman on Hawaii's Big Island. As a pioneer of the sport, he envisioned a bright future for it, but felt something was lacking: High quality equipment that accommodated the needs of triathletes. He decided to provide the solution to this dilemma by starting a company named after one of his favorite places on the planet, Quintana Roo, Mexico. The first creation was a wetsuit designed specifically for triathletes. As the wetsuits began to show up on triathlon starting lines across the world, he noticed a gap on the road as well. Triathletes' only options were road bikes and that they adapted with aerobars. Dan filled that gap in 1989 with Quintana Roo's first ever tri-specific bike.

This bike was revolutionary. It came with aerobars, a unique performance-enhancing angle, ride, and whole new feel. In the years that followed, many companies claimed to be contenders, but none had the focus and insight of QR. Since then, QR equipment has evolved right alongside the sport.

About Katalyst Multisport Management:
Founded on the most basic principals of integrity, experience and creativity, Katalyst is committed to extending the reach and influence of the multisport lifestyle.

www.katalystmultisport.com

Media Contacts
For more information or to schedule an interview please contact:
Kelly Williamson:
Chris McCrary
Katalyst Multisport Management
(415) 215-3412
e-mail: chris.mccrary@katalystmultisport.com