Team Sponsors

Our sponsors make this team possible, and we are very thankful for their support!

If you are interested in sponsoring our team, please go to the Sponsor Us page to learn more. If you have any questions, please get in touch with Emil Klosowiak, our Sponsorship Chair.

Varisport

Varisport offers various athletic training products that are used by pros, college teams, clinics, and individual athletes. Starting with the handmade Ultraslide, which has been recognized as a necessity for lateral training, the company has expanded to offer a wider variety of products.

Varisport has been with us since the very beginning. Without their support, our team wouldn’t be what it is today. Visit Varisport.com.

Higher Gear Cycling Shop

Higher Gear offers cycling products and services in Wilmette, IL and Highland Park, IL. Their friendly employees build relationships with customers, and the shop wholeheartedly supports cycling of all types in the area.

Higher Gear is our bicycle shop of choice. Their sponsorship continues to boost our team to higher and higher levels. Visit HigherGearChicago.com.

Bluegrass

Bluegrass in Highland Park, IL offers the most delicious casual American cuisine on the North Shore. Everything on the menu is great and comes in nice portions, but make sure you save room for dessert! You can find one of our jerseys hanging up in the restaurant to show the restaurant’s dedication for our team. Visit BlueGrassHP.com.

DDC Institute

Doug Close is one of the most dedicated supporters of our team. Through his help, our team has state-of-the-art training facilities for all riders on the team. Also through his organization, he lends out select bikes and bike equipment to members of the team. Doug started helping out with the team last year and has become a coach and friend to many on the team. We are very appreciative for all of his hard work.

Hincapie Sportswear

George Hincapie is a living cycling legend. He and his brother have always been rooted in the cycling community, and they launched their cycling sportswear company in 2002 to provide custom jerseys for local teams. Although the company has grown a lot since then, they continue to build intimate relationships with small teams like ours.

Hincapie provides us with professional-quality cycling apparel at a very reasonable price. We enjoy working with them each year to create fun and creative kit designs. Stay tuned for our new kit design for the 2010-2011 school year! Visit Hincapie.com.

DeFeet

DeFeet has the absolute best socks for cycling. The cool, breathable material is knit in such a way that there is no abrasion on your heel or other parts of the foot. Aside from the wide variety of socks available on its website, DeFeet also offers custom designed socks that you can create. We have been very satisfied with the speed of service and the friendliness of all of the employees at DeFeet. Visit Defeet.com.

Rudy Project

The Rudy Project specializes in professional eyewear for most sports. For cycling, the company offers great sunglasses and helmets.

Rudy Project offers our team large discounts on items and exclusive access to special deals. The deals are available for all dues-paying members.

UPrinting.com

UPrinting.com is a leading socially responsible online printing, marketing and technology firm. It serves thousands of on-demand business printing and graphic printing orders online daily. This company is committed to social responsibility and eco-friendly printing initiatives that support non-profit organizations and environmental sustainability. NU Cycling uses UPrinting.com for all our printing needs! They give us an excellent rate that allows us to save funds for other team expenses. Visit Uprinting.com.