Our sponsors and partners this year are amazing. Please support these brands and businesses that support the sport!
As our namesake, Big Shark is a pillar of cycling for the St. Louis community and an important part of racing event culture across the region. With three full service bike shops lining the main Highway 64 corridor in St. Louis, cyclists ranging from brand new to elite level have access to equipment and expertise that is unmatched. For more information, visit bigshark.com.
Chaney Window and Door is Chaney Window and Door/Pastaria Big Shark Racing’s lead sponsor and is a family-owned and operated company that understands the local needs for affordable, quality windows and doors and installation. They make remodeling your windows and doors an enjoyable experience.
Pastaria founder and executive Chef Gerard Craft are ardent supporters of cycling. A talented cyclist himself, Chef Craft each year participates in the Chef Cycle event in California AND provided the best post-ride meal in the history of cycling at our Vino Fondo Gran Fondo. We encourage cyclists of all stripes to support the local food scene that supports the sport- and carb up!
Renaissance Financial has been a long time supporter of local and regional cycling. Partner David Obedin, in addition to being a former member of the US Junior National Team, is a seasoned cyclist who gives back to the sport. Renaissance Financial has been a strategic partner for Big Shark for over two decades and we strongly recommend their services. Renaissance Financial underwrites the local and regional entry fees for ALL U18 Junior cyclists as part of the Renaissance Financial Junior Racing Series, removing a barrier to entry for all aspiring young athletes. Renaissance is also the lead sponsor for the American Criterium Cup Junior Racing Series – which provides mentorship and training opportunities to the nation’s top, aspiring talent.
Heather Johnson, a proud St. Louis native, got a head start in the real estate industry as a curious kid. Her earliest experience came at the age of 7, when she would knock on neighbors’ doors in Harbor Point, Michigan, asking for tours of their homes. No one ever turned her down. Today, she still tours neighbors’ homes; although these days, it is as the No. 4 agent at Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty, having sold in 12 zip codes last year.
Johnson’s strength as an agent is evidenced in her 96% list-to-sale ratio as well as her pattern of doubling her business from year to year. Real estate can be a competitive environment and her clients can be confident that they have an advocate working passionately on their behalf. Her active listening and intuitive abilities unite to successfully negotiate for her client’s best interest. Heather has been a triathlete for fifteen years. She knows what it is like to set your mind to a goal, prepare for positive outcomes, and do what it takes to reach those finish lines. Real estate transactions can be complicated, but a tenacious and positive attitude on the part of the Realtor can ensure a deal reaches the finish line. She acknowledges that buying or selling a home is likely a person’s most important purchase they will make in their lives. Heather takes this very seriously and works closely with her clients to communicate every step of the way in order to execute a smooth sale process.
Wolf & Taylor have supported cycling, much like many of our sponsors for many years. Larry Wolff and Sarah Taylor support the endurance community. In addition to being cyclists themselves, they give back by sponsoring the Gateway Cup, Clayton Half Marathon, and the St. Louis Track Club Frostbite Series. We support businesses that support the cycling and athletic community- and strongly recommend their accounting practice.
Goodyear Tires have brought their expertise at manufacturing tires for, literally, every application to the performance road, gravel, and pavement categories of bicycle tire. Their contribution of their Eagle F1 Supersport and Eagle F1 tires to our team has provided a competitive advantage- great cornering, better braking performance, and lower rolling resistance for all of our riders.
TW Carbon is dedicated to getting you out on your bike. Whether that is on a custom painted bicycle of your dreams, or getting you back on your beloved bike after an accident. We will get you moving.
NutriFormance is a family of like-minded fitness professionals and clients all aspiring to reach farther, to be better doing the things they love and to live more healthy and productive lives. Their team works together to ensure you meet and exceed what even you thought was possible. Using years of experience, training education, in-depth assessments, and your specific goals, they will design a program that will finally help you look, move, and feel great!
Because the ultimate measure of success is “did I reach my goals?”, Power Up‘s mission is to help clients at every level achieve their personal performance and fitness goals. They recognize every person is different, so their results-oriented programs and workouts are custom-designed to fit each individual’s fitness level, experience, and schedule.
The Cycling House With a crew of 4–6 passionate staff members—guides, chefs, and support—you’ll experience an all-inclusive cycling vacation where every detail is taken care of. From incredibly healthy, chef-prepared meals to insider knowledge of the world’s best cycling destinations, The Cycling House delivers a “we take care of everything” experience. The Cycling House believes there’s no better way to see the world and truly connect with a place than from the saddle of a bicycle. Their warm, welcome-to-the-family vibe and expert support make it effortless to ride, relax, and re-light the fire in any cyclist.
Hogan Trucking and the Hogan Family have supported many of the teams and events in the St. Louis area for many years. As title sponsors for the Hogan Cycling Team, The St. Luke’s Hospital Tour de Wellness, and the largest fundraising team at the Gateway Bike MS event, Carl and Trey Hogan love cycling. Hogan Trucking supports most of Big Shark’s largest events with complimentary truck rental and they are an invaluable asset to the local cycling community.
RPM Care Care has been a huge supporter of the local cycling scene, providing SAG vehicles for many local charity rides, pace vehicles for criteriums, and keeping the fleet of Big Shark’s event vehicles running smoothly. Owner, Rudi Cavataio, like many team sponsors is a very strong cyclist himself and gives back to his passion for equipment and performance. Check them out at their location on Manchester Road!
Nelson and Nelson, PC‘s Dave and Bob Nelson have been sponsoring the Pastaria-Big Shark Racing team for many years. Dave has successfully represented many local cyclists who have suffered personal injuries while training and racing and is very familiar with the risks and rewards of being a competitive cyclist. We hope our team members and customers never will need their services, but they do, we strongly recommend a consultation.
At State Bicycle Co,. rider-developed means never losing sight of why we ride bikes: the fun of it. It also means that your bicycle, gear, accessories and clothing were expertly crafted with the quality of your ride at the forefront of it all. State Bicycle Co. strives to bring smooth-riding and premiere fixed gear, single speed, city and off-road bikes to all styles of riders.
Mumu Apparel is a performance-driven cycling and activewear brand built by riders for riders, dedicated to crafting high-quality gear that blends cutting-edge functionality with standout style. From custom kits and race-ready jerseys to versatile off-bike apparel, Mumu focuses on comfort, performance, and self-expression so cyclists can perform at their best and look great doing it. With a passion for innovation, community, and celebrating every rider’s unique journey, Mumu is all about elevating the ride whether it be on the road, on the trainer, and beyond.