San Jose Sponsors

City of San Jose
From its founding in 1777 as California's first city, San Jose has been a leader, driven by its spirit of innovation. Today, San Jose stands as the largest city in Northern California and the Capital of Silicon Valley--the world's leading center of innovation. The city, the 10th largest in the U.S., is committed to remaining a top-ranked place to do business, work, live, play and learn. San Jose welcomes the LIVESTRONG Challenge and looks forward to the opportunity to bring people together in support of the Lance Armstrong Foundation's mission to inspire and empower people affected by cancer. For more information, visit, www.sanjoseca.gov.

Romano's Macaroni Grill
Romano's Macaroni Grill in San Jose, owned and operated by Waterloo Restaurant Ventures, is excited to offer some of their signature dishes to participants of the 2008 LIVESTRONG Challenge San Jose. Please enjoy outstanding service provide by Romano's Macaroni Grill Eastrige, Catering Department. For more information, visit, www.macaronigrill.com.

KGO AM 810
KGO Newstalk AM 810's action plan is to make a difference in the community we serve. KGO Radio is committed to making community service our #1 priority and is a proud media sponsor of the LIVESTRONG Challenge San Jose. For more information, visit, www.kgoam810.com.

NBC11 KNTV
NBC11 combines the news gathering power of the NBC networks-CNBC & MSNBC- with the people of NBC news to bring you the most complete coverage of the world. NBC11 is the proud sponsor of the inaugural LIVESTRONG Challenge San Jose and NBC11's Craig Herrera's Bike Team Eleven!

FIJI Water
As the exclusive bottled water and a proud sponsor of the LIVESTRONG Challenge series, FIJI Water will provide participants with what they need most - hydration.

Drawn from an artesian aquifer deep below the Earth's surface on the Fijian island of Viti Levu, FIJI Water contains naturally occurring electrolytes for optimal hydration and muscle health. This natural source delivers a unique mineral content including calcium, magnesium, bicarbonates and silica, which gives FIJI Water its distinctive soft smooth taste. FIJI Water volunteers will provide samples to all Challenge participants throughout the series to help prevent dehydration and fatigue by replenishing missing electrolytes without any added sugar or calories. For more information, please visit the FIJI booth at the LIVESTRONGChallenge Village or visit www.fijiwater.com.

PowerBar
PowerBar is committed to helping enhance the health and wellness of active individuals by providing convenient nutritional products. Empowering consumers to make smart dietary choices can make a big difference in improving overall health and quality of life. With that in mind, PowerBar is dedicated to offering sound nutrition information and a full spectrum of great-tasting food and beverage options. Backed by decades of sports nutrition experience, PowerBar products are developed to meet the nutrition and energy needs of everyone from athletes to individuals seeking healthy food choices! For more information, visit www.powerbar.com.

Michelob Ultra
Michelob Ultra, a proud sponsor of the LIVESTRONG Challenge, joins the Lance Armstrong Foundation in the fight against cancer. For more information, visit www.michelobultra.com.

JetBlue
New York-based JetBlue Airways has created a new airline category based on value, service and style. Known for its award-winning service and free TV as much as its low fares, JetBlue is now pleased to offer customers Lots of Legroom and super-spacious Even More Legroom seats. JetBlue introduced complimentary in-flight e-mail and instant messaging services on aircraft "BetaBlue," a first among U.S. domestic airlines. JetBlue is also America's first and only airline to offer its own Customer Bill of Rights, with meaningful and specific compensation for customer inconvenienced by service disruptions within JetBlue's control. Visit www.jetblue.com/promise for details. JetBlue serves 52 cities with 550 daily departures. With JetBlue, all seats are assigned, all travel is ticketless, all fares are one-way, and an overnight stay is never required. For information or reservations call 1-800-JETBLUE or visit www.jetblue.com.

FRS
FRS Healthy Energy is a proud sponsor of the LIVESTRONG Challenge and a corporate partner of the Lance Armstrong Foundation. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of every FRS Healthy Energy product supports the LAF in the fight against cancer. Drink FRS Healthy Energy. For more information, visit www.frs.com.

American Century Investments®
At American Century Investments®, we know that we don't succeed without the success of others. We believe teamwork is the key to long-term performance, both in the way we manage money for our investors and in our commitment to the Lance Armstrong Foundation. That's why we're proud to sponsor the LIVESTRONG Challenge and its goal to unite people affected by cancer. For more information, visit www.americancentury.com.

Trek of San Jose
Trek of San Jose is providing mechanical support for the LIVESTRONG Challenge San Jose this year as well as providing a support group for riders. Bill Ruffner who runs the show at Trek of San Jose is a cancer survivor and feels very passionately about the cause. As president of TBS (Trek Bicycle Store San Jose) Racing, he has invited teammates to join him in the Challenge and work together to raise $5000 in the fight against cancer.

Flowerbud.com
Flowerbud.com, offering farm fresh flowers since 1999, is proud to donate all of the Survivor Roses and floral arrangements for the Lance Armstrong Foundation's LIVESTRONG Challenge Events. In honor of the nearly 12 million Americans battling cancer every day, we at Flowerbud salute you - ride hard. For more information, visit www.flowerbud.com.

Cycles Gladiator
Monterey County winery Cycles Gladiator, owned by Hahn Estates, produces premium wines with bottles that feature an image from an antique cycling poster. The wine brand has been discovered and enjoyed by cycling enthusiasts nationwide. This year, Cycles Gladiator is proud to be the Official Wine of the 2008 LIVESTRONG Challenge. The Cycles Gladiator wines will be poured at all of the fundraising appreciation dinner events and Cycles Gladiator will be on hand with a booth at the LIVESTRONG Villages in Portland, San Jose and Austin. Cycles Gladiator is honored to be part of such an important event helping so many in the fight against cancer. For more information, visit www.cyclesgladiator.com.

Sweet Leaf Tea
Sweet Leaf Tea is a proud sponsor of the LIVESTRONGChallenge and will be refreshing participants after they cross the finish lines with ice cold tea! For more information about Sweet Leaf Tea, or to find a bottle in your hometown, please visit www.sweetleaftea.com.

CST
CST tires is brought to you by the world's largest manufacturer of biycle tires and tubes that also brought you the Maxxis line. CST's purpose is to provide riders a tire that does not skimp on quality while concentrating on dependability at a great price, and if riders have a flat or slice a tire on the ride, they will receive a complimentary CST tire or tube to get them back on the road. Check out the grippy Czar and quick Compressor road tires along with their wide range of mountain, trekking and BMX tires at www.CSTtires.com.

El Monte RV
El Monte RV is extremely excited about the support role it will play in this year's LIVESTRONG Challenge San Jose. As America's premier RV rental company, with locations across the nation, El Monte RV welcomes the opportunity to provide unsurpassed customer service and the industry's largest rental product selection to the Lance Armstrong Foundation and the entire LIVESTRONG Army. Rest Easy with El Monte RV. For more information, visit www.elmonterv.com.

Trek Bicycle
Trek Bicycle is proud to be the bicycle sponsor of the 2008 LIVESTRONG Challenge. Trek believes in the power of the bicycle as an agent of social, environmental, and health improvements and encourages everybody to LIVESTRONG! For more information, visit, www.trekbikes.com.

Sweet Leaf Tea
Sweet Leaf Tea is a proud sponsor of the LIVESTRONGChallenge and will be refreshing participants after they cross the finish lines with ice cold tea! For more information about Sweet Leaf Tea, or to find a bottle in your hometown, please visit www.sweetleaftea.com.

Chantal Cookware
Chantal is a proud sponsor of the 2008 LIVESTRONG Challenge. As a cancer survivor, Chantal’s Founder and CEO, Heida Thurlow believes in cancer survivorship, education and support. 5-10% of the sales of Chantal’s LIVESTRONG Housewares collection goes directly to the LAF. Shop at www.chantal.com for the complete LIVESTRONG line.

Yakima
Yakima is proud to be a supporting sponsor of the 2008 LIVESTRONG Challenges. As a world leader in the design and manufacture of destination hardware and gear management solutions, Yakima has been helping outdoor enthusiasts get out and live active healthy lives for over 25 years. So join Yakima and the LIVESTRONG Challenge to raise money for cancer research and help thousands of Americans fight cancer. For more information, visit www.yakima.com.

Silicon Valley Cycling Center (SVCC)
Silicon Valley Cycling Center is providing a series of clinics for San Jose LIVESTRONG Challenge participants to help them prepare for the ride and improve their cycling skills. SVCC is a bike studio specializing in bike fitting, custom bike sales, and performance coaching. They also offer bike rentals to Silicon Valley visitors through their BikeConcierge service. For more information, visit, www.svcyclingcenter.com.

Stanford Cancer Center
The Stanford Cancer Center praises the LIVESTRONG Challenge and the Lance Armstrong Foundation for working to reduce the occurrence and impact of cancer. And we applaud San Jose participants for all they are doing to raise awareness about cancer and cancer research. For more information, visit, http://cancer.stanford.edu.

GreenWaste Recovery, Inc.
GreenWaste Recovery, Inc. is a proud sponsor of the 2008 LIVESTRONG Challenge San Jose and is thrilled to be a part of this event by donating refuse and recycling services. GreenWaste, based in San Jose is a privately owned solid waste and recycling company providing a variety of services to several communities in Northern California. For more information visit, www.greenwaste.com.

R.W. Knudsen Family
R.W. Knudsen Family is proud to sponsor the LIVESTRONG Challenge. Since 1961, R.W. Knudsen Family has been providing wholesome beverages that are good and good for you. To learn more about their products, or to find a store that carries these natural and organic beverages, visit www.KnudsenJuices.com.