Kristin Armstrong
2008 Olympic Gold Medalist
Image: Joe Savola

With the announcement that kristin is re-joining the women's peloton in 2011 this time on the bike it's agreed that this is great news for the sport as well as an inspiration to active mothers. Kristin has the full support of her husband Joe and of course of her teammates and management. Joe and Lucas will travel with the team to most of the domestic races.

The sabbatical from sport may be just what an athlete needs to get back the hunger and urge to compete at the highest level, when they do come back as new mothers they often become even more mentally tough competitors. It wasn't so long ago, that pregnancy and childbirth implied the end of an athletic career for women. This has changed. There are some amazing women who do manage triumphant comebacks, like Paula Radcliffe who won the New York City Marathon nine months after giving birth.

Kristin starts officially training this week. Her decision to stay with the development team which she directed to 88 podiums including 33 wins, is a testament to her dedication to developing future talent. The riders of Peanut Butter & Co.TWENTY12 are looking forward to racing with Kristin.

"It's funny to think that I've known Kristin since Nature Valley in 2008, which was before the Beijing Olympics", stated Coryn Rivera, "and it was an honor to race with her then. To have her as a director last year was a gift, no other team had direction like Peanut Butter & Co. Now to have her racing with us is like a miracle for everyone. "

I am certain Kristin's return isn't good news for every competitor as there are few World Championship and Olympic spots up for grabs but she raises the bar of excellence both on and off the bike and this is good for the sport and even better for U.S women.

While Kristin is very involved in every aspect of the team, over the next 21 months, she will be focusing on training and motherhood en route to a possible London Olympics.

Get ready for a nail biting, thrilling next 21 months in women's racing!
Thank you everyone for your continued support, it is always appreciated, this wouldn't happen without you.

~ Nicola

Peanut Butter & Co. TWENTY12's bikes will once again be equipped with the K-Edge Chain Catcher.

K-Edge Cycling Solutions brand was born from one simple product, Kristin Armstrong's Chain Catcher - later to be called K-Edge Chain Catcher. The K-Edge Chain Catcher is a purposeful design that was engineered for a single goal: help Kristin Armstrong win the Gold at the 2008 Olympic Games. While we wouldn't be so arrogant to suggest the K-Edge was the reason Kristin took gold, it's a common sense design that provides functional and mental advantages for high performance cyclists. The K-Edge is also perfect for anyone who likes to keep their chain in place, improve shifting performance, and protect their frame from damage caused by a derailed chain.
To purchase your K-Edge go to AceCo Sport Group