Sponsors

Kestrel

The QT2 team will be riding Kestrel in 2012! Kestrel Bicycles have been perfecting speed science since 1987, starting with the world's first all-carbon frame, and they use every tool and trick at their disposal to make Kestrels Bicycles the fastest bikes on the planet. Kestrel starts with 20 years of sweat equity and hard-won know-how, with the most experienced carbon design team in cycling. Kestrel hasn't just tried and explored every trick in the book-they wrote the book, and that experience is irreplaceable. The modern bicycle is one of man's most refined machines, the culmination of over a century of design evolution. There are no great leaps left in cycle design-making a faster bike depends on small, detailed refinements, and Kestrel is better at it than anyone. Every Kestrel is meticulously engineered, millimeter by millimeter-modeled, computer-simulated, prototyped, subjected to rigorous structural testing, test-ridden, refined and redesigned. Kestrel hones their designs over and over, until they've achieved perfection, then meticulously hand-build each frame using the tightest quality-control standards in the business. Kestrel doesn't cut corners for production, sales or marketing demands, because performance and quality-like speed-are absolutes.

Pearl Izumi

Pearl Izumi is the QT2 Team's exclusive gear and running shoe sponsor. This is an ideal pairing, as the nation's leading triathlon racing team joins forces with the sport's top apparel and footwear provider. In it's 60^th year, Pearl Izumi "continues to drive evolution, revolution and change in the design and construction of performance apparel and footwear for athletes who depend on uncompromising gear". Jesse Kropelnicki, founder of QT2 Systems, LLC, is very excited of the team's new affiliation with Pearl Izumi. "Our team has grown by leaps and bounds over the past two years, and it is more important than ever that we align ourselves with top quality gear. The Pearl Izumi line is just that. Second to none."

Fast:Splits Multisport

Fast:Splits is a professional multisport organization dedicated to the performance of endurance athletes of all level and ability. Owned and operated by multisport athletes, they specialize in triathlon, swimming, cycling, running, and Nordic skiing, and offer the most complete combination of multisport products and performance services available. So whether you are a beginner or hard-core enthusiast, they probably have something for you.

FuelBelt

FuelBelt continues to lead, innovate and be at the forefront of endurance sports. FuelBelt products have been used to break world records, set personal bests and have helped many athletes get more out of their training and racing. With more than 120 unique products available at more than 3,000 retailers across the country, they are especially proud of their team, their customers and for remaining innovative and authentic.

HeadSweats

Headsweats Perspiration Technology Headwear® was founded in the winter of 1998 by shoe industry veteran and obsessed cyclist, Alan Romick. Frustrated by the perils of heavy sweat blindness, migrating sunscreen, and odd sunburn pattern on his head through his helmet, he set out to develop headgear that worked. Encouraged by the constant feedback within the local cycling community, he took the best attributes of what was available and improved on them. Starting with one product -- The Cotton Classic -- available at first in just four colors, Alan's products quietly became elite athlete's secret weapon around the world, eventually expanding to over 17 different products available in over 140 different colors and styles. Today the Headsweats line includes washable, airlight, supremely wicking hats that now dominate the triathlon, rowing, adventure racing worlds. The success and a spirit of innovation at Headsweats, along with unsurpassed customer service, helped to establish Headsweats as the front runner in a very competitive cycling category. Alan continues to work relentlessly to bring the most cutting-edge, advanced and fun headwear products to new markets for construction workers, chefs, police forces, snow-boarders, and marathoners alike.

BlueSeventy

Since 1993, BlueSeventy has designed, tested, refined and crafted wetsuits and swimskins that transcend the confines of what is possible. In the process, they have carried world-class athletes to victory and instilled confidence in beginners.

They swim. They compete. They obsess - poring over details that others have and will continue to miss; revolutionary details that equate to comfort, freedom from restriction and competitive advantage. They make products that empower swimmers to achieve their personal bests.

Native Eyewear

Since 1997, Native Eyewear has been making sunglasses for the most hardcore outdoor athlete. Their sunglasses are designed to have a close, secure fit so you can ski, climb, bike, or throw yourself out of an airplane with confidence they'll stay put. On models with interchangeable lenses, you get four different colors that allow you to adapt to any light conditions. Standard on every pair of Native sunglasses are polarized lenses, which cut sun glare off of smooth surfaces like roadways and water for improved vision in the outdoors.

PowerBar

PowerBar is passionate about sports and fitness, health and wellness. That's why they started POWERBAR to begin with-to help athletes like you reach your goals by providing convenient nutritional products. All of their products are backed by decades of sports nutrition science and must live up to our high standards to meet the nutrition and energy needs of all athletes-from world-class champions and dedicated amateurs to beginners.

Salmon Health Retirement

Senior Living and Healthcare Options Across the Full Continuum of Care

SALMON Health and Retirement's communities in Natick, Northborough, Northbridge, Westborough and Worcester, Massachusetts, the culmination of nearly 60 years of senior living tradition and innovation, have earned the trust and confidence of seniors and their families across New England.

Third-generation Salmon family members are actively involved in the daily operations of SALMON Health and Retirement, formerly "The Salmon Family of Services": independent retirement communities, assisted living residences, specialized assisted living with Alzheimer's care, adult day health centers, rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, child care centers, and senior living management and consulting services.

Nuun

nuun (pronounced 'noon') was originally the brainchild of a student and professor from the tuck school, dartmouth college's business program. new england was great for fall cycling, but the two became frustrated in their search for an electrolyte hydration solution to use in remote places. they longed for a lightweight, easily-dissolvable product that was free of carbohydrates. Dissatisfied by pre-made and powdered options on the market, they set about developing their own solution. the answer came in the form of a simple tab that would come to be known as "nuun".

Fast forward a couple years, past endless sample versions (including those that dissolved slower than granite) and nuun is pioneering portable electrolyte hydration for athletes and those with active lifestyles. just drop a nuun tab in your water bottle whether running, cycling, hiking, adventure racing, kayaking, golfing, or traveling, and store the tube in your jersey pocket or pack.

Wattie Ink.

QT2 Systems serves as the exclusive coaching and nutrition group to the Wattie Ink. Elite Team. Bringing a new dynamic, Wattie Ink. has brought a much needed edge to a sport known for the straight and narrow. 2012 will be a very exciting season, as QT2 Systems will bring the most comprehensive training and nutritional support to the world's edgiest athletes. Watch out!!! For more information on the 2012 Wattie Ink. Triathlon Team, please visit www.wattieink.com.

SaltStick

SaltStick electrolyte capsules and dispensers are the choice of World Champions. SaltStick Caps are the most comprehensive solid electrolyte source with sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium, and chloride to minimize muscle cramping and heat stress during training and endurance events. The only electrolyte capsule formulated to closely resemble the electrolyte profile lost in sweat, with a buffered salt composition that helps digestion and absorption. SaltStick Caps were engineered by a Ph.D. chemist who is also a pro athlete; The formulation provides unparalleled support for challenging conditions. SaltStick products have helped athletes win events around the world, including the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii (Normann Stadler, 2006, Chris McCormack, 2007 and 2010 and Craig Alexander in 2008, 2009 and 2011), the XTerra World Championship and the 70.3 World Championships (Terenzo Bozonne, Joanna Zeiger and Craig Alexander). The unique SaltStick capsule dispenser fits inside aerobars, bicycle bars, and on running belts to keep capsules clean and dry with easy one-handed dispensing. The science-based choice of beginners and pros alike.

Be Well Boston

Be Well Boston is a team of experienced, talented and well-educated Clinical Massage Therapists committed to providing the highest quality treatment possible. Their mission is to help our clients return to or continue with the activities which are important to their overall health and well being. Our therapists practice what we preach by regularly participating in a variety of activities such as cycling, hiking and yoga. By combining our activities with regular Massage Therapy treatments, they gain a deeper understanding of injury treatment and prevention from the perspective of the client as well as the therapist. QT2 Has worked with Jim and Katrina for years. They are the best Boston has to offer in Massage Therapy.

AllStarHealth.com

AllStarHealth.com is a privately owned company, and has been actively selling nutritional supplements online since 1998. They have managed to maintain their business by providing product selection and customer service that is unmatched in the industry. They currently stock over 5,000 different products.

These guys are one of the cheapest on the net for endurance nutrition products and quality supplements.

MadAthlete.com

Zone

Regardless of your fitness level, you can reduce both diet and exercise-induced inflammation with Zone's new Fish Oils. You will quickly see the difference because your diet is now working with you, not against you, as you train and compete. The new Zone products can help you reach your fitness goals quickly and easily using a combination of Omega|Rx®, Eico|Pro, and Zone Polyphenols.

Zone provides the highest quality Omega-3 supplements available. These are used by the QT2 regularly.

Wicked Fast

Wicked Fast Sports Nutrition (WFSN) provides FOUR research-proven nutrition products specifically formulated for endurance athletes. Our products are formulated with the highest purity and highest potency ingredients by endurance athletes for endurance athletes. The Wicked Fast Team (all of whom are avid endurance junkies - just like you) is focused on developing and delivering the highest quality, efficacious and cutting-edge natural products to endurance athletes around the world. Try Wicked Fast products and FEEL the difference for yourself.

SBR Sports

SBR Sports Incorporated was established in 2003 by Karen Allard as the parent company of the TRISWIM line of Hair & Body products. The company acronym stands for Swim, Bike, Run, the endurance sports in a triathlon, from which Karen conceived the idea for her brand.

Consulting with some of the world's most renowned labs and award-winning chemists, Karen spent a year in development, carefully selecting the precise blend of healthy ingredients that would ultimately produce effective results. She then subjected each prototype to trials under the rigorous conditions of her athletic training. Consequently she arrived at the ideal products: salon quality grade shampoo, conditioner, body wash and lotion enhanced to safely remove chlorine, chemical pollutants and build up from hair and skin while locking in nourishing moisture.

Addaero

Addaero minimizes the struggle and frustrations between coaches and athletes allowing fitness and race goals to not only be obtained but exceeded using innovative online coaching tools.

As an early partner with Addaero, and significant contributor to their software, QT2 can attest to the commitment and patience that the Addaero team has put into making this product THE leader in online coaching software. Their current platform is easy to use, clean, and uncluttered. Having used other online training programs and spreadsheet based workout logs, we have found Addaero to be much more efficient, and easier to use than its competition.