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  • September 4, 2015

    Provision to Provide Testing at the Blackberry Farm Pro-Am Challenge

    Led by Dr. Kevin Sprouse, the Blackberry Farm Pro-Am is excited to announce the menu of services that he will provide on-site during the event. Provision Sports Medicine is a unique, cutting-edge sports medicine practice focusing on the care of elite and recreational endurance athletes, bringing together state-of-the-art Sports Medicine, Sports Science and Sports Performance concepts.

    Cyclists wanting to take part of this exclusive offering can contact event manager Beth McCabe at events@blackberryfarm.com to schedule services and get pricing.

    Options include:
    Health & Performance Consultation (90 minutes)
    Pre-arrival panel of blood tests, completed at home and interpreted during a visit with Dr. Sprouse during the event. This consultation will include discussions of general health concerns, optimal nutrition strategies, and your training program. This can also cover the evaluation of an acute or chronic pain that effects your riding.

    Cycling Sports Medicine Consultation (60 minutes)
    Do you have a question about a problem that plagues you on the bike? Have you had difficulty getting an answer from other doctors? Schedule a one-hour consultation with an expert in cycling medicine. Bring your bike for a biomechanical/fit evaluation. Visit the Provision Physical Therapy to begin to implement a regimen that will address the underlying problem. Sports

    Nutrition Consultation (60 minutes)
    Spend time with both Dr. Sprouse and Provision’s Registered Dietician, Casey Peer. We will help you determine an individualized fueling strategy to best support your training and day-today lifestyle.

    Physiologic Testing: VO2max & Lactate Threshold (2 hours)
    On the day(s) prior to the Pro-Am at Blackberry Farm, you will have the unique opportunity to test your fitness on the bike and determine your optimal training zones by power and/or heart-rate numbers. Using your own bike, you will be put through an individualized protocol to determine your aerobic capacity and your current fitness.

    For more information or to schedule testing, contact Beth McCabe at events@blackberryfarm.com.

  • August 4, 2015

    Blackberry Farm Releases Pro-Am Classic Cycling Kit Design

    Cyclists attending the Pro-Am Classic at Blackberry Farm September 20-23, will receive a cycling kit as part of the event! The Blackberry Farm cycling team and Proprietor Sam Beall worked with Hincapie Sports to design the exclusive kit, which includes a custom designed jersey and shorts. The Pro-Am Classic logo, also featured on the cycling kit, was created by Ferebee + Lane. Take a sneak peak now at the cycling kit!

    Blackberry Farm Releases Pro-Am Classic Cycling Kit Design
  • June 3, 2015

    Clif Bar Sponsors Pro-Am

    Clif Bar has recently been named the PRO-AM Classic official nutritional sponsor! Clif Bar products will be offered to participants as the perfect boost of energy throughout the event.

    Clif Bar Sponsors Pro-Am
  • June 7, 2015

    Pro-Am Classic Routes Have Been Announced

    Routes for the Pro-Am Classic have been announced. View the maps, elevation, and climbs for the upcoming event!
  • June 6, 2015

    Lexus Sponsors Blackberry Farm Pro-Am

    Blackberry Farm is excited to announce Lexus and Provisions as sponsors of the upcoming Pro-Am Classic! Lexus will equip cyclists with SAG vehicles while Provisions will provide individual physical testing. These services combined with bike support, expert bike fitting, express muscle treatments, and custom jerseys are all part of the full cycling support available to participants.

    Lexus Sponsors Blackberry Farm Pro-Am