The Colorado-based retailer proudly supports the
League's 2024 season and will be onsite at select races this
fall
LAKEWOOD, Colo., Aug. 28,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Natural Grocers®, the
nation's largest family-operated organic and natural grocery
retailer, is proud to be a returning sponsor for the Colorado High
School Cycling League's 2024 season.
THE COLORADO HIGH SCHOOL
CYCLING LEAGUE
The Colorado League is a 501(C)(3)
nonprofit that empowers youth through interscholastic mountain bike
racing. Founded in 2009 with 202 student-athletes representing 19
teams, the program exploded in popularity. To maintain a quality
experience, two conferences were established in 2015. In 2020, the
program expanded to four regions.
- This year's inaugural race weekend was August 24 and 25 (in Frisco and Leadville), with almost 1,500 student-athletes
racing from 88 teams representing approximately 150 high
schools.
- In 2023 the Colorado League teams contributed 1,743 hours to
local trail maintenance.
- In 2023, 390 girls comprised 23% of the total high school
racers (an impressive stat among the sport of cycling).
- 2024 USA Cycling National
Mountain Bike Championships included many Colorado League racers
earning three Gold Medals and two Silver.
- The USA 2024 Olympic cycling
team included three Colorado League alumni in mountain biking and
track.
The exceptional, memorable, positive experiences the Colorado
League provides for youth, their families, coaches and volunteers
expand beyond Colorado, to
New Mexico, Wyoming and South
Dakota.
A COLORADO PROUD
PARTNERSHIP
"The Colorado League focuses on positive youth
development from the saddle of a mountain bike. Our mission is to
empower youth by providing the opportunity to engage in a healthy
lifelong sport that is inclusive and welcoming. Coaches and teams
foster an environment where all youth can shine. Natural
Grocers' support provides resources to reach more youth and
families throughout the region. Together we are impacting the
present and shaping the future by providing a transformational
experience," said Kate Rau,
Executive Director of the Colorado League.
Raquel Isely, Vice President of
Marketing at Natural Grocers added, "We are so proud to support the
Colorado High School Cycling League for a second year in a row. One
of our Five Founding Principles is a 'Commitment to Community' – a
principle the Colorado League embodies in its own special way. This
program is well-known and widely respected for encouraging healthy
habits in youth, developing self-confidence, cultivating leadership
and building community. It was an easy decision to align our
company with such a fabulous program for another season."
SERVING COLORADO SINCE
1955
Founded in 1955, Natural Grocers has 169
stores in 21 states (46 of which are in Colorado). The Company
is known for caring deeply about the health and wellbeing of its
community, employees and the planet. They believe that everyone
should be able to afford health and live in a thriving,
regenerative environment. Committed to quality, they sell only 100%
USDA-certified organic produce and exclusively pasture-raised,
non-confinement dairy products, and free-range eggs.
To maintain that "family-friendly" feel, Natural Grocers has
flexible smaller-store formats allowing it to offer affordable
prices in a shopper-friendly environment. As part of its Five
Founding Principles, athletes and health-minded individuals might
be interested to know that Natural Grocers
provides FREE science-based Nutrition Education
programs and health coaching. Look for the Natural Grocers tent at
select races this season and ask how you can sign up for the
Company's free in-store services.
Keep up on the latest that Natural Grocers has to offer by
visiting www.naturalgrocers.com or follow Natural Grocers on
Natural Grocers
on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok or YouTube.
- To learn more about the Colorado High School Cycling League,
visit www.coloradomtb.org/about.
- Click here to get involved with the Colorado League.
- Learn about Youth Sports Giving Day where the Daniels Fund and
others will match every dollar donated to the Colorado League
between Sept. 4-30 by clicking
here.
- Visit www.naturalgrocers.com to learn more about the
Colorado-based retailer.
- For media requests and/or press inquiries, please contact
kmacarelli@naturalgrocers.com.
ABOUT NATURAL GROCERS BY VITAMIN COTTAGE
Founded in
1955, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE: NGVC) is
an expanding specialty retailer of natural and organic groceries,
body care products, and dietary supplements. The products sold by
Natural Grocers must meet strict quality guidelines and may not
contain artificial colors, flavors, preservatives or sweeteners, or
partially hydrogenated or hydrogenated oils. The Company sells only
USDA-certified organic produce and exclusively pasture-raised,
non-confinement dairy products, and free-range eggs. Natural
Grocers' flexible smaller-store format allows it to offer
affordable prices in a shopper-friendly, clean, and convenient
retail environment. The Company also provides extensive free
science-based Nutrition Education programs to help customers and
Crew make informed health and nutrition choices. Natural Grocers is
committed to its 5 Founding Principles—including its
"Commitment to Community" and "Commitment to Crew". In fiscal
year 2023, the Company invested $15 million in
incremental compensation and discretionary payments for
Crew. Headquartered in the Union Square neighborhood
of Lakewood, CO, Natural Grocers has 169 stores in 21 states.
Visit www.naturalgrocers.com for more information and
store locations.
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