Tifosi, CRL Work Together to Increase Cycling Diversity

October 8, 2024 – Raleigh, NC: Sport sunglasses maker Tifosi (tifosioptics.com) has entered an agreement with the Cyclone Racing League (CRL) to become the league's official sport sunglasses provider.  As part of the agreement, Tifosi and the Cyclone Racing League will work together to increase diversity in the sport of cycling and seed new collegiate and youth cycling programs. Tifosi has been active for more than two years in supporting various initiatives that led to the creation of the CRL earlier in 2024.

The CRL (www.cycloneracingleague.org) is a new bike racing league is inclusive to all riders of all levels with part of its mission to further the development of cycling and cycling teams at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs.) The CRL provides live and virtual racing options for participating riders in various collegiate and open divisions.   The Fall 2024 CRL season will start in October and continue through mid-November. 

Tifosi joins fitness equipment provider Concept2 (www.concept2.com), virtual cycling platform provider MyWhoosh (www.mywhoosh.com), event management system developer RevoRace (www.revorace.com), and cycling apparel maker Castelli (www.castelli-cycling.com) as key CRL supporters.

"Tifosi is thrilled to partner with Cyclone Racing League, reinforcing our commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion within the cycling community. We are constantly seeking new and innovative ways to inspire and engage more enthusiasts, helping to expand and enrich the sport for riders of all backgrounds," adds Henk Van Dongen, Director of Marketing & E-Commerce, Tifosi Optics.

For more information, please visit www.cycloneracingleague.org.

About the Cyclone Racing League: Launched in the Spring of 2024, the Cyclone Racing League provide virtual racing opportunities for cyclists of all levels, with a particular focus on developing and seeding new youth, HBCU, collegiate, and other cycling programs.

About Tifosi: In 2003, Tifosi set out to create an eyewear brand with a focus on sport sunglasses that stood for quality, performance, style and value. Tifosi has grown to become a trusted brand in sports and with athletes.