Four-time U.S. National Road Race Champion “Fast Freddie” Rodriguez Leads Pink Taco’s “Powered by Pink Taco” VIP Cycling Event in Los Angeles

Tuesday, September 20, 2016 — “Fast Freddie” Rodriguez, four-time U.S. National Road Race Champion, seven-time Tour de France competitor and Giro d’Italia stage winner capped off Pink Taco’s “Powered By Pink Taco” campaign on Sunday in Los Angeles to boost awareness on Pink Taco’s athlete-friendly fare and the benefits of tacos as performance fuel. 

Rodriguez was joined by champion cyclists Justin Williams, Rahsaan Bahati and other notables from the world of cycling for a 2-hour ride through the Hollywood Hills and a recovery meal hosted by Pink Taco. Participants had the opportunity to experience Pink Taco’s farm-fresh menu, including gluten-free, dairy-free, and high-protein options created to meet every athlete’s dietary needs. 

“Today was about the synergy of what we’re doing as athletes and the nutrition we need, whether you’re a professional or a cycling enthusiast,” said Rodriguez.  “My coach always said the best recovery meal I could have is a burrito — beans, rice, chicken, avocado – all the food you can find on the Pink Taco menu. It’s healthy, balanced and exactly what we needed for the effort we gave out on the road.” 

“We keep it simple, keep it fresh and keep it relevant,” said Pink Taco VP of Operations David Ficklen. “If you look across the landscape of what’s going on with food right now, everyone is trying to eat healthy and they’re really concerned about what they put into their bodies.  For athletes, the right fuel is critical. Everything Pink Taco serves is fresh and made with the athlete’s needs in mind.”

To commemorate the event, Rodriguez and his Fast Freddie apparel company designed custom Pink Taco jerseys available for purchase here in both men’s and women’s styles. 

Photos from the “Powered by Pink Taco” VIP event can be found here. Credits: VeloImages

About Pink Taco

Pink Taco started in 1999, with a vision to keep it real: serve only farm-fresh food and quality cocktails in an energetic and vibrant restaurant. It thinks local and keeps things uncomplicated. Whether it’s a strawberry margarita served in a real pineapple or gluten-free churros, bright flavors and playful presentations are the hallmarks of Pink Taco’s constantly inspired menu. Their restaurants can be found on the iconic Sunset Strip in Hollywood and in the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas.

About Freddie Rodriguez

Freddie is the four-time U.S. National Road Race Champion. A record that is unlikely to ever be broken. Growing up in East Los Angeles his first exposure to cycling was the 1984 Olympic Road Race. It was a moment that would inspire him and lead his life down a path that he didn’t know existed. He went from East LA to racing in the largest cycling races around the world with various European and U.S. teams.

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