Seven Day, 600+ Mile Elite Pro Cycling Race Begins September 7 in St. Louis

The Tour of Missouri has named Erin Haney and Jen Caudill as the official Tour Hostesses for the 2009 race.  Their duties will include hosting a video blog as well as escorting VIPs, cyclists and officials to and from the stage.

Haney, an Atlanta native, is currently working in sales and marketing for Turner Broadcasting.  She is also a freelance make-up artist, stylist and TV host.  She was named Miss Georgia USA in 2003 and has remained involved in pageants as a producer, consultant, emcee and judge. She possesses a college degree in Fashion Design and interned with fashion designer Vera Wang.  Haney also has over 15 years of formal dance training.

Caudill, who currently lives in Atlanta, also works in marketing for Turner Broadcasting Company.  She also serves as a model and actress and has appeared in music videos and on an episode of Lifetime's Drop Dead Diva.  She earned a degree in Advertising from the University of Georgia Grady College of Journalism.  Caudill is also an experienced equestrian.

The daily video blog that Haney and Caudill will host will include:  a behind-the-scenes from the hostess point of view, facts and trivia about host cities, interviews with riders, volunteers, organizers and sponsors as well as funny moments and bloopers throughout the day.  Fans can follow them on Twitter @PodiumLadies.