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Specialized and Team Saxo Bank Join Forces
posted by id* at 06:21 AM on September 01, 2008
September 1, 2008 “I am pleased to announce that the Specialized and Team Saxo Bank willjoin forces starting with the 2009 racing season,” said Mike Sinyard, President and Founder of Specialized. “Bjarne (Riis) and I have been talking about working together for years. It is a natural relationship based on parallel visions and values. Both Specialized and Team Saxo Bank are extremely driven and aim to be the best in our respective fields. Our cooperation will enable each of us to achieve more than ever before.”
Bjarne Riis added, “I am really excited to start this new partnership, and I think that we can create great things together with Specialized. We have had a lot of different possibilities in terms of equipment for the coming years, including working together with our existing partners, but we have chosen to embark on a new project, and we are ready to take the next step with Specialized. There has been a clear mutual understanding and a good business fit between the two companies from day one, and I am convinced that it will become clear to everyone that these are two highly ambitious organizations that are going to collaborate closely in this deal. I chose Specialized based on our common vision, their excellent bikes and equipment, combined with their ability to develop future materials that will help us win.”
Starting with the 2009 racing season, Specialized will be the official supplier of complete bikes and shoes to Riis Cycling/Team Saxo Bank for at least three years. “For my team, the bikes and equipment must be perfect. During my visits to Specialized, I have met with the engineering team and ridden the materials personally. I am very impressed with Specialized bikes, equipment and the Specialized development process overall. I know we will push Specialized to constantly improve, and I know Specialized will make the materials that will help us win races,” Riis said.
Specialized continues as the bike, helmet and optics supplier to Team QuickStep and supplies multiple pro and development teams with helmets and optics. In 2009, over 100 top European pro riders will ride Specialized Body Geometry shoes.
About Specialized:Specialized Bicycles was founded in 1974 by riders for riders. Headquartered in Morgan Hill, California, with global distribution, the company focuses on improving every rider’s cycling experience by delivering functional and technically advanced bikes and equipment that provide true performance benefits.
About Riis Cycling:Riis Cycling is the company that runs the number one professional bike team in the world, Team CSC Saxo Bank (as of 2009 Team Saxo Bank). Dedicated to the values of communication, loyalty, respect and commitment, both the team and the company incorporate the very essence of teamwork. With fantastic results in all the major races and a state-of-the-art anti-doping program, Riis Cycling has excelled at bringing cycling into the future.
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Comments (6)
11:43 AM on September 01, 2008 UTC cecil anderson wrote:
OMG!!! Specialized will have a super showing next season. i cant wait to see the 09 TDF!! We will be the most domaint manufacture next year.
Question: Will they change the colors of the Quick Step bikes to more the team colors (more blue), or will both teams ride the colors?
I ask that because the Tarmac SL2 is black and red witch is CSC-Saxo colors.
12:28 PM on September 01, 2008 UTC ProEdgeBiker wrote:
I'm with you. too bad we have to wait untill July for the TDF. i wish more cycling events were aired.
03:56 PM on September 01, 2008 UTC id* wrote:
But you don't have to wait until July to see great racing. Saxo Bank should be at the Tour of California and that will be all over Vs. this year. We will also have lots of Riders Club ToC events planned!!!!
10:21 PM on September 01, 2008 UTC BANGER wrote:
Will Team Saxo Bank be riding the Specialized bikes in the 2009 Tour Down Under and are Specialized organising any rides during this event?
03:35 PM on September 02, 2008 UTC miSICKLE wrote:
I've pretty much been dreaming of this day since I the CSC Team began their domination years ago. If Jens sticks with the team and and I get to see him power an SL2 in a crazy breakaway...I may pee my pants.
04:10 PM on September 02, 2008 UTC id* wrote:
Team Saxo Bank will start riding and racing on Specialized January 1st! So YES they will be on Specialized for the 2009 Tour Down Under (if they do the race). If we have a Specialized event Riders Club will be the first place we announce it. We will have a number of Riders Club / Saxo-Bank events planned for 2009! Stay tuned!
Also check their website to see the team roster: http://www.teamcsc-saxobank.com/person_profiles.asp
Under each rider you can see how long their contract lasts... YES Jens in '09!