AMD-Discovery Cycling 2007

AMD - DISCOVERY CHANNEL CYCLING TEAM ADDS NINETEEN RIDERS AS WELL AS KEY SPONSORS FOR 2007

Encouraging growth in the sport of cycling and winning races remaingoals for 2007 team.

The AMD-Discovery Channel Cycling Team is pleased to announce the addition of nineteen riders to its 2007 Team roster. Twenty years ago, Thomas Weisel and Steve Johnson united to create a dominant masters team with a focus on winning races at the National and World level. This commitment to excellence has been continued since the inception of the team and is exemplified in the performance of the team on the bike as well as in the team's active participation in the continued growth of the sport. Thom is Chairman of the USA Cycling Development Foundation Board and Steve is the CEO of USA Cycling. The team of today is focused on helping the sport of cycling move into the future as well as to win races.

To that end we are leaping at the opportunity to build an Elite Junior cycling team. Already having proven their talent on the bike, in the classroom and in their community, we anticipate that these ten young men will blossom even more so in the coming years given their willingness to work as a team, and from the mentoring and experiences that the Masters bring to the Junior team. FabienDior Heinz (2006 Golden Nugget Stage Race winner from Alta Alpina), Ben Barsi-Rhyne (2006 Tour de L'abitibi stage winner from Los Gatos), and Micah Herman (2006 Nevada City Classic from Alta Alpina) will be racing in their 17-18 year age races as well as their category events. Daniel Tisdell (2006 USA National time trial champion from Los Gatos), Joel Shaffer (2006 CA State road race champion from Alto Velo), Davis Bentley (from Spine), and Charlie Avis (2006 CA State road race champion from Alto Velo) comprise the 15-16 year age group. And, we have Marcus Smith (2006 CA State road race champion from Int'l Christian), and Chris and James LaBerge (from Lombardi's) in the 13-14 year old age group.

We are also thrilled to be adding nine Masters to our team. These riders that can win on their own, can help teammates win and love to give back to the sport. We are pleased to bring the AMD-Discovery Channel team back to the top as a vigorous and active racing team.

Joining the 2006 roster of nineteen riders are Rob Anderson (World Mountain Bike Champion from Fralock), Jeff Angerman (from Team Spine), Dave Bailey (from Pedali Alpini), Steve Cassani (from Equipe Le Matin), Marco Hellman (from Fralock), Billy Innes (from Lombardi's), Dean LaBerge (from Lombardi's), Kevin Metcalfe (from Pacific Coast, formerly with the team 1995-2002) and Craig Roemer (from Clover).

In addition to adding top caliber riders for 2007, the team has also added four key sponsors to the host of sponsors that were with the team in 2006. Each of these sponsors exemplifies the same commitment to excellence as the team strives for in their respective fields.

• Trek- Trek will be the exclusive provider of frames to the team for both the 2007 and 2008 season. The team is very excited to be riding the frames of the top innovator in the bike industry, starting back in 1999 with Lance Armstrong's first victory in the Tour de France.
  


• Bontrager - Bontrager will ensure that the frames that we receive from Trek will be equipped with the state of the art carbon wheel and components.
  


• Equinox - Equinox Fitness is an award winning chain of fitness centers with 39 locations in California, New York City, Florida and Chicago.
  


• The Bicycle Outfitter - The Bicycle Outfitter is a premier cycling store located in the Bay Area. This store has been hand selected by members of the team because of their commitment to unparalleled service in the industry.
  

In addition to these new sponsors we are just as please to announce the continued relationship with the following sponsors: AMD, Discovery, Chris King, Clif Bar, de-feet, Fi'zi:k, Giro, Hincapie Sportswear, Off-the-Front, Rudy Project, Shimano and Thomas Weisel Partners.

Returning to the team are former Olympians and USA Bicycling Hall of Famers Leonard Nitz (1976, 1980, 1984 and 1988 games) and Wayne Stetina(1972, 1976, 1980 and current USA Cycling Trustee), as well as Olympians Kent Bostick (1996), Ken Carpenter (1988 and 1992), Dylan Casey (2000, and current USPro President), Tom Doughty (1976, 1980, 1984), and ScottMcKinley (1988). Mike McCarthy (1996 Olympics) is the team's only elite UCI World Champion, whereas Steve Johnson, Kent Bostick, Vic Copeland,Glen Hinshaw and Larry Nolan have all earned UCI Masters WorldChampionships. Long time teammates Peter Allen, John Creed, Jerry Malone, Rich Meeker, Andre Mogannam and Wyatt Weisel add National Championships, wisdom, wins and teamwork.

2007 AMD-Discovery Channel Junior Cycling Team

Charlie Avis (16) Woodside, CA
Ben Barsi-Rhyne (18) Los Gatos, CA
Davis Bentley (15) Mill Valley, CA
Micah Herman (18) Carson City, NV
Chris LaBerge (13) Napa, CA
James LaBerge (14) Napa, CA
Joel Shaffer (15) Los Altos Hills, CA
Marcus Smith (13) Pleasanton, CA
Daniel Tisdell (15) San Jose, CA
FabienDior Heinz (18) Reno, NV

2007 AMD-Discovery Channel Masters Cycling Team

Peter Allen (49) Fair Oaks, CA
Rob Anderson (51) Mill Valley, CA
Jeff Angermann (38) Reno, NV
Dave Bailey (36) Truckee, CA
Kent Bostick (54) Knoxville, TN
Ken Carpenter (42) Orinda, CA
Dylan Casey (36) Palo Alto, CA
Steve Cassani (41) Portola Valley, CA
Vic Copeland (65) Rancho Sante Fe, CA
John Creed (71) Dana Point, CA
Tom Doughty (55) Aurora, IL
Marco Hellman (46) Kentfield, CA
Glen Hinshaw (45) Phoenix, AZ
Billy Innes (35) Menlo Park, CA
Steve Johnson (57) Larkspur, CO
Dean LaBerge (37) Napa, CA
Jerry Malone (52) Mill Valley, CA
Mike McCarthy (39) Mill Valley, CA
Scott McKinley (39) Mill Valley, CA
Rich Meeker (45) Corona Del Mar, CA
Kevin Metcalfe (46) Pleasant Hill, CA
Andre Mogannam (54) Benicia, CA
Harvey Nitz (51) Rocklin, CA
Larry Nolan (49) Fremont, CA
Craig Roemer (42) St. Helena, CA
Wayne Stetina (54) Mission Viejo, CA
Thom Weisel (66) Ross, CA
Wyatt Weisel (36) Menlo Park, CA

For further information please visit: www.amdmasters.com. Photos to be provided by Mark Estes (www.estesphoto.com).