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04.12.2007/ After co-sponsors Adidas and Audi decided to terminate the contract with High Road Sports Inc., Giant bicycles decided to continue their sponsorship with Team High Road. In another developement Team High Road was granted a provisional Pro-Tour license for the 2008 season today.

Giant Bicycles has partnered with High Road Sports, Inc. and its professional men’s and women’s cycling teams now known as “Team High Road”. With this announcement, the world’s largest bicycle brand continues its long-standing commitment to developing products for the world’s most demanding riders.

"Giant and Team High Road share the same commitment in clean and fair sport, and together we will work to shape the future of cycling. We have been collaborating with this young and highly talented group of men and women to develop the world’s most advanced bicycles, and we’re excited to continue this powerful partnership. We can’t wait to unleash this winning formula in the coming season," states Tony Lo, Giant’s CEO.

Bob Stapleton, of High Road said "We are very pleased to continue working with one of the most innovative and largest manufacturers of bicycles in the world. Giant was part of our successful season in 2007 and we are excited about our plans for 2008 and beyond. This is a committed partnership and we appreciate the ongoing support of Giant bicycles."

In another developement Team High Road was granted a provisional Pro-Tour license for the 2008 season today. The UCI ProTour Council registered the team on the basis of the application submitted within the deadline by T-Mobile. In a pressrelease the UCI stated that: "The UCI is awaiting further information on the new structure from team management and the auditors (Ernst & Young) before it can be approved. The UCI has confidence in the ability of the team management to ensure the viability of the team."

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