Garmin International Inc. announced its sponsorship of Slipstream Sports LLC, an elite cycling team. Slipstream cyclists will train with the Edge 705, the newest GPS-enabled cycling computer in Garmin's line of fitness products. Slipstream's support vehicles will use Garmin's nuvi 770, which combines compact functionality with comprehensive preloaded maps of North America and Europe.


“Garmin is thrilled to be joining forces with Slipstream, a team that exemplifies sportsmanship and integrity in this new era of competitive cycling,” said Jon Cassat, Garmin's vice president of communications. “An unparalleled training tool for professional and recreational cyclists, the Edge 705 will help Slipstream excel on the sport's biggest stages.”


Slipstream Sports is among the best cycling teams in the world and could be the only American team to compete in the 2008 Tour de France. Many riders are also Olympic hopefuls for Beijing. Slipstream Sports is dedicated to promoting ethical sporting and developing the next generation of cycling champions. In 2007, Slipstream partnered with Agency for Cycling Ethics (ACE), to create the most progressive anti-doping system in the professional sports world. The team of 25 riders will undergo combined voluntary testing at least 700 times throughout the 2008 season.


“Technology plays a key role in our training, traveling and communicating as a team.” said Jonathan Vaughters, CEO/President of Slipstream. “Garmin is the perfect fit for our team's needs, and we are very excited to work with them this season.”