January 20, 2005 – Steve Bauer Bike Tours and Carmichael Training Systems have entered into a new partnership to provide the most unique luxury cycling programs to the Tour de France in 2005.

Steve Bauer has offered luxury cycling trips for cycling enthusiasts to the Tour de France since 1999. Chris Carmichael, Lance Armstrong’s personal coach and President of Carmichael Training Systems, will have coaches on hand throughout Steve’s trips to offer riders assistance and guidance on how to successfully ride the great routes and climbs of the Tour. Carmichael will also spend time with the camp and provide insight like only the coach of a 6-time Tour de France Champion can.

Steve Bauer, President of Steve Bauer Bike Tours, 11 time Tour de France competitor and Yellow Jersey winner says “With Chris and his highly qualified coaching staff joining me on our trips; guests will have the best cycling expertise in the bike travel industry for their Tour de France experience. Can it get any better than this?”

Carmichael Training Systems is Bauer’s preferred company for his travelers training preparation relying on Carmichaels’ professional coaches to ensure people “train right”.

For more information on Steve Bauer Bike Tours Tour de France trips with Carmichael Training Systems: visit www.stevebauer.com or contact: Ian Lobb email: ian@stevebauer.com Tel: 905-563-8687 ext.104

For more information on Carmichael Training Systems visit www.trainright.com or contact: Aimee Pickett email:apickett@trainright.com Tel: 719-635-0645 ext.120