March 10, 2006 (Ottawa, ON) — The Canadian Cycling Association (CCA) and Tim Hortons are pleased to announce a three-year contract renewal that recognizes Tim Hortons as an Official Gold-level Sponsor of the CCA’s National Cycling Teams and as the Official Title Sponsor of the CCA’s National Championship Events in the four Olympic disciplines of Road, Mountain Bike Cross Country, Track and BMX.

“The continuation of this relationship with Tim Hortons is a key pillar in our marketing strategy,” says Kim Sebrango, Director of Marketing Operations. “Tim Hortons is a Canadian icon and Canadian Cycling is committed to partnering world-class athletes with world-class brands.” Tim Hortons first teamed up with the CCA a decade ago and remains the exclusive Quick Service Restaurant Supplier of the Canadian Cycling Association.

About Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons is Canada’s largest coffee and baked goods chain with over 2,500 locations in Canada and more than 290 locations in the United States. For more information about Tim Hortons, please visit www.timhortons.com.

About the CCA
The CCA is the national governing body for Canadian cycling. Representing its members (individuals, clubs and trade teams) through provincial and territorial cycling associations, its mission is to lead and support the development and growth of cycling in Canada, through high performance programs, cycling development centres, national and international events, and the national introduction to cycling program for youth, known as Sprockids. Founded in 1882, it is Canada’s oldest sport governing body.

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