November 24, 2005 (Ottawa, ON) – The Canadian Cycling Association is pleased to announce the launch of two National Team Supplier arrangements with National Car Rental and Delta Hotels. These programs are designed to offer Canadian Cycling Association registered members across Canada specialized pricing with these clients when traveling or planning meetings. As National Team Suppliers, Delta Hotels and National Car Rental have reinforced the Canadian Cycling Association’s desire to partner world-class brands with world-class athletes.

National Car Rental is one of the world’s largest vehicle rental companies, with a presence in eighty three countries, and in excess of 3,000 locations worldwide. National Car Rental is the preferred partner of the Aeroplan program, and offers frequent travelers National’s Emerald Club program. In order for Canadian Cycling Association members to access the preferred pricing structure for rentals, members must produce their valid UCI/Canadian Cycling Association license and quote contract reference number 3713413.

Delta Hotels have grown since its founding in 1962 to Canada’s leading first-class hotel management company. Delta Hotels has been named by the Globe and Mail Report on Business as one of Canada’s 50 Best Employers in Canada for 2005. In order for Canadian Cycling Association members to access this preferred pricing, reservations should be made through central reservations at 1-877-814-7706 quoting “Canadian Cycling Member” as the rate code. Canadian Cycling Association members must be prepared to show their valid UCI/Canadian Cycling Association license upon check-in.

The Canadian Cycling Association is dedicated to developing national partnerships which deliver benefits to our National Cycling Teams, as well as the grassroots members of our organization which allows our sport to grow at all levels.