November 2, 2004 – The 2004 Irish National Road Champion, and 2003 National Time Trial Champion, David O’Loughlin is the latest addition to the Navigators Insurance Cycling Team’s 2005 roster. The Irishman is no stranger to the U.S. peloton, having done a two-year stint with the American TT3 Ofoto/Lombardi Sports Team, before returning to the European peloton for 2004.

O’Loughlin’s 2004 successes include victories in GP Begijnedijk (Belgium), the Lincoln International GP (UK), and Ireland’s classic Shay Elliot Memorial, as well as a stage-6 win on the way to a 3rd place GC finish in Ireland’s national tour, the FBD Milk Ras. He represented Ireland in the 2004 World Road Cycling Championships, and his top 50 placing is a solid indication of his ability to compete on the highest level.

Also announced today is the signing of American neo-pro Shawn Milne of Gloucester, Massachusetts. The 23 year old will make his professional debut with the New Jersey based Professional team. Milne had a successful 2004 as an amateur, winning several races in New England and proving his ability in an International arena with a victory at Altea (Spain). His third place overall finish in the NRC Tour of Connecticut proved his ability to compete with America’s top professionals.

Returning to the team, after dedicating the 2004 season to his Russian
National team in preparation for the Athens Olympics, is former Russian
National Champion Oleg Grishkine. Grishkine had several road victories in
Europe during the 2004 season as he focused his efforts on preparing for
the Olympic track events, and will again be able to concentrate on the
road in 2005.