January 6, 2007 – Completing a successful year of transition from Gears Racing to Team R.A.C.E., the organization has forged ahead with its mandate to develop Canada’s international-caliber cycling athletes while promoting awareness of Canadian cancer charities. The Elite Road Team for 2007 includes:

Elite Road Team
– Kevin “Moose” Miller
– Dustin MacBurnie
– Adam Thuss
– Mark Pozniak
– Eric Robertson
– Andrew Hunt

Steve Bauer and Michael Moore will be sharing the Team Manager role as Team R.A.C.E expands its presence on the North American road race calendar in 2007.

Paul DeVries of lead sponsor, Planet Energy, believes, “Our sustained financial commitment to developing promising and elite cyclists is important to the growth of the sport in Canada. Leveraging the team’s popularity to promote a healthy, active lifestyle while raising awareness of cancer charities, broadens the benefits to all Canadians.”

Team R.A.C.E. also fields competitive men’s and women’s masters racing teams and a club program for recreational cyclists of all abilities. Members support a number of fundraising efforts including the Gears 24 Hour Spin, Coast to Coast ride across Canada, the Tour For Kids cycling adventure and Canadian entries in RAAM. Over $4.5 million has been raised from these events in the last four years.

Title sponsors for Team R.A.C.E include Planet Energy, Gears Bike Store, and Specialized Canada. Other sponsors include Sugoi, Torys LLP, and The Boomerang Group.

Any inquiries regarding the Elite Road Team please contact Kevin Wallace of Gears Bike Shop at gears@idirect.com. For inquiries regarding the Masters and club program, contact Fred Carlberg at fc@boomart.net