AJALVIR, Madrid - Due to the ever-growing items in our product line, and the constant updates to the increasing popularity of most of our items we have decided to bring to life a new website. This new site, we hope, will easily communicate some of the new offerings as well as to keep everyone informed on the many great results attained from the many teams and athletes that have chosen Rotor products as part of their secret arsenal.

We felt that our image was not aesthetically fitting to the innovative, light weight, performance oriented products that you have come to expect from us, and one of the goals of the new site is to show that we have not lost our competitive touch and understand that due to the nature of our products, we need to put a little extra effort in explaining the features and benefits found in every product in our line.

In order to facilitate the understanding of our innovative products, we have added explanatory 3D images of the Rotor System Cranks, Q-Rings and the SABB bottom bracket; we will continue to add products as time allows.

But, the new website is not the only thing that is new; we have also revamped our company logo to show a more elegant image in line with the technological characteristic of our company, so it is only fitting to give it a new and contemporary look.

We invite you to visit our new site, and gladly welcome any comments or feedback.

www.rotorbike.com

We wish you all a Happy Holiday season and prosperous New Year!

Rotor Bike Components

Santa Cruz, – Giro® is pleased to announce that beginning January 1, 2008, Team Astana will train and race exclusively with Giro helmets, specifically Ionos™ and Advantage 2™ models. The team, which includes reigning Tour de France Champion Alberto Contador and US National Road Champion Levi Leipheimer will debut Astana’s famed turquoise, yellow, and white livery on their new helmets at the team’s first training camp next month. And the riders are stoked. “I’m really fortunate that I get to keep racing with Giro helmets. There were a lot of long, hot climbs in the Tour this year and the remarkable ventilation of the Ionos really kept me cool, which I think was a big advantage”, said Levi Leipheimer.

Giro and Astana’s General Manager, Johan Bruyneel, have come together again to continue a cycling legacy. “I have a long history with Giro, both as a rider and Team Director. Year after year, Giro has impressed me with the performance of their products, which deliver a proven advantage to the riders. They are a brand that set the bar for everyone else so the decision for me and Astana to continue with them was clear”, said Bruyneel.

A number of Astana riders will enjoy Skull Hugging Luxury™ and Giro’s proprietary Super Fit™ performance, by running Giro helmets and eyewear in 2008. Alberto Contador, who debuted the Giro Havik™ sunglass at the 2007 Tour de France will continue to ride and develop eyewear for Giro. Jani Brajkovic, Sergio Paulinho, and Benjamin Noval are the newest members of the Giro eyewear squad. Giro’s Senior Sports Marketing Manager Chuck Platt said more riders are likely to be announced soon. “The response to our new eyewear program has been insane. Riders are recognizing the fact that we’ve developed eyewear specifically for the sport of cycling and they really want to race with it”.

Team Astana will put their new Giro products to use at training camp next month in New Mexico and will make their racing debut a couple weeks later at the Tour Down Under in Australia.

About Giro Sport Design

Giro®, based in Santa Cruz, CA, is a worldwide leader in the design, development and marketing of premium, high-performance protective gear and accessories for action sports and active lifestyles. We are an innovative and consumer-focused brand, with a mission to create products on the leading edge of inspired design that help you to look and feel your best.

Olney, Illinois – The new Grand Prix 4000s, our top-level racing clincher featuring breakthrough Black Chili compound exclusively from Continental – the masters of German tire technology.

Just when you thought high-performance clinchers could not be better, Conti has once again raised the bar. Our R&D wizards have developed the means of milling carbon black filler material to an ultra-fine level effectively creating nano-technology for butyl rubber. By shrinking the individual carbon black particles to the comparative size of a soccer ball vs. the earth, we can now put more rubber on the ground with a more flexible, more compliant compound. This incredible formula delivers performance advances on the order of 30% increased adhesion, 26% lower rolling resistance and 5% improved mileage. In a nut-shell, Black Chili Compound rolls stickier – faster – longer!

The Grand Prix 4000s also features Vectran puncture protection, so at a scant 205 grams (700×23) is still completely reliable and delivers tubular-like performance to a race-ready clincher.

3/330 (3 Fabric plies/total 330 tpi + Vectran Breaker + Black Chili Compound)

● Foldable
● ERTO - 23-622
● Dimension - 700 x 23c
● Weight - 205g
● Recommended PSI - 110
● Maximum PSI - 120
● MSRP - $54.95

Redlands, California - The 24th Annual Redlands Bicycle Classic (RBC) will be riding a wave of success following a revitalized 2007 edition of the race that included four exciting days of world class professional racing action highlighted by the inclusion of some of the world’s best hand cyclists.

The 24th Annual Redlands Bicycle Classic will continue its successful four day format under the guidance of new race Director Dan Rendler, who comes to this position with five years experience with the all-volunteer committee that organizes the RBC each year.

“I am very excited to be leading the charge for the 24th Annual Redlands Bicycle Classic and look forward to a successful four days of racing come April,” said Dan Rendler, race director for the 24th Annual Redlands Bicycle Classic.

This year’s event promises four days of racing action starting on April 3rd with a time trial in Redlands and finishing April 6th with the infamous Sunset Road Race in Redlands.

Along with a new stage, this years Redlands Bicycle Classic will feature a 2008 recipient of the now coveted “Legends” Award given by the Redlands Bicycle Classic Committee, a full day of public races and activities, a School Duel for local school aged racers, a new and improved “Green” festival focused on environmental awareness, and last but certainly not least, a larger presence from PossAbilities and its contingent of handcyclists who will kick-off the season opener of the U.S. Handcycling Series at the RBC.

Stay tuned for more information, there is big news coming with the inclusion of PossAbilities Handcycling and a new Circuit Race.

About PossAbilities
PossAbilities is a community outreach program of Loma Linda University Rehabilitation, Orthopaedic, & Neurosciences Institute. Membership to PossAbilities is free and there are no age restrictions. For more information: http://www.mypossabilities.com.

About the Redlands Bicycle Classic
The Redlands Bicycle Classic is an all-volunteer organization, including the board of directors. The 24th annual Redlands Bicycle Classic is scheduled for April 3-6, 2008. The event was founded in 1985 by a community group chaired by the-Mayor Carole Beswick to promote awareness of downtown Redlands. Since that time, professional cyclists from around the world have been racing in this event centered around the city of Redlands, California. The Redlands Bicycle Classic is on the United States Cycling Federation (USCF) National Racing calendar (NRC).

NEW YORK and Madison, Wis. - Dec. 19, 2007- Pacific Cycle, the leading supplier of bikes in the U.S. under brands including Schwinn®, Mongoose® and GT Bicycles®, and Champion System, a manufacturer of customized performance apparel, today announced the signing of a multi-tiered sponsorship and licensing agreement.

Under the terms of the agreement, Champion System will become an official licensee for Schwinn, GT Bicycles and Mongoose cycling apparel and the exclusive technical apparel provider for the GT and Mongoose Pro Mountain and BMX Teams excluding BMX and mountain bike race pants. As part of this strategic alliance, GT Bicycles is also joining Champion System as a sponsor of the Jelly Belly Pro Cycling team.

“Champion System will provide our retailers and pro athletes with the high-quality, fully customized technical apparel they need to be competitive” said Steve Reeds, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Pacific Cycle’s IBD division. “Whether you’re a shop looking to make jerseys for a club-level team or a company making a special jersey for a World Champion rider, Champion System is a great solution for custom apparel.”

Champion has simplified the custom apparel business for retailers and consumers by offering:

• Low minimums-10 pieces for jerseys and 50 pairs for socks
• Affordable pricing-As low as $45 for a customized short-sleeve jersey
• Quick turnaround time-Delivery in as little as two weeks

Regardless of order size, Champion System shows attention to detail by adding a radio pocket to bib shorts, scaling graphics to each particular garment’s size through a digital sublimation process and using full-length concealed zippers so that front graphics are clearly visible.

“With its portfolio of strong brands, growing dealer base, and winning pro mountain bike and BMX race programs, we are excited to be aligning our company with Pacific Cycle,” said Scott Kaylin, president of Champion System. “We look forward to being an integral part of expanding the Schwinn, Mongoose and GT Bicycle brands globally through our customized team apparel and licensed product.”

Champion System currently makes cycling apparel for approximately 3,000 cycling teams. Champion System also manufactures customized technical apparel for the motor sports industry and team sports, such as soccer and rugby.

About Champion System
Founded by competitive cyclists, Champion System combines their knowledge of the apparel business with a love of the sport to offer the finest pro quality garments to the cycling masses. By allowing teams, retailers, clubs and individuals to order custom uniforms with unlimited colors and low minimums, Champion System sets a new standard in the custom cycle wear business. Champion System continues this practice with its simple and all-inclusive pricing structure.
www.champ-sys.com

About Pacific Cycle
Pacific Cycle’s parent company, Dorel Industries (TSX: DII.B, DII.A), is engaged in the designing, manufacturing and marketing of a diverse portfolio of powerful consumer brands, sold through its Juvenile, Recreational/Leisure and Home Furnishings segments. Headquartered in Montreal and with significant operations in the United States and Europe, Dorel employs approximately 4,700 people in 15 countries. Annual sales are US$1.8 billion and are made in over 60 countries worldwide.

Kansas City, MO - Georgia Gould finished her 2007 campaign with a well-deserved third-place at the U.S. National Cyclo-Cross Championships in frozen, rutted conditions in Kansas City’s Wyandotte Country Park.

This race concludes a breakthrough season for Gould that began in early March at the 2007 Pan American Mountain Bike Continental Championships in Neuquén, Argentina (…she won). She then went on to win the Sea Otter Classic, every NORBA National cross-country race
and the USGP of cyclo-cross. For the majority of 2007, Georgia held the UCI world number one ranking as an individual athlete, and was instrumental in propelling the LUNA Pro team to the top of the UCI world team rankings, where it remains today.

Gould will now be taking some time off as she prepares for 2008 and with any luck, a spot on the U.S. Team for the Beijing Olympics.

Big News for 2008 - The LUNA Pro Team has some great news about the program for 2008. Stay tuned for an announcement sometime this week.

Next - The next official LUNA Pro Team gathering will be at our annual photo camp and 2008 team orientation March 24-26, in the San Francisco Bay Area.

by Stephanie Gutowski

With the formal dissolution of the Discovery Channel team this month, we caught up with the talented 24 year old Japanese cyclist, Fumiyuki Beppu, to preview 2008 and look back on his three years riding as a member of Discovery Channel.

Beppu will begin 2008 on a new team riding primarily in Europe. “I have a one-year contract with Skil Shimano,” stated Beppu. “I am looking forward to riding a full European calendar in 2008. On Skil Shimano I can ride more Classics and Pro Tour races. I think this is a smart move for me. On Skil Shimano I can take on a leadership role.”

Beppu is very much looking towards the future. “I would love to ride in a Grand Tour, he said, “I know that will come in the future. My main goals next year are to ride in Paris-Roubaix, Paris-Nice and Flanders.”

One of the few Asian riders based in Europe, Beppu has lived in France and competed in the amateur ranks with the VC La Pomme team prior to joining Discovery Channel. “I go to Mallorca in January (for training camp). I’ll be home in Japan until then. After the Spring Classics I’ll head back to my European home…Marseille.”

Beppu began cycling in 1990, participating in his first mountain bike event at the very young age of nine before winning his first road event three years later. He joined the La Pomme team in 2003, finishing 14th in the Espoir Paris-Roubaix and 20th in the Espoir World Championships. In 2004, Beppu won the opening stage of the Giro della Valle d’Aosta in Italy, taking the win from his four Italian breakaway companions. He also won the mountains competition at the Ronde de l’Isard d’Ariege stage race in France. In 2006 he became the Japanese National Road and Time Trial Champion. 2007 saw him get very close to a stage win. He was second in stage three of the Tour de Romandie.

Copyright Stephanie Gutowski

The biggest change Beppu has experienced while on Discovery Channel has been his mental game. “I have really developed a mental toughness that is necessary to survive in the peloton,” he stated. “This is my biggest improvement. Being a professional cyclist is difficult.” Beppu also commented about the challenges of pacing during a race, “In a professional race the pacing is very different than an amateur race. An amateur race’s pacing is hard from start to finish but in a professional race you may start fast…..slow down in the middle….then the last 30k is very, very fast. It’s extremely important to know this pacing and be ready. I am learning to pace myself better in a race.”

Beppu commented how grateful he was to have been given the opportunity to ride on a professional team at such a young age, “I have learned a lot….about the professional cycling culture….about riding in a professional peloton…about supporting my team mates,” Beppu said. “I feel I am still learning about riding in the peloton. The talent on Discovery was amazing. Learning from these talented riders, like Armstrong and Eki, was great.”

“I loved riding in all of the races with Discovery. Each race had special moments that I can remember and enjoy. I have been able to ride in some big races…like Paris Roubaix. I had a good experience this year in the Tour of Romandie…finishing 2^nd in a stage. Riding in the Classics was fun. It was fun riding in support of my team in Paris-Roubaix. Paris-Roubaix is my favorite race. The race is very technical and dangerous. I really enjoy it. Paris-Roubaix is full of history and that is one reason why I love cycling. I love the history of cycling.”

Beppu continues to be a huge star in his homeland. He writes a number of magazine cycling columns, has had a documentary aired on Japanese television, and is currently on the cover of Japan’s Bicycle Club magazine. “The fans in Japan have been great. They give me so much support. They send me encouraging words.” He has an extremely popular website - http://www.fumy.jp/ - which currently is only available in Japanese. Beppu keeps his fans updated with his personal blog.

Copyright Fumiyuki Beppu

Though he is looking forward to riding with Skil Shimano Beppu reminisced about his time with Discovery Channel. “I learned about racing and riding techniques from them….as well as training,” stated Beppu. “I was given the opportunity to ride and learn with the team. This was very important to me.”

Waterloo, WI – Trek Bicycle today announced that 3‐time Ironman Champion Chris Lieto has signed a two‐year extension to his sponsorship agreement. A Trek athlete since 2006, Lieto will now continue to ride and race on Treks through the 2009 season. Unique among the sport’s elite athletes in that he participates in pro 1/2 road racing as part of his training regiment, Lieto will race both his Trek Equinox TTX SSL and a Trek Madone 5.5 for the 2008 season.

“I am thrilled to continue on as a part of the Trek team for the next two years,” said Lieto. “Representing Trek is an honor, and I am proud to partner with a company that produces such high quality products. Their investment and commitment to superior quality and performance is unparalleled, and I can’t imagine riding any other bike. Heading into the 2008 season with Trek gives me confidence that I’ll have a distinct performance advantage over my competition and that my year is going to be strong once again.”

“There is no better ambassador for Trek than Chris Lieto,” noted Trek Road Bike Brand Manager, Scott Daubert. “No one is as professional as Chris at providing equipment feedback and spreading the good word about Trek and Bontrager speed parts. Trek and Bontrager are trying hard to make a bigger impact in the world of triathlon and with athletes like Chris representing us, we’re sure to continue making a difference.”

With a racing pedigree dating back to Lance Armstrong’s 2005 Tour de France Championship, Trek’s Equinox TTX has been painstakingly refined in the wind tunnel into the ultimate wind‐defying triathlon bike. Careful attention to aerodynamic details has helped the Equinox TTX score the lowest drag numbers ever recorded at the San Diego Low Speed Wind Tunnel by a male athlete. Chris Lieto will rely on these superior aerodynamics to provide him with the advantage he needs as he races for victory at the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii. Trek’s Equinox TTX is available in four models for 2008, from the extreme value OCLV White TTX 9.0, to the flagship OCLV Red Equinox TTX 9.9 SSL, which tips the scales at a feathery 16.8 lbs. Equinox TTX prices start at $3079.99.

Completely redesigned for 2008, Trek’s all‐new Madone sets a new benchmark for the ultimate road racing bike. Featuring a host of innovations and technological advancements, the all‐new Madone strikes the perfect balance of low weight, structural efficiency, everyday usability, and unmatched ride quality. Available in Pro and Performance fits, both sharing Trek’s proven racing geometry, the all‐new Madone comes in three different OCLV platforms and 11 different models, including women’s specific design models. Prices for the all‐new Madone start at $3019.99.

About Trek Bicycles:
Headquartered in Waterloo, Wisconsin, Trek Bicycle Corporation is a global leader in bicycle design and manufacturing. From the original hand‐built steel touring frames introduced in 1976 to the revolutionary OCLV carbon fiber first introduced in 1992, Trek’s passion for innovation, quality, and performance leads the industry with next‐generation technology and thinking. With an unprecedented eight Tour de France titles in the last nine years, six straight 24‐hour World Solo Mountain Bike Championships, and countless other professional wins, Trek enjoys a rich tradition of victory in the world’s premier cycling events. Today, with a broad range of bicycles and cycling products under the Trek, Gary Fisher, LeMond, Bontrager, and Klein brand names, Trek continues to pursue new ways to bring the joy of cycling to all people.

LAKE FOREST and SAN CARLOS, Calif. - Dec. 18, 2007 - GT Bicycles and Ritchey Design Inc. today announced the signing of sponsorship agreements with the Jelly Belly Pro Cycling Team, a continental road cycling team.

As a direct result of a strategic partnership with Jelly Belly Pro Cycling Team’s apparel sponsor Champion System, GT Bicycles signed a deal to become the exclusive bicycle frame supplier for two years starting January 1, 2008. Ritchey Design will be the exclusive provider of handlebars, stems and seatposts to the Jelly Belly Pro Cycling Team for the 2008 racing season.

“Our riders depend on their equipment, so they can focus on the extreme demands of training and racing,” said Jelly Belly Pro Cycling Team Director, Danny van Haute. “My team has 100% confidence in the race-proven products GT Bicycles and Ritchey are providing. We’re excited to welcome these two strong partners to our distinguished roster of sponsors.”

The Jelly Belly Pro Cycling Team will be riding GT Bicycles’ GTR Team racing frame, a lightweight and stiff carbon fiber monocoque road frame, which is manufactured through GT Bicycles’ proprietary composite manufacturing process called Force Optimized Construction. GTR Team bikes are available to consumers through independent bicycle dealers (IBD).

“GT Bicycles has a long-standing commitment to racing,” said Steve Reeds, executive vice president and general manager of Pacific Cycle IBD division. “We are proud to align GT Bicycles with the Jelly Belly Pro Cycling team.”

Founded by product innovator Tom Ritchey in 1974 and well-known for attention to detail and high-quality components, Ritchey Design will supply all “cockpit” components including their WCS Carbon One-Bolt seatposts, WCS Alloy handlebars, WCS Carbon 4AXIS stems and Pro Oversized 30-degree stems and alloy adjustable stems for time trial bikes.

“We believe bike racing is the best place to prove our component designs,” said Steve Parke, Ritchey Design’s general manager and vice president of marketing. “Jelly Belly Pro Cycling’s team roster has some of the best racers in the U.S. and we are looking forward to helping them have a successful year.”

In the last two years, Jelly Belly Pro Cycling Team riders have accumulated 47 wins and close to 100 podium finishes in both domestic and foreign events as they’ve raced in front of nearly 9 million spectators. In 2007, the team took the individual and overall victory at the Tour of Hong Kong to Shanghai, first place general classification rider at the Redlands Bicycle Classic, the Georgia Cup, the Tri Peaks Challenge, and the Missouri State Road Championships, as well as first place Team Classification at stage 7 of the Amgen Tour of California, a stage win at the Sea Otter Classic and Sport Beans(R) King of the Hill jersey at the Nature Valley Grand Prix. With the addition of pro veterans Bernard Van Ulden and Olympic hopefuls Brad Huff and Todd Wells, the team is poised for another successful season in 2008.

Team Partners
Jelly Belly(R) Candy Company - Fine Confectioner
ARAMARK - Worldwide Leader in Business Services
GT Bicycles - Bicycles
Richey Design - Cockpit components
Champion System - apparel sponsor
Campagnolo - Bicycle Components
Lake - Cycling Footwear
Gatorade - Hydration and Nutritional
Park Tool - Bicycle Repair Tools and Pumps
Rudy Project - Helmets and Performance Eyewear
Inno Advanced Racks - Automobile Bicycle Racks
Fi’zi:k - Saddles and Handlebar Tape
Speedplay — Pedals
Hutchinson - Performance Tires and Inner Tubes
Arundel - Water Bottle Cages

Jelly Belly(R) is a registered trademark of the Jelly Belly Candy Company, Fairfield, CA 94533.

About GT Bicycles
Built on its race-proven performance products, GT Bicycles has been designing technologically advanced bikes in the road, mountain and BMX categories since 1973. For more information about GT Bicycles, please visit www.gtbicycles.com.

Pacific Cycle and its GT Bicycles brand are part of the Dorel Industries group of companies. Dorel Industries (TSX: DII.B, DII.A) is engaged in the designing, manufacturing and marketing of a diverse portfolio of powerful consumer brands, sold through its Juvenile, Recreational/Leisure and Home Furnishings segments. Headquartered in Montreal and with significant operations in the United States and Europe, Dorel employs approximately 4,700 people in 15 countries.
Annual sales are US$1.8 billion and are made in over 60 countries worldwide.

About Ritchey Design, Inc.
Northern California-based Ritchey Design was founded by road racer, mountain bike pioneer and product innovator Tom Ritchey in 1974. The company is well-known for its technical merits through attention to detail during the product design phase, resulting in high-quality, reasonably priced road and mountain bike components. Under its Fit Logic philosophy, Ritchey Designs offers a wide range of “cockpit” components (handlebars, stems and seatposts) that help riders custom
fit their bikes for a more efficient, comfortable, and enjoyable ride. Ritchey Designs also offers a complete line of innovative products ranging from headsets to tires for professional racers and the serious weekend rider, as well as its line of “Break-Away” travel bicycles for traveling cyclists. For more information about Ritchey Design, please visit www.ritcheylogic.com.

About the Jelly Belly Professional Cycling Team:
Entering its ninth year of professional bicycle racing, The Jelly Belly Pro Cycling Team is a Continental team composed of 12 riders who compete throughout the United States in races sanctioned by USA Cycling on the National Racing Calendar. For information about the team, please visit www.jellybellycycling.com.

About Jelly Belly Candy Company:
Jelly Belly Candy Company makes the taste defining Jelly Belly jelly beans in 50 official flavors and an ever changing array of new flavors and limited editions. The company that put the gourmet jelly bean on the map became known worldwide when Jelly Belly beans were taken to the White House during the Ronald Reagan administration. Today, Jelly Belly beans are celebrating 30 years of fun and flavor, and are the leading jelly bean brand.

For more information about Jelly Belly jelly beans, go online at www.JellyBelly.com or contact the Jelly Belly Hotline at 800.522.3267.

Berkeley, Calif. – In the latest of a series of steps associated with preparation for the upcoming season, Vanderkitten Racing has disclosed their talented team of Elite Women cyclists for 2008.

“It is an honor to be the Director and a part of a first year team of this caliber. Our 2008 race season will show that the work being done by the management, coaches and team riders was with one purpose in mind and that is to be one of the best teams for the year “, said Scott Gross, Director Sportif.

2007 sole-rider Liz Hatch

The information builds upon the return of its sole-rider from 2007, Liz Hatch. This coming season, she will be accompanied by a talented squad of Vanderkitten’s:

· Jane Despas (Palo Alto, CA)

· Leah Guloien (Vancouver, BC)

· Liz Hatch (Delray Beach, FL)

· Moriah MacGregor (Vancouver, BC)

· Melissa Sanborn (Portland, OR)

· Jenny Trew (Vancouver, BC)

· Leigh Ann Valletti (Decatur, GA)

· Flavia Oliveira (Lafayette, CA)

· Heather Sborz (Tucson, AZ)

Additional riders to be announced, team to be supported by Regional riders.

“Vanderkitten Racing could not be more thrilled with the roster we have compiled,” said Mark Zefeldt, Managing Director. “The roster has a good mix of youth and experience on this team – specifically in Despas and Valletti, two riders with proven returns. We’re confident that this team will perform well, and it will only help further our preparation for many years to come.”

Equipment and Supporting Sponsors to be announced shortly.

The mission of The Vanderkitten Foundation’s Elite Women’s Cycling Team is to promote health, well being and equality for women in professional cycling. The VK cycling team is committed to the development of young riders and increasing participation and visibility of women in the sport of cycling.

For more information please visit http://www.vanderkitten.com/racing