Technology Innovations Continue to Help Garmin Athletes Break Away from the Pack

Boulder, CO – Team Garmin-Slipstream, the top U.S. professional cycling team, today unveiled its 2009 team kits (image below).

The new team kit highlights title sponsor Garmin’s leadership role, while also bringing attention to Slipstream and its focus on ethical sporting and developing the next generation of American champions. Designed and produced by Pearl Izumi’s Colorado-based Advanced Development Team, the 2009 kits are highlighted by the ultra aerodynamic time trial Speed-Suit. Second skin fit and strategically located, proprietary fabrics work together to create the fastest Speed-Suit ever produced and provide an aerodynamic advantage for riders. And, the kit wouldn’t be complete without strong argyle elements, including orange shoulders and an orange-dominated Giro helmet – which will be easy to spot in the pro peloton.

“We constantly uncover the best technology and work with the best sponsors to give our athletes the competitive advantage,” said Jonathan Vaughters, Director Sportiff of Team Garmin-Slipstream. “Our unique partnership with Pear Izumi ensures that our guys are training and racing with the best kits available. And our signature argyle ensures that they stand out from the pack.”

Pearl Izumi works exclusively with Team Garmin-Slipstream on all aspects of team kits, from shorts to jerseys to Speed-Suits, which are custom-made for each athlete and hand-sewn in the team’s home state of Colorado.

“The beauty of our partnership with Team Garmin-Slipstream is that they share our passion for creating products that maximize the performance of their athletes and provide a competitive advantage,” said Cache Mundy, Vice President of Marketing at Pearl Izumi. “Their quest for the best pushes us to be constantly innovating. Together with the team, we look forward to a great 2009 season and some of the fastest time trials ever witnessed.”

Despite the change in design of the 2009 kits, Chipotle remains a valuable and significant sponsor of Team Garmin-Slipstream. According to Vaughters, “we are still powered by Chipotle burritos, as we always have been. Chipotle is our secret training weapon.”

About Slipstream Sports
Founded in 2005, Slipstream Sports LLC is a highly progressive sports management company dedicated solely to promoting the ethical growth of American cycling.

About Team Garmin-Slipstream
Owned and managed by Slipstream Sports, Team Garmin-Slipstream is dedicated to promoting ethical sporting and developing the next generation of cycling champions. Team Garmin-Slipstream competes in a full schedule of professional cycling races in the U.S. and Europe. Additional information is available at www.slipstreamsports.com.

About Pearl-Izumi
Founded 1950, Pearl Izumi was first introduced in the U.S. in 1981 from the mountains of Colorado. From its Louisville Colorado headquarters, Pearl Izumi USA has emerged as the world leader in performance cycling and run apparel and also produces award winning cycling and run footwear. www.pearlizumi.com.

About Garmin
Garmin International Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation. Since 1989, this group of companies has designed, manufactured, marketed and sold navigation, communication and information devices and applications – most of which are enabled by GPS technology. Garmin’s products serve automotive, mobile, wireless, outdoor recreation, marine, aviation, and OEM applications. Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in the Cayman Islands, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom.