Atlanta, GA — Official Team Type 1 cycling uniforms and casual apparel is now available for sale, courtesy of the team’s clothing sponsor, Champion System.

Jerseys, shorts, gloves, technical T-shirts, technical polo shirts, and cycling caps can be ordered through the “TT1 Gear” link on the team’s website, teamtype1.org.

Champion System is discounting prices on several items to help support Team Type 1’s mission.

“Champion System is proud to support not only the Team Type 1 Pro Cycling Team but the cause for which they race,” said Charlie Issendorf, Vice President of Sales for Champion System. “We’re excited to offer our high quality cycling apparel to all Team Type 1 supporters and fans.”

Prices are $70 for a Team Type 1 jersey and $70 for shorts. Available sizes range from small to triple extra large (XXXL). All items being sold are worn by Team Type 1 professional and developmental team members.

Team Type 1 founder Phil Southerland said the team is thrilled to be working with Champion System to help others “fly the colors” at local races, American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure events or casual rides on bike trails.

“Each person wearing a Team Type 1 jersey on a group ride is an opportunity for them to talk about us and the exciting things we are doing in the world of diabetes and the cycling world,” Southerland said. “Every time someone gets inspired by these clothes, they become part of our team.”

A first-year professional squad, Team Type 1 is the two-time defending champion in the eight-person corporate team division of the Race Across America (RAAM). At the Tour de Georgia presented by AT&T, Team Type 1 finished third in the team classification.

About Team Type 1:
Team Type 1 was created in 2004 by Type 1 diabetes racers Phil Southerland and Joe Eldridge to inspire people living with diabetes to take a proactive approach to managing their health and overcoming the obstacles often associated with the condition. In 2006 and 2007, the team won the eight-rider corporate team division of the Race Across America. In 2008, a 15-rider professional continental cycling team was established, which includes four riders with Type 1 diabetes. Team Type 1 General Manager Tom Schuler and Sport Director Ed Beamon are two of the most established names in domestic cycling, having previously directed the longtime Saturn and Navigators Insurance teams, respectively.

About Champion System:
Champion System specializes in the production of high quality custom cyclewear for teams and clubs. Our company was founded by competitive cyclists who have combined their strong 15 year knowledge of the apparel business with their love of the sport. From day one we were determined to create a company that would take an entirely new approach to custom cyclewear by offering the finest pro quality garments to the cycling masses. By allowing teams, retailers, clubs and individuals to order a wide range of custom uniforms with unlimited colors and low minimums we have set a new standard in the custom cyclewear business. Best of all, our simple and all-inclusive pricing structure makes ordering a breeze. Whether your team or club has 5 members or 500 members Champion System can offer the pro quality custom uniforms you demand at the price you want. For more information, go to www.champ-sys.com.