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SPONSORS UP THE ANTE FOR COMPETITORS AT KANSAS CITY CYCLOCROSS NATIONALS

Kansas City, Kan. (Nov. 9, 2007) – Competitors at the 2007 USA Cycling
National Cyclocross Championships will receive complimentary energy drinks and
energy gels, giant strawberries, comprehensive neutral support, the use of
trainers for warm-up and even a free cup of coffee.

These are just a few of the perks being offered by the event’s official
sponsors for the competition Dec. 13-16 at Wyandotte County Park in Kansas City,
Kan.

“We want every athlete – from the youngest to the oldest and from the B
racer all the way up to the elites – to have the best racing experience
possible,” said Bill Marshall of KLM Marketing Solutions.

Many of the sponsors will be part of the Expo, which will be located in a
massive tent adjacent to the course, near the finish line. A second large tent
will serve as the athlete warm-up area. Inside the latter will be complimentary
Gatorade, GU Energy Gel, 180 Energy Drink (courtesy of Anheuser Busch),
California Giant Berry Farms berries and 20 new CycleOps trainers for warm-up
(on a first-come, first-served basis).

Official KCCX-logoed race apparel (wool socks, hats and T-shirts) from Verge
Sport is already on sale through the race website, www.kccrossnationals.com.

Individual sponsor glances (in alphabetical order):

Anheuser-Busch: Anheuser-Busch will provide a complimentary supply of its 180
Energy Drinks in the athlete tent and offer several brands of beer at the beer
garden, which is adjacent to the Expo.

Big Shark: The St. Louis-based bicycle shop is an official partner to the
championships.

Bike Source: The official bicycle shop of Nationals will set up a complete bike
shop in the Expo, selling bicycle parts, equipment, clothing and official KCCX
apparel. CycleOps wind trainers used in the athlete warm-up tent will also be
available for purchase at a discounted price at the conclusion of the event.

California Giant Berry Farms: The official berry of Nationals continues to
support cyclocross by offering samples in the athlete warm-up tent.

Chamois Butt’r: The area between the Expo tent and athlete warm-up tent will
be dubbed “Chamois Butt’r Way” and feature a tremendous view of the race
as it passes through one of its most decisive points. Chamoi Butt’r is made by
Paceline Products.

Famous Dave’s: Famous Dave’s will satisfy big appetites in the Expo with a
full menu of breakfast burritos, BBQ sandwiches, rib tips, grilled chicken
sandwiches, hamburgers, hot dogs, grilled chicken salad wraps, chili and a full
complement of side orders. The company will also provide meals for all race
volunteers and staff.


Gatorade: The official Thirst Quencher of Nationals will have complimentary
product available in the athlete warm-up tent.

GU Energy Gel: Each registered athlete will receive a GU packet in their goodie
bag. The company will also provide gel packets in the athlete warm-up tent.

Holiday Inn Express Village West: The host hotel for the championships,
conveniently located just minutes from the race course, is offering a special
room rate of $104/night.

Maxxis: The cycling equipment company is providing samples of many of its
products for giveaway and podium prizes for non-national championship races.

Mount Pleasant Winery: National champions will receive a bottle of fine wine
from Mount Pleasant Winery. (Winners must be of legal drinking age.)

Muddy’s: The event’s coffee, pastry and fruit/granola/yogurt parfait
provider will set up a full-service espresso and coffee bar (latte, mocha and
hot chocolate) in the Expo. Every registered competitor and event volunteer will
receive a coupon for one free cup of coffee!

Specialized: The official bike sponsor of Nationals will have its full outdoor
demo truck on-site, with bikes and other products to try out.

SRAM: As official supplier of neutral support, SRAM will provide mechanical
assistance to all competitors.

VeloNews: “The Journal of Competive Cycling” will provide daily coverage of
the championships on its website.

Verge Sport: Athletes and spectators can buy high-quality and warm KCCX-branded
wool socks, hats and T-shirts from Verge Sport. All three items may be ordered
through the race website or purchased at the Expo.

Vendor space in the Expo is still available. Contact KLM Marketing Solutions for
details by sending e-mail to: info@....

More than 1,500 athletes have registered to compete in races that feature more
than two dozen categories over four days. Athlete registration is open through
Dec. 8 (midnight EST). Official race apparel is on sale through the event’s
official website, www.kccrossnationals.com.

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About The USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships
The best racers in American cyclocross will fight for the right to wear this
year’s stars and stripes jersey at the USA Cycling National Cyclocross
Championships December 13 – 16, 2007 in Kansas City, Kan. Four days of epic
racing will take place on a technical, challenging and fast course for junior,
collegiate, master and elite athletes from all over the country. The event venue
will offer spectators multiple vantage points on the action, an Expo area, kids
activities and beer garden. The event is sanctioned by USA Cycling and hosted by
KLM Marketing Solutions.