Garmin is the world leader in GPS enabled technology. Every athlete the team utilizes Garmin technology while training and racing. This includes the Garmin Edge 705 with advanced mapping capability to the Edge 500 which is a lightweight compact GPS enabled cycling computer and the FR60 Fitness Watch. Garmin technology provides the team a unique competitive advantage by being able to see the race course life on their Edge 705. They can see upcoming turns, distances to the top of climbs, and the time until key milestones like intermediate sprints.
Garmin technology also powers our motorcade with everyone of the vehicles equipped with a Garmin Nuvi navigation device. We are the envy of the Pro Tour and often find other teams following our lead to the start of the race or the post race hotel.
For more information visit: garmin.com

Transitions Optical, the first company to successfully commercialize a plastic photochromic lens in 1990, today is a leading provider of photochromics to optical manufacturers worldwide. Transitions Optical offers the most advanced photochromic technology in the widest selection of lens designs, materials and brand names. Transitions® lenses are the ideal everyday choice for healthy sight. They are clear indoors and at night. Outdoors, they automatically darken as light conditions change.
Transitions lenses provide visual comfort, and enhance visual quality by reducing glare and enhancing contrast, helping you to see better today. Transitions lenses block 100 percent of harmful UVA and UVB rays – helping to protect the health and wellness of your eyes – so you can see better tomorrow as well.
For more information about the company and Transitions lenses visit: transitions.com
POM Wonderful is the largest producer of California Wonderful pomegranates and the company exclusively grows and sells this variety. Grown in the sunny San Joaquin Valley of central California, POM Wonderful uses its fresh pomegranates to make its delicious, all-natural POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice and extract POMx, an all-natural, ultra-potent concentration of polyphenol antioxidants.
POM Wonderful Pomegranate Juice and POMx Tea are available year-round in the refrigerated section of produce departments in supermarkets nationwide. POMx is available exclusively in POMx Iced Coffee, POMx Tea, POMx Pills, POMx Bars and POMx Shots.
For more information visit:pomwonderful.com
Jim Felt built his first named bicycle in 1989 and never looked back. With a foundation built on the love of speed and with a mission to “design, develop, and deliver the best bicycles in the world. Period.” one can only expect the finest. Felt has been a major supporter of this team since shortly after our beginnings and we view our relationship more of that as a partner in performance than simply as a provider.
Garmin-Transitions races and trains on Felt’s F1, AR, and Z road framesets day in and day out across every road imagineable. For the Time Trials we’re equipped with the extremely aerodynamic DA, the latest incarnation of Felt’s speed driven quest. This May we’ll be showcasing the newly redesigned lighter, stiffer, and even faster versions of both the F1 and DA frames at the Tour of California and Giro d’Italia.
For more information about Felt please visit www.feltracing.com
Chipotle continues to offer a focused menu of burritos, tacos, burrito bowls and salads made from fresh, high-quality raw ingredients, prepared using classic cooking methods and served in a distinctive atmosphere. Through our vision of 'Food with Integrity,' Chipotle is seeking better food not only from using fresh ingredients, but ingredients that are sustainably grown and naturally raised with respect for the animals, the land, and the farmers who produce the food. Chipotle opened its first restaurant in 1993 and currently operates more than 900 restaurants.
For more information, visit www.chipotle.com
A new sponsor for Garmin-Transitions in 2010, Mavic is a French company that has been building wheels since 1889. An organization with a true passion for the sport of cycling, Slipstream is proud to be partnering with Mavic and we’ll be working together to develop new products that will continue to solidify Mavic at the top of the game.
With a wide arsenal of wheels to draw from, our riders will have R-sys technology in the Premium and Ultimate models for the mountains. As a go-to wheel for almost any road we tackle, we’ll take advantage of the both light and aerodynamic Carbon Cosmic Ultimate. From the tough cement of northern Europe to the windy flats of Quatar we’ll showcase the Carbon Cosmic SLR. And in the Time Trial events we will race the classic Mavic 5-spoke IO up front and Comete Lenticular will be the last thing that is seen as we fly by.
For more information about Mavic please visit www.mavic.com
Like many of our supporters, CLIF is a company with a sustainable approach to both the products they produce and their business practices. CLIF has pride being an industry leader yet making no compromises to the planet, community, people, business, and especially quality, in all of their projects. They make something healthy, yet real, with the motto: Slower, Better, Stick around longer. We subscribe to all but the “slower” part as well.
As a team, Garmin-Transistions consumes an almost imcomprehensible quantity of CLIF Bars, Shots, Blocks, and Z-Bars. From a Zbar for a training snack, to a double-caffeine espresso Shot nearing the finish of Milan San Remo, there’s always something Clif in our back pockets.
For more information about Clif please visit www.clifbar.com
Now a part of the Shimano family, Pearl Izumi remains dedicated to meeting the needs of the serious sport enthusiast. With cycling as a foundation, Pearl Izumi also produces technical wear for other performance endurance activities. Pearl Izumi USA is, like Slipstream Sports, a Colorado company and the enthusiasm for an active lifestyle is evident in everything they do. Clothes that are made for athletes, by athletes, are inherently that little bit better than anything else out there.
Taking advantage of technology of which only our team has access, Pearl Izumi wraps us in fabrics that are lighter, more aerodynamic, more breathable, more protective,and more stylish to boot - all with the goal of making us the fastest team in the world. This year Pearl Izumi’s Speed Shop and P.R.O line is bringing to market products that have been developed in conjunction with Garmin-Transitions like the uber-fast speed jersey, enabling fans and customers to take advantage of the technology we take for granted.
For more information visit Peal Izumi at pearlizumi.com
Founded in 1921, Shimano is the technological innovator in the world of cycling components. A company with roots in Cycling, Shimano also makes products at the top of the game in Fishing and Rowing, and the ability to share ideas amongst creative people in different, yet remarkably similar circles helps them stay even further ahead of any competitor.
Shimano has supported Garmin-Transitions since our beginnings.
Garmin-Transitions is equipped with a version of Shimano Dura-Ace on every bicycle we have. From 7900 on our training bikes at home and spares on the road, to the new and innovative Di2 electric shifting system on every time trial and race bike, Shimano Dura-Ace is what keeps us moving forward. We’re excited in 2010 about the new Carbon SPD-SL pedal as our power platform and a number of riders are also on Shimano shoes, completing the system from rider to forward motion.
For more information about Shimano please visit: www.shimano.com
An old name in cycling, 3T went through a makeover in 2007. With a major investment in advanced design and engineering 3T has renewed their entire product range. Using F1 technology and computer engineering, The New 3T can bring a new level of technology to elegant, classic designs unseen before.
Our 2010 Felts are equipped with the riders’ choice of 3T Stems, Handlebars, Seatposts. Up front will either be a pair of Ergosum, Ergonova, and Rotundo bars, connected to our frames with a 3T ARX Stem. Adding comfort to our ride in the rear are the newly redesigned 3T Doric and Palladio seatposts.
For more information about The New 3T please visit www.thenew3t.com
Founded in 2005, Slipstream Sports, LLC is a highly progressive sports management company dedicated solely to promoting the ethical growth of cycling and developing the next generation of cycling champions.
In 2007, Slipstream created the most progressive anti-doping system in the professional sports world and now works with Anti-Doping Research, Inc. (ADR) and ADSI (the Anti-Doping Sciences Institute) to continue its anti-doping mission. Team Garmin-Transitions competes in a full schedule of professional cycling races in the U.S. and Europe.
For more information visit www.slipstreamsports.com
Simply put, CamelBak is the originator and world leader in hands-free hydration systems. Their roots are with mountain bikers and motocross, and then they quickly grew from there. CamelBak now makes products for almost any active sport you can think of, in addition to a major market with the armed forces. CamelBak is another of our sponsors with great concern for sustainable business practices and with that in mind only use plastics of the highest qualities.
CamelBak’s Podium Bottle is our go-to source of fluid on the road. On hot days, or cold, we take advantage of the Podium Chill bottles to keep our drinks the temperatures we start with. In time trials we have RaceBaks for easy, hands free hydration, and afterwards we always have a BetterBottle around for hydration off the bike.
For more information about CamelBak please visit www.camelbak.com
Giro is the worldwide leader in performance protective gear and has equipped Garmin-Transitions since the beginnings of our team. Giro helmets are those that others strive to emulate and we’re proud to race and train in them 365 days a year. We’re on the road daily in the Ionos and Prolight models, and take advantage of the superior aerodynamics of the Advantage helmet for events against the clock.
For more information about Giro please visit www.giro.com
A young brand formed by the Selle Royal family with pure high performance in mind, Fi’zi:k has been a supporter of Garmin-Transitions since the very beginning. With meticulous attention to detail, stylish design, and handmade products the norm, we’re proud to have Fi’zi:k as two of our three contact points with the bicycle.
Amongst our 28 riders we race almost every model of the Fi’zi:k high performance line in saddles, from the Antares to the Arione, the Aliante to the Aares, and up front complete the package wrapping our 3t handlebars in Fi’zi:k dual:tape
For more information about Fi’zi:k please visit www.fizik.com
Established in 1953, Vittoria offers a full range of Tubular and Clincher tires for road, track, and cyclocross. Vittoria is a name synonymous with quality construction, dependability, and high performance. Ridden by champion after champion over the years, they continue to push the edge in tire technology.
Garmin-Transitions races the Corsa Evo CX as our every day tire, from February until October. This year we’ll be adding the new Corsa Evo Slick for time trials and many road events as well. For the cobbled classics we’ll be using the tried and true, though once again updated, technology of the Pave evo CG in both 24 and 27mm widths.
For more information about Vittoria please visit www.vittoria.com
For over two decades now Pedro's has made the finest environmentally friendly and sustainable bicycle maintenance products. Pedro's was built on a foundation of quality products, a true passion for cycling, and a commitment to the environment, highlighted by a list of awards that would make any company proud. From tools that are the envy of every mechanic to a full line of cleaning, lubrication, and bicycle care fluids, Pedro's makes what we use to keep our bikes on the road.
Bike lust helps our frames shine, ChainJ helps our drivetrains spin friction-free and at the end of the day it all the grime disappears with a splash of ProJ and a scrub from the Pro Pit Kit. Afterwards our mechanics attend to every last detail with their tools pulled from the Master Tool Kit 3.0.
Pedros has been a supporter of Slipstream Sports since our beginnings.
For more information about Pedros please visit www.pedros.com
Ceramicspeed was founded in 2004 with a focus on custom designed bearings for sports and industrial applications. Their attention to detail is at a level unlike no other and they share the passion of Slipstream Sports to always search for the very best. In 2010, every Garmin-Transitions Felt racing bike will be equipped with a CeramicSpeed Bottom bracket, the only team in the world to be able to boast this performance advantage for every one of our riders.
For more information about Ceramicspeed please visit: ceramicspeed.com
Made with extremely high-quality organic ingredients used in authentic and traditional homeopathic medecine, Quoleum producs’ founder Rebecca Day has developed a line of products for every range of sports and injury care. Garmin-Transitions uses Quoleum products before and during races, and then for massage and muscle recovery afterwards. For the cold classics, a sheen of Qforce pre sports oil coats bare legs, while Qforce Post Sports Oil scents every Soigneur’s room and rider’s leg post race.
For more information about Quoleum please visit www.quoleum.com
Arundel was started in 2000 by two guys who thought they’d rather design and make their own cool gear than sell someone else’s stuff. The first round was built by Dave himself before realizing that they could take advantage of some pros named Beer and Race over in China and focus their time on the design side. With the simple mission of: “come up with some cool bike equipment that people want to buy”, these guys have it right.
Garmin-Transitions races Arundel’s Mandible, Stainless, and Chrono cages year round, from the mountains to the cobbles, and love that their passion for the sport that is right in line with ours.
For more information about Arundel please visit www.arundelbike.com
Knowing how your metabolism works is essential to creating a plan to live healthy, look better, and perform to your full potential. Our New Leaf metabolic assessment and training program is based on decades of New Leaf system medical research and proven scientific know-how.Whether you’re just starting to exercise or you’re training for your next marathon, you can boost your metabolism. And that means you can achieve your goal of better health, fitness, or athletic performance—when your exercise and nutrition plans are based on your personal metabolic profile.
With the detailed, science-based snapshot of your metabolism that comes from the New Leaf assessment, your fitness or health professional can design a workout program that meets your individual needs, so you can achieve real results in less time with greater ease.
Learn more about how a personal workout plan from New Leaf can help you achieve your health and fitness goals: newleaffitness.com
A new sponsor of Garmin-Transitions in 2010, Lemond Fitness was formed in 2002 by no other than 3-time Tour de France Champion Greg Lemond. Known worldwide for their flagship LeMond RevMaster, seen in health clubs and gyms across the globe, Lemond is this year introducing a new model stationary trainer for the serious cyclist.
Greg himself, known for technological innovation like the aero-bar, clipless pedal, and carbon technology, and Lemond Fitness, fall right in line with the Slipstream Sports philosophy of attention to detail and we’re proud to help Lemond Fitness launch successfully into the performance cycling market.
For more information, please visit www.lemondfitness.com
Lode BV is the standard in ergometry! Ever since Mr. Freerk Lode manufactured the first electro-magnetic cycle ergometer in 1952, accuracy, reliability and durability have been fundamental for further developments. Having started years ago in the small market of cardiology and pulmonary function, Lode BV has become a specialist in the complete spectrum of medical ergometry. Lode is world renowned as a manufacturer of high quality ergometers and the Lode brand stands for accuracy, durability and ergonomic design. The Lode product range varies from bicycle ergometers and treadmills to recumbent, arm and supine ergometers and ergometry software.
Long-term experience in manufacturing medical equipment and continuous development to meet the changing requirements of the market, make Lode a flexible and reliable partner. Together we can transform your specific ideas and wishes into custom-made products. The Lode product range varies from bicycle ergometers and treadmills to recumbent, arm and supine ergometers and ergometry software.
For more information visit www.lode.nl/en
INFORMED-CHOICE tests supplements and their ingredients for inadvertent contamination with substances prohibited in sport. Anyone choosing to use a supplement can look for the INFORMED-CHOICE logo on products and know that they have undergone appropriate safety testing, a key requirement for any elite sports person.
INFORMED-CHOICE is the ONLY supplement testing program that uses a WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency)- experienced lab and ISO 17025 accredited analytical methods to analyse for banned substances within top level sports.
For more information visit www.informed-choice.org
Designed expressly for the perineal region of our own DZ, we can now all share the same chamois lube as the 5 Time US National TT Champ. Made using Fair Trade and Organic ingredients whenever possible, a fragrance free formula, and using no animal byproducts, DZ’nuts is also in the sustainable business section of our sponsor portfolio. It’s tingly to think of a teammate every time you put on that chamois cream, and who better than DZ.
For more information please visit www.dz-nuts.com
The NormaTec MVP ("Most Valuable Pump") Sports Medicine Technology was created from the successful collaboration of physicians and athletes. Unlike the simple intermittent compression devices which have been around for decades, the NormaTec MVP mimics normal physiology to help athletes recover rapidly after workouts, injury and surgery. Although static external compression through wraps and compression garments has been used for years, the NormaTec MVP's physiologically-based dynamic compression profoundly improves circulation and alleviates symptoms.
The NormaTec MVP has become the treatment modality of choice for athletic trainers around the country. Top Pro and College teams, the U.S. Navy SEALS, the Garmin-Chipotle Pro Cycling team, and other serious athletes seeking the best recovery tool are among those already incorporating the MVP into their daily protocols. For more information, visit: normatecsports.com

The Biknd Helium bike case was created for globetrotters who travel with their bicycles on airplanes, trains or buses. Traveling with a bicycle has never been this simple: the Helium is light and easy to carry and its revolutionary inflatable padding offers unrivaled protection. Thanks to its minimal dimensions, it fits easily in the trunk of even the smallest cars (width of100 cm). Every small detail has been looked into: the Helium bike case has special compartments for an extra wheelset and also for stowing you helmet, shoes and other essentials (pump, spare tubes, etc.)
Developed with the input of pro cyclists, whose lives involve frequent air travel with bikes, The Helium is simply the best bike case on the market today. The Helium case is light, offers unsurpassed protections against impacts and allows you to pack your bike with only minor disassembly and without changing the adjustment of its components. With progressive ideas, we developed a bike case offering superior function, simplicity and performance.
For more information about Biknd please visit biknd.com
NanoTalk, the wolds smallest radio with totally unique design, gives its user friendliness and broad spectrum to communicate. It was tested by the ProTour Garmin-Transitions team during the Giro d'italia and used during the Tour de France and at the Austrian Ironman. Because of it's adaptability to every situation, The Radio You'll Love was able to make it's way into endurance-sports, motor-sports, water- sports, alpine-sports and Extreme- and Adventure-sports.
NanoTalks Lifestyle products make it possible for you, your family and your friends to communicate free of charge, locally and internationally. During sport, at the resort hotel, or just in town, NanoTalk lets you communicate without monthly or annual charges.
For more information visit teamnanotalk.com




























