Tioga will also support the EDS program with the Tioga D - Spyder seat and Tioga Comp III tyres for wetter conditions.
“Tioga is pleased to be supporting the number one junior program in the world as they won 50% of the World Junior medals in 2008,” said Kai Cheng, Tioga Marketing Manager.
The program is focussed on developing depth in the elite ranks heading towards 2012 and the support of Tioga will benefit current and future Cycling Australia High Performance BMX Elite Development Squad members where it counts, on the track.
The High Performance BMX Development Squad will be using the new PowerBlock 'S-Spec’ Kevlar bead at the BMX National Championships being staged in Perth from 29 April to 3 May and and upcoming Supercross events and the World Championships.
The Cycling Australia BMX Elite Development Squad acknowledges the support of the following sponsors for the BMX High Performance program:
-Australian Sports Commission BMXA
-Tioga tires and seats
-Stealth hubs
-Thomson stems and post
-Alienation rims
-Hogs Breath Café
-Santini Skins
Australia is pleased to announce Tioga is the official tyre and saddle supplier to the Cycling Australia BMX Elite Development squad (EDS) for 2009-2010 BMX season. “With the Elite Development Squad riders raving about the fast rolling Tioga PowerBlock tyres and superior grip in corners, it was imperative that we have Tioga as an Official Supplier to the program,” said Wade Bootes, Cycling Australia BMX Head Coach. “It is important the riders use products they know will work and that help produce results for themselves and the program."
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