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LOUIS GARNEAU CUSTOM LAUNCHES FULLY SUBLIMATED BIB!

Powerband: Conventional gripper is replaced by a compressive Powerband that reduces lower leg pressure, provides muscle support, and does not restrict circulation.

Airgel Chamois: Perforated gel inserts allow for ventilation. Outer crabyon fabric accelerates wound healing and helps reduce saddle sores. Antibacterial for life.

Flatlock Seams: Low profile stitching reduces chafing common with traditional seams. Non-abrasive seams lie flat and offer a smooth transition between panels. Choose between 14 different colors of flatlock stitching.

Mp3 Pocket: Internal Mp3 pocket is both handy and secure for your media player.

Maximize your design and be fitted in the most technological bib in the custom market. Known as the "Elite Bib," this bibshort is part of the Road Elite Collection from Louis Garneau that can be completely customized with your team's logos and design. While most bibs on the market can only be customized on the side and rear panels, the Elite Bib allows for graphics to cover 100% of the bib's surface. Louis Garneau did not stop there, however. The bib also integrates some of the leading fabric and chamois technology known to the custom industry.

 

LOUIS GARNEAU ANNOUNCES A THREE YEAR HELMET SPONSORHIP WITH CHRISSIE WELLINGTON

Louis Garneau is proud to announce a three year helmet sponsorship with the Current 3X Successive Ironman Champion and Course Record Breaker, Chrissie Wellington. "We are honored to be working with one of the greatest female athletes of all-time," say Pierre Perron, International Marketing Director for Louis Garneau. "In collaboration with Chrissie, we will work to not only outfit her in the most performance-driven, technological helmets available, but we will also work with her to keep that reputation in the years to come."

Wellington wore the Louis Garneau Diamond Helmet during the 2009 Ironman World Championship in which she placed 1st during a 4:53:06 bike ride in 97 degree heat. The Diamond helmet developed and windtunnel tested for maximum ventilation and performance includes over 40 vents. Eight Venturi Vents integrated in the front of the helmet specifically allow for cooling and help to dry the inside padding for increased comfort. The ability to maximum ventilation and still meet safety standards is achieved through the Louis Garneau Patented Super MSB (monocoque structural base) and EXI (Exo-Insert) technology. Specifically, the monocoque polycarbonate base acts like an exo-skeleton providing one of the strongest ways to achieve structural strength. Instead of using conventional internal rib cages with add more weight and limit the number of vents, we used the conjunction of Super MSB and EXI technology. This consists of two polycarbonate bars placed inside the helmet at specific structural locations, and nine carbon bridge inserts provide the strength exactly where it is needed. The result: more vents less weight.

LOUIS GARNEAU USA PROUDLY LAUNCHES SNOWSHOE COLLECTION

Louis Garneau is proud to announce their launch of a snowshoe collection for the US Market for Winter 2010. Louis Garneau has been manufacturing and perfecting snowshoes in Canada for the past six years, this expertise has led to the introduction of snowshoes in the US for Winter 2010-2011. This comprehensive collection will meet the needs of all athletes including backcountry, day hiking, and trail walking designed for men, women, and youth. Each category will include polymer snowshoes as well as more traditional snowshoes with aluminum frames. "With our roots in cycling, we have sought ways and activities that not only allow an athlete to train 365 days a year, but a product line that helps our retailers maintain business year round. The introduction of a running line, two year ago, was the start of this philosophy, and we are confidant the snowshoe collection will have the same success." remarks Marketing Director, Pierre Perron.

The 2010 Snowshoe Collection is designed with user-friendly technology that will bring comfort and performance to your outings. The Ergoshape technology allows for excellent snow evacuation from the heel region in return improving maneuvering in dense terrain and offering an easy natural stride. Bent tails reduce dragging and improve backward motion. The Twin Clip and Ratchet Buckle System are intuitive and mitten-friendly. All harnesses have a 3D contoured shape for maximum foot enclosure and comfort, and crampons have multi-directional teeth for maximum grip.

 

 

LOUIS GARNEAU TO SPONSOR THE BAHATI FOUNDATION PRO CYCLING TEAM

Louis Garneau is proud to announce the sponsorship of the Bahati Foundation Pro Cycling Team. The Bahati Foundation, founded by Rahsaan Bahati, is a non-profit organization that inspires and empowers underprivileged youth to rise above their circumstances. Their stated goal is to work with our partners in helping today’s underprivileged youth overcome poverty. They provide the resources, support and inspiration to help young people succeed in life. Louis Garneau will provide the team with the most technological custom apparel and helmets on the market. "We are excited to work with a top-notch group of athletes that are driven by a social mission," says Marketing Director, Pierre Perron . The team roster includes such superstars as: Hilton Clarke, 2006 USPRO Criterium Champion; Jason Donald, 2nd prologue Amgen Tour of California, Nathan O'Neill, 8-time Australian National Time Trial Champion; Cesar Grajales, 1st Stage #6 Tour of Georgia , and several amazing upcoming young riders. "The Louis Garneau brand surpasses the competition and is committed to providing the best cycling gear for all levels of athletes. The Bahati Foundation Pro Cycling Team and Louis Garneau are a natural fit due to the same level of commitment to excellence, integrity and serving the community," remarks Rahsaan Bahati, Pro Cyclist and Founder. Bahati placed 1st in 2008 at the United States National Criterium Championships.

The partnership with Bahati Foundation Pro Cycling Team also includes a strong affiliation with Colorado Premier Training. Steve Owens, the Team Manager, is also Aerodynamics Specialist and Chief Executive Officer of Colorado Premier Training, a coaching and windtunnel testing facility located in Fort Collins, Colorado. "We’re excited to work with Louis Garneau because they are committed to making the most competitive products in the industry and have an already proven product line. The coming year we will be working together with respect to aerodynamics and other technological aspects to create improved technologies and advantages," mentions Owens.

The team will be riding some of best custom apparel and helmets available including:

Equipe Jersey: The fibers in this jersey positively impact muscular performance by reducing body temperature, promoting perspiration, evaporating moisture, lowering the respiratory rate, and reducing lactic acid concentration. Low profile stitching reduces chafing common with traditional seams. Non-abrasive seams lie flat and offer a smooth transition between panels. Internal mp3 pocket hidden inside rear pockets is both handy and secure for media player. Small internal flyout hole allows you to run your headphone wires inside the jersey.

Power Bibs: The compressive fit of Power Lycra optimizes muscle performance and increases blood circulation which results in less muscle fatigue. Conventional gripper is replaced by a compressive Powerband that reduces lower leg pressure and provides muscle support that does not restrict circulation. The Airgel Chamois has perforated gel inserts that allow for ventilation. Outer crabyon fabric accelerates wound healing and helps reduce saddle sores. This chamois is antibacterial for life.

Diamond Helmet: The Diamond represents our greatest achievement in helmets. At 285 grams and over 40 vents, we have designed a helmet to outperform the competition. Through patented technology, we have unleashed an absurd amount of ventilation while still meeting safety standards.

2010 TEAM ROSTER

Rahsaan Bahati

Ryan Baumann

Ian Burnett

Peter Carey

Hilton Clarke

Corey Collier

Jason Donald

Cesar Grajales

Alex Hagman

Evan Hyde

Bobby Lea

Phil Mann

Nathan O'Neill

Matt Rice

Lanell Rockmore



STAFF

Steve Owens (Team Manager)

Rick Crawford (Director Sportif)

Humberto Baca (Assistant Director Sportif)

Brad Eastham (Team Liaison)

Ryan Miller (Marketing Director)

LOUIS GARNEAU PROUDLY PARTICIPATES IN THE OLYMPIC TORCH RELAY

Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, December 3, 2009 - Louis Garneau, President of Louis Garneau Sports Inc., is proud to be among the 12,000 torchbearers for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games.

25 years ago, Louis Garneau took part in the Los Angeles Olympic Games. It is about at that same period that he started his company, Louis Garneau Sports Inc., counting now 225 employees who proudly braved the rain, posters and trumpets in hand, to encourage the business man. “I am very happy sharing this with employees, making it a tribute to them, since they are supporting me for over 25 years”, said Louis Garneau, touched, just after he bore the olympic flame over 300 meters.

The selection of Louis Garneau as a torchbearer is a great token of gratitude for this olympic athlete, now business man, committed in sports for over 25 years.

LOUIS GARNEAU ANNOUNCES SPONSORSHIP OF PIONEER RACING CYCLOCROSS TEAM

http://www.Pioneer-SM.com

Pioneer Racing is a new Elite/U23/Junior Cyclocross team born out of the desire to grow Cyclocross racing and participation across the country with an emphasis on promoting good, new products. Through this new team Pioneer Racing will participate in multiple UCI, Regional and Local Cyclocross races and further the Cyclocross lifestyle.

The team is composed of riders from coast to coast and from every discipline. Pioneer Racing is proud to have previous Cyclocross National Champion, Anna Young and Nat Ross, Mountain Bike Hall of Fame (2009).

“Cyclocross is the fastest growing segment in USA Cycling in many regions and beginning to show in retail sales” says Travis McMaster, Pioneer Racing Team Manager. “It is important for us to showcase the Junior and U/23 talent that is fueling this growth on a National level.”

Roster

Men
Travis McMaster - AKA - Angel Hair - Arizona Elite - Manager
Nat Ross - AKA - Big Boss - Colorado/Elite - MTB Hall of Fame/ US 24HR Solo Champion
Jason First - AKA - Number1 - California/Elite - Dam Cross 6th/2006 Gloucester CX 1st
Tyler Karnes - AKA - Princess - Virginia/U23 - Georgia State RR - 1st/ Virginia State Crit Champion
Macky Franklin - AKA - MacDaddy - Colorado Elite/U23 - National U23 MTB Team/multi pro wins
Jake Arnold - AKA - A-Game - North Carolina/Junior - U/23 National Rd Championships TT - 12th
Eddy Kwan, - AKA - Gun Show - Colorado/Crit Slayer

Women
Anna “AWOL” Young, New York/U23 - US CX Junior National Champion 07
Amy “High Maintenance” Hermes, Colorado/US National Champs SS - 2nd/ Laramie Enduro Marathon - 2nd

Louis Garneau has provided Custom Team Kits, Helmets, Shoes - www.louisgarneau.com