Skins™ and Cycling Australia join forces

July 18, 2008 in News Report

The world’s leading compression garment to help Aussie Cyclists recover faster

Recovery is a key component of performance for Australia’s cyclists who are set to benefit from the latest technology with the announcement today of Skins™ as Cycling Australia’s Official Supplier of Compression and Recovery Garments.

The partnership will involve Skins™ supplying its state-of-the-art compression and recovery garments to athletes and staff involved in all of Cycling Australia’s high performance programs:  Track, Road, Mountain Bike, BMX and Paracycling.

“Skins™ garments assist Australia’s elite cyclists to recover faster after training and competing,” said Skins™ General Manager Warren Hodge. “The team will also benefit when they fly wearing the Skins™ Travel & Recovery product which has been proven to reduce leg swelling associated with flying and also reduce the effects of jet lag.

“Unlike other compression garments, Skins™ have always and continue to invest heavily in research and development – which is why elite sportspeople and teams alike continue to choose Skins™ as their preferred compression garment. Whilst many other companies are trying to recreate what Skins™ have, there remains only one compression garment that professional and casual athletes trust time and time again.

“Skins™ are delighted to be joining forces with Cycling Australia to help the team optimise their preparation for major events,” said Mr Hodge.

Graham Fredericks, Chief Executive Officer of Cycling Australia said many of Australia’s top cyclists already used Skins™’ products and were thrilled to have them on board as an official supplier.

“Skins™’ support will provide extra pedalling power for our elite athletes and we value greatly any product which may give us an edge over the rest of the world,” he said.

About Cycling Australia
Cycling Australia is the peak body for the sport of cycling in Australia representing the interests of all constituent affiliates and members.

Cycling Australia administers the disciplines of Track, Road, Mountain Bike and Bicycle MotoCross (BMX) and represents all categories of membership (junior, elite, masters, Para-cycling).Cycling Australia, through its High Performance Program, works to maintain Australia’s record of successful international performances.

Cycling Australia aims to develop and promote competitive cycling in Australia for the benefit and enjoyment of all members and to implement strategies that provide opportunities for broad participation in responsible cycling activities. Cycling Australia maintains custodianship of cycling’s heritage and promotes sporting ethics and fair play. Cycling Australia works to ensure cycling is available to all Australians regardless of age, gender, race, geographical location or ability.

About Skins™
Skins™ is a leading Australian apparel manufacturer and distributor that created, and now dominates, the fast growing technical compression wear category.

Skins™ body-molded, engineered, gradient compression garments with BioAcceleration Technology™ combine sports and medical science, unique designs and the best in smart fabric technology.  Delivering accelerated blood flow, Skins™ are independently proven through scientific testing and laboratory results to enhance power, endurance and muscle recovery.  To find a retailer or learn more about Skins™, visit us at www.Skins.net

Skins™ head office is located in Sydney, Australia and subsidiaries are located in the United Kingdom (Skins™ Ltd) and the United States of America (Skins™ USA inc.).

Skins™ distribution spans over 10 countries including New Zealand, Ireland, France, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Denmark, Sweden, Austria, Japan, United Arab Emirates (GCC),Singapore and Malaysia.

Please visit www.cycling.org.au for more information.

For further information (media only) please contact:

Gennie Sheer – Sheer Rhetoric
Communications Director – Cycling Australia
Ph: +61 418 863 533
gennie.sheer@cycling.org.au

Pip McConachie
Colvin Communications
Ph: +61 402 448 745
pip@colvin.com.au