BeeTL
07-14-05, 10:50 PM
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monogodo
07-15-05, 05:34 AM
T Mobile is German (Deutsch Telekom).
The_Guru
07-15-05, 06:11 AM
Phonak (http://www.phonak.ch/) is Swiss, manufacturers hearing aids
Credit Agricole (http://www.creditagricole.fr/legroupe/uk/index.shtml) is a French banking/finance company
Cofidis (http://www.cofidis.com/CofidisCom/JSP/FrontOffice/00-Home/10-10_Home_uk.jsp) is a European credit/finance company
Liquigas (http://www.liquigas.it/liquigas/home.asp) is an Italian energy company
etc etc..
Check out this link (http://www.letour.fr/2005/TDF/LIVE/us/1300/r1_equipes.html) and google for the companies :)
Gary
Credit Agricole (http://www.creditagricole.fr/legroupe/uk/index.shtml) is a French banking/finance company
Cofidis (http://www.cofidis.com/CofidisCom/JSP/FrontOffice/00-Home/10-10_Home_uk.jsp) is a European credit/finance company
Liquigas (http://www.liquigas.it/liquigas/home.asp) is an Italian energy company
etc etc..
Check out this link (http://www.letour.fr/2005/TDF/LIVE/us/1300/r1_equipes.html) and google for the companies :)
Gary
slowpedal53
07-15-05, 06:11 AM
Phonak is hearing aids, Gerolsteiner is bottled water, Euskaltel is cell phone service -- that's all I can come up with off the top of my head.
ADA23
07-15-05, 06:15 AM
Fasso Bortolo is in the glamorous business of cement
Smoothie104
07-15-05, 06:26 AM
AG2r sells insurance
Saunier Duval makes hot water heaters and such
CSC makes computer systems and componenets
Davitimon makes Vitamins Lotto is the Belgian Lottery
Domina Vacanze is a Vacation and Holiday Company
FdJ is the French National Lottery
Illes Ballears is Sponserd by the Division of Tourism for the Balearic Islands
Rabobank is sponsored by a big Dutch Bank
Liberty Seguros is Sponsored by the Spanish Division of Liberty Mutual, and Insurance Company
Quick-Step makes laminate and wood flooring
Bouygues Telecom mobile phone
Gerolsteiner makes Mineral Water, you can buy it here in the US
Lampre makes Steel
Saunier Duval makes hot water heaters and such
CSC makes computer systems and componenets
Davitimon makes Vitamins Lotto is the Belgian Lottery
Domina Vacanze is a Vacation and Holiday Company
FdJ is the French National Lottery
Illes Ballears is Sponserd by the Division of Tourism for the Balearic Islands
Rabobank is sponsored by a big Dutch Bank
Liberty Seguros is Sponsored by the Spanish Division of Liberty Mutual, and Insurance Company
Quick-Step makes laminate and wood flooring
Bouygues Telecom mobile phone
Gerolsteiner makes Mineral Water, you can buy it here in the US
Lampre makes Steel
zero
07-15-05, 06:53 AM
when they were around...
ONCE was the spanish lottery that benifited blind spaniards.
ONCE was the spanish lottery that benifited blind spaniards.
55/Rad
07-15-05, 07:00 AM
What about the old 7-11 team?
;)
55/Rad
;)
55/Rad
Ostuni
07-15-05, 07:12 AM
What about the old 7-11 team?
and the not-so-old motorola?
and the not-so-old motorola?
youm0nt
07-15-05, 08:18 AM
i wonder if gerolsteiner drinks gerolsteiner water.
hi565
07-15-05, 08:20 AM
i wonder if gerolsteiner drinks gerolsteiner water.
the team manager walks in......
"ARE YOU DRINKING EVIAN! THATS IT YOUR OFF THE TEAM!"
the team manager walks in......
"ARE YOU DRINKING EVIAN! THATS IT YOUR OFF THE TEAM!"
woodboy
07-15-05, 08:39 AM
i wonder if gerolsteiner drinks gerolsteiner water.
On OLN the other day Kirsten Gum did a piece on what Gerolsteiner drank and how Levi Leipheimer drank something different. I wasn't really listening to what she was saying -- just staring at her chest.
On OLN the other day Kirsten Gum did a piece on what Gerolsteiner drank and how Levi Leipheimer drank something different. I wasn't really listening to what she was saying -- just staring at her chest.
woodboy
07-15-05, 08:43 AM
Fasso Bortolo is in the glamorous business of cement
I was wondering what they did -- thanks. Anyone know if Lotto is the shoe company (Boris Becker wore Lotto's)?
I was wondering what they did -- thanks. Anyone know if Lotto is the shoe company (Boris Becker wore Lotto's)?
Tien
07-15-05, 08:46 AM
This is vaguely related to the topic: I was talking to this guy that just moved into our frat house for the summer...he's friends w/ one of the bros. Apparently he used to race w/ a bunch of the young guys that are now in the tour, and he said that a lot of the time a bike sponsor, say Fuji would example, would put a Fuji paint job on a better brand of bike if they didn't have a good enough bike or a well-fitting bike for the rider. He said that several bikes in the tour were probably other brands than they were painted. I found this pretty interesting!
Laggard
07-15-05, 08:46 AM
I was wondering what they did -- thanks. Anyone know if Lotto is the shoe company (Boris Becker wore Lotto's)?
Nope. Lotto is the national lottery of Belgium.
Nope. Lotto is the national lottery of Belgium.
Laggard
07-15-05, 08:47 AM
=. I wasn't really listening to what she was saying -- just staring at her chest.
So, real or silicone valley?
So, real or silicone valley?
TheKillerPenguin
07-15-05, 08:53 AM
the team manager walks in......
"ARE YOU DRINKING EVIAN! THATS IT YOUR OFF THE TEAM!"
That isn't too far from the truth.
I was riding with a member of the US cycling team last night, and he told me that when they unzip their jerseys on hard climbs, they get yelled at over the team radio. "Zip that back up! The cameras can't see the sponser!"
"ARE YOU DRINKING EVIAN! THATS IT YOUR OFF THE TEAM!"
That isn't too far from the truth.
I was riding with a member of the US cycling team last night, and he told me that when they unzip their jerseys on hard climbs, they get yelled at over the team radio. "Zip that back up! The cameras can't see the sponser!"
woodboy
07-15-05, 09:36 AM
So, real or silicone valley?
I'm thinking REAL.
I'm thinking REAL.
dirtbikedude
07-15-05, 09:39 AM
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Liquigas (http://www.liquigas.it/liquigas/home.asp) is an Italian energy company
Gary
And here I thought they named the team after some one had a bad stomach flu :D
:beer:
Liquigas (http://www.liquigas.it/liquigas/home.asp) is an Italian energy company
Gary
And here I thought they named the team after some one had a bad stomach flu :D
:beer:
F1_Fan
07-15-05, 09:45 AM
On OLN the other day Kirsten Gum did a piece on what Gerolsteiner drank and how Levi Leipheimer drank something different. I wasn't really listening to what she was saying -- just staring at her chest.
The team uses Enervit energy drinks except for Levi who uses something else (missed the name but it's tropical punch flavoured). My eyes were in the same place as yours however... though I did lose focus briefly when she said "puke".
The team uses Enervit energy drinks except for Levi who uses something else (missed the name but it's tropical punch flavoured). My eyes were in the same place as yours however... though I did lose focus briefly when she said "puke".
jeff800
07-15-05, 11:06 AM
Somewhat related the Discovery Team budget for the 2005 season $15,000,000. 15 MILLION chaching!!
johnny99
07-15-05, 11:15 AM
i wonder if gerolsteiner drinks gerolsteiner water.
I wonder if the Aqua & Sapone team uses any of that company's products (women's cosmetics).
I wonder if the Aqua & Sapone team uses any of that company's products (women's cosmetics).
^*^BATMAN^*^
07-15-05, 11:35 AM
I wonder if the Aqua & Sapone team uses any of that company's products (women's cosmetics).
:eek: :D you never know............... ;)
:eek: :D you never know............... ;)
Devil
07-15-05, 11:35 AM
This is vaguely related to the topic: I was talking to this guy that just moved into our frat house for the summer...he's friends w/ one of the bros. Apparently he used to race w/ a bunch of the young guys that are now in the tour, and he said that a lot of the time a bike sponsor, say Fuji would example, would put a Fuji paint job on a better brand of bike if they didn't have a good enough bike or a well-fitting bike for the rider. He said that several bikes in the tour were probably other brands than they were painted. I found this pretty interesting!
Yep. It's not uncommon. Lance rode a Litespeed in the '99 Tour, rebadged as a Trek. Pretty sure the bike that Rebellin rode last year was rebadged.. I remember there being some debate about it. Also, the TT bike that Ullrich used in '03 and '04 (not sure if he's still using it this year) was a custom made bike rebadged as a Giant. I think the same is the case for Leipheimer's TT bike this year. I'm not sure on the details, but I'm sure some of the others know.
Yep. It's not uncommon. Lance rode a Litespeed in the '99 Tour, rebadged as a Trek. Pretty sure the bike that Rebellin rode last year was rebadged.. I remember there being some debate about it. Also, the TT bike that Ullrich used in '03 and '04 (not sure if he's still using it this year) was a custom made bike rebadged as a Giant. I think the same is the case for Leipheimer's TT bike this year. I'm not sure on the details, but I'm sure some of the others know.
Allen H
07-15-05, 11:56 AM
I was riding with a member of the US cycling team last night, and he told me that when they unzip their jerseys on hard climbs, they get yelled at over the team radio. "Zip that back up! The cameras can't see the sponser!"
That's why you always see the riders zip up as they approach the stage finish sprint - even Lance was unzipped climbing the other day, but zipped up in the last 1-2 km (enough to make sure the Discovery logo on the front was not impaired) before the sprint with Valverde.
That's why you always see the riders zip up as they approach the stage finish sprint - even Lance was unzipped climbing the other day, but zipped up in the last 1-2 km (enough to make sure the Discovery logo on the front was not impaired) before the sprint with Valverde.
monogodo
07-15-05, 12:49 PM
This is vaguely related to the topic: I was talking to this guy that just moved into our frat house for the summer...he's friends w/ one of the bros. Apparently he used to race w/ a bunch of the young guys that are now in the tour, and he said that a lot of the time a bike sponsor, say Fuji would example, would put a Fuji paint job on a better brand of bike if they didn't have a good enough bike or a well-fitting bike for the rider. He said that several bikes in the tour were probably other brands than they were painted. I found this pretty interesting!
Years ago, the US national team rode Huffy's, that were actually Serotta's.
Years ago, the US national team rode Huffy's, that were actually Serotta's.
MasterSezFaster
07-15-05, 02:20 PM
New here but I have a question, when the teams "rebadge" a bike, is the new bike from a manufacturer that the teams sponsor has part or full ownership of? Devil said Lance road a Litespeed with Trek's name on it. Does or did Trek have some investment in Litespeed or did they actually have to purchase the bike?
MSF
MSF
MacMan
07-15-05, 02:40 PM
According to Pez, Cyfac bikes are all over the peloton ... but you won't actually "see" Cyfac anywhere.
gcasillo
07-15-05, 04:34 PM
As for Tour sponsors:
Credit Lyonnais (http://www.creditlyonnais.com/servlet/Gcex?DEST=HOME) - banking
Champion (http://www.champion.fr) - supermarket
PMU (http://www.pmu.fr/pmu/html/eng/corporate/index.htm) - horse racing and wagering
Skoda (http://www.skoda-auto.com/global) - automobiles but originally bicycles
Credit Lyonnais (http://www.creditlyonnais.com/servlet/Gcex?DEST=HOME) - banking
Champion (http://www.champion.fr) - supermarket
PMU (http://www.pmu.fr/pmu/html/eng/corporate/index.htm) - horse racing and wagering
Skoda (http://www.skoda-auto.com/global) - automobiles but originally bicycles
hollow
07-15-05, 05:47 PM
U.S. Postal, T-Mobile and the Discovery Channel are U.S. businesses, so I am familiar with them. What products or services are the other team sponsors "selling", and in which countries?
As was already mentioned, T-Mobile isn't a US company. However, CSC is US based.
As was already mentioned, T-Mobile isn't a US company. However, CSC is US based.
meb
07-16-05, 02:10 AM
Yep. It's not uncommon. Lance rode a Litespeed in the '99 Tour, rebadged as a Trek. Pretty sure the bike that Rebellin rode last year was rebadged.. I remember there being some debate about it. Also, the TT bike that Ullrich used in '03 and '04 (not sure if he's still using it this year) was a custom made bike rebadged as a Giant. I think the same is the case for Leipheimer's TT bike this year. I'm not sure on the details, but I'm sure some of the others know.
Wasn't Lance riding rebadged TT bikes as recently as '03?
Wasn't Lance riding rebadged TT bikes as recently as '03?
toomanybikes
07-16-05, 09:55 AM
I was wondering what they did -- thanks. Anyone know if Lotto is the shoe company (Boris Becker wore Lotto's)?
If you mean Davitamon - Lotto - no. That team is Belgian and Lotto is the national Lottery.
If you mean Davitamon - Lotto - no. That team is Belgian and Lotto is the national Lottery.
ViperZ
07-16-05, 11:33 AM
Years ago, the US national team rode Huffy's, that were actually Serotta's.
Man I loved those rebadged Huffy's! Classics :lol:
Rebadged equipment (Skis) are also common place in World Cup Ski Teams.
Man I loved those rebadged Huffy's! Classics :lol:
Rebadged equipment (Skis) are also common place in World Cup Ski Teams.
smurfy
07-16-05, 05:19 PM
New here but I have a question, when the teams "rebadge" a bike, is the new bike from a manufacturer that the teams sponsor has part or full ownership of? Devil said Lance road a Litespeed with Trek's name on it. Does or did Trek have some investment in Litespeed or did they actually have to purchase the bike?
MSF
I heard that Trek actually purchased the Litespeed TT frames for Lance - at $6K a pop!
MSF
I heard that Trek actually purchased the Litespeed TT frames for Lance - at $6K a pop!
Nam
07-16-05, 08:14 PM
That's why you always see the riders zip up as they approach the stage finish sprint - even Lance was unzipped climbing the other day, but zipped up in the last 1-2 km (enough to make sure the Discovery logo on the front was not impaired) before the sprint with Valverde.
I never thought that deep, I thought he zipped because of the descent, which was true, to prevent the wind from coming inside, more aerodyamic.
I never thought that deep, I thought he zipped because of the descent, which was true, to prevent the wind from coming inside, more aerodyamic.
TheKillerPenguin
07-16-05, 08:33 PM
They mentioned something about it today. The first rider to the finish didn't zip his Jersey up, and Phil said something along the lines of "Oh the sponsers aren't going to like that! Nobody's going to see their logo when the photo is in the paper."
fore0121
07-20-05, 11:51 AM
U.S. Postal, T-Mobile and the Discovery Channel are U.S. businesses, so I am familiar with them. What products or services are the other team sponsors "selling", and in which countries?
Great article on Cyclingnews.com. Lists every team and exactly what business they're in.
Enjoy.
f
http://www.cyclingnews.com/road/2005/tour05/?id=features/team_sponsors
Great article on Cyclingnews.com. Lists every team and exactly what business they're in.
Enjoy.
f
http://www.cyclingnews.com/road/2005/tour05/?id=features/team_sponsors
fore0121
07-20-05, 11:53 AM
U.S. Postal, T-Mobile and the Discovery Channel are U.S. businesses, so I am familiar with them. What products or services are the other team sponsors "selling", and in which countries?
Great article on Cyclingnews.com. Lists every team and exactly what business they're in.
Enjoy.
f
Making it happen: The companies behind the teams at the Tour de France (http://www.cyclingnews.com/road/2005/tour05/?id=features/team_sponsors)
Great article on Cyclingnews.com. Lists every team and exactly what business they're in.
Enjoy.
f
Making it happen: The companies behind the teams at the Tour de France (http://www.cyclingnews.com/road/2005/tour05/?id=features/team_sponsors)
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