Postal is owned by Tailwind sports. They take care of all the mundane administrative details. USPS, Berry Floor and other companies pay to be a sponsor.
I'm not sure if teams like T-Mobile or Phonak are actually owned by another company or owned outright by the main sponsor.
I've always thought that a pro cycling team was a good deal for the sponsors. For 10 million you can run a team that will give your company a lot of exposure. Look at how many times the words United States Postal Service is seen on TV and on the covers of magazines and newspapers.
Last edited by Laggard; 07-27-04 at 01:25 PM.