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Champion System Athlete Laura Bennet Featured by Universal Sports

The veteran of the U.S. triathlon team, Laura Bennett is having one of her finest years on the ITU circuit. The 35-year-old has finished in the top eight at the past three ITU World Championship Series races, helping her climb to 11th in the world. Another good finish next month at the Grand Final in Budapest could get her into the top 10 for the season's final rankings. She checked in with us via email...

Champion System Athlete Jesse Anthony Victorious at Fesningsrittet after powerful team effort!

Kelly Benefit Strategies Pro Cycling battled crashes, injuries, and some of the top Continental teams in Europe to claim the top GC prize at Festningsrittet, one of Norway's premiere stage races. Jesse Anthony topped the overall podium Sunday in beautiful downtown Kongsvinger after his second 2nd place finish in as many days, with teammate Neil Shirley joining him in the top five overall. Great job guys!

Champion System Athlete John Hirsch Featured in NY Daily News "Ask An Expert"

Expert: Triathlete & Team Continuum coach John Hirsch

Question from: Rolando Ricardez (@R_Ricardez)

Q: As a beginner triathlete I have been spending quite some time on my bike. I wonder whether cycling helps me with my running. My question is: is cycling going to make me a slower or a faster runner? Are the muscles used in cycling completely different from those used in running? Or are they complementary? Should I spend less time on the bike as I prepare for a marathon or is it ok for me to cycle on cross-training days?

A: For most novice endurance sports athletes, doing more of anything helps with everything. If you are cycling more than before you started any endurance sports, you are likely to see fitness gains and that will translate over to running. Because cycling is low impact, you will remain injury free while building your fitness, which is very important as many new runners find themselves doing too much too fast and getting hurt. The muscles used are not exactly the same, nor is the movement, so at some point, there are diminished returns.

Champion System Athlete David Velleux Wins the USPRO National Criterium Championship!

August 15, 2010

In a powerful, scene-stealing performance that has become increasingly common for Kelly Benefit Strategies Pro Cycling, David "Le Carcajou" Veilleux sprinted to victory at the USPRO Criterium Championship in Glencoe, Illinois. The Canadian, who sped across the line in his own country's red Criterium Champion's kit, became the first ever rider from Canada to win both the Canadian and American Criterium championships. Although he cannot add the stars and stripes jersey to his growing collection due to his nationality, he was the outright winner on the day and helped the team crown their second USPRO Criterium Champion (Martin Gilbert won the race in 2007) in its brief four year history.

Champion System Athlete Laura Bennett had another strong race finishing 8th at today’s Kitzbuhel ITU World Championship Race.

Photo Credit: Paul Phillips / Competitive Image

Laura Bennett had another strong race finishing 8th at today’s Kitzbuhel ITU World Championship Race. Great Job Laura!

Champion System Announces Title Sponsorship of the MAC Cyclocross Series

With just one month remaining until officially kicking off the 2010/2011 international cyclocross season in Pennsylvania on September 11, the Mid-Atlantic Championship Cyclocross Series (better known as MAC) has announced a new title sponsorship with Champion System Sportswear, a leader in custom technical custom apparel. The 11-race series, which stretches from the tip of New York’s Long Island to the southern city of Baltimore 450 kilometers away, will now be known as the “Champion System MAC Series”.

“We’re excited to be the title sponsor of the MAC series” said Charlie Issendorf , VP of Sales at Champion System. “Supporting cyclocross teams and events is a big part of who we are at Champion System, and we wish the best of luck to all the racers competing in the series.”

As part of their agreement with the series, Champion Systems will be providing points leader jerseys in eight categories for at least the next two years. Champion will also provide series champion apparel not only for 2010 and 2011 series champions, but also for defending champs from the 2009 season.

Champion Systems joins Carrier Class and Revolution Wheelworks as new sponsors for the 2010 season. Revolution Wheelworks is name familiar to many ‘cross fans as one of the sponsors of Valentin Schertz, who will be defending his Champion System MAC title with the help of his new Philadelphia Cyclocross School team. Probably less familiar, though more ubiquitous within the lives of bike racers and their families, is the CarrierClass Group; a world class provider of wireless communication and green energy infrastructure. Also sponsoring the 2010 season are long-time MAC sponsors BikeReg.com and Hammer Nutrition.

The Champions Systems MAC Series kicks off with the first UCI-sanctioned ‘cross race in the world for the 2010-2011 international season with the Nittany Cross around the world-famous “T-town” Velodrome at Pennsylvania’s Valley Preferred Cycling Center. The eleven race series visits five states and includes nine UCI-sanctioned races. This year, Charm City and Granogue, traditionally the most highly attended races on the schedule, have both expanded to two-day formats. Last year’s Elite Champions, Switzerland’s Valentin Scherz and American Laura Van Gilder both intend to defend their Champion System MAC Championships, with Scherz bringing some additional firepower in the form of yet another Swiss rider, Anthony Grand.

Champion System Athlete Sarah Hammer Smashes World Individual Pursuit Record!

US rider breaks Ulmer's 2004 mark by 2 seconds American Sarah Hammer set a new world record in the individual pursuit during the qualifying round of the women's event at the Panamerican Championships in Aguascalientes, Mexico today.

The mark, set in the city's new indoor velodrome, was a blazing 3:22.269, more than two seconds faster than that set by New Zealand's Sarah Ulmer at sea level during the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece. The city of Aguascalientes is situated at an altitude of 1,870 meters.

The previous record, 3:24.537, has held since August 22, 2004.

"This day checks a huge box in Sarah's cycling goals," said Hammer's coach Andy Sparks. "She came out of retirement when Sarah Ulmer broke the world record in Athens. That has been her inspiration since 2004. Great Job Sarah!

Champion System Athlete Greg Bennett Takes 2nd Place at the 2010 St. Anthony's Triathlon!

Paul Phillips / Competitive Image

Current World Champions and Champion System Athletes Susan Francia and Erin Cafaro Win the National Selection Regatta!

Levi Leipheimer In His Champion System Tour of the Gila Leader Jersey

Champion System is proud to be the official clothing sponsor of the 2010 Tour of the Gila.

Team MaxGear - Champion System Rider Adam Yates Wins the Second Round of the British National Junior Series!

MaxGear - Champion System Rider Simon Yates Post Race Interview

Champion System to Provide Welsh National Championship Jerseys

Champion System has joined forces with Welsh Cycling to support the Welsh National Champions' Jersey, which recognises the achievements of Welsh cyclists.

After the jersey was reinstated last year, riders will once again be able to proudly wear their jerseys in events all over the UK. The Champions jersey is important for the sport because it means that our champions get more than just title and they can be instantly recognised.

The Welsh ‘National Champion's' jersey signifies the winning athlete within their event, across the various disciplines of Welsh Cycling. This currently includes Olympic and Commonwealth disciplines of Road (circuit and road race), Mountain Bike (cross country), Track and BMX, along with Champions in Downhill Mountain Biking, Cyclo-cross, Speedway and BMX on a National level.

Champion System Athlete and Caroline Buchanan Wins the Australian Podiums at the UCI BMX World Cup!

Champion System Athlete and 4X World Champion Caroline Buchanan Wins the Australian National 4X Championship!

Champion System - Kona/FSA Cyclocross Athlete Helen Wyman Wins the UK National Cyclocross Championship!

CHAMPION SYSTEM ATHLETE AND 2-TIME OLYMPIAN GREG BENNETT FEATURED ON THE COVER OF TRIATHLETE MAGAZINE!

Check out Greg in his CS Custom Tri-Suit in this month's edition of Triathlete Magazine. Looking good Greg!

Champion System Athletes Dominate at Beijing Track World Cup!

BikeNZ - Champion System Athlete Alison Shanks wins the individual pursuit final in her custom CS Speedsuit. Great job Alison!

Team Subway - Champion System Athlete Gordon McCauley Wins His 9th New Zealand National Title!

Gordon McCauley won his record breaking 3rd time trial title, bringing his total New Zealand Champion titles to nine. He set a new New Zealand time record as well. Great job Gordon!

Team Subway - Champion System Athlete Michael Vink Wins the New Zealand U23 National Championship and Nearly Wins Road Championship!

Vink finished 40sec ahead of his U23 rivals and was faster than every Elite rider except for his Subway Avanti Pro Cycling teammate Gordon McCauley. He became the U23 New Zealand Time Trial Champion and it was his first ever 40km time trial. Vink followed up with a stunning performance in a heroic race-long breakaway that was eventually ended by a mechanical in the closing laps.

Great Job Michael!

Champion System Pro Cyclo-Cross Team Rider Luke Keough Named To U.S. Cyclo-Cross Worlds Team

Luke Keough (Team Champion System) has been named to the U.S. World Cyclo-Cross Championship Team. Luke recently finished third in the U.S. National Cyclo-Cross Championship U23 Race and will now represent the U.S. at the Word Championships in the Czech Republic in February.

Congrats Luke!

The Champion System Sponsored Hong Kong Team sweeps the podium in the East Asia Game's Road Race!

Team Honk Kong wins Gold, Silver and Bronze in the East Asia Game's grueling 137 kilometer road race. Amazing racing guys!

The Champion System Sponsored North Face Team Wins The Action Asia Challenge

Team North Face / Champion System won Asia's permier 1-day adventure race, New Balance Action Asia Challenge for the 3rd year running. This years 50km course required teams to navigate 80% of the route and included 32km of biking, two team biathlons, steep knife-edge ridge runs, sea kayaking, two abseils and a short swim. Congradulations!

Champion System Athlete Steven Wong of Hong Kong Takes Gold in the Opening of the East Asian Games!

Champion System Athlete Steven Wong of Hong Kong takes gold in the opening of the East asia games, finishing ahead of Japan and China. Steven is the current BMX Asian Champion. Keep up the great work Steven!

Team Champion System Sweeps the Podium at the China Red Bull Invitational Cup!

The CS Team turned China's prestigious Red Bull Invitational into a team time trial when 4 teamates rode away from the peloton to sweep the podium.Amazing work guys!

Mike Dannelly Wins the Inaugural CEO XTERRA World Championship

Mike Dannelly of American Interbanc survived the extremely dificult moutain bike course and trail run to win the inaugural CEO XTERRA World Championship in Maui this October. Champion System is proud to be the official clothing sponsor of CEO Challenges. Great job Mike!

Champion System Pro Cyclocross Team Rider Chris Jones Makes the Cover of Road Magazine!

Champion System is proud to be the official clothing supplier for the Wounded Warrior Project. Click here to order now!

Champion System Signs Mountain Bike and BMX World Champion to Exclusive Clothing Sponsorship!

Champion System Australia's Operations Manager, Chris Reynolds, has announced that Caroline Buchanan - Current 4-time World Champion, 11-time Australian BMX Champion, 6-time Australian MTB Champion, 3-time Australian MTB Rider of the Year and 2007 BMX Cyclist of the Year - has signed to and exclusive race clothing sponsorship.

Reynolds said "Champion System Australia is proud to be associated with Caroline, she is an excellent ambassador for her sport and her achievements thus far are phenomenal. We look forward to helping her achieve her goals in 2010 and beyond."

Caroline will be wearing Champion System's custom BMX/Downhill jerseys and new custom BMX/Downhill pants during her 2010 race schedule. Racing wil include the UCI BMX rounds and UCI Supercross World Cup events all over the globe.

Park Seon Ho of Seoul Cycling / Champion System Wins in Bunch Sprint To Take Stage 5 of the Tour of Hainan!

Qiuduoing of Team Champion System wins the Langjing Cup Wuhan Lake Race!

Team Champion System continues to dominate elite racing in China. Keep up the great work guys!

Korean National Champion Hosung Cho of Seoul Cycling / Champion System wins a very wet Tour de Seoul!

Check out the video on CS-TV!

HK Team / Champion System Steven Wong Wins His 4th Consecutive Asian Championship BMX Title!

Wong's win also marks the debut of Champion System's new Custom BMX / Downhill Pant.

Team Champion System dominates taking 1st and 2nd places at the 2009 Suzhou Look Shimano Cup!

Team Champion System's David John Tonks wins ahead of teammate Qiu Duo Ming from a stong 160 rider field at this year's Suzhou Look Shimano Cup. Well race gentlemen!

Photo Credit: David John

Check out Champion System's Chris Jones' limited edition Halloween kit as featured on www.cyclingnews.com!

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Champion System Athlete Kam Po Wong Wins Third Gold Medal at the Prestigious China National Games!

Kam Po Wong again amazes every one earning his third gold medal at the 11th China National Games. At the age of 36, this will be Wong's final appearance at the China National Games which are held every 4 years. Wong plans to compete for gold at the 2012 London Olympics.

Anna Fischer of MaxGear / Champion System wins the British Hillclimb Championship!

We are very please to announce that Anna Fischer riding for MaxGear / Champion System won the British Hillclimb championship Sunday to crown her national champion. Great job Anna!

photo credit: Andy Jones

Another great weekend for the Champion System Pro Cyclocross team at the Gloucester Grand Prix!

Team Champion System's Chris Jones was 3^rd in the Elite Men's race and Luke Keough won the U23 Race at the prestigious Gloucester Grand Prix, held October 3-4. This is already Chris' second time on the podium this season.

ATF Women Win Gold in Team Pursuit at US Elite Track National Championships!

The women of the American Track Federation set a new national record in the team pursuit on their way to gold in our state-of-the-art Champion System speedsuit! ATF member Sarah Hammer added with wins in both the individual pursuit and points races.

Champion System Athlete Javier Gomez Noya wins the LA Life Time Fitness Triathlon

Gomez, the 2008 ITU World Champion and 2007 and 2009 ITU World Championship silver medalist, came back from a 30-second deficit after the bike leg to pass three-time Toyota Cup series champion and fellow Champion System athlete Greg Bennett and the Czech Republic's veteran ITU star Filip Ospaly to win the Kaiser Permanente LA Triathlon, held October 3.

Photos courtesy of Rich Cruse / richcruse.com

Champion System Cyclo Cross Team Podiums at Cross Vegas

The Champion-System Cyclo-Cross Team made its debut with a stunning second-place finish by Team Champion System’s Chris Jones at Cross Vegas. Chris attacked the star-studded field, which included current and former National and World Champions, and quickly opened a sizeable gap. Jamie Driscoll (Cannondale-Cyclocrossworld.com) bridged to Chris and bested him in the final sprint to take the win.

The Champion-System Cyclo-Cross Team consists of Chris Jones (three-time top-10 finisher at the U.S. Pro Road Championships) and the Keough brothers: Nick, Luke and Jake. Nick finished 2nd at the U23 National Cyclo-Cross Championships and was a member of the U.S. World Championship Team. Luke is a multiple time Junior National Champion and will be competing in his first year with the U23 category. Luke was also a member of the U.S. World Championship Team. Jake is a top pro road cyclist making his cross debut with Team Champion System.

3-Time World Champion Erwin Vervecken to Race Cross Vegas!

In a move that is sure to build even greater interest in the largest cyclocross race in America, organizers of CrossVegas have announced the participation of three-time World Champion Erwin Vervecken. Vervecken has been one of the Belgian strong men of cyclocross worldwide, taking the title in 2001, 2006 and 2007. Also participating is Ben Berden, former U19 World Cross Champion.

”Through our sponsorship of one of Belgium’s leading cyclocross squads, Team Revor, we’re incredibly excited to have Erwin and Ben racing at Cross Vegas,” said Charlie Issendorf, Champion System’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “Supporting cyclocross in the U.S. is a priority for us and what better way than to have a three-time world champion and a legend of ‘cross competing in America’s premier cyclocross race.”

Click here for more info.

Champion System Named Official Leader Jersey of the Cascade Cycling Classic

Champion System has once again been named the official leader jersey of the 2009 Cascade Cycling Classic a National Racing Calendar event held in Bend, Oregon, July 22-26.

Here is the 2009 Champion System Cascade Cycling Classic green points leader jersey:

Champion System Named Official Leader Jersey of the Tour de Qinghai Lake

Champion System has once again been named the official leader jersey of China's Tour de Qinghai Lake, one the most prestigious UCI stage races in the world.

Here is the 2009 Champion System Tour de Qinghai Lake yellow race leader jersey:

Champion System Named Official Leader Jersey of the Tour of the Red River Gorge

Champion System has been named the official leader jersey of the 2009 Tour of the Red River Gorge, the only UCI Junior Stage Race in the United States. "We're proud to be a sponsor of this prestigious first year event," said Champion System's VP of Sales Charlie Issendorf. "Supporting junior cycling is a priority for us and we went the extra mile by not only providing leader jersey but also leader skinsuits for the time trial stage — just like the pro riders use."

Here is the 2009 Champion System Tour of the Red River Gorge yellow race leader jersey:

Champion System Named Official Leader Jersey of the Tour de Quebec

Champion System has been named the official leader jersey of the 2009 Tour de Quebec, a stage race for elite riders being held July 9-12 in Quebec, Canada.

Here is the 2009 Champion System Tour de Quebec green points leader jersey:

Javier Gomez Crowed European Triathlon Champion

Champion System-sponsored triathlete Javier Gomez Noya won the Holten ETU Triathlon European Championship ahead of Alistair Brownlee (GBR) and Alexander Brukhankov (RUS).

Here's Javier running to victory in his Champion System custom Elite Tri Suit:

Champion System Named Official Leader Jersey of the Fitchburg Cycling Classic

Champion System is pleased to annouce it will provide the official leader jersey of the Fitchburg-Longsjo Cycling Classic, an NRC stage race being held July 2-5 in Fitchburg, Massachusetts.

Here is the 2009 Champion System Fitchburg-Longsjo Cycling Classic green points leader jersey:

Champion System Named Official Supplier to ITU Triathlon World Championship

Champion System has been named the official technical cycling clothing supplier for the 2009 ITU World Triathlon Championships, being held on Australia's Gold Coast September 9-13.

Champion System Wins U23 European Triathlon Championship

Champion System-sponsored triathlete Yuliya Sapunova (Ukraine) won the European U23 Triathlon Championship in a Champion System Elite Tri Suit and on our new Champion System carbon fiber bicycle frame. More info on CS Frames is coming soon!

Champion System Named Official Leader Jersey of the Tour de Nez

Champion System has once again been named the official leader jersey of the Tour de Nez, an eilte stage race being held June 17-21 in Reno, Nevada.

Here is the 2009 Tour de Nez white best young rider jersey:

Champion System Introduces Custom Time Trial Gloves

Another Champion System exclusive! Champion System is the only company offering custom time trial gloves just like the pro riders use. Our time trial gloves feature a soft, lightly padded palm so you can feel the bars. There is no velcro closure — you slip the gloves on through a small elastic opening. Once on, they fit tight and don't move at all. Best of all, they are fully custom with your logos and colors.

Champion System Named Official Leader Jersey of the Tour of Ohio

Champion System has once again been named the official leader jersey of the Tour of Ohio, an eilte Pro/1-2 stage race being held June 16-21 in Gallipolis, Ohio.

Here is the 2009 Tour of Ohio red best sprinter jersey:

Champion System Named Official Leader Jersey of the Nature Valley Grand Prix

Champion System has once again been named the official leader jersey of the Nature Valley Grand Prix, an NRC stage race being held June 10-14 in Minnesota.

Here is the 2009 Nature Valley Grand Prix yellow race leader jersey:

Champion System Named Official Leader Jersey of the Tour de Beauce

Champion System has once again been named the official leader jersey of the Tour de Beauce, Canada's leading UCI International Stage Race held June 9-14.

Here is the 2009 Tour de Beauce yellow race leader jersey:

Champion System Loses A Dear Friend

It is with profound sadness that we announce the news of the passing of Paul Nicholls. Paul was the founder of Team Continuum, an organization committed to providing vital non-medical assistance to cancer patients and their families. Paul fought a long time battle with cancer himself.

"When Team Continuum contacted us to make their team clothing we asked 'how can we help your cause'?" said Champion System co-founder and current Team Continuum board member Scott Kaylin. "When I met Paul I was struck by his incredible determination to help others suffering from cancer. We all have a heavy heart today but we're left knowing that Paul's will lives on and we're committed to support Team Continuum now more than ever".

Below is the official announcement from Team Continuum:

Sadly, Paul passed away quietly at home early this morning. His wife, Diana Walker, asks that people please giver her some privacy and refrain from calling at this difficult time. Expressions in cards and letters would be OK. A memorial will take place at a later date and as things develop I will keep you posted. Should anyone ask, the family wishes to honor Paul's request that in the event of his death, in lieu of flowers contributions be made to Team Continuum.

Champion System Named Official Leader Jersey of the Mt. Hood Cycling Classic

Champion System has once again been named the official leader jersey of the Mt. Hood Cycling Classic, a NRC stage race in Oregon to be held June 3-7.

Here is the 2009 Mt. Hood Cycling Classic yellow race leader jersey:

Champion System Named Official Leader for FBD Ras

Champion System has once again been named the official leader jersey of the 2009 FBD Ras, a UCI 2.2 International Stage Race in Ireland. Here's Simon Richardson donning the Champion System yellow leader jersey following stage 5:

Champion System Introduces Made To Order Program

Made To Order is the latest program from Champion System. Not all our customers want a full custom design with printed logos and designs. Some are individual atheletes who want to order a solid color uniform. Up until now it was nearly impossible to order hard to find items like skin suits and tri suits in the colors you want. The Champion System Made To Order Program lets you choose the garment and color combination you want. It's made to order and it's made for you!

Champion System Provides Leader's Jerseys for SRAM Tour of the Gila

Champion System is again providing the leader's jerseys for the Tour of the Gila, a five-day stage race being held April 29 to May 3 in Silver City, New Mexico. The longtime race has acquired a new title sponsor in SRAM, and the leader's jerseys will be made using SRAM's trademark red. Pictured below is the leader's jersey for the 23rd annual SRAM Tour of the Gila.

Champion System Sponsors Team Hotel San Jose

Champion System announces that it is the official clothing provider for Team Hotel San Jose. Team Hotel San Jose was the 2008 Texas Road Racing Team of the Year. The men's team lineup includes former U.S. Road Race Champion Chris Wherry, Sean Sullivan, Heath Blackgrove, and Carlos Vargas. The team includes an elite women's division, as well as a recreational riding club and a youth development/juniors racing/community outreach arm.

Pictured below is Team Hotel San Jose's custom Champion System short sleeve jersey.

Champion System Sponsors 2009 Lyte Water Triathlon Team

Champion System is proud to announce that it is serving as official clothing sponsor for the Lyte Water Triathlon Team. The team is based in Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and New York. The team includes 26 top-notch professional triathletes who have made strong showings at Ironman World Championships, Ironman 70.3 World Championships, Olympic-distance Elite Age Group Nationals, Duathlon Nationals, and numerous other national level events.

Pictured below is the Lyte Water Triathlon team custom jersey.

Big Hair Superfan Makes Big Splash at Tour of California

Big Hair Superfan joined the 2 million people spectating at the recently completed Amgen Tour of California. He made a big splash with his Champion System-designed kit, including a fully sublimated cape and skinsuit. Champion System is a proud sponsor of Big Hair Superfan, who is pictured below in his Champion System custom costume.

Kam-Po Wong Wins Gold at Copenhagen Track World Cup

Kam-Po Wong won the men's points race at the Copenhagen Track World Cup, held Feb. 13-15 in Denmark. The 35-year-old former World Champion is a member of the Hong Kong National team, which is proudly sponsored by Champion System.

Pictured below is Wong wearing his Champion System custom Short Sleeve Speedsuit.

Champion System Provides Leader's Jerseys for Tour of Langkawi

Champion System is once again providing the leader's jerseys for the Tour of Langkawi. The UCI level 2.HC stage race is being held Feb. 9-15 in Malaysia, and is one of the biggest early season events on the international calendar. Charlie Issensorf, VP of sales and marketing for Champion System, says, "It's a privilege watching the word's leading men's pro racers compete to wear our jersey."

Pictured below is the official Champion System leader's jersey for the 14th Le Tour of Langkawi.

Tijmen Eising Wins World Junior Men's Cyclocross Title

Tijmen Eising won the 2009 rainbow stripes in the junior men's cyclocross race, held January 31 in Hoogerheide, the Netherlands. The Dutch rider, who rides for the Champion System-sponsored Revor team, took a convincing win on the fast, dry course. Pictured below is Eising's Champion System custom world championship jersey. Champion System congratulates Eising and the entire Revor team for a fantastic season!

Champion System's Vervecken Wins Latest Round of Cross World Cup

Erwin Vervecken won the latest round of the Cyclo Cross World Cup, held January 18 in Roubaix, France. The 36-year-old Belgian rider on the Revor-Jartazi team, which is sponsored by Champion System, crossed the line in the fabled Roubaix velodrome. This is his second World Cup victory of the season.

Frankie Andreu Hits the Road in Champion System in Pro Cycling Magazine

Frankie Andreu is shown wearing a full Champion System kit while road-testing a new Independent Fabrications bike in the February issue of Pro Cycling magazine. Pictured below is a portion of the six-page spread in the monthly publication.

Ryan Trebon Makes the Cover of Road Magazine

2008 U.S. Men's Elite Cyclocross Champion Ryan Trebon is the cover subject of the January/February issue of Road magazine. Trebon is featured wearing his Champion System custom long-sleeve skinsuit. Champion System is a proud sponsor of Trebon and the entire Kona-FSA team.

Champion System Takes the Win at Belgian Cross Nationals

Joyce Vanderbeken won the women's elite Belgian cyclocross nationals, held January 7 in Ruddervoorde, wearing a Champion System custom long sleeve skinsuit. Pictured below is her team's Champion System custom short sleeve jersey.

New Zealand Team Wins at UCI World Cup Track Race

The New Zealand national team, led by 2008 World Omnium Track Champion Hayden Godfrey, won the men's scratch race at the UCI world cup track event, held January 16-18 in Beijing. Godfrey and the team were wearing Champion System custom long sleeve speed suits. Godfrey is pictured below wearing his custom Long Sleeve Speedsuit.

Champion System Sponsors Konica-Minolta Team

Champion System is serving as official clothing supplier to the Konica-Minolta team, a Continental level squad from South Africa. The team is the longest-running team in South Africa. Its 2008 victories include the U23 Tour of Pennsylvania and the Tour of Hong Kong Shanghai. For the 2009 season, its schedule includes the Tour of Japan, the Tour of Qinghai Lake and the Herald Sun Tour.

Pictured below is the jersey for the Konica-Minolta team.

Champion System's Subway Wins New Zealand Road Championships

Subway-Avanti’s Gordon McCauley won his fifth New Zealand road championship on January 11. The Subway team took the top four in the RaboPlus national road championships in Te Awamutu, as the team worked tirelessly to control the race. McCauley’s fifth national jersey also sets a new record, surpassing Jack Swart’s four victories. The Subway-Avanti also took home the Under-23 title, with James Williamson winning.

Pictured below is McCauley’s custom National Champion jersey:

Team Be.Live and Champion System Win Top Design At Livestrong Challenge

Team Be.Live won the Best Jersey Design contest at the Austin Livestrong Challenge in October 2008. Here the team is pictured with Lance Armstrong, wearing their custom Champion System Tech Tees and Short Sleeve Jerseys.

Champion System Goes Down Under With Four Aussie Squads

Champion System is the official clothing provider for four elite Australian teams in 2009. The Praties UCI Continental team is the number one-ranked team in Australia, and will be expanding its race schedule to Asia and America. The Panasonic team is a UCI Continental squad whose 2008 wins included a stage win at the Herald Sun Tour. The other teams are the Rockstar mountain bike team, whose lineup includes 24-hour champion Craig Gordon, and the Regional Academy of Cycling Excellence Bendigo. The latter team is a collection of women’s, elite, junior and mountain bike squads that seeks to promote developing riders. Champion System’s Australian head of sales, Chris Reynolds, says, “Champion System is thrilled to support racing in Australia and to help Australian racers dominate racing around the world.”

Champion System Rolls Out CS Speed Shoe Cover

Champion System is introducing yet another cycling item for 2009: the Speed Shoe Cover. Made from the same wind tunnel-tested dimpled material used in the CS Long Sleeve Speed Suit, the stylish and aero-friendly CS Speed Shoe Cover can be fully sublimated with your teamʼs logo. As with other Champion System shoe covers, the minimum is only 10 pairs as part of a larger order.

Champion System Sponsors New Zealand's First UCI Continental Team

The Subway-Avanti team has become New Zealand’s first team to be named a UCI Continental squad. The 13-man team lineup includes Hayden Godfrey and Gordon McCauley, and its 2008 wins included the Queenstown Tour, the Tour of Hawkes Bay, and the Omnium title at the UCI Track World Championships. Hayden scored a stage win and the overall green jersey at the team’s first ’09 event, the Tour de Vineyards in Australia. Champion System is thrilled to continue as Subway’s clothing supplier for 2009.

Pictured below are some Subway-Avanti riders in their custom Champion System kits.

Ukrainian Triathletes Win at Regional Track Finals

Elite triathletes Yuliya Sapunova and Danil Sapunov both won gold medals at their regional Zaporizhyan track and field cup meet recently. The two athletes are sponsored by Champion System and are pictured below in their custom Champion System Casual Windguard Pants and Casual Windguard Jacket.

Steve Wong Takes 3rd Asian BMX Championship

Champion System-sponsored Steven Wong won the Asian BMX Championship. The championships were held recently in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia. This is the third consecutive championship for Wong, who rides for the Champion System-sponsored Hong Kong National team.

Pictured below is Wong coming through a turn in his custom Champion System kit:

Champion System's North Face Wins Asia Action Challenge

Champion System’s North Face Flight team won one of Asia’s biggest adventure races, the Asia Action Challenge. The team, led by Ryan Blair and Piers Touzel, won in 6:59:04. The race, held Dec. 14 on Hong Kong’s Lantau Island, included various disciplines including mountain biking, trail running, rock scrambling, ocean swimming and orienteering, as well as “special tests of courage, skill and local culture.” The North Face also scored a victory in the Care Action trail running race, also held Dec. 14. Wong Ka Wai edged out the 3000 runners in the off road race.

Pictured below is a North Face team member running in the Asia Action Challenge in his custom Champion System jersey and shorts.

Red Zone Named USA Cycling's 2008 Junior Club of the Year

Champion System-sponsored Red Zone Cycling was named Junior Club of the Year and Best New Club of the Year by USA Cycling for 2008. Red Zone recently placed a number of riders on the podium at cross nationals in Kansas City, MO, including junior men's 10-12 national champion. Everyone at Champion System congratulates Red Zone on an excellent 2008 season and wishes them an even better season in ‘09.

Pictured below is Red Zone Cycling’s custom Champion System jersey:

Champion System Provides Leader's Jerseys for Tour of South China Sea

Champion System has again been named leader’s jersey for the Tour of the South China Sea. The 13th edition of the UCI category 2.2 stage race is being held Dec. 14-21. Champion System-sponsored squads HSBC Hong Kong, Kraftgenie/Champion System, and the Champion System Bici team are among the 17 teams participating in the 8-stage race. Kraftgenie’s Alberto Blanco scored a third-place finish in stage 3, and former world track champion Kam Po Wong of the HSBC team was third in stage 5. Champion System co-founder Louis Shih, speaking from the company’s Hong Kong office, says, “The racing here is spectacular, and Champion System is happy to support racing in China.”

Pictured below is the Champion System leader's jersey for the Tour of the South China Sea:

Champion System Steps Up with New Pro Women's Team
ValueAct Capital

Champion System has been named the official clothing supplier to the ValueAct Capital elite women’s cycling team. The team’s roster includes Leah Goldstein, Chrissy Ruiter, Kristin McGrath, Kristin Sanders, Sharon Allpress, Nicole Evans, Robin Farina, Martina Patella, Emily Zell, and Courtenay Brown. Champion System VP of sales and marketing Charlie Issendorf says, “Champion System is thrilled to support women's racing, and ValueAct Capital is poised to be one of the top women’s team in the U.S., with both established and up-and-coming riders.”

Here is the official 2009 Champion System ValueAct Capital team jersey:

Champion System to Continue as Jelly Belly Sponsor

Champion System has announced it is sponsoring the Jelly Belly team, a Continental division 3 squad, for a third year. The Jelly Belly company is the longest-running title sponsor currently on the U.S. pro bike racing circuit. The team’s key wins in 2008 include Bernard Van Ulden’s victory at the US 100 Km Road Race and Brad Huff’s two stage wins at the Tour of Hainan. Charlie Issendorf, VP of sales at Champion System, says, "Jelly Belly makes a big splash in the pro peloton, and we're excited to support this team in 2009."

Champion System Is Hot at U.S. Cross Nationals

Ryan Trebon picked up the star and stripes jersey in the elite men’s race at Cross Nationals, held Dec. 11-14 in Kansas City, MO. The Champion System-sponsored rider won his second cross title in three years in frigid conditions on Sunday afternoon. Champion System racers snapped up four of the top five spots in the elite men’s race, with Jamey Driscoll, Jesse Anthony, and Tim Johnson in 2nd, 4th and 5th, respectively.

In the juniors’ events, Champion System-sponsored Red Zone team won the 10-12 junior men’s competition, with Ian McShane atop the podium. Red Zone’s Eden Webb also took second in the 10-12 junior women’s race. In the 15-16 junior men’s field, Secret Henry’s/Van Dessel’s Jeff Bahnson sailed in for the mud-splattered win. In the junior men’s 17-18 race, Zach McDonald of the Classic Cycles team took the national championship in a tight contest.

Pictured below are a few members of Red Zone team in their custom Champion System kits:

In the masters’ women’s 30-34 race, Maureen Bruno-Roy (MM Racing) won her second national title by a comfortable margin of 1:36. Roy also placed 6th in the elite women’s race.

The Champion System-sponsored rider is pictured below in her custom Champion System long-sleeve skinsuit.

Champion System Introduces CS-ONE and Redefines Low Minimums

Champion System has once again turned the custom cyclewear industry upside down! Introducing CS-ONE, the lowest minimum custom program in the world. With CS-ONE the minimum is only 5 total pieces and you can order main items one-at-a-time!

For example:

1 Short Sleeve Jersey
1 Bib Short
1 Short Sleeve Skinsuit
1 ThermoShield Winter Jacket
1 WindGuard Wind Vest

Wait - it gets better! Once you meet the 5 piece main item minimum you can order our accessories one-at-a-time too. One pair of gloves, one cap - whatever you want. CS-ONE is perfect for anybody that's ever dreamed of having their very own custom uniform.

Click here for more info and pricing.

Champion System Goes the Distance in Shanghai Marathon

Champion System has partnered with the Global Runners, a group of employees of HSBC in Asia who are running and raising money. Their first charitable event was the Shanghai Marathon, held Nov. 30, where 26 runners raised money for Half the Sky. This organization is doing relief work in China’s Sichuan Province in the aftermath of the May 2008 earthquake. Global Runners’ goal is to raise $75,000 toward a new child-care center, and they are well over halfway toward that amount. Champion System provided the HSBC Global Runners with a full custom outfit, including Custom Running Shorts and Custom Tech Polo Shirts.

Pictured below are a few members of Global Runners in their Custom Champion running clothing.

Champion System to Become Official Uniform Supplier to IHRA

Champion System, the New York-based full service custom apparel and accessory manufacturer, has entered into an agreement with the International Hot Rod Association to become the sanctioning body’s “Official Uniform Supplier.” The company has also acquired title sponsorship rights to IHRA’s seven-event 2009 Sportsman Nationals schedule.

“This is a perfect fit for us and an ideal situation for Champion System,” IHRA director of contingency and inside sales Kurt Oberholtzer said. “They have a product with outstanding quality that is very affordable, something our race teams will be able to take advantage of. Plus, they are an active company with aggressive leadership who wanted to branch out from their traditional role in cycling to brand their company in motor sports applications. We’re pleased they chose IHRA as their platform to do this.”

Champion System president Scott Kaylin thinks his company will blend in with IHRA immediately.

“IHRA wants to have a professional image as a company and we’re all about that,” Kaylin said. “This partnership is a very good fit.”

Kaylin has specific reasons he wanted to work with IHRA, citing Champion System’s background and the company’s roots.

“We started our business in cycling so we’re new to motor sports, but they are very similar in that both cycling and motor sports, especially drag racing, are sponsor-driven,” he said. “It’s a unique challenge to incorporate multiple sponsors into a uniform, but this is a challenge we have been meeting for a long time with our cycling background. Our transition into drag racing should be relatively seamless. This is a perfect fit for us.”

Champion System will provide IHRA officials with the uniforms they will be wearing at all 2009 Nitro Jam national events, Summit Racing Equipment Pro-Am events and all Champion System Sportsman Nationals presented by VP Racing Fuels events. The company will also be looking to build a client base consisting of IHRA competitors…particularly at the sportsman level.

“We wanted to get involved with IHRA because of their dedication and attention to the sportsman drag racer,” Kaylin said. “Because of our business model and experience we will be able to offer affordable garments and uniforms to the sportsman and professional teams. We want to make the sportsman racers look and feel like professionals when it comes to what they wear in competition.”

And we immediately received this response from one motorsports company:

Thank You Champion System for your recent decision to become Title Sponsor of IHRA's Sportsman Nationals. In this day of scaled back services, you have awaken our Team's spirit by supporting Sportsman Drag Racing.

I read the IHRA web site posting and honestly, I had my doubts as to how much savings you all could give the Sportsman racer. Well, after viewing your web site and prices, all I can say is "Wow, you got to be kidding me!" Those prices are the best I've seen in years. We spent more for the uniform shirts we have now and they are not that good looking.

You all will be hearing from us soon!

Dennis Roberts
Roberts Family Motorsports

Champion System Steps Up at NY Marathon With Team Continuum

Champion System and Team Continuum hit the streets of New York for the 2008 ING New York City Marathon as the team’s clothing sponsor. Some 217 racers participated in the marathon on Nov. 2, raising $1.33 million for Team Continuum. The team’s fastest finisher was Steven Ryan, who was 41st overall, with a time of 2:28:14. Team Continuum also sends runners to the Boston and London marathons, and has raised over $3.5 million since 2003. Team Continuum is a non-profit organization dedicated to taking immediate care of anyone involved in fighting cancer.

Champion System Scores in Pedal Kart Event

The Cathy Pacific team won the Hong Kong Grand Prix 22nd Round Table Pedal, a 24-hour human powered vehicle fund-raiser held on November 23. This was their second consecutive year winning the event. Champion System provided the uniforms for the winning team, which came away with the Aviation Cup and the Fastest Lap Trophy and was also the winner in the mixed division. The 2008 Hong Kong Grand Prix 22nd Round Table Pedal raised HK $1.4 million for disadvantaged children.

Champion System Takes Top 5 in U.S. Cross Rankings

Ryan Trebon took the lead in the U.S. elite men’s cross rankings after winning the Whitmore’s Landscape Super Cross Cup on Nov. 22. The Champion System-sponsored rider was also 2nd at the following day’s elite men’s race at Whitmore. The rest of the top five can also be found proudly wearing the Champion System logo, including current cross national champion Tim Johnson and Jeremy Powers. The men’s top five is as follows, according to USA Cycling:

1. Ryan Trebon (Kona) 440 points
2. Jeremy Powers (Cyclocrossworld.com-Cannondale) 427 points
3. Tim Johnson (Cyclocrossworld.com-Cannondale) 356 points
4. Todd Wells (Team GT) 322 points
5. Jamey Driscoll (Cyclocrossworld.com-Cannondale) 310 points

Champion System Wins Big at World Cup!

Hong Kong rider Ho Ting Kwok scored the win of his life when he captured gold medal in the scratch final at the Track World Cup on Nov. 21 in Melbourne, Australia. The 20-year-old Ho Ting Kwok bested the international riders by finshing one lap ahead of the field. Champion System is a proud sponsor of the Hong Kong National Cycling Team.

Pictured below is Ho Ting Kwok, right, celebrating with a teammate:

Ho Ting Kwok, center, on the podium:

Champion System Debuts Custom Mussette Bag

Champion System is pleased to announce the latest addition to its 2009 cycling product line. The Champion System custom mussette bag is fully sublimated, and will make a big splash in the feed zone. It can also serve as a great promo item. The mussette bag has a Velcro closure and a long shoulder strap. As with all Champion System items, there are unlimited colors and no setup charges, and the minimum is 25 bags.

Champion System Triathletes Take 3rd and 5th at ITU Asia Cup

Champion System-sponsored Danil Sapunov won the bronze medal in the OSIM Hong Kong ITU Triathlon Asia Cup, held Nov. 15 in Hong Kong. Yuliya Sapunova, also sponsored by Champion System, was fifth in the elite women’s race.

Pictured below is Danil in his Champion System Elite Tri Suit.

Pictured below is Yuliya during the running leg in her Champion System Elite Tri Suit.

Champion System-Sponsored Brad Huff Snags Two Stages Wins at Tour of Hainan

Jelly Belly’s Brad Huff has won two stages at the Tour of Hainan. The 29-year-old Coloradan edged out a large bunch sprint in stage three (Nov. 14) and also in stage five (Nov. 16). Champion System is also providing the leader’s jerseys for the Tour of Hainan, a UCI level-2.1 stage race that is part of the UCI Asia Tour.

Here's Brad winning Stage 3:

And here's Brad atop the podium after Stage 5:

Champion System at Japan's Cycle Mode Trade Show

The Champion System line was recently displayed at the Cycle Mode trade show in Osaka and Tokyo. "We received a warm response," says Ryoji Abeki, head of the Champion System Japan office. "Our quality and competitive prices are a breath of fresh air in the Japanese market and we expect sales to increase substantially in the coming months."

Pictured below is Ryoji Abeki.

Champion System Provides Leader's Jersey for Tour of Hainan

Champion System is pleased to provide the leader’s jersey for the Tour of Hainan, in China. The 9-stage, 2.1-level UCI race is being held Nov. 11-19 on the island of Hainan. Champion System-sponsored teams Jelly Belly and Panasonic are among the 20 Asian, European and national teams participating in the stage race, now in its third year. As of the completion of stage 2, Jelly Belly was leading the team competition, and Jelly Belly’s Bradley Huff was third on GC. The race covers 1246 km and begins and ends in Sanya, the southernmost city in China.

Pictured below is the leader’s jersey for the Tour of Hainan.

Champion System Riders Rule U.S. Cross Scene

Champion System is dominating men’s cyclocross racing in the U.S. At one recent race, the U.S. Gran Prix of Cross #1, on October 25 in Louisville, Kentucky, Champion System took all three places on the men’s podium. Former National Cross Champion Ryan Trebon; current National Champion Tim Johnson; Jesse Anthony, currently the USGP leader; Jeremy Powers, the current No. 1-ranked cross rider in the U.S.; and Jamey Driscoll can all be seen proudly sporting the Champion System logo.

Champion System is sponsoring the teams Kona, Cannondale-Cyclocrossworld.com, and Jamis, the jerseys for which are pictured below.

Champion System Triathletes Dominate Alanya European Cup

Champion System-sponsored triathletes Danyl Sapunov (Kazakhstan) took bronze in the Elite Men’s race, and Yuliya Sapunova (Ukraine) took silver in the Elite Women’s division of the Alanya European Cup. The race was held October 25 in Alanya, Turkey, and is the final event in the 2008 Premium European Cup series. Over 100 athletes took part in the Olympic distance triathlon.

Pictured below is Sapunov, far left, wearing his Champion System Elite Tri Suit.

Pictured below is Sapunova, far right, wearing her Champion System Elite Tri Suit.

Champion System's Gomez Wins World Cup Triathlon Championship

Javier Gomez has won the BG Triathlon World Cup Series rankings. The 25-year-old Spaniard, who is sponsored by Champion System, has had a phenomenal year, winning every single World Cup event he has entered.

Pictured below is Gomez wearing his Champion System Elite Tri Suit.

Champion System Unveils the CS Messenger Bag

Champion System is pleased to announce its latest product offering for 2009: the CS Messenger Bag. This utilitarian yet highly stylish bag features a large, zip-off front flap that can be emblazoned with your team's logo. This roomy bag features several pockets and compartments, a shoulder strap and a briefcase handle.

Wendy Simms Takes Over No. 1 in World Cross Rankings

Wendy Simms, who rides for the Champion System-sponsored Kona team, has taken the lead in the UCI women’s cyclocross world rankings. She earned the points in Belgium at the World Cup Kalmthout race on Oct. 19. Also contributing to Simms’ gaining the top spot was winning her fourth Canadian national women’s cross title on Oct. 11. The 36-year-old from British Columbia will next defend her lead at the World Cup races in Tabor, Czech Republic, and Pijnacker, Netherlands.

Champion System Unveils New Elite Tri Top and Short

Champion System is proud to announce its latest and most advanced triathlon apparel items, the Elite Tri Top and Elite Tri Shorts. Both items are constructed from our exclusive CS Elite Tek Lycra, an performance fabric that is both breathable and water repellant. These items are geared toward triathletes who want that extra edge in competition. The short can be fully sublimated, meaning your design can cover the entire short. Along with the new Elite Tri Suit (pictured below), Champion System is primed to be the leading clothing maker for triathletes.

Champion System Wins Big at Tour of Hong Kong Shanghai

Champion System Racing won the third stage of the Tour of Hong Kong Shanghai. Lisban Quintero powered ahead of a very fast, very exciting sprint bunch, taking the win. Later he moved up to 2^nd on GC after the fourth stage. In addition, Gavi Epstein is wearing the U23 jersey, and is leading that category by three minutes. The Champion System team received its invitation to the prestigious six-day race only at the last minute, and team director Ray Alba and DS Miguel Morras had to scramble to finalize the recruitment of its 2009 members to field a team for this event. Along with Lisban and Gavi, the team includes Blake Longacre, Raj Seepersaud and Chris Litnaman. This year’s event, held October 17-25, features very fast and technical circuit races and two point-to-point events with top amateurs and professionals from around the world. Champion System is also providing the leaders’ jerseys for this race.

Says Scott Kaylin, one of the owners of Champion System: “A stage win is just the icing on the cake. The Champion System KraftGenie team has been part of Champion System family almost from its inception. We have supported each beneficially for years. Seeing one of our riders on the podium in such prestigious race in Asia represents the mutual hard work and time invested on both sides. It also sets the tone for the ’09 season."

Here is Lisban winning the third stage of the Tour of Hong Kong Shanghai.

Champion System Named Official Leader’s Jersey of the Third Tour of Hong Kong Shanghai

Champion System has been named the official leader jersey of the third Tour of Hong Kong Shanghai. The 556-km race is being held October 17-25 and is being staged in the Hong Kong, Jiangxi, Zhejiang, Jiangsu, and Shanghai regions. This seven-stage, 2.2-class UCI event is being developed with an eye toward becoming China’s answer to the Tour de France, and attracts 20 teams and over 100 riders. Champion System is providing not only the overall leader’s jersey, but also the sprint leader, best young rider, HSBC Asia Pacific leader, and HSBC Greater China Leader’s jerseys. “We are thrilled to support this tremendous event,” says Charlie Issendorf, VP of marketing and sales for Champion System.

Here is the 2008 Champion System Tour of Hong Kong Shanghai race leader’s jersey:

Champion System At The Olympics!

Champion System made its Olympic debut when the Barbados Olympic Team marched into the Beijing Olympic Stadium wearing full Champion System apparel.

Here's the team marching in the opening ceremony:

Champion System named Official Leader Jersey of the Tour of Qinghai Lake

Champion System has once again been named the official leader jersey of the Tour of Qinghai Lake. The Tour of Qinghai Lake is now in its seventh year. It takes place high on the Tibetan plateau around China's largest inland salt water lake. Starting and finishing in the capital of the Qinghai Provence, Xining, the race will see 147 riders from 21 international teams cover 1342 kilometers before the winner of the UCI 2.HC event is crowned in Xining. Besides supplying the leader jerseys for the race, Champion System sponsored pro teams Jelly Belly Pro Cycling (USA) and FRF Couriers (Australia) will be competing in the Tour of Qinghai Lake.

Here's the 2008 Champion System Tour of Qinghai Lake yellow race leader jersey:

Champion System Named Official Leader Jersey of the Sun Tour

Champion System is pleased to announce that it is providing the leader’s jersey for the Jayco Herald Sun Tour, being held October 12-18. The Australian stage race is the country’s oldest stage race, in its 57^th year. Fifteen teams of 7 riders each are participating in this year’s edition, including Champion System-sponsored teams Team Type 1, Jelly Belly, Virgin Blue Australia, and Panasonic. The UCI-sanctioned level 2.1 race starts in Traralgon and ends in Melbourne, and winds through Inverloch, Warragul, Marysville, Alexandra, Mount Buller, and the Yarra Valley. “This is a historic stage race and showcases the terrific riding and wonderful people in Victoria, and we are excited to support this event,” says Charlie Issendorf, VP of sales and marketing for Champion System.

Here is the 2008 Champion System Jayco Herald Sun Tour race leader’s jersey:

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