Team Saxo Bank Signs with Specialized for 2009

Riis Cycling/Team Saxo Bank has signed on with Specialized Bicycles for the 2009 racing season. Specialized will supply the team with all its bikes and shoes for three years under the agreement.

Riis Cycling had been paired with Cervelo since 2003. Cervelo will be starting their own bike squad, called TestTeam, for the 2009 race campaign.

Specialized will maintain its team association with QuickStep, supplying bikes, helmets and sunglasses to that team.