Maserati is an Italian car manufacturer and our main title sponsor. Have not made any formal requests yet, but expect a good few Italians in our ranks.

Bank of Central African States have opened up a seemingly endless pool of talent. Our secondary title sponsor and viewpoint into Central Africa, the BEAC have only yet made a single request: Bakari.

Air New Zealand have jumped on board due partly to the rising popularity of cycling in New Zealand courtesy of Sam Bewley and Jesse Sergent, Air New Zealand, and, by that reason, the New Zealand government, have felt the time is right to aid this attempt in major fashion, in the hope of starting a successful Pacific team once and for all, after many failed attempts. They also want to promote cycling in the Pacific Islands, so get ready for some Polynesian additions to the CT! No requests yet, but a good number of Kiwi and Polynesian riders seems very likely

Billabong are one of the 'big three' Australian clothing companies, and one of our 'big five' sponsors for the season. After the rapid growth of Australian cycling became apparent over the last few years; notably this year when Matt Goss completed a U-23/Elite Road race WC title and The Oz Cycling Project secured promotion to the PT, Billabong hopped aboard the latest (part) Oceanic venture. They are expecting a few Aussie youngsters among our ranks.

Cegedel complete our five main sponsors, and bring a small focus on the BeNeLux and France. Only expecting a few riders in our ranks this year, but with the talent in that area we are sure we can find some very capable youngsters to represent them.

Subway, the American-based fast food company who have previously invested so much in New Zealand amateur cycling, have made the move up to the professional ranks.

Xero, the upstart New Zealand company who writes programe for small accounting businesses that has gone boom over the last few years and expanded to the USA and Britain, have put some of their extensive money in our team this year.

Tui, a Kiwi beer company, have put some money into us, and may be providing celebrational beverages after big wins.

Orica, an Australian mining company, have always been interested in developing cycling in Australia and saw us as their first opportunity to get involved.

Société Nationale Petrolière Gabonaise are the main oil company in Gabon, and a minor sponsor for us heading into our first season.

Saeco are an Italian company who make espresso machines, which could come in handy over the off-season.

Royal Dutch Shell are a fuel company who will be our third BeNeLux-based sponsor, and now we have one from each!

Billabong are one of the 'big three' Australian clothing companies, and one of our 'big five' sponsors for the season. After the rapid growth of Australian cycling became apparent over the last few years; notably this year when Matt Goss completed a U-23/Elite Road race WC title and The Oz Cycling Project secured promotion to the PT, Billabong hopped aboard the latest (part) Oceanic venture. They are expecting a few Aussie youngsters among our ranks.

Cegedel complete our five main sponsors, and bring a small focus on the BeNeLux and France. Only expecting a few riders in our ranks this year, but with the talent in that area we are sure we can find some very capable youngsters to represent them.

jandal7 wrote:

@trek - It really should be fun to see how I go, and it does look like an interesting mix of riders to come, I really don't have a clue if it will be a great transfer season or completely pear-shaped

Subway, the American-based fast food company who have previously invested so much in New Zealand amateur cycling, have made the move up to the professional ranks.

Xero, the upstart New Zealand company who writes programe for small accounting businesses that has gone boom over the last few years and expanded to the USA and Britain, have put some of their extensive money in our team this year.

Tui, a Kiwi beer company, have put some money into us, and may be providing celebrational beverages after big wins.

Orica, an Australian mining company, have always been interested in developing cycling in Australia and saw us as their first opportunity to get involved.

Société Nationale Petrolière Gabonaise are the main oil company in Gabon, and a minor sponsor for us heading into our first season.

Saeco are an Italian company who make espresso machines, which could come in handy over the off-season.

Royal Dutch Shell are a fuel company who will be our third BeNeLux-based sponsor, and now we have one from each!