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	Colavita/Cooking Light Women’s Cycling Team Announces 2006 Roster NRC Champion Tina Pic and Other Title Holders Join Squad December 12, 2005 (Linden, NJ) — With the signing of 2005 NRC Champion and four-time National Criterium Champion Tina Pic and other former members of the Quark squad, the Colavita/Cooking Light Women’s Cycling Team will enter the 2006 racing season with its strongest line-up to date. John Profaci, Vice President of Marketing for Colavita Olive Oil, and Chris Allen, Vice President and Publisher of Cooking Light, the world’s largest food magazine, made the announcement. Returning to the Colavita/Cooking Light team are Canadian Time Trial champion and Fitchburg Longsjo winner Sue Palmer-Komar and Dotsie Cowden, who distinguished herself with breakthrough rides at the Tour of Gila and Tour of Altoona. The team has also signed Victory Brewing’s top sprinter Gina Grain. “We are very excited about the upcoming season,” says Profaci, “With a combined total of more than 50 domestic and international wins over the last two years, this foursome will be among the most formidable competitors in the North American peloton.” Completing the roster for 2006 are Canadian speed-skater turned cyclist Audrey Lemieux, a member of last year’s Quark team; Brooke Ourada, formerly of T-Mobile; Sima Trapp who has qualified for the USA track talent pool for 2006; Sarah Tillotson, in her first full year on the NRC; and Iona Wynter, who rode for Travel Girls and Quark last year. Management for the Colavita/Cooking Light Women’s Cycling Team will be provided by Team Sports (Wauwatosa, WI) under the leadership of former Quark Director Jim Williams. Title sponsorship for the Colavita/Cooking Light Women’s Cycling Team is provided by Colavita Olive Oil and Cooking Light magazine. Contributing sponsors include Blue Competition Cycles, which is equipping the team with new RC-6 bicycles, Quark Footwear, makers of casual shoes and sandals, and Shimano, suppliers of bicycle components, pedals, wheels, and shoes. Additional key equipment and wardrobe sponsors include Giordana, Profile Design, Michelin Tires, Rudy Project, San Marco and Park Tools. Food, nutrition and beverage sponsorship for the team is provided by Trinchero Family Estates, Amino Vital, and The Olive Garden Restaurants. Now celebrating its 25th year, Colavita Olive Oil, headquartered in Linden, NJ, is a leading marketer of Italian specialty food products. A family-owned business, Colavita imports and distributes the #1 brand of Italian extra-virgin olive oil in the U.S. as well as durum wheat semolina pastas, a full selection of balsamic and wine vinegars, and many other fine Italian products. To learn more about Colavita Olive Oil, please visit www.Colavita.com. Founded in 1987, Cooking Light (www.cookinglight.com) is the world’s largest food magazine. Each month, more than 11 million consumers turn to Cooking Light to “eat smart, be fit and live well.” CookingLight.com provides daily food and fitness updates, healthy recipes and nutrition advice to millions of unique visitors every year.

Colavita/Cooking Light Women’s Cycling Team
Announces 2006 Roster

NRC Champion Tina Pic and Other Title Holders Join Squad

December 12, 2005 (Linden, NJ) — With the signing of 2005 NRC Champion and four-time National Criterium Champion Tina Pic and other former members of the Quark squad, the Colavita/Cooking Light Women’s Cycling Team will enter the 2006 racing season with its strongest line-up to date. John Profaci, Vice President of Marketing for Colavita Olive Oil, and Chris Allen, Vice President and Publisher of Cooking Light, the world’s largest food magazine, made the announcement.

Returning to the Colavita/Cooking Light team are Canadian Time Trial champion and Fitchburg Longsjo winner Sue Palmer-Komar and Dotsie Cowden, who distinguished herself with breakthrough rides at the Tour of Gila and Tour of Altoona. The team has also signed Victory Brewing’s top sprinter Gina Grain. “We are very excited about the upcoming season,” says Profaci, “With a combined total of more than 50 domestic and international wins over the last two years, this foursome will be among the most formidable competitors in the North American peloton.”

Completing the roster for 2006 are Canadian speed-skater turned cyclist Audrey Lemieux, a member of last year’s Quark team; Brooke Ourada, formerly of T-Mobile; Sima Trapp who has qualified for the USA track talent pool for 2006; Sarah Tillotson, in her first full year on the NRC; and Iona Wynter, who rode for Travel Girls and Quark last year.

Management for the Colavita/Cooking Light Women’s Cycling Team will be provided by Team Sports (Wauwatosa, WI) under the leadership of former Quark Director Jim Williams.

Title sponsorship for the Colavita/Cooking Light Women’s Cycling Team is provided by Colavita Olive Oil and Cooking Light magazine. Contributing sponsors include Blue Competition Cycles, which is equipping the team with new RC-6 bicycles, Quark Footwear, makers of casual shoes and sandals, and Shimano, suppliers of bicycle components, pedals, wheels, and shoes.

Additional key equipment and wardrobe sponsors include Giordana, Profile Design, Michelin Tires, Rudy Project, San Marco and Park Tools. Food, nutrition and beverage sponsorship for the team is provided by Trinchero Family Estates, Amino Vital, and The Olive Garden Restaurants.

Now celebrating its 25th year, Colavita Olive Oil, headquartered in Linden, NJ, is a leading marketer of Italian specialty food products. A family-owned business, Colavita imports and distributes the #1 brand of Italian extra-virgin olive oil in the U.S. as well as durum wheat semolina pastas, a full selection of balsamic and wine vinegars, and many other fine Italian products. To learn more about Colavita Olive Oil, please visit www.Colavita.com.

Founded in 1987, Cooking Light (www.cookinglight.com) is the world’s largest food magazine. Each month, more than 11 million consumers turn to Cooking Light to “eat smart, be fit and live well.” CookingLight.com provides daily food and fitness updates, healthy recipes and nutrition advice to millions of unique visitors every year.