I'm so lucky that I have secured an AWESOME sponsor.   Torquay Cycle Factory in Torquay, have graciously agreed to sponsor me for the 2008/2009 season.  TCF are a very progressive store owned and run by Lorenzo and Leah Moro.

TCF stocks many different brands, and when Lorenzo allowed me to choose my new bike, Lorenzo insisted  I try out the new 2009 Giant Anthem, one ride and I was HOOKED.

I'm now on a Giant Anthem X0 and I really must tell you, it's the best bike I've ever had.  I know you probably think I HAVE to say that, and yes I'm very grateful for sponsorship, but as Norm has said "The new 2009 Anthem, is not just a good Giant... it's a VERY GOOD bike".

I have already had some very good success on the new bike, and I'm looking forward to a fantastic relationship with Giant .

Lorenzo from TCF runs a great store.  The staff there are always keen to assist you in anyway they can and they have a very good service department, just don't mention engineers to them.  They stock a great range of accessories for both Road, Family and MTB riders and the recreational and family riders.

SRAM components have also begun helping me, which is just awesom, as I already LOVE their products. SRAM have kindly allowed me to use a FULL SRAM setup on both my hardtail and the dually.  This includes the gorgeous TRUVATIV NOIR cranks , full SRAM XO gripshift and rear mech .  And when matched to the AVID Juicy ULTIMATES , man my bikes are just fully bling now.  Sram has also kindly given me a wonderful pair of SRAM AMY GRIPSHIFT.  These are female specific GRIPSHIFT and I just love them.  Particularly when it comes to endurance racing the smooth shifting and reliabilty of the SRAM components outperforms others. SRAM have also helped me out with spare components to which I am very grateful.

I have tested the new generation Shimano shifters and mech and was impressed however they still don't match to the XO rear mech that I run or the GRIPSHIFT.

I also run AVID JUICY Brakes on both bikes and I can tell you that these a FAR easier to service other brands.  Their power is just so smooth and the look HOT as well.  Norm has become an expert at bleeding them thanks mainly to their perfect AVID BLEED KIT .  Check it out.
Thanks to all my Sponsors