Slipstream Sports LLC, the parent company of the Slipstream professionalcycling team, has developed a grant program designed to breathe new lifeinto American youth cycling.The organization today announced "Causing the Slipstream," a developmentprogram to provide financial support to outstanding youth cycling programsacross the country.U.S.-based cycling programs with a junior development program are encouragedto apply for grants through www.slipstreamsports.com.Grant winners will also receive access to private training from Slipstream/Chipotleteam members and renowned Sports Physiologist, Allen Lim, PHD, along withdiscounts and support from Team Slipstream/Chipotle sponsors includingChipotle, Felt, and Giro Clothing.The program will be open for applications from youth cycling programsacross the country beginning October 3, 2007 through October 31, 2007.Applicants who meet the eligibility requirements listed at www.slipstreamsports.com will be considered for grants, which will be available at three levels:
Yellow Jersey Program -- Two awarded$5,000 development fundThe top rated junior from each programis invited to attend a team training campOne Felt bike awarded to the most OutstandingJuniorDiscounts from industry sponsors, Felt,Giro, Pearl Izumi and othersAccess to Private online coaching forumwith Allen LimAccess to Private online Q & A forumwith selected Slipstream/Chipotle ridersUp to 25 Chipotle Burrito cardsLarge-sized logo for placement on team'skit/Web site/vehicles Argyle Jersey Program -- Four awarded$2,500 development fundOne Felt bike awarded to the most OutstandingJuniorProposed discount on clothing from SlipstreamChipotle clothing
sponsorAccess to Private online Q & A forumwith selected Slipstream/Chipotle
ridersUp to 25 Chipotle Burrito cardsMedium-sized logo for placement on team'skit/Web site/vehicles Polka-Dot -- KOM Jersey Program -- 19 awardedAccess to Private online Q & A forum with selected Slipstream/Chipotle
ridersUp to 25 Chipotle Burrito cardsCycling caps, trading cardsSmall-sized logo for placement on team's kit/Web site/vehicles