Albabici, SCI'CON and Hibros Sport are pleased to announce their sponsorship of Team Rock Racing. 

When the Rock Racing Team shows up for a race they arrive with the same flair and edge that is synonymous with the team’s major sponsor Rock & Republic. Rolling up in style, the six Cadillac Escalades, the Rock Racing trailer and the 35 foot rig deliver the first excitement of the day. Next, don’t expect just ordinary kits—not when Michael Ball is sponsoring you! The kits have a different color and design elements for each race adding both style and sex appeal to the sport.

Michael Ball, CEO and Head Designer of Rock & Republic, channels his energy and passion for racing, fashion and living on the edge by creating and sponsoring the Rock Racing professional cycling team. “Cycling already offers intense competition, speed, thrilling chases, crashes and primal entertainment. We are integrating the Rock & Republic aesthetic into cycling; creating stylized uniforms for various races and bringing high-end fashion with an adventurous flair to the cycling tour,“ says Ball.

But this team of riders is really what the excitement is all about. Ball and General Manager Haldane Morris have assembled unprecedented cycling talent for the 2008 Rock Racing roster including two former world champions, two Olympic gold medalists, four Tour de France stage winners and eight current and former national champions, all of whom have the heart and desire to win like no other US cycling team on the tour. Fearless and strong, this team shares the aggressive approach that has become Michael Ball’s signature.

With a five year Rock & Republic sponsorship commitment this team can set aggressive goals. In 2008 the team plans to be the number one cycling team in the US participating in UCI, NRC, World Cup Track Races and the upcoming Olympics in Beijing. Looking forward to 2009, plans include co-sponsoring a professional European team.  In addition, plans are under way for a US Junior’s team and a Women’s local team. With the edge and style that is the face of Rock Racing look for these new divisions to make headlines as first place winners.  This Rock & Republic sponsorship provides the Rock Racing riders with the resources and professional training needed to participate in these races. With Michael Ball’s drive, passion, skill and vision Rock Racing is sure to become a household name and the top U.S. Team.

Albabici provides the team with the entire line of Hibros Sport products and the SCI'CON Aerocomfort Plus bike travel bag.