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Page 1: Sirius Sports Proposed Cycling Partnership. Summary of Contents Partnership Goals Cycling Demographics and Sponsorship Benefit Customer/Employee VIP Race

Sirius SportsProposed Cycling Partnership

Page 2: Sirius Sports Proposed Cycling Partnership. Summary of Contents Partnership Goals Cycling Demographics and Sponsorship Benefit Customer/Employee VIP Race

Summary of Contents

• Partnership Goals

• Cycling Demographics and Sponsorship Benefit

• Customer/Employee VIP Race Programs

• Sponsor Exposure at Tour de Georgia and Other Multi-day International Events

• Community Involvement with Partnerand Cycling Team

• Mentoring Network and Programs

Page 3: Sirius Sports Proposed Cycling Partnership. Summary of Contents Partnership Goals Cycling Demographics and Sponsorship Benefit Customer/Employee VIP Race

• The program is 3 years into a 10 year business plan in which the program is poised to reach new heights

• Years 4 and 5: the program will continue to grow into the dominant UCI Division III program in North America where it will become the top 3 US Based Team in its division

• Year 5: the Team will select specific overseas events in which it can support its sponsors needs in specific European markets

• Years 6 and 7: the program will execute a dual pronged approach and compete in both North America and Europe and expand to a UCI Division II program

• Year 7: the Team will look to be in the top five of the Division II ranked Teams in the world

• Years 8 and 9: the Team will build a UCI Division I program with the ability to compete in the world’s greatest professional events in both the US and Europe

• Year 10: the Team looks to compete in the most prestigious cycling event in the world, the Tour de France

• Become part of a program destined for success. The Sirius Sports program will both complement your company’s Marketing and Community / PR goals with integrity and professionalism

The Future of Sirius Sports

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• Year 3: Top 8 US based Team, garnered 6 National Championships in three years along with 120 victories.

• Year 4: Continue growth into dominant (top 2) UCI Division III US based Team.

• Year 5: Program will contest specific overseas events to supports its sponsor’s marketing needs.

• Year 6: Program will execute two pronged approach to compete in both North America and Europe and expand to a UCI Division II program.

• Year 7: Team will be ranked Top 3 Division II Team in the world.

• Years 8-10: Program will expand to Division I status and with goal to compete in the Tour De France by Year 10.

The Future of Sirius Sports

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2006

• To accomplish business goals set forth

• Title Role -500,000 Projected ROI 6:1

• 12-13 rider Team, 5 Full Time Staff, 3 Part Time Staff

• Specific Marketing and PR Programs to assist in executing Partner’s Business Goals

• Top 3 US Based UCI Division III Program

2007

• 13 -15 rider Team, all programs included in 2005 business plan

• The Team will compete in select European Markets in order to maximize Partner’s Global Branding Strategies

• 8 Person Development Team Program

2008

• 13 -15 rider Team, all programs include in 2005 business plan

• The Team will compete in select European Markets in order to maximize Partner’s Global Branding Strategies

• 8 Person Development Team Program

Projected Budgetary Needs For Programs

Page 6: Sirius Sports Proposed Cycling Partnership. Summary of Contents Partnership Goals Cycling Demographics and Sponsorship Benefit Customer/Employee VIP Race

In 2006, Sirius Sports is poised for continued success and growth in the professional cycling arena.

Corporate partnership with a respected, global company such as yours will strengthen our success and help us

achieve joint community recognition, while also promoting the brand in the sport of cycling around the world.

Sirius Sports Partnership With Your Brand.

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BUILD YOUR BRAND

• Increase Company Visibility According to Motorola, “Sponsorship of professional cycling has provided [them] a unique opportunity for increased corporate identification, exposure and brand awareness. “The program produced a 6:1 return on [their] investment.”

ENTERTAIN KEY CUSTOMERS

• Target Preferred Customers By encouraging participation in races in select target markets, you can leverage team relationship and offerings.

REWARD TOP TALENT

• Merchandising and Sales Opportunities By licensing jerseys, caps, T-shirts and race related items you can advertise your brand and recoup a portion of investment.

INCREASE COMMUNITY EQUITY

• Entertain Clients, Employees, etc.Reward top talent by involving team members in employee events, give-always, etc. Also include community partnerships and customer activities.

Cycling Sponsorship Benefits.

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• Create a Positive Image within the CommunityA study conducted by Georgia Tech showed that the Tour de Georgia (a target race by Sirius Sports) attracted 748,000 spectators and 120 pro cyclists to 23 Georgia cities and had $39 million of direct impact on the state economy.

• A True Year Long PromotionProfessional cycling runs from January to December. Depending on budget, Be involved in the only professional sport in which Teams are 100% involved with its sponsors. (i.e., Team name, likeness) Sirius Sports could compete in up to 150 races in Europe, Asia, Africa, Canada, Australia and the US.

• Value Pro cycling is one of the best values in arena of International professional sports. Enter the world of professional sports marketing at a relatively low cost! Be the big fish in the small pond.

Cycling Sponsorship Benefits.

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• Sirius Sports’ long history of clean racing and unyielding integrity closely matches its Partner’s business ideals.

• Through ethical racing and our commitment to the community, Sirius Sports will uphold and reflect the Partner’s brand to potential consumers.

• Your Company and Sirius Sports both seek to win by building global and diverse teams.

• Sirius Sports employs innovative, educated, goal oriented riders with vision -- we’re building more than a team, we’re building future leaders.

• Team members can be an integral part of your company’s marketing strategy by promoting branded products and services on a one-on-one basis.

Matching The Brand.

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Sirius SportsCycling Information

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• One of the most popular and fastest

growing sports in the USA

• The second most popular recreational

activity in the world

• There are more cyclists in the US than

skiers, golfers and tennis players

combined

• 65 million people attend professional

cycling

events annually

Cycling Information and Demographics.

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• 90 million cyclists & enthusiasts in the U.S.

• Six million bicycle commuters in U.S.

• 250,000 competitive adult cyclists in U.S.

• One in every three Americans owns a bike

U.S. Cycling Audience.

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• 85% are between the ages of 25-54

• 63% are between 25 and 44

• 55% are male 45% female

• 63% are professional managers

• 90% have attended college

• 39% have post-graduate degrees

• 52% rate their brand loyalty as high

• Median household income = $80,000

U.S. Leisure Cyclist Demographics.

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Sirius SportsCommunity Focus

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• Sirius Sports donates a portion of its winnings and time to help several charities across the U.S.

• Each rider volunteers to assist with community, hospital and school (i.e.: Boys and Girls Club)

• We can mold the organization to work in conjunction with partnership goals

• Sirius Sports will give the its Partner’s brand a powerful presence and personal feel in the community

• Sirius Sports has well educated Corporate Spokesman in the marketplace to educate and influence your customer base

Community Programs.

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• Onsite kiosk and new product literature to your customers base, 5 million + spectators.

• Sirius Sports will execute race day literature distribution and media schedules as well as hosting and clients relations during events. Your partners can experience first hand professional athletes in action.

• Riders will act as mobile sales and marketing staff executing programs across the entire US and Canada.

• Marketing programs that are results driven for success, as a team we grow together.

On-Site Product Programs.

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• Your company’s employees can meet / greet team before and after the Tour de Georgia (TdGa) and other International events, building business morale and awareness for incentive programs

• Media schedule planned prior to event with several high-impact charitable community events

• Strategize TdG race stages and cyclist for General Classification victory

• Team and your staff pre-ride stages with press to promote local fan base

• Maintain participation in TdG and other International events through team growth plan

Team Exposure At Major Races.

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Sirius SportsSponsorship Programs

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• Your company’s involvement will support the continued development of the team

• Team and its partners will work internally at improving race day kiosk and product related programs

• Effective long term plan to build team into international squad

Sponsorship Goals.

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• Your Brand name and logo on jersey, vehicles and website

• On-going reporting of campaign effectiveness and ability to constantly adapt programs to suit your current needs

• Employee rewards programs

• Team gear

• Health and Employee Clinic programs

• Camps

• Recognition in media and race announcements

Sponsorship Benefits.

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TITLE PROGRAM

• Top 6 North American Based Professional Team• 2 Top 10 Ranked US Based Riders• 11 Rider Team• 4 Full Time staff• 4 Part Time staff• 4 Fully branded vehicles• 100 race schedule: North America• 2 Potential Olympians• Estimated impression value (based on historical documented values) over $2,300,000• 1st placement on all Team clothing, vehicles, and collateral• All Team presence, colors and likeness will be that of the Title sponsors name and/or brand• Weekly status report on impressions generated and effectiveness of particular programs executed• Co-Branding opportunity with all team sponsors. Plus potential relationships with your strategic

business partners• Regionally based marketing programs for your satellite offices• Race day on-site literature distribution: Sponsor tent, display banners• 7 Race day Hosting opportunities: provided and scheduled with Sirius Sports• Marketing kit managed by Sirius Sports and your company

Title Sponsorship $350,000

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TITLE PROGRAM Cont.

• Team logo branded clothing available world wide through web and retail based programs

• Employee discount on Team branded apparel and equipment• 3 Corporate charity events• 8 Youth mentoring and drug / charity awareness programs executed through-

Boys Girls Clubs/Schools• Wellness programs and training programs• 1 Title Sponsored Branded national level race “ Your Brand Grand Prix”• 1 Team training camp for your employees• 5 member Junior Development Cycling Team - find the next Lance

Armstrong• Sports Marketing contact internally at your company to oversee programs

Title Sponsorship $350,000

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• Estimated impression value for 2005 (based on documented historical numbers) over $1,100,00

• 2nd reference of Team in all media and collateral your company will always receive mention in Team name

• 2nd placement on Team clothing and vehicles• Team members available for Trade Events, Media and Company functions• 2 Charity events executed by Sirius Sports in your company’s name• Co-Branding opportunity with all team sponsors. Plus potential relationships with strategic

brand partners• Race day on-site literature distribution: Your brand tent, display banners• 5 Race day Hosting opportunities: provided and scheduled with Sirius Sports• Marketing kit managed by Sirius Sports and your brand• Bi-Weekly updated website provided by Sirius Sports• Team logo branded clothing available world wide through web and retail based programs• Employee discount on Team branded apparel and equipment• 5 Youth mentoring and drug / charity awareness programs executed by Pros-Boys Girls

Clubs/Schools• Wellness programs and training programs• 5 member Junior development Team in your company’s name• Sports Marketing contact internally at your brand to oversee programs

Co-Sponsor Minimum Commitment $175,000

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• Estimated impression over $550,000 (based on documented historical values)• 3rd reference of Team • 2 Race day Hosting opportunities• Logo and Brand on all Team clothing, vehicles and media collateral• Team members available for Corporate functions and trade shows and company

Media events• 1 Charity event executed by Sirius Sports in your companies name• Monthly updates to program effectiveness and impression values

Presenting Sponsor $85,000

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• Estimated Impression value over $100,000 (based on documented historical values)

• Logo and Brand placement on all Team vehicles, clothing, website

• 1 Race day hosting opportunity

• Team members for PR events, and Marketing promotions

Supporting Sponsor $20,000

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Sirius SportsTeam Background

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Downtown Grand Prix Merced, CA

Ponoma Valley Stage Race San Dimas, CA

Redlands Bicycle Classic & USCF Elite Road Nationals Redlands, CA

Tour de Georgia Statewide, GA

Athens Twilight Criterium Athens, GA

CapTech Classic Richmond, VA

Nature Valley Grand Prix Minneapolis, MN

Charlotte’s International Invitational Charlotte, NC

USPRO Criterium Championships Downers Grove, IL

Chris Thater Memorial Criterium

Binghamton, NY

T-Mobile International San Francisco, CA

Fitchburg Longsjo Classic Fitchburg, MA

NYC Invitational New York, NY

2006 Racing Schedule - Highlights

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• Sirius Sports has a zero tolerance policy toward performance enhancing products

• Any rider who has not acted according to Sirius Sports’ anti-doping policy will be dismissed immediately without compensation

• All riders, pursuant to their contractual obligations with the team, must make themselves available for random testing administered by UCI and USA Cycling guidelines within four hours notice by Team Management

• Throughout the six years of existence and hundreds of medical control tests, no Sirius Sports rider has ever tested positive nor has any rider acquired from a previous team ever tested positive at any time

• All riders and staff are required to be intimately knowledgeable of any and all products banned by the governing bodies of professional cycling

Sirius Sports Doping Policy

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Team Management Sirius Sports

Contact Information

Terry CurleyGeneral [email protected]

John [email protected]

Tim Chase Business Manager [email protected]

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Sirius Sports and your Brand:Pulling away from the Pack.