USA TRIATHLON, SPORTS EXPRESS ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP

Source: USA Triathlon

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - USA Triathlon (USAT) is pleased to announce the addition of Sports Express as a corporate partner and the Official Bike Delivery Service of USAT.

The premier sports equipment and luggage delivery service worldwide, Sports Express will offer discounts to USAT annual members on both domestic and international deliveries and will provide USAT with $25 discount cards to be used as giveaways in membership promotions.

"Teaming up with USA Triathlon is a natural partnership for Sports Express," said Jon Trevelis, CEO of Sports Express. "Triathletes, above all others, know the importance of receiving their costly equipment safely and in a timely fashion when traveling."

"With the airlines charging prohibitive prices for transporting bikes on flights, Sports Express has stepped in to offer an affordable alternative," said USAT Senior Vice President for Marketing and Communications Tim Yount. "Not only is this great timing, but the additional customer service support they will offer to our membership will capture customers for life.Sports Express should see a lot of business come their way being that our membership has been asking about an alternative to airline bike transport.Athletes will get good mileage out of this partnership."

Sports Express is the premier domestic and international, door-to-door luggage and sports equipment delivery service. Their white-glove service picks up travelers' bags at their home or office and delivers them directly to their destination. Sports Express is convenient, worry-free, and guaranteed. Founded in 1999, Sports Express' expanding service area includes the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Switzerland, Spain and certain destinations in the Caribbean. Travelers can book delivery service online at www.SportsExpress.com or by calling 800-357-4174. Sports Express recently announced the launch of a secondary brand, Luggage Advance, geared for people who use the company's services for white glove delivery of their baggage.

USA Triathlon is the national governing body for triathlon, duathlon, aquathlon and winter triathlon in the United States. USAT sanctions 1,800 races and connects with more than 70,000 members each year, making it the largest multi-sport organization in the world.

Please visit USA Triathlon's web site at www.usatriathlon.org.

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