Pinarello for Henderson's Team Sky

Oct 11th, 09. Kiwi Greg Henderson and his Team Sky will be riding Pinarello bikes after the team agreed a three-year partnership with Italian bike manufacturer Cicli Pinarello.

The new Pinarello Dogma (c)RoadCycling.co.nz

Announcing the deal, Fausto Pinarello, President of Cicli Pinarello said he was very happy with the new partnership.

“Team Sky’s goal of becoming one of the world’s leading cycling teams fits with our objective of continuing and growing our presence as one of the world’s leading bicycle manufacturers."

"We have signed a 3 year agreement and we look forward to a long, prosperous and successful collaboration,” he said.

Pinarello already sponsor Spanish pro-tour team Caisse d'Epargne.

Dave Brailsford, Team Principal for Team Sky said the team is thrilled to be riding Pinarello bikes.

"Joining up with this great producer is a crucial step for Team Sky. With Pinarello we have found the perfect partner to supply and develop an extraordinary line of bikes for our riders," he said.

“The choice of bike has been a crucial decision. From the first talks, we found an immediate understanding with Pinarello on what this team is about; performance and perfection. The ways that Pinarello combine their life-long passion for the bike with the latest technology are genuinely inspired."

"Pinarello are a fundamental part of the team and will help our relentless efforts to have the best possible tools for Team Sky,” said Brailsford.

Founded in 1952 and based in Treviso, Italy, Pinarello has a strong heritage in road racing having created bikes for a number of successful professional teams and seen its riders win the Tour de France eight times.

Team Sky will show off their new Pinarello bikes at the Tour Down Under in Adelaide, Australia this January.

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