Gerolsteiner gives Canadian worlds squad a Specialized hand

The Canadian national team will still contest this week's World Championships in Stuttgart, Germany despite having the majority of its bikes stolen by thieves on Monday. German ProTour squad Gerolsteiner, which is based just a few kilometres from the Canadian squad's hotel, will supply the team with its Specialized bikes to use for the event.

"Everyone we have spoken to is shocked that this theft happened here in the small town of Herrenberg," said Canadian team manager Kris Westwood. "Several teams have been staying at this hotel for the Drei-Länder-Tour during the past few days with no problems, and Gerolsteiner manager Hans-Michael Holczer told us he hasn't had a theft from his bike shop in 20 years."