More sponsors for Univega

Swiss outfit Univega has announced four more sponsors for 2006. With Welsh rider Nicole Cooke riding for in squad this year, team management hope her presence will translate into results after showing some promise in 2005.

Lifeforce, a company that assists in the early diagnosis of illnesses will be a co-sponsor, along with Spanish company Tot-Net, which offers professional cleaning in various industrial areas. Skoda and Puma have become technical sponsors of the team, with two Skoda Octavias serving as team cars and the team dressing in Puma apparel.