Trek/VW's 2006 roster

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Trek VW's all go for 2006(Image credit: Trek)

Celebrating a decade of racing partnership that produced not only the most enduring team association, but also the most successful, in off-road racing history, the Trek Volkswagen team is proud to announce its 2006 team lineup.

“I am absolutely ecstatic about joining the Trek VW squad for the 2006 season,” said Lea. “The Trek VW team offers the best support on the circuit and does everything possible to help a rider perform at the best of their ability. The team is extremely talented and experienced. Under the tutelage of Sue Haywood, one of the best female mountain bikers in the country, I'm looking forward to learning a thing or two from her about how to race a bike! With great equipment and excellent support staff, it's going to be a fun season. It's good to be in red.”

“We've been watching Lea all season long,” said team director Zapata Espinoza, “and besides her obvious talent as a bike racer, we've also been very impressed with her sense of enthusiasm and spirit for racing. Originally, we envisioned Lea as a member of our Trek VW regional team, but as the season progressed she displayed the talent and maturity we expect from our factory team riders. Another good indicator that Lea was ready to make the jump to the factory team was that she has spent her formative years under the guidance of long-time junior development coach John Kemp and he's one of the best coaches in the sport.”