Planet X recruits North American racers

Planet X Bikes is expanding its grass roots program. They will sponsor Team Planet X Tyros and Team Planet X Masters for 2007.

The Tyros team with include including both triathletes and road cyclists and replaces last year's grass roots program. The team is open to North American owners of Planet X bikes who wish to race in team colors and get swag and discounts on gear. Interested applicants should send a resume and a short statement of why they would like to be part of the team to resumes@teamplanetx.com.

Team Planet X Masters will be a USA Cycling Masters' team focused on time trials and track racing. Ten members will race exclusively on Planet X bikes (racers do not currently have to have a Planet X bike), and a few spots remain open. Serious racers with top local results and who are influential in their local community should send their resume and a statement of why they should be on the team to ric@teamplanetx.com.