-- June 4: Group Health MS Mountain Bike Challenge. 1 complaint was hard seats.com

Science and Style Behind Bell's New Gear

Bell Sports, the market leader in helmets and accessories for cycling and
other active sports, is rolling out products for spring 2005 that improve
the riding experience with a combination of new technology and styling
based on the latest consumer trends.

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Group Health has also launched an extensive Cycling for Health Web site
(http://www.ghc.

In the category of bicycling gear, the No. The company markets helmets and accessories under the Bell,
Giro, Blackburn, CoPilot, X Games, West Coast Choppers, Batman ,
Barbie, Hot Wheels and Fisher Price brands.

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-- June 18: Group Health Family Bike to RiverFest . Still, 77 percent of adults view residential streets as
safe places to ride.; Rantoul,
Ill .

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"One in three Washington residents owns a bicycle," said Matt Handley, MD,
a Group Health family practice physician and GHSTP veteran. "We support
cycling because, from childhood on, it's one of life's simple joys and a major
outdoor activity in our region.org/cycling) with dozens of easy-to-read articles written by doctors
who ride. In fact, the law in
every state requires bicyclists to use headlights when riding after dark.

Collection of web pages about an individual or group and their interests in cycling, except for mountain biking and BMX (which have their own categories ).

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Topics range from choosing the right bicycle to training for a big
event.
-- Sept.
http: //media. Headquartered in
Irving, Texas, the company has operations in Santa Cruz, Calif.com.

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Cycling is also one of the great exercises for
promoting excellent overall health.
-- May 20: WRQ Bike to Work Day, Group Health commute stop.BellBikeStuff.

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This new list has grown from a lone title sponsorship for
the Group Health Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic (GHSTP) two years ago
into multi-year support for recreational and competitive cycling events
catering to tens of thousands of people. Puget Sound area; company
teams compete for most bike commuters.
-- July 9-10: Group Health Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic. 3: REI Bellingham Traverse. Forty-three
percent of adults said they never wear a helmet. "To address
riders' concerns, Bell literally went back to the drawing board and
developed products with proprietary new compounds, technologies , shapes and
colors that make the ride more enjoyable. Greenfield is based in Wilton, Conn.

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-- May 15-September 18: Group Health Bicycle Saturdays and Sundays.ghc.; Limerick, Ireland; and Hong Kong.

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Beyond financial support, Group Health routinely provides first-aid
volunteers, training and safety experts, and participating teams at events.
-- Sept.

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Fall City; beginner,
intermediate, and advanced rides. Furthermore, 60 percent
said they don't know what constitutes a properly fitting helmet. The firm
collected data from 1,062 respondents equally representing the West, South,
Northeast and Midwest.

About Bell Sports

Bell Sports is the world 's leading designer and marketer of helmets and
accessories in the auto racing, motorcycle, cycling and action sports
categories.

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Redmond; four race
categories at the Group Health Velodrome . Bell Sports
distributes its products in 45 countries.

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While three-quarters of the 1,062 respondents ride less often now than in
the past 10 years, 79 percent said they would ride more often if their key
concerns about bike riding were resolved. Sample products include:

Tires that Instantly , Automatically Seal Punctures

-- FlatBlocker and FlatBlocker MAX Inner Tubes with new AirTight
Technology
-- Exclusive AirTight Technology provides a 50 percent improvement
in air retention over the leading bicycle inner tubes
-- Slime sealant inside tubes instantly fills puncture holes
up to 1/8 of an inch in diameter to prevent air loss
-- Variable tube thickness, making the tires extra thick on the
outer rim, where most punctures occur

Seats with Three Layers of Comfort

-- GelTech Ultimate Comfort Seat
-- GelFusion+ soft pockets provide comfort under the pressure
points of the sit bones
-- SoftShox elastomer spring technology provides a smoother ride
than standard spring coils
-- Ergonomic seat shape relieves pressure
-- Three inches of super soft foam atop a wider sitting surface

Headlights that Won't Leave You in the Dark

-- Night Charger Complete Rechargeable Headlight System
-- Recharger plugs into power outlet eliminating the need to
replace batteries and light stays on the bike while recharging
-- Exclusive Take Me Home feature monitors battery power;
when power drops, light shifts to LED mode, maintaining safe
light for up to 200 hours
-- No tools required to install or remove batteries
-- Portable and lightweight for use while walking or jogging

Get your bike roadworthy in no time with this 20-minute bike check-up.

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Seattle; Lake Washington route closed to cars; complete list of dates
available at http://www.com/attachments/200505/209980_20MinuteBikeCheckup.

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-- Sept. Flat tires were the second most cited complaint, with
36 percent of riders saying they wish they had tires that could immediately
seal themselves after a puncture.pdf

Bell helmets and accessories are available at mass retailers such as
Wal*Mart, Toys R Us and Kmart, among other retailers.; York, Penn.

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New to this
year's schedule are Group Health Bicycle Saturdays + Sundays, run by the City
of Seattle; Group Health Bicycle Camps for Kids; and the Group Health MS 150
Bike Tour.

-- In the Dark on Nighttime Biking: Seventy-six percent of those
surveyed either don't know or don't believe there is a law requiring
headlights when biking after dusk or before dawn.

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-- May 20-August 26: Group Health Friday Night Races. Tri-Cities; families
from Pasco, Kennewick, and Richland can win prizes by biking to
RiverFest at Columbia Park.

PRESS RELEASE America's Biggest Beef With Bike Gear Is Sore Rears Says Bell Sports Survey

Fifty-seven percent said they would prefer bike seats with extra padding
for added comfort."

www.marketwire. More information about Bell bike
helmets and accessories is available at www.

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Major regional cycling events
-- May 1-31: Group Health Commute Challenge., serve nearly 550,000 members in Washington and
Idaho.

"What this survey clearly indicates is that people enjoy biking as a family
and social activity, and that they would like to ride more often," said
Alex McKinnon, vice president, mass marketing at Bell Sports.bellbikestuff .

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Sponsorships span more than 25 events over 6 months for thousands of cyclists

SEATTLE, Group Health Cooperative today released
its 2005 schedule of sponsored bicycling events held in communities throughout
Washington state. 17-18: Group Health Tour des Lacs.
Some states also require a taillight.

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10-11: Group Health MS 150 Bike Tour.
Group Health encompasses medical and specialty centers, hospitals
(including a full service community hospital), a nationally recognized
research center, and a charitable foundation.

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Title sponsorships include the 8,000-rider GHSTP and the Group Health
Commute Challenge, both organized by the Cascade Bicycle Club. Seattle;
Rainer Vista at Burke Gilman Trail (near University of Washington
Medical Center). Spokane; two-day, easy to
difficult route options.

Group Health Cooperative
Founded in 1947, Group Health is a consumer-governed, nonprofit health
care system that coordinates care and coverage.

The survey, conducted by Greenfield Online, also discovered a somewhat
surprising motivation of America's active cyclists -- more recreational
riders bike to enjoy the outdoors and spend time with family (60 percent),
than specifically for exercise (25 percent).

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One- or 2-
day ride; about 200 miles; mostly back roads. Based in Seattle, Group Health
and Group Health Options, Inc.
Americans are looking for a reason to get
back on their bicycles, according to a new survey released by Bell Sports.

Questions regarding safety yielded surprising, and often
counterintuitive, responses:

-- Few Act on Desire to Protect Head: While 71 percent of adults said
that the body part they are most concerned about injuring in a bike
accident is the head, only 27 percent always wear a helmet.

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The site includes registration details for all Group Health -sponsored
events. Bellingham; part of 40-mile multi-
sport challenge.

-- Safer Places to Ride: Most bike accidents occur within one mile of a
cyclist's home.

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org/cycling. Skagit , Whatcom, Island
counties; 50-175 mile routes. Group Health's commercial and Medicare plans have received the top
rating of "Excellent" from the National Committee for Quality Assurance
(NCQA).

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Group Health Rolls Out Cycling Support in 2005

Group Health and Group Health
Permanente (its multi-specialty medical group practice) combined employ nearly
10,000 staff, equivalent to Washington 's third largest private employer. Respondents ranked "safe places to ride" as their
biggest concern about bike riding.

About the Survey

The survey was conducted by Greenfield Online in March 2005.