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"This agreement is an exciting new opportunity for us," said Tim
Boyle, President and CEO of Columbia Sportswear Company.

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This trip is competitively priced, yet offers all the
luxuries of other top tour operators. The new Columbia collection will feature hardtail and
dual suspension mountain bikes, comfort bikes, hybrid bikes, road
bikes, cruisers and youth style models."
"We are very excited about introducing our line of Columbia
bicycles for 2006," said Stew Barnett, CEO of World Wide Cycle Supply.

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He has designed Tour to include
some of the best climbs and the greatest highlights!
Enrico was born in the little town of Acqui Terme in Piedmont,
blessed by the gift of a hot water thermal fountain. through sporting
goods retailers and specialty bike shops.

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Guests will meet up with the
race on three of the middle stages (10, 11 and 12) in the mountainous
southeast, and get a chance to both watch and ride the route.

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It is sure to be an exciting 8 days on one of the cycling
paradises of Europe: the French Alps.

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He spent his
childhood with his bike and eating fresh ice cream in his
grandmother's Gelateria.----Outdoor
adventurers, weekend warriors and commuters alike can now take to the
road on a choice of Columbia Sportswear(TM) branded bicycles.columbia.com

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PORTLAND, Ore.

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Headquartered in Long Island, New York, World Wide cycle Supply
has built a solid industry reputation by combining innovative bicycle
designs, aggressive pricing and the ability to design and build
customized bike programs that meet customer's specific requirements.

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Guests can expect the same Ciclismo Classico experience in France
that they have come to know and love in Italy; small groups,
personalized coaching, cultural immersion, amazing riding, and
memorable dining experiences. This trip is designed for the expert
cyclist who wants to try the mountain passes and experience the
terrain covered by the Tour. We start
in the Haute Savoie region for the first two days before a shuttle
brings us to the Provencal Alps, close to the Cote d'Azur. Select bike accessories
including grips, saddles, bike pumps and water bottles will also
complement the line. To learn more about
the Company, please visit the website at www.

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for the design,
manufacture and marketing of a new line of outdoor bikes and bike
accessories.

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----Ciclismo
Classico, the premier specialist in cycling/hiking adventure tours,
announced today the addition of their Tour de France, Lance Armstrong
Rides Again itinerary. As one of the largest
outerwear brands in the world and the leading seller of skiwear in the
United States, the Company has developed an international reputation
for quality, performance, functionality and value.

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At the age of 13 he studied English in
England, then returned to an Italian high school to learn history,
ancient Greek, Latin, and philosophy and resides in Piedmont today
with his wife and son.

Columbia Sportswear Enters Outdoor Bike Market; New Bike Collection Will Enhance Brand Portfolio

Initial availability is
slated for spring 2006.

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Our trip is unique as it was designed by a cycling enthusiast for
the cycling enthusiast.ciclismoclassico . Global distribution for the Columbia collection
will be managed by World Wide Cycle Supply, Inc .
"The Columbia name is synonymous with great quality and value in the
outdoor market, therefore this collection will reflect the same
standards, great looking and functional bikes at a tremendous price.

About Columbia Sportswear Company

Founded in 1938 in Portland, Oregon, Columbia Sportswear Company
is a global leader in the design, sourcing, marketing and distribution
of active outdoor apparel and footwear.

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Columbia
Sportswear Company (Nasdaq:COLM) announced today that it has signed a
license agreement with World Wide Cycle Supply, Inc.

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Active travelers are invited to join Ciclismo
Classico as we bring them the opportunity to follow the Tour's route
and catch Lance.

8 day trip/ $3,395
July 11-18, 2005
Start/Finish: Albertville/Carpenras
Total: 384 miles

Ciclismo Classico proudly leads the bicycle touring industry
standards with the most authentic and professionally run biking tours
in adventure travel . "Licensing is
an important part of our branding efforts and is one more way to
enhance our mission to offer consumers quality products for a variety
of outdoor activities.

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We are pleased to be working with such a
credible industry leader on the introduction of this new line for
outdoor biking enthusiasts .

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Most importantly, we look forward to great success and are pleased to
be working alongside a proven outdoor leader like Columbia.

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ARLINGTON, Mass. Our expert guide , Enrico Pizzorni, brings
seven years of experience designing and leading tours that follow top
cycling races in Italy and abroad. For more details on the Ciclismo Classico family,
including 26 bilingual guides and 30 diverse itineraries, please visit
our website at www.