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Islandia, NY/San Diego, CA – January 5, 2005
Iron Horse Bicycles is proud to announce the signing of 20-year old professional downhill racer Justin Havukainen. Justin will join the Iron Horse/Mad Catz Factory Race Team for the 2005 season and contest the UCI World Cup Series, US Open, US National Championships, select NCS Races, and the Sea Otter Classic.
Justin joins the 2005 Iron Horse/Mad Catz roster along with 2004 Australian National Champion, 2004 US Open Champion, and 2-time Junior World Champion Sam Hill of Perth, Australia. In 2004, Justin had several top 10 UCI World Cup finishes, finishing 15th overall in the series. Justin resides in Australia and has the unique advantage of holding dual citizenship for the United States and Australia, allowing him to compete at the 2005 US National Championships at Mammoth, CA.
“We brought Justin to our program to expand Iron Horse’s presence in the North American market and a chance to win the US National Championships. We’re excited to have Justin onboard and I look forward to working with him.” comments Iron Horse/Mad Catz Team Manager Sean Heimdal.
About Team Iron Horse/Mad Catz
Formed in December 2002, the Iron Horse/Mad Catz Team has quickly become one of the world’s elite professional mountain bike programs. Focusing on the disciplines of downhill and fourcross racing, the team has been a breeding ground for champions and stars of the sport. Over the past two seasons, Team riders have won the Jr. World Championship, World Cup Overall, two US Open Championships, two Australian National Championships, and Canadian National Championship. Team Sponsors for the 2005 season include: SRAM/Rock Shox, e13 Chain Guides, Hayes Brakes, Troy Lee Designs, Minoura Trainers, Progressive Suspension and Maxxis Tires. You can keep up with the latest Iron Horse/Mad Catz team news at www.madcatzracing.com.
About Iron Horse Bicycle Co., LLC
Iron Horse Bicycle Company, LLC (www.ironhorsebikes.com) is a bicycle manufacturer based on Long Island, New York. Iron Horse has built a name for itself with a combination of innovative bicycle designs, aggressive pricing, and a top-notch racing program. The line has grown to over 50 models of mountain bikes, road bikes, comfort bikes, juvenile bikes, and hybrids.
Iron Horse's use of top frame designs has set it apart from others in the cycling industry. Workings with engineer Dave Weagle, Iron Horse’s line of dual suspension models are at the cutting edge of bicycle frame design. Iron Horse’s dw-link and single pivot dual suspension bikes have received acclaim from riders for their handling and top shelf components.
About Mad Catz Interactive, Inc.
Mad Catz Interactive, Inc (www.madcatz.com), designs, manufactures and markets a full range of accessories for the video game console and hand held markets. The only "pure play" in the fast growing video game accessory segment, Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. is publicly held and trades on the American Stock Exchange and the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol MCZ. Founded in 1989, Mad Catz employs 100 people and is the leading third party video game accessories company in the world with fiscal year 2002 sales of $83.3 million. Mad Catz' corporate headquarters are in Toronto, Ontario, with operations headquartered in San Diego, California, where design, engineering, sales, marketing, and finance functions are based. Mad Catz' Hong Kong and China-based staff supervise all manufacturing, which the Company outsources to contract factories in Southern China. Mad Catz' products are sold and distributed globally under the Mad Catz brand. The company maintains a 95,000 square foot distribution facility in Mira Loma, California and supplies its products to over 12,000 domestic and international retail locations including, AAFES, Babbages, Best Buy, Blockbuster, CompUSA, Electronics Boutique, FuncoLand, Future Shop, GameStop, KB Toys, K-Mart, Musicland, Sam's Club, Target, and Wal-Mart. In early 2002, Mad Catz opened a London office and warehouse to help service the quickly growing European market while also developing additional retail distribution. The Company's UK operations supply retailers including ASDA, Currys, Dixons, Game, HMV, PC World, and Toys-R-Us. Mad Catz has distributors in every other significant market in the world, including South America, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East, and Japan.
For more information on the Iron Horse/Mad Catz Racing Team please contact Team Manager Sean Heimdal at sean@madcatzracing.com.
Islandia, NY/San Diego, CA – January 5, 2005
Iron Horse Bicycles is proud to announce the signing of 20-year old professional downhill racer Justin Havukainen. Justin will join the Iron Horse/Mad Catz Factory Race Team for the 2005 season and contest the UCI World Cup Series, US Open, US National Championships, select NCS Races, and the Sea Otter Classic.
Justin joins the 2005 Iron Horse/Mad Catz roster along with 2004 Australian National Champion, 2004 US Open Champion, and 2-time Junior World Champion Sam Hill of Perth, Australia. In 2004, Justin had several top 10 UCI World Cup finishes, finishing 15th overall in the series. Justin resides in Australia and has the unique advantage of holding dual citizenship for the United States and Australia, allowing him to compete at the 2005 US National Championships at Mammoth, CA.
“We brought Justin to our program to expand Iron Horse’s presence in the North American market and a chance to win the US National Championships. We’re excited to have Justin onboard and I look forward to working with him.” comments Iron Horse/Mad Catz Team Manager Sean Heimdal.
About Team Iron Horse/Mad Catz
Formed in December 2002, the Iron Horse/Mad Catz Team has quickly become one of the world’s elite professional mountain bike programs. Focusing on the disciplines of downhill and fourcross racing, the team has been a breeding ground for champions and stars of the sport. Over the past two seasons, Team riders have won the Jr. World Championship, World Cup Overall, two US Open Championships, two Australian National Championships, and Canadian National Championship. Team Sponsors for the 2005 season include: SRAM/Rock Shox, e13 Chain Guides, Hayes Brakes, Troy Lee Designs, Minoura Trainers, Progressive Suspension and Maxxis Tires. You can keep up with the latest Iron Horse/Mad Catz team news at www.madcatzracing.com.
About Iron Horse Bicycle Co., LLC
Iron Horse Bicycle Company, LLC (www.ironhorsebikes.com) is a bicycle manufacturer based on Long Island, New York. Iron Horse has built a name for itself with a combination of innovative bicycle designs, aggressive pricing, and a top-notch racing program. The line has grown to over 50 models of mountain bikes, road bikes, comfort bikes, juvenile bikes, and hybrids.
Iron Horse's use of top frame designs has set it apart from others in the cycling industry. Workings with engineer Dave Weagle, Iron Horse’s line of dual suspension models are at the cutting edge of bicycle frame design. Iron Horse’s dw-link and single pivot dual suspension bikes have received acclaim from riders for their handling and top shelf components.
About Mad Catz Interactive, Inc.
Mad Catz Interactive, Inc (www.madcatz.com), designs, manufactures and markets a full range of accessories for the video game console and hand held markets. The only "pure play" in the fast growing video game accessory segment, Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. is publicly held and trades on the American Stock Exchange and the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol MCZ. Founded in 1989, Mad Catz employs 100 people and is the leading third party video game accessories company in the world with fiscal year 2002 sales of $83.3 million. Mad Catz' corporate headquarters are in Toronto, Ontario, with operations headquartered in San Diego, California, where design, engineering, sales, marketing, and finance functions are based. Mad Catz' Hong Kong and China-based staff supervise all manufacturing, which the Company outsources to contract factories in Southern China. Mad Catz' products are sold and distributed globally under the Mad Catz brand. The company maintains a 95,000 square foot distribution facility in Mira Loma, California and supplies its products to over 12,000 domestic and international retail locations including, AAFES, Babbages, Best Buy, Blockbuster, CompUSA, Electronics Boutique, FuncoLand, Future Shop, GameStop, KB Toys, K-Mart, Musicland, Sam's Club, Target, and Wal-Mart. In early 2002, Mad Catz opened a London office and warehouse to help service the quickly growing European market while also developing additional retail distribution. The Company's UK operations supply retailers including ASDA, Currys, Dixons, Game, HMV, PC World, and Toys-R-Us. Mad Catz has distributors in every other significant market in the world, including South America, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East, and Japan.
For more information on the Iron Horse/Mad Catz Racing Team please contact Team Manager Sean Heimdal at sean@madcatzracing.com.
