It has just been announced that Nicole Cooke and the Vision 1 Racing team she spearheads will be riding Focus Bikes for 2009.

“I have followed the development of Focus over the last two years and have been impressed with their technology and quality of bikes, says Nicole. “I’m really excited to be teaming up with Wiggle and Focus. We have chosen our partners carefully because we want to create a really strong image and we’re confident this will be a great partnership.”

The Vision1 riders will be using Focus Cayo and Focus Izalco frames for training and racing. Other team sponsors include SRAM, Continental, Ritchey and Haico Wheels.

Cooke added: “I am looking forward to starting the new season and it will be special in many ways. The new team is like a new beginning for me with its own challenges – and then to be in the Rainbow jersey as world champ will be amazing.”

The Vision1 team includes a mix of young British talents such as Dani King and Katie Curtis together with more experienced riders Helen Wyman and Gabby Day who it is hoped will bring the best out of each other over the coming seasons to realise their full potential.

More at www.vision1racing.com and www.focusbikesuk.com