24 teams on final list
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Norristown, PA (April 4, 2005) -- The Wachovia Liberty Classic, one of the nation's most prestigious races for elite women racers, will have 24 teams competing at its 11th annual event in Philadelphia, Sunday, June 5. The 57.6-mile race consists of four laps of a 14.4-mile circuit through Philadelphia with steep climbs up the grueling Manayunk Wall. The Wachovia Liberty Classic is part of the Women's Pro Cycling Tour, featuring National, World and Olympic Champions as well as U.S. and international stars who compete on both the domestic and world pro circuit.

According to race technical director, Robin Morton, the team selection is now closed.

The North American teams are:


Bicycle John’s, USA
BMW-Bianchi, USA
Canadian Elite National Team, CAN
Colavita/Cooking Light, USA
East Coast Velo, USA
Lipton Tea, USA
Los Gatos Bicycle Racing Club, USA
Morgan Stanley-24 Hr Fitness, USA
Team Basis, CAN
Team Biovail, CAN
TEAM FUJI, USA
Team Hub Racing, USA
Team Kenda Tire, USA
Team Quark, USA
Team Terry Precision Racing, USA
T-Mobile, USA
Touchstone Climbing and Fitness, USA
Travelgirl Cycling Team, USA
Tri State Velo, USA
Verizon Wireless Wheelworks, USA
Victory Brewing, CAN
Webcor Builders, USA
Wenzel Coaching, USA
Wines of Washington, USA

The foreign teams will be announced in the near future.

CONTACT: Ed Donovan, pr@thresholdsports.com

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