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www.naturespath.com Nature's Path has supported me through my third World title and has helped me to maintain my position as a top 2 contender for the last five years at the World Championships. The key for me has been embracing my life as an athlete as a permanent lifestyle. Well, I may travel a bit less when I am 80! Eating an organic, whole foods diet is my choice and will continue to be so forever and aligning myself with companies like Nature's Path who are offering healthier choices and environmentally responsible manufacturing practices feels right. Remember, your choices today will give you your body of tomorrow and our world tomorrow, so be mindful in all that you do. "Sustainability is where our future lies if we wish to survive as a people, as a society and as a company. As each of us lives our tiny moment in history, we must bear the imprint of sustainability in all that we do. At Nature’s Path we envision ourselves as leaders respectfully moving toward a more secure and healthy world."
www.bmc-racing.com 2008 will see Melanie rocking a Team Elite 01 and a Fourstroke 01 at a race near you. After a winter of charging singletrack on the duallie I am really looking forward to more new and exciting racing challenges with my expanded arsenal of shiny cycles. Ladies, check the new Shiver at a BMC dealer near you. The climbing geometry of a Team Elite with the dual suspension advantage of a Fourstroke. Nice.
www.sundogeyewear.com The great thing about Sundog sunglasses is how they just keep getting better through innovation and attention to detail. With some secret styles in the works I am sure to look much cooler than I really am. Go to the website to see what cool new shades they are rolling out. It is all about the lens.
www.profile-design.com Adding a lot of light but strong carbon components to an already very light mountain bike always equates to speed. I am excited to be rocking the Profile Design by Aquaman wetsuit. Some first out of the water primes in 2007.. look for more in 2008.
www.titec.com In addition to my Profile Design road components, I will be riding Titec carbon mountainbike bars, stems and seatposts. The Hellbent bar is my secret weapon in sketchy singletrack.
www.shimano.com If you are looking for a bomb proof, long lasting, perfect shifting, and gorgeous looking group or wheel set, go get Shimano Dura Ace or XTR. If you want something that doesn’t compare, go anywhere else. Shimano outfits me from bars to derailleurs, shoes to wheels. No problems, ever.
www.foxracingshox.com Precise, air sprung, adjustable forks that are light. What more can you ask for? I am excited to be riding Fox Shox and Forks on all of my bikes. Their commitment to mountain bike racing has allowed them to perfect one of the most important components on a mountain bike.
www.maxxis.com Back this season to help me keep the rubber side down is Maxxis Tires. For road and mountain bike racing, there is a tire for any condition. No one makes tires that hug the ground like these guys. If you want to ride fast and keep it upright, choose this brand.
www.cycleops.com Saris manufactures the wireless Powertap wheel, an indispensable tool for measuring your training effort on the bike. This wheel allows you to objectively evaluate cycling efforts, which I find to be the secret to improvement in fitness. Especially if you have limited time, ensuring all of your efforts are at the correct intensity is important, so look into having one of these wheels in your arsenal. And now, mountain bike wheels have been added to the mix.

www.lazerhelmets.com Custom for Mel. The Lazer Genesis in a Canadian champion design. Looking smart. Love the locking mechanism...
www.fizik.it You can think of your saddle as the ultimate bike accessory. However, given the importance of comfort in this location you might want to mix good function with beautiful form. Such is the case with Fi’zi:k saddles. Beautiful Italian bike fashion.
www.usana.com Usana helps me to stay healthy with the insane schedule I keep. In addition to vitamins (I use the Healthpak 100 and Proflavinol) I can trust, Usana also provide me with skin care products that have no added chemicals that I feel good about using daily. The Sense Perfecting Essence is my FAVORITE product. Given my exposure to sunlight, ladies... we need nice products and Usana offers a full complement.
www.pactimo.com This year I will be sporting a brand new custom designed outfit. Complete with nods to the Canadian champs and my previous World titles I am really looking forward to wearing these beautiful suits during the season. With a pedigree of professional cycling success, Pactimo has effectively embraced the multisport needs and is making comfortable and competitive triathlon gear. New colors and new styles will complete my new look in 2008.
www.gusports.com Hydration and on the bike fuelling will again be taken care of by Gu. Nothing like a tasty treat while at maximum gas. The newest cool thing is Roctane to keep you powered up while racing. You should try it!
www.genuineinnovations.com Just in case you choose a REALLY bad line, a Big Air can save the day. Quick shot of air into a tubeless tire can save a complete change and if a complete change is the only option, might as well keep it under 2 minutes with a blast from a Big Air cannister. The back up plan for when your skills let you down
www.albabici.com New this year is Albabici Cycling Products, a company procuring all things fantastic and Italian. In particular, I will be jetting worldwide with the Sci Con Atlas bike case, which is the most elegant and fabulous way for your bike to travel. Add to that the ease of packing and you have the most amazing bike travel case imaginable. Sweet.	www.tyr.com New this season is TYR Sport, my all-things-swimming sponsor. TYR is at all of the triathlon events and is behind the multisport competitor all the way. As part of the QBP Brand family, TYR also rounds out my program of all Quality products, which makes me and QBP pretty darn happy. Watch for some fast swims this year, both in races and in my cute workout bikinis at a pool near you.

www.twinsix.com Twinsix makes cute and sassy cycling clothing for girls and pimpin cycling tees for the boys. A nice mix of cycling sporty gear and my favorite, printed tees. Check out the website for the funky duds.