35TH ANNUAL SKYSCRAPER HARLEM CYCLING CLASSIC
JUNE 15, 2008 IN NEW YORK CITY

For Immediate Release
For more information, contact
John Eustice, Sparta Cycling
917-699-4566/jde@spartacycling.com

Tyler Hamilton and Ivan Dominquez, "the Cuban Missile" Target Harlem
Controversial Olympic Champion and Toyota United Star Sprinter Last-Minute Entrants

New York, NY, June 13, 2008 -- Harlem is getting hot. Ivan Dominquez will bring his world famous sprinting legs to the starting line this Sunday for the 35th Annual Skyscraper Cycling Classic. Dominquez, winner of the New York City Cycling Championship in 2002, and stage winner in the Tours of Georgia, Missouri and California, tops off a star-studded field of professional sprinters. Known as the "Cuban Missile" for his speed and ability to target big races, Dominquez will be backed up by Toyota United teammate "Chepe" Garcia, a two-time Mexican National Champion.

Sponsoring Rock Racing is beefing up their squad with the addition of Tyler Hamilton, the 2004 Olympic Time Trial Champion. Hamilton, who has finished fourth in the Tour de France and second in the Tour of Italy, served a two-year doping suspension that ended in 2006. Rock Racing CEO and Head Designer Michael Ball rescued Hamilton's collapsing career and signed him for 2008. Mr. Ball, who has been outspoken about giving athletes "second chances," is fielding what is clearly the most powerful team in the event. Rock's combination of sprinters Freddy Rodriquez and Rahsaan Bahti, backed up by a locomotive of Hamilton's quality, will make for fascinating racing this Sunday.

Live coverage of Harlem Rocks will be available for free on WCSN TV and to a worldwide audience via WCSN´s broadband network www.wcsn.com. Spectators will enjoy the live coverage on a jumbotron positioned just beyond the start/finish line on West Mt. Morris Avenue and 121st Street.

Top class amateur and professional races, giant screen live TV, great food, and music all await the public in Harlem this Father’s Day.

The 35th Annual Skyscraper Classic is presented by: Rock Racing and Saab

The event is promoted by Manhattan-based Sparta Cycling, Inc., in association with Skyscraper Productions.

Century Road Club Association, Toga Bike Shop and Metro Bicycles provide technical assistance.

The event is endorsed by the New York City Sports Commission and the New York City Department of Transportation.

For more information on all of the day's activities, please go to www.harlemrocks.com

About Rock Racing

Rock Racing is an eclectic team of powerful, world-class athletes who are redefining professional cycling through incredible teamwork and a flamboyant flair never before seen in the pro peloton. Created in 2007 and sponsored by Rock & Republic CEO and Head Designer Michael Ball, the team rapidly became a fan favorite through its thrilling racing action, cunning tactics and winning tradition. It also redefined the look of the pro cycling team uniform with jerseys and shorts that seemingly changed from race to race. In 2008, Rock Racing hits the road with a singular vision: to be the No. 1 cycling team in the United States. The team competes in UCI and USA Cycling-sanctioned races on both the road and track and will be represented at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. Additionally, Rock Racing sponsors successful women’s and junior racing teams that are making headlines on a local level and paving the way for a bright future for the sport.

About Saab

Saab is a division of General Motors Corp. Saab Automobile USA is the importer and/or distributor of Saab 9-3, 9-5 and 9-7X automobiles for Saab Automobile AB, Sweden. As of the 2008 model year, all Saabs have XM Satellite Radio and OnStar as standard equipment. Additionally, all new Saabs have a 3-year/36,000-mile No-Charge Scheduled Maintenance and the Saab 5-year/100,000-mile Powertrain Limited Warranty. Visit www.saabusa.com for more information.

About WCSN

World championship Sports Network (WCSN) is the premier destination for fans of Olympic and lifestyle sports, delivering an immersive experience via exclusive live and on demand coverage of world class competitions, interaction with top athletes and in depth access to sports news and information year round.

WCSN offers comprehensive coverage of over 60 sports disciplines, through exclusive long term programming agreements across a number of key International Federations and National Governing bodies. Major championship events in sports ranging from Track & Field, Skiing, Swimming, Gymnastics and Cycling to Volleyball, Karate and Tae Kwon Do are featured online at WCSN.com and on television via WCSN’s 24/7 cable sports network. WCSN also markets Olympic sports in partnership with International Federations, National Governing Bodies, local organizations, clubs, sponsors, and through related websites and publications.

About USA CRITS

USA CRITS National Criterium Series has been developed to feature a brand of cycling unique to the United States, the criterium. Criteriums are historically run on short laps through city streets. They offer spectators the opportunity to watch Olympians, world and national champions up-close as they ride at top speed. This has made the criterium format the most spectator-friendly form of cycling entertainment. Events on the USA CRITS series have the ideals that have made criterium racing an American legacy: Challenging courses that showcase arts and entertainment districts; a large and energized base of spectators; broad community support; and strong marketing opportunities for sponsors. For more information visit www.usacrits.com

About Sparta Cycling

Sparta Cycling creates world-class bicycle races. Sparta events meet the needs of sponsors, racing teams, spectators and supporting communities. Areas of expertise include course and technical design, sponsor development, media and publicity. Additionally, Sparta Cycling organizes live television productions of cycling events. For more information visit www.spartacycling.com