Leisure Wheels in Hemel Hempstead is the new title sponsor of the 2008 Summit Racing Summer Series.

NEW TITLE SPONSOR RAISES SUMMIT MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE SERIES' PROFILE

Leisure Wheels in Hemel Hempstead is the new title sponsor of the 2008 Summit Racing Summer Series.

The five-round championship run between May and September in Lotts Wood, near Hyde Heath, Amersham is going from strength to strength and the signing of a new title sponsor will further enhance the popular cross country race series.

Leisure Wheels will assist growth by publicising its series to customers significantly widening the scope of Summit Racing to attract riders from the Bucks/Herts border area.

"Our riders have enjoyed racing in Summit's series over the past three years and Leisure Wheels is keen to support local cycling initiatives, commented shop owner Dan Busson."We will be branding the event and telling our mountain bike customers to come along and take part."

Leisure Wheels is based on Hemel Hempstead High Street in the picturesque old quarter of the town and is a dealer for quality brands such as Specialized, GT and Mongoose

It is an official Shimano Service Centre and also caters for BMX, road plus touring and leisure cycling. It carries an extensive stock of accessories and an impressive array of clothing and shoes. It has a comprehensive on-line store at www.leisurewheels.co.uk

The Mountain Bike Sport Association-sanctioned series will be run for the usual XC racing adult categories and again have five rounds in 2008, held on the following provisional dates (all Wednesday evenings with racing starting at 19h30):

14th May; 11th June; 16th July; 20th August; 10th September (night race)

The highly successful Summit Racing Festival will return on Sunday, 12th October whilst an all-new kids-only Festival is being planned for July.

-- Wycombe Summit MTB Club http://www.summitmtb.co.uk 01494 675215 or http://www.leisurewheels.co.uk 01442 213000