Published: March 18, 2010

Ex Drinks Announces Formation of Professional Gravity Mountain Bike Team

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HENDERSON, Nev. - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Ex Drinks recently announced the formation of a professional gravity mountain bike team with the signing of top up-and-coming riders Mitch Ropelato and Christian Wright, both ranked No. 1 in Downhill (2009) for their respective age classes by USA Cycling, the governing body for all disciplines of competitive cycling in the United States. Ropelato, 18, of Ogden, Utah, is coming off impressive wins at the Pro National Championship in 4x and the Expert Championship in Downhill. Wright, 16, of Auburn, California, is coming off a Silver Medal at the National Championship 4x, adding to his 50 plus career podiums as a junior.

Team Ex Drinks, a professional UCI (Union Cyclists International) gravity mountain bike team, will be opening its season in April at the Sea Otter Classic in Monterey, California, followed by a number of national and international UCI and USA Cycling events. Both riders will be vying to place at the World Championships at Mont-Sainte Anne this September in Quebec. Additional sponsors of the team include Fox Racing Shox, Fox Clothing and Protection, Edge Composites, Maxxis Tires, Chris King, Race Face, Gene Hamilton's Better-Ride Camps, E-Thirteen Components, SDG Seats, Brothers Bikes, The Bike Shoppe and The Hub. Ropelato will be riding Specialized frames, and Wright will be riding Commencal.

Ex Drinks is proud to support active, healthy lifestyles, which is why the company is making a commitment toward human-powered sports, particularly those deeply rooted in nature where athletes are able to challenge their environments. Team Ex Drinks will be bringing on additional amateurs and professionals in the human-powered, action and extreme sports arenas later this year.

Ex Drinks are currently available in select natural and specialty food stores, independent and chain grocery stores, in addition to convenience stores. For a comprehensive list of retailers or to purchase from the Ex Drinks online store please visit www.ExDrinks.com.

Ex Drinks, LLC is a beneficial beverage company specializing in the manufacturing, marketing and sales of a growing family of great-tasting drinks -- offering healthier choices to support active lifestyles. Ex Drinks is dedicated to creating positive change while seeking new ways to enhance lives locally and globally. Its mission is "To Create Positive Change... One Ex, One Person, One Community at a time." The vision of Ex Drinks is to prosper as a mindful company built on quality. Ex Drinks has transformed into an operation to create a new business paradigm based on the triple bottom line: People, Planet, Profit. For more information please visit www.ExDrinks.com or call 702-949-6555.

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