Upland Sports Group Sponsors Sportsbook.com Professional Cycling Team

Business Wire, June 6, 2003

Sports Editors/Cycling Writers

OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 6, 2003

All 10 members of the Sportsbook.com cycling team have elected to ride in Nalini Flystorm shoes for the 2003 season. The Flystorm features a low-profile sole comprised of 20 percent aluminum and 80 percent carbon fiber. The Flystorm offers a simple three-strap closure, a well padded heel cup and soft Lorica mesh, resulting in an incredibly light (290 grams) and stiff shoe, geared towards enthusiasts and professionals alike.

Sportsbook.com Professional Cycling Team members include: Adam Hodges Myerson (National Collegiate Cyclocross Champion), Matt Svatek (4th, National RR Championships 2002), Josh Beck (World and National Duathlon Champion in 20-24 age group, PA State TT 2002), Ryan Oelkers (1st, 2001 Moscow 6-day), Gui Nelessen (Junior Worlds Track Team member in 2000), Nathan Rouse (multi-time National Track medallist), Ron Hudson (1st, Ride to the Sky Hill Climb), Larry Perera (Tour of Cuba 2003), Ross Krause (Domestique), Ryan Pinkham, (Domestique), Bill Laudien (Director Sportif).

Feedback from the Sportsbook.com cyclists has been very positive. "The carbon- aluminum sole is one stiff platform to get the most out of my pedal stroke", said Pinkham. "The supple upper makes the shoe really comfortable when I'm on a six-hour training ride."

"Nalini has been incredibly supportive since the inception of the team," noted Team Director Bill Laudien. "Adding them, and Upland, to our team was a natural fit. But I didn't appreciate how good a fit it would be until we received the product. The Flystorms are awesome. The color, the soft upper, and the super stiff sole have made the riders excited and make me wish that I was spending less time behind the wheel and more time on the bike."

Upland Sports Group officially launched its U.S. headquarters in Oakland in March of 2002. Upland aims to be a leader in the distribution of high-quality cycling products to the U.S. marketplace. Upland Sports Group is owned and operated by Robert Carbone and Gary Vasconi. More information about Upland Sports can be found at www.uplandsg.com.

An Upland Sports Group logo, and photos of the Nalini Flystorm shoes and both principals of the company, scanned at high resolution specifically for print publication, can easily be downloaded from http://www.GiveMeMore.com. Smaller photos of the members of the Sportsbook.com Professional Cycling Team quoted in this release are also available there.