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From January 1st 2016, Science in Sport (SiS) will be Official Sports Nutrition Supplier to Team Sky.
The 2015 Tour de France winning team will work with SiS on bespoke products, tailoring plans for individuals like Chris Froome, Geraint Thomas and new 2016 signing Michał Kwiatkowski.
SiS’ new protein range will be used alongside its GO energy and electrolyte gels. All SiS products are manufactured in the UK at the company’s Innovation Centre in Lancashire.
Dr James Morton, team nutritionist at Team Sky, said: “Nutrition is integral to any successful cycling team and we’re looking forward to working alongside SiS next year. It’s a company I know well and I know how seriously they take their position in the endurance sports nutrition industry. SiS are truly committed to providing trusted
and evidence-based products, which is something that is extremely important to Team Sky.”
Ashley Read, marketing director for SiS, said: “Science underpins everything we do and we’re really proud to be fuelling Team Sky with our industry leading products next season. We have a huge responsibility and opportunity as the Official Sports Nutrition Supplier to continue to be innovators in the market and fuel Team Sky to even more success in 2016."
Hussein Fahmy, head of legal and commercial affairs for Team Sky, said: “We’re thrilled that SiS will be the Official Sports Nutrition Supplier for Team Sky. Their unrivalled knowledge and expertise in sports nutrition is outstanding. Team Sky are constantly evolving and looking for new ways to improve and SiS will bring unique insights and high quality products which will complement our team perfectly.”
