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 April 5, 2008 Ironman Australia Port Macquarie, Australia

Kate Major finishes 2nd!! The day began with torrential rains, but despite conditions, Kate would exit 3rd out of the water and soon lead the bike course. She would enter T2 40 seconds off the eventual winner and maintain position for 2nd overall. Wonderful job, Kate!! Kate used her Blackwell 50mm/100mm wheelset, Flow saddle, Carbon Basewing and Performer Clip-on aerobars.


BLACKWELL RESEARCH, LTD. ANNOUNCES PLAN TO PURSUE INVESTMENT CAPITAL FOR GROWTH AND STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Whitehouse, Texas (March 7, 2008) – Blackwell Research, Ltd., a technology-driven designer, developer and marketer of high-end carbon fiber components for the triathlon and road bike markets, today announced its strategic plan to raise growth capital from new equity partners.

To facilitate and support this process, Blackwell Research has retained the services of Bill Fields, President and CEO of international bicycle industry consulting firm, Bill Fields & Associates. With over 30 years experience, Fields has worked with some of the industry’s most prominent brands, including Specialized, Easton-Bell-Giro, Trek, Cannondale and many others. In 2007 he received the Bicycle Retailer & Industry News Lifetime Achievement Award. Fields will provide Blackwell Research with the network of contacts and resources required to meet its strategic goals in 2008 and 2009. “Blackwell's leading edge products should attract many tech-savvy investors wishing to be a part of John Cobb's winning team,” commented Fields. “The global performance bicycle industry will quickly take notice of this great opportunity.”

General Manager and CFO of Blackwell Research, Ray Lindsey, stated that the new capital will be used to:

  • Expand Blackwell’s infrastructure to more fully serve US and international markets;
  • Pursue business combination opportunities to expand into complementary product offerings;
  • Support the design and marketing costs of bringing new complementary products to the marketplace;
  • Fund expanding working capital needs to meet product demand in its core business.

About Blackwell Research, Ltd.
Blackwell Research designs and distributes high-end bicycle components to the triathlon and road bike markets, and sponsors some of the world’s best athletes. With R&D, design and testing headed by biomechanics and wind tunnel expert John Cobb, the company’s patented, proprietary products include deep section carbon fiber wheelsets, aerodynamic handlebars and extensions, as well as triathlon-specific saddles. Blackwell Research also distributes next-generation ISM Adamo saddles designed in partnership with Cobb. For additional information regarding Blackwell Research, its staff and its products, please visit our website at www.blackwellresearch.com.

For more information regarding this announcement, please contact:

Ray L. Lindsey
General Manager and CFO
Blackwell Research, Ltd.
Tel. 713-446-0124
Email: rllindsey@msn.com

February 10, 2008  Geelong Ironman70.3  Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Kate Major finishes 3rd!!  It was a rather cold morning and took a while for Kate to get her legs warmed up.  She came in off the bike as one of the leaders and would hold on for third for the day.  Great job for the first race of the year, Kate!  Kate proudly used her Blackwell supplied wheels, seat, fork, and aerobars.  See her next at IMOZ and then she’ll be back in the States training for the big show in Kona.


1/19/08  Wanaka Challenge  Lake Wanaka, New Zealand

Hillary Biscay competes in her 24th Ironman distance race!  Not only is this a great achievement, but she got 2nd place (10:11:17), despite not having seriously trained in the last 3 weeks.  Hillary was plagued with a bit of bad luck.  She had elbow surgery less than a month ago and had blood poisoning!  Hill went into the race less prepared than she liked, but managed to find her competitive spirit at about mile 40 on the bike.  She hammered home and finished second for the day.  Way to go girl!!!

November 10, 2007 Ironman 70.3 World Championships Clearwater, FL

Kate Major down, but not out!! Kate was on her way to a strong bike split when she looked down after ˝ mile out of T1 and crashed. “I looked down for a second, not sure why and when I looked up I was on the gutter heading for the bushes.” The bushes were covered in thorns and after Kate dusted herself off and jumped back on the bike she saw, “blood pouring from my face”. Major went on to say “my arms and legs were cut to buggery from the thorns and blood was coming from my lip and nose”. Kate went on to finish 8th. What a true champion!!
 

Photo by Bakke-Svensson/WTC
 

October 13, 2007 Ironman World Championships Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Aussie talent and long time Blackwell athlete, Kate Major finishes 3rd!! Kate had a spectacular day coming 3rd off the bike and running herself into 2nd place, but would eventually finish 3rd. Way to go Kate. Also noteworthy is Hillary Biscay. Hillary finished 20th for the day in her first world championship as a professional.  She went on to state, “It was not a brilliant race, but I was content in knowing I had left everything I had out there.” Both girls used the 50mm/100mm wheel combo and Performer Clip-on Carbon with Carbon Base Wing handlebars. Kate also used the Time Bandit Fork and Flow saddle. Hillary uses the ISM Adamo Road saddle. Enjoy the Holiday season girls. Can’t wait till next year!

September 9, 2007 Ironman Wisconsin Madison, WI

Hillary Biscay podiums again! Hillary had an amazing swim, solid bike, and held on the run to finish 2nd place. We are proud of you, Hill. Ms. Biscay’s next event will be the Ironman World Championships in Hawaii where she will be using a new aero base bar we designed.
 

September 3, 2007 The Austin Triathlon Austin, TX

Blackwell racer, Brandon Marsh, convincingly wins the inaugural Austin Triathlon. The streets of downtown Austin were closed for this Olympic distance race. After a strong swim, Marsh dominated the bike leg and came in to T2 with a 2 minute cushion. Made for an easy run. Congrats Brandon! Marsh proudly used his 100mm/Disc combo and Performer Carbon Clip-ons. Brandon will be racing this weekend at the LA Triathlon in California.
 

August 19, 2007 IRONMAN UK Sherborne, United Kingdom

Blackwell’s Hillary Biscay finishes 2nd!! Hillary continues her assault plan for the Hawaii with another amazing finish. Pre race weather conditions delayed the start by 2 hours. Hillary exited the frigid waters with fire in her eyes and attacked the challenging bike course with everything she had and it showed. She was 3rd off the bike and after a game of cat and mouse, would finish second overall. Hillary competed the event with her Blackwell 100mm wheels, Adamo Road saddle, and Performer Carbon Clip-ons.

 

August 19, 2007 Timberman Triathlon Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire

Kate Major finishes 2nd!! Major had a strong swim and bike at the Timberman Half Ironman. She blazed into T2 in first place and started the run with Austin’s Desiree Ficker close behind. The girls ran the first loop together, but Kate had to gradually slow as she is coming back from a knee injury. “Not enough running in my legs, but after three weeks, I can’t complain”, commented a very happy Major. Kate also went on to say, “the wheels were awesome!” Kate proudly raced using her Blackwell Research Concord aerobar, Flow saddle, and 100mm/Disc wheelset combo. Great job Kate. Can’t wait till Hawaii!!
 

August 5, 2007 Jack’s Generic Tri Austin, TX

Brandon and Amy Marsh win top spots in Jack’s Generic Triathlon. This local Sprint race is put on by Austin’s own Jack and Adam’s Bicycles. Several pros show up to polish there speed work before IM Canada, Kentucky, and Hawaii. Brandon and Amy just returned from racing in France and showed wonderful form by sweeping top honors in the men’s and women’s event. Congrats you two. Amy used her 50/100mm wheel combo and Brandon chose to ride the 100/disc combo.
 

July 14, 2007 Lifetime Fitness Triathlon Minneapolis, MN

Laura Bennett finishes 6th place. Bennett attended the event more as a supporting role for her husband (who won the event). “It’s been a fantastic month for us” Bennett remarked. It had only been a month earlier when Laura won the Des Moines World Cup event brining home a 200k purse! She will now focus all her efforts toward September where she will compete in the Triathlon World Championships in Hamburg, Germany and for a spot on the USA Olympic Team at the Olympic Trials.

July 8, 2007 Ironman Austria Klagenfurt, Austria

Hillary Biscay finishes 6th! USA’s Biscay had traveled to Europe just a week before the event for 2 months of training. She hadn’t planned on competing in the event, but remembered how, “Austria has some of the best atmosphere and crowd support”. Biscay was the first women to exit the water at this year’s Ironman event, thus proving her swim prowess. The bike and run seemed a tad more daunting as she’s taken a little time off to clear her head. But amazingly, she completely the race in 6th place. Way to go girl!!