Crédit Lyonnais has been present on the roads of France for the past 23 years, awarding prizes to the winners of all the competitions organised by A.S.O.

In 1987, Crédit Lyonnais became the partner of the Maillot Jaune [Yellow Jersey], the mythical prize awarded to the best racers. It has increased its presence in both the Tour de France and the major Classics.

Today Crédit Lyonnais is the most widely known of all the sponsors. Its association with A.S.O., renewed up to 2008, confirms its position as the No. 1 partner.

Crédit Lyonnais sponsors internationally renowned cycling races throughout the year:

• Paris-Nice • Paris-Roubaix • Tour du Languedoc-Roussillon • Tour de l'Avenir

• Critérium International • Tour de Picardie • Tour de France

www.creditlyonnais.com

SOGEA-EST signed its first partnership agreement with the Tour de France company in 1994, sponsoring the Grand Prix des Nations, thereby linking its name to this prestigious race for five consecutive years.

For the past four years, this collaboration has continued with the Critérium International in the Ardennes. SOGEA-EST, a subsidiary of VINCI, the world leader in Construction and Related Services, whose activities – Building, Civil Engineering, Restoration of Historic Monuments, Hydraulics, Sewerage, Optical Fibres, Environment, Water treatment – extend throughout greater Eastern France, has thus enhanced its image by lending its support as the Official Partner.

SOGEA-EST, whose profession demands individual and collective effort, thus upholds the noble values of that other great profession, cycling.

www.sogea.fr