Bontrager is proud to be a part of the Johan Bruyneel led Astana Cycling Team as the official component, tire and wheel sponsor. For 2009, they have created a powerhouse program including seven time Tour winner Lance Armstrong, multi-grand tour winner Alberto Contador and American champion Levi Leipheimer. Through working with teams such as Astana who are in the highest professional ranks and who demand so much from their equipment, Bontrager is able to gain invaluable insight for product development.