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Mladá Boleslav, May 28, 2013 – Boasting no less than ten new models, ŠKODA's 2013 bicycle collection is more diverse and attractive than ever before. ŠKODA's current bike line-up features children's and youngsters' bikes as well as high-tech racers, trekking and mountain bikes. Available for the first time are 29-inch mountain bikes, a category that is currently especially popular.

ŠKODA Original Accessories presents a broad collection comprising a total of ten models aimed at a variety of uses and age groups, even including a trainer bike for toddlers. ŠKODA designers had a hand in styling the bikes. The colours white, green and black stand out, with each bike bearing the ŠKODA lettering. As in past years, the bikes' technology is provided by "Superior" brand.

On-road cyclists can choose from two race bikes: the top-of-the-line "ŠKODA Road Elite" weighs in at a mere 7.9 kg and comes with a carbon frame and Shimano Ultegra components. The "ŠKODA Road" also impresses with its aluminium frame, light weight (8.6 kg) and advanced technology such as Shimano's 105 group.

Mountain bike enthusiasts can look forward to no less than four new ŠKODA models, three of them in the wildly popular 29-inch category. The "ŠKODA MTB 29 Elite" leads the pack and featuring a carbon frame, Shimano Deore XT and SLX components and a weight of just 11.7 kg. The "ŠKODA MTB 29+" impresses with an aluminium frame, a trim level comparable to that of the "MTB 29 Elite" and a weight of just 13.2 kg. Hobby bikers will like the "ŠKODA MTB 29" with an aluminium frame, hydraulic disk brakes, front fork suspension and Shimano Deore components inlcuding a 21-gear shift. Also on offer is the "ŠKODA MTB 26" with an aluminium frame, hydraulic disk brakes and Shimano Alivio and Deore components.

Its new trim marks out the "ŠKODA Cross" trekking bike. ŠKODA also fills the needs of children with the 20-inch "ŠKODA Junior" cycle. The "ŠKODA Kid" is aimed at smaller children, while the "ŠKODA Mini" training bike is for the very small.

ŠKODA's current bicycle offering again underscores the company's special relationship with two-wheelers. The brand's success at its home location in Mladá Boleslav began with bicycle-making. As early as the late 19th century, in December 1895, Václav Laurin, a cycle mechanic, and Václav Klement, a bookseller, founded a bicycle factory there under the name Laurin & Klement (L&K). These two enthusiastic pioneers of mobility first made bicycles under the Slavia brand name, then motorcycles from 1899 and finally, in 1905, the "Voiturette A," the brand's first automobile. In 1925, L&K merged with ŠKODA.

Today, ŠKODA brand's close attachment to cycling shows in a substantial sponsoring commitment. Besides international races such as the "Tour de France" and the "Giro d'Italia," ŠKODA has long supported cycling activities in the Czech Republic including the popular "Kolo pro život" ("Bike for life"), the world's largest mountain bike racing series. In the past thirteen years, a total of about 160,000 professional and amateur racers took part in this event, 20,000 in 2012 alone. In addition, ŠKODA organises the "Virtual Cup" aimed at all comers, which has cycling enthusiasts competing on one of 16 race courses.

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