Frank Schleck wins the 41st "Amstel Gold Race"

19/04/2006
On Sunday 16th of April, Luxemburger FRANK SCHLECK, athlete of Danish team CSC sponsored by SMITH OPTICS, won the 41st edition of the “Amstel Gold Race”, where the athletes raced the distance of 253 kilometers from Maastricht to Valkenburg, in Holland.

The 26-year-old National Champion of Luxemburg, pulled away with 9 kilometres from the rest of the competition to conquer his first success of the season. Thanks to this victory FRANK SCHLECK, professional with the CSC team since 2003, is in 7th position in the Pro Tour standing, with 65 points.

During the race the athlete wore REACTOR MAX and REACTOR D MAX sunglasses in the personalized CSC team colours.


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>REACTOR MAX AND REACTOR D MAX
These ultra-sporty sunglasses flaunt a bold wrap design. Made of Grilamid TR90, a material that offers maximum comfort, flexibility and toughness, they are the perfect choice when engaging in sports, no matter what the conditions.
The adjustable nose and end pieces in Megol ensure total comfort, and thanks to TLT TM(Tapered Lens Technology, the tough-as-they-come CarbonicTM lenses) they offer unbeatable optical performance in terms of: resistance to impact and scratches, lightweight construction and protection against UVA, UVB and UVC rays. Equipped with easily interchangeable lenses, this model comes with 2 pairs of additional lenses, guaranteeing superb versatility across the full spectrum of atmospheric and light conditions. The shades, which can be fitted with an optical adapter that allows them to accommodate prescription lenses, are available with smaller lenses in the REACTOR MAX version.
The colours of black gunmetal, smoke, red and black further accentuate the innovative design of this model, making it irresistible to dedicated sports enthusiasts.

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