Bromley’s Gary Paffett has today announced a new partnership with Rose a specialist bicycle retailer.

Paffett is currently third in the DTM German Touring Car Championship following his victory in the last race at Lausitzring.

He is one of the most successful drivers for his Mercedes-Benz team in the championship and will definitely be out to continue his recent good form on the track, when they head to the Norisring in Nuremberg for this weekend’s racing.

The partnership comes about through Gary’s love of cycling outside of the race track and part of his fitness regime.

Speaking about the partnership, he said: “I’m used to high standards and custom made equipment so it’s great to have this sponsorship opportunity with ROSE, knowing they make bikes to such a high level of quality and performance. I’m hoping to see my training improve and creating a solid partnership for the future.”

ROSE has more than 100 years of tradition as a specialist bicycle retailer and stands for quality, best service and individuality.  Each bike is custom made, which has been part of the company’s business philosophy for a long time and offers customers an abundance of possibilities from single bike components to building your dream bike, spare parts and cycle clothing.

Chief Executive of Rose, Thorsten Heckrath-Rose said, “It was very interesting for us to hear how race drivers use a race bike for getting fit for the next race. We wish Gary the best for the rest of the season and hopefully the bike will help him to reach his aims.”

The ROSE logo will appear on the side of Paffet’s race helmet for the remainder of his 2013 season.