Continental founded in Hanover in 1871 was manufacturing soft rubber products, rubberized fabrics, solid tires for carriages and bicycles. Continental is currently one of the five largest automotive suppliers in the world. All bicycle tyres are developed and "Handmade produced" in Germany

In 2011 the following pro teams will be equiped with Continental tyres:

htc Columbia
BMC
Team Milram
Omega Pharma - Lotto
Caisse d'Epargne
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And all Thomson Bike Tours rental bikes are equipped with Continental tyres!