-- May 20-August 26: Group Health Friday Night Races. With distribution facilities in the United States, Europe,
Australia and Asia, major retailers and original equipment
manufacturers in the automotive, motorcycle and bicycle markets have
come to rely on SLiME sealant to prevent and repair flat tires.

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-- Sept.
-- Sept. Group Health's commercial and Medicare plans have received the top
rating of "Excellent" from the National Committee for Quality Assurance
(NCQA). SLiME Tubeless tires provide exceptional performance versus
tires with tubes and they include built-in flat protection.
Editor's Note: for product shots, please e-mail the SLiME Press
Room at media@slime.com

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Seattle;
Rainer Vista at Burke Gilman Trail (near University of Washington
Medical Center). Group Health and Group Health
Permanente (its multi-specialty medical group practice) combined employ nearly
10,000 staff, equivalent to Washington 's third largest private employer. They even work on Universal Standard Tubeless (UST)
rims.
"This new tire brings elite tubeless performance to everyone who
rides a bike," said Jim Cegelski, CEO of AMI.. The survey finds Harley
riders are three times more likely than those who ride sport bikes to
own clothing or artwork that displays the brand of motorcycle they
ride (93 percent versus 30 percent, respectively). Sport bike riders are three times more
likely to eat at fast-food restaurants (18 percent versus six
percent), while riders of Harleys are nearly four times more likely to
pick restaurants with the nicest looking waiters/waitresses (11
percent versus three percent).

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It is currently available for 26-inch and 24-inch rims in
Cross-Country, Free-Ride and Downhill designs. The
SLiME formula is manufactured in-house using automated technology and
undergoes regular product testing to ensure reliability.

Additional survey results and breakdowns available upon request.

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New to this
year's schedule are Group Health Bicycle Saturdays + Sundays, run by the City
of Seattle; Group Health Bicycle Camps for Kids; and the Group Health MS 150
Bike Tour.
-- June 4: Group Health MS Mountain Bike Challenge. Skagit, Whatcom, Island
counties; 50-175 mile routes.S .
"At Progressive, many of us involved in our motorcycle business
are riders, too, and this survey was a fun, tongue-in-cheek way of
getting to know more about our fellow bikers," says Rick Stern , a
rider for more than 15 years and one of Progressive's motorcycle
product managers.

Sixty -nine (69) percent of all riders daydream at work each
day about riding their bike.

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"We support
cycling because, from childhood on, it's one of life's simple joys and a major
outdoor activity in our region. Cycling is also one of the great exercises for
promoting excellent overall health .org/cycling) with dozens of easy-to-read articles written by doctors
who ride. "Motorcycle insurance is a very specialized product,
and you never know what bit of information may lead to the next
insurance innovation.

Eighteen (18) percent of all riders call in sick to work at
least once a year to go riding.

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One- or 2-
day ride; about 200 miles; mostly back roads.
-- Sept . The new SLiME Tubeless SRT
(Standard Rim Tubeless) tires enable riders to convert any standard,
aluminum, or composite rim to tubeless, eliminating expensive rims and
conversion kits.
Progressive 's survey also finds that ninety-five (95) percent of
all riders acknowledge their fellow bikers while riding.

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"One in three Washington residents owns a bicycle," said Matt Handley, MD,
a Group Health family practice physician and GHSTP veteran. The site includes registration details for all Group Health-sponsored
events. Specific
tread and rubber compounds were developed - each customized with
cross-country, free-ride and down-hill performance characteristics.
The down-hill tires feature 2-ply casings and wire beads for optimum
durability where it's needed most. For more information , go to driveinsurance.com.

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Beyond financial support, Group Health routinely provides first-aid
volunteers , training and safety experts, and participating teams at events.

Major regional cycling events
-- May 1-31: Group Health Commute Challenge.
-- May 20: WRQ Bike to Work Day, Group Health commute stop. Fall City; beginner,
intermediate, and advanced rides.
-- July 9-10: Group Health Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic.

Business Editors

MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio ----

Both Dig Body Art But Harley Riders More Likely to Wear What They
Ride , Says America's Top Motorcycle Insurer

What can you tell about a person by the kind of motorcycle they
ride? Plenty, according to a recent countrywide online survey
conducted by The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies, the number
one seller of motorcycle insurance in the U. For example , both say "freedom" is the number one reason they
ride.

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Group Health has also launched an extensive Cycling for Health Web site
(http://www. 3: REI Bellingham Traverse. 10-11: Group Health MS 150 Bike Tour.

Business Editors/Cycling Writers

GROVER BEACH, Calif. The new product is easy to install and requires no special
tools. The product category is
being expanded to include road and trekking tires. Two-thirds of Harley riders (67 percent)
and one-third of those who ride sport bikes (33 percent)
participate in at least one charity ride each year.

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Sponsorships span more than 25 events over 6 months for thousands of cyclists

SEATTLE, Group Health Cooperative today released
its 2005 schedule of sponsored bicycling events held in communities throughout
Washington state."
Title sponsorships include the 8,000-rider GHSTP and the Group Health
Commute Challenge , both organized by the Cascade Bicycle Club.
Seattle; Lake Washington route closed to cars; complete list of dates
available at http://www. Tri-Cities; families
from Pasco , Kennewick, and Richland can win prizes by biking to
RiverFest at Columbia Park. (AMI), creators and manufacturers of
SLiME(R) tire sealant and tire care products, announces a significant
breakthrough for bike enthusiasts--they have perfected the first-ever
pre-SLiMED tubeless tire for standard rims . literally.
Additional survey results include:

An overwhelming majority of riders (88 percent ) donate time or
money to charities.

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ghc.org/cycling., serve nearly 550,000 members in Washington and
Idaho.

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Group Health Rolls Out Cycling Support in 2005

Bellingham; part of 40-mile multi-
sport challenge.

Group Health Cooperative
Founded in 1947, Group Health is a consumer-governed, nonprofit health
care system that coordinates care and coverage. to
develop the patented tires, which come 'pre-SLiMEd,' and work without
tubes on any standard rim. The MSRP falls in
the $59 to $69 range, depending on the tire specs-- a significant cost
savings compared to conventional tubeless wheel and tire systems. The products and services of the
Progressive Direct Group of Insurance Companies are marketed directly
to consumers by phone at 1-800-PROGRESSIVE and online at
progressivedirect.com through the Progressive Direct(SM) brand.

Rick Stern, motorcycle product manager, Progressive, is available
for interview.

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-- June 18: Group Health Family Bike to RiverFest.

The survey also finds that Harley riders are more likely than
those who ride sport bikes to plan rides around where they'll eat (32
percent versus 23 percent ).

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Group Health encompasses medical and specialty centers, hospitals
(including a full service community hospital), a nationally recognized
research center, and a charitable foundation. Ltd.
SLiME Tire Sealant with Fibro-Seal(TM) Technology guarantees it
can seal punctures up to 1/8" and can seal multiple punctures
concurrently.
Accessories Marketing Inc. The SLiME brand sealant is the most widely distributed
liquid sealant in the world. The survey finds
interesting differences - and similarities - between Harley-Davidson
riders and those who ride sport bikes.

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Based in Seattle, Group Health
and Group Health Options, Inc. It mounts
easily and quickly, prevents pinch-flats, and stops 95 percent of
flats from punctures because it is pre-filled with SLiME. is the leader in flat tire prevention
and repair.

You Are What You Ride: Progressive Survey Finds Differences Between Harley and Sport Bike Riders Go Beyond Bike Type

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This new list has grown from a lone title sponsorship for
the Group Health Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic (GHSTP) two years ago
into multi-year support for recreational and competitive cycling events
catering to tens of thousands of people.

Topics range from choosing the right bicycle to training for a big
event.

Accessories Marketing Inc . Rolls Out TUBELESS Bicycle Tires That Fit Any Standard Rim

The Fibro-Seal intertwining and clotting lattice,
together with the viscous transportation system, seeks out and tightly
packs itself into any puncture area, preventing and repairing flat
tires with a flexible, long-lasting plug. The company 's products are distributed in
more than 36 countries.

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-- May 15-September 18: Group Health Bicycle Saturdays and Sundays. "The tubed-tire is going
to go the way of the dinosaur."
Cegelski reinforced that this product is a huge hit with cyclists
and the industry.

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"This is a reliable, puncture -resistant tubeless
tire that fits standard rims with various tread options.

Women prefer to ride with their significant other (58
percent), while men choose to ride with their friends (63
percent).

Adding custom parts that enhance the look of their bikes was
the number one choice for Harley riders (73 percent), while
adding performance equipment was the top choice for those who
ride sport bikes (44 percent).

The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies, in business since
1937, ranks third in the nation for auto insurance based on premiums
written and provides drivers with competitive rates and 24/7,
in-person and online service.

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Expensive custom rims no longer necessary for tubeless tires,
saving riders hassles and money, while boosting performance

Accessories Marketing Inc.
The company worked for four years with Innova Rubber Co. The tires provide the means for
bicyclists, both avid and recreational, to gain access to the latest
tire technology for a fraction of what it would have cost in the past. Our SRT tires with SLiME tire sealant
pre-installed are ideal for both street and off-road application with
various tread options for cross-country, free-ride and downhill. And though sport bikes are commonly known as "crotch-rockets" or
"road-rippers," only six percent of those who ride them say they do so
for "speed" while fewer than one percent of Harley riders say the
same .

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Puget Sound area; company
teams compete for most bike commuters. SLiME is sold at more than 30,000 retail
distribution points worldwide and is an ISO 9001:2000 certified
company. Harley riders are
also more likely to have body art such as tattoos and piercings (52
percent versus 40 percent). The
Drive Group of Progressive Insurance Companies offers insurance
through more than 30,000 independent insurance agencies that market
their products and services through the Drive Insurance from
Progressive(SM) brand.

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"
The advantage of a tubeless tire is that it allows users to run
lower air pressure without worrying about pinch flatting a tube.
Riding at a lower tire pressure provides maximum traction due to
increased surface area contact with the ground, improving grip and
control. Harley
riders are six times more likely to only acknowledge those riding the
same style bike (18 percent versus three percent).
More information can be found at progressive .

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Redmond; four race
categories at the Group Health Velodrome.
For example, everyone knows that Harley riders wear their passion
for biking on their sleeve."
The survey confirms that both rider groups have much in common,
too. Both groups listed the same top excuses for justifying a quick
ride: running errands, testing the engine and visiting friends. Waving is the
preferred method of acknowledgement (37 percent), although Harley
riders are nearly twice as likely to acknowledge other riders by
pointing two fingers down (29 percent versus 16 percent).com.
The Common Shares of the Progressive Corporation, the Mayfield
Village, Ohio-based holding company, are publicly traded at NYSE:PGR.

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17-18: Group Health Tour des Lacs..

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Spokane; two-day, easy to
difficult route options. Equipped with Beefeater(TM) Technology, the
tires feature reinforced sidewalls which prevent pinch flats.