Flora Duffy’s 2012 Olympic campaign received a huge boost this week as she signed a contract to ride bicycles and equipment made by one of the worlds largest bicycle manufacturers the US-based Specialized Bicycle Components LLC.As part of the deal, Flora will receive two complete bicycles as well as shoes, helmets and clothing. The bikes will be updated to the latest models each year.Gunning for next year’s London Games, Duffy will compete in the draft legal ITU format races this year on Specialized S-Works Amira which is a women’s specific model, while for the non drafting races and time trial events she will compete on the Transition Pro.The deal was initiated by Duffy’s former coach Neil de ste Croix and Grant Goudge - the owners of Bermuda’s Bicycle Works company.De ste Croix commented: The contract for Flora came about during meetings last year in the US when Specialized advised us that they were making a large investment into the sport of triathlon and were looking to sponsor high calibre athletes with world class potential.“Obviously, Flora’s name came up and after providing her sporting resumé they were keen to sign her up”De ste Croix said the deal is “not just about the bikes and equipment” as Duffy will have access to the Specialized network of worldwide dealers for technical support as well as a direct line to the world class bike fit system.At the end of March she will be flown to the Specialized headquarters in Morgan Hills, California, to attend a “pro athlete” meeting where the sponsored athletes will get together to discuss their needs as well as see the latest products and innovations for the next year.