The UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling Team announced Friday that Aegis Sports Testing Services, part of Nashville-based Aegis Sciences Corp., has become a significant corporate sponsor of the U.S.-based pro continental team. The sponsorship marks the first time that a pro cycling team and a sports drug-testing lab have partnered.

“Aegis is proud to sponsor the UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling Team,” said Dr. David Black, founder, president and CEO of Aegis. “As partners, we have a unique opportunity to spread a message about the benefits of competing drug free and contribute to our nation’s conversation about lifelong wellness for athletes of all ages and abilities.”