PITTSBURGH – (May 30, 2008) – American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE: AEO) today announced the kickoff of its campaign to support the Tour of Pennsylvania as title sponsor and exclusive apparel retail partner.  The American Eagle Outfitters Tour of Pennsylvania, presented by Highmark Healthy High 5®, is a USA Cycling sanctioned international race for professional riders under the age of 25.  The 420 mile, six-stage race will mark the very first Tour de France-style race for young riders in the United States.  As the title sponsor and exclusive apparel retail partner, American Eagle will build awareness and encourage participation among its customers through a regional in-store marketing campaign in over 90 stores and online at ae.com that includes direct mail and targeted e-mails designed to reach thousands of teens and twenties.

 Beginning today, customers can purchase the limited-edition race T-shirt at www.ae.com/aetourofpa  or at a participating AE store in the Pennsylvania region.  For each T-shirt purchased, American Eagle Outfitters will donate $5 to the Ronald McDonald House Charities® to support the organization’s year-round commitment to the health and well being of children around the world.

 American Eagle is also providing the official logo merchandise for the race.  Event goers can visit the AE experience at each race stage finish festival to purchase Tour T-shirts, polos, hoodies, track jackets, bags, as well as the limited-edition race T-shirt.  AE also designed the six AE Tour of PA award jerseys that will be presented to elite riders at each stage of the race.  These iconic jerseys will be awarded to the leader, best climber, most aggressive, best sprinter, best display of teamwork and best young rider.

 “American Eagle Outfitters is extremely proud to join Pittsburgh 250 and Highmark Healthy High 5 in the celebration of our region through this global sporting event,” said Susan McGalla, president and chief merchandising officer, American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.  “The AE Tour of PA is a natural fit for our brand, and something that our associates and customers are very excited about.”

 The American Eagle Outfitters Tour of Pennsylvania is also a signature sporting event of Pittsburgh 250, a commission established to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the naming of the city.  The race course closely parallels the historic Forbes Trail, which in 1758 became the first road across the Alleghenies.  The AE Tour of PA offers Pennsylvania communities the opportunity to celebrate their uniqueness through festivals and expos at each start and finish line.  It is also an opportunity for young riders to showcase their talent among their peers and for the world to get a glimpse of the sport’s future icons, Olympians and Tour de France riders.

“American Eagle Outfitters’ role as title sponsor sends a strong message to our region’s young people. We’re proud of our past and even more excited about our future,” said Bill Flanagan, executive director of Pittsburgh 250.  “We’re excited to have AE celebrate its first year at the SouthSide Works in the heart of Pittsburgh by partnering with Highmark Healthy High 5 to host this signature event of our 250th anniversary celebration.”

Race Schedule:

June 24: Stage 1

Philadelphia* Prologue TT & Criterium

June 25: Stage 2

Downingtown to Carlisle*

June 26: Stage 3

Camp Hill to Bedford*

June 27: Stage 4

Bedford to Latrobe*

June 28: Stage 5

Ligonier to Pittsburgh’s South Side*

June 29: Stage 6

Downtown Pittsburgh*- Circuit Race

*Host city for AE Tour of PA race stop festivities and expo.

For more information, visit www.ae.com/aetourofpa.