Tom Danielson Fundraiser for Junior Cycling
Development/Advocacy
Tom Danielson and Lee's Cyclery to Host Fundraiser for Colorado Junior Cycling
Development and Cycling Advocacy in Fort Collins, Colorado, November 9th. Ride
with Tom!
Tom
Danielson of the Discovery Channel Professional Cycling Team and Lee's Cyclery
will hold a benefit to raise money for junior cycling development programs in
Colorado. Admission is free to the public. There will be raffles, a silent
auction, door prizes, and more. Food and beverages will be available.
(Photo courtesy Discovery Channel Pro Cycling Team)
Tom will discuss various topics with Dave Towle - the voice of North American
racing. An audience Q&A will give attendees a chance to ask Tom questions.
Following the presentation, Tom will autograph items for all attendees. In
addition, anyone who donates $25 receives 10% off anything in the store in
November.
"Junior programs are essential to finding and growing the best talents in the
sport," said Danielson, "I certainly benefited from these programs and it's
great to be able to give back a little and contribute."
The event will take place Thursday, November 9th,
2006 at Lee's Cyclery's south store location, 931 E. Harmony Road,
Fort Collins, Colorado. Doors open at 6pm. Food and beverages, social, and
silent auction will be from 6pm to 7pm. The program will begin at 7pm and last
approximately one hour.
Tom to lead a group ride the following Saturday in
Fort Collins.
The group ride with Tom will take place
Saturday, November 11th at 10:30am Fort Collins. The ride is limited
to 30 participants. A donation of $100 is required. Each rider will have a
picture taken with Tom during the ride which will be professionally printed and
mailed to each participant. The ride will be approximately 35 miles long in the
foothills west of Fort Collins with a fair amount of hills. Lee's Cyclery will
provide mechanical and sag support.
If you have an item to donate for the silent auction please contact
Dave Cho.
More Information:
Tom Danielson's Site
Event Details
About Tom Danielson: Often referred to as America's best talent,
Tom Danielson, has proved himself as a premier stage racer in Europe. Since
joining Lance Armstrong and the Discovery Channel team in 2005, Tom has won the
Tour de Georgia, the Tour of Austria, and a mountain stage victory in this
year's Tour of Spain and a top ten finish overall.
About Lee's Cyclery: Lee’s Cyclery and Fitness was founded in 1963 with
the mission of providing excellent quality and service to Fort Collins. Today,
with two store locations serving Northern Colorado, the tradition lives on with
a very customer focused approach to bikes and ensuring customers have the best
experience at Lee’s whether a novice rider or a pro.
Media Contact:
Dave Cho
dave @ davecho.com
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