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Tour de France Cycling Gear

PRESS RELEASE

LightInTheBox.com Launches New Cycling Gear Range for the Tour De France

BEIJING, July 10 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- To give cycling fans a treat during the 96th Tour De France, LightInTheBox.com (http://www.lightinthebox.com/ ) has announced the expansion of their cycling range: including everything from patented CoolMax fabric cycling shorts (http://www.lightinthebox.com/Cycling-Shorts.htm ) to light-weight folding bicycles (http://www.lightinthebox.com/Cycles.htm ). Now global biking enthusiasts can choose cycling gear worthy of the hallowed Yellow Jersey and get fast-lane delivery direct to their door.

The Tour de France, which this year runs from July 4 to July 26, is an annual bicycle race that covers more than 3,500 kilometers (2,200 mi) throughout France and bordering countries. The race usually lasts 23 days and attracts cyclists from around the world. The combination of endurance and strength needed led the New York Times to say in 2006 that the "Tour de France is arguably the most physiologically demanding of athletic events". The effort was compared to "running a marathon several days a week for nearly three weeks", while the total elevation of the climbs was compared to "climbing three Everests". The riders burn through a staggering 7000 calories a day and getting the intake right is essential for recovery as there are a sinew-straining 21 stages in 2009. The expectation and excitement for this year's race is high as Lance Armstrong comes out of retirement to take on cycling's younger superstars. Armstrong has previously made the race his own, winning an amazing seven times from 1999-2005.

"Challenging the limits of physical and mental endurance is an intrinsically human trait," said Kevin Wen, co-founder of LightInTheBox.com, on the announcement of their latest low-price range of cycling gear. "We've expanded our sports lines to include competitively priced cycling jerseys and equipment to offer shoppers a helping hand in pushing their own limits."

With China well known as the kingdom of bicycles, LightInTheBox.com uses their unique location to leverage the best deals from local bicycle manufacturers and source the best quality cycling equipment at affordable prices. "The Tour de France is a global competition and we want to provide fans worldwide with the opportunity to join in and purchase their own hi-tech cycling jerseys or cycling accessories," explained Kevin Wen. "Our huge range of gear and new prices mean we can now offer 'more for the Tour' this year." (http://www.lightinthebox.com/Cycling-Shorts.htm )

About LightInTheBox.com:

LightInTheBox.com is a leading global value-added online distributor. It offers more than fifty thousand quality product selections to customers in more than 160 countries. It serves both individual consumers and commercial customers.

 Websites:
 The company: http://www.lightinthebox.com/
 Cycling:   http://www.lightinthebox.com/Cycling-Shorts.htm

 For more information, please contact:

  Wei Jin
  Email: PRcontact@lightinthebox.com

Source: LightInTheBox

CONTACT: Wei Jin at +86-10-5908-0008 x8068, PRcontact@lightinthebox.com

Web site: http://www.lightinthebox.com/

Gold's Gym Supports Tour de Cure

Team Gold's Gym Continues to Lead the National Fight Against Diabetes

Company Leads The American Diabetes Association's Tour de Cure(R) Fundraising Efforts for Record 5th Year in a Row

DALLAS, July 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Gold's Gym, the world's leading authority on health and fitness, has continued its fight against obesity and the diabetes epidemic by once again supporting the American Diabetes Association's Tour de Cure. For the fifth year in a row, the company is the Tour de Cure's top national fundraiser and, along with its franchisees, employees, members and local communities, has raised more than $350,000.

Since Gold's Gym began its relationship with the American Diabetes Association in 2003, the company has raised more than $2.5 million for the Association in support of their mission: to prevent and cure diabetes and improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.

"The focus of our relationship with the ADA has always been on raising funds for diabetes research and promoting the importance of exercise in fighting the disease," said Lisa Zoellner, chief marketing officer, Gold's Gym. "The Tour de Cure has become a part of our culture and is something the entire Gold's Gym family has rallied behind. We are thrilled to have raised these much-needed funds for the American Diabetes Association and are proud to serve as a resource to help people affected by the disease manage it through fitness."

The American Diabetes Association's Tour de Cure is a series of cycling events held in 40 states nationwide with proceeds benefiting the Association and its numerous programs designed to prevent, cure and manage diabetes.

Gold's Gym franchise owners, managers and employees assembled members from their local gyms and community to take part in the Tour de Cure events. With over 83 Gold's Gym teams and 2,000 riders participating in this year's events, the company had one of its strongest years to date. The top Gold's Gym fundraising teams across the country include:

 -- Gold's Gym Capital District - $45,539.83
   -- Team captain: Bill Lia

   -- Location: Albany, NY

 -- Gold's Fantastic Five - $34,445.16
   -- Team captain: Kimberly Murphy

   -- Location: Baltimore, MD

 -- Gold's Gym Golden Flyers - $22,186.08
   -- Team captain: Phillip Bruno

   -- Location: St. Louis, MO

 -- Gold's Gym Utah - $17,050.75
   -- Team captain: Stan Swallow

   -- Location: Salt Lake City, UT

 -- Team Gold's-Hamburg - $13,551.00
   -- Team captain: Dennis Witt

   -- Location: Buffalo, NY

Considered one of today's largest health crises, diabetes currently affects nearly 24 million in the U.S. and another 57 million are at risk. Although, there is no cure for diabetes, increased physical activity and proper nutrition can help manage and reduce complications as well as prevent type 2 diabetes.

In addition to supporting the Tour de Cure, Gold's Gym has worked with the ADA to develop a variety of initiatives and resources that support the fight against diabetes. This includes a special guide on how to start an exercise routine, a web site (www.goldsgym.com/adafitness) that features tips on fighting diabetes with fitness and a special discounted gym membership for anyone affected by the disease. The two organizations are also planning a national "Spin-a-thon" this November in honor of National Diabetes Month.

About Gold's Gym

Established in Venice, Calif. in 1965, Gold's Gym is the largest full service gym chain in the world with over 675 locations in 43 states and 28 countries. Gold's Gym offers the latest equipment and services, including group exercise, personal training, cardiovascular equipment, group cycling, Pilates and yoga. With nearly 3.5 million members worldwide, Gold's Gym helps all kinds of people achieve their individual potential through fitness.

Source: Gold's Gym

CONTACT: MWW Group: Lindsey Winkler, +1-201-964-2374, lwinkler@mww.com;
or Gold's Gym International: Dave Reiseman, +1-214-296-5062,
dreiseman@goldsgym.com

Web Site: http://www.goldsgym.com/adafitness

Mack Cycle & Fitness

My husband and I got a chance to visit the Mack Cycle store in Miami a few weeks ago. We were picking up our race packets for the Key Biscayne Trilogy #1. Since that was my husband's first duathlon, we stayed for the triathlon/duathlon clinic presented by Body Zen.

Mack Cycle is quite a large store, which is crammed full of biking and triathlon gear. They have a great selection of road and triathlon bikes and clothing in stock. The day we were there, they were having a huge sidewalk sale. I got a Trek spaghetti strap cycling top and Trek cycling shorts for only $5 each - a whole new biking/duathlon outfit for only $10 - what a deal!

Store Details
Mack Cycle
5995 Sunset Drive
Miami, FL 33143
Phone: 305-661-8363
Website: www.mackcycleandfitness.com

Mack Cycle Triathlon Trilogy
Mack Cycle is the title sponsor of the Mack Cycle and Fitness Triathlon Trilogy. The trilogy can be done as either a sprint triathlon or a sprint duathlon. My husband and I are signed up for the duathlon series. The first race took place on June 21; my husband got 4th place Clydesdale men and I won 3rd place Female Masters - WOOT!

The triathlon/duathlon trilogy takes place at Crandon Park in Key Biscayne. That's about a 62 mile drive from our house, so we have to get up at around 4 AM in order to have enough time to drive down there, park, get our race packets, pick up our timing chips, get body marked and place our bike and gear in the transition area. That gives us just enough time to check out the course and do a quick warm up run before the race start.

Mack Cycle Trilogy Race Dates
June 21 - Trilogy #1
July 19 - Trilogy #2
August 16 - Trilogy #3
September 20 - Bonus Round

Take care,
Lynn Smythe AKA the Bike Diva

Review of Time RXS Carbon Ti Bike Pedals

ABOVE: Close up of Time RXS carbon titanium pedals

I started racing in a few duathlons this year. At the present time, I can't afford to go out and purchase a time trial bike, so I'm always on the search for gear to upgrade my Trek Madone 6.5 road bike. I've been thinking about purchasing a new pair of lighter weight road bike pedals. I've been researching pedal brands and models and decided I wanted to get a pair of Time RXS carbon titanium pedals.

Manufacturer: Time Sport

MSRP: $459.95

Weight: 195 grams per pair

Features: composite carbon pedal, hollow titanium axel, adjustable +/- 5 degrees of float

If you aren't in a hurry to purchase these pedals, shop around. I've found them on sale at a couple of online stores. I purchased my Time RXS carbon titanium road bike pedals from Price Point for only $259.95. I've also seen them on sale at Bike Nashbar for $379.95.

Easy Upgrade
Time pedals claim to be 100% compatible with all brands of cycling shoes. I had been using a pair of Shimano pedals with my Trek road bike. I had no problem adding the Time cleats to my Specialized road bike shoes. I bought a second pair of cleats, so I can also use my Lake triathlon shoes with the new pedals, when I race in duathlons and time trials.

Other Models
Time also makes a set of Time RXS carbon road pedals, which weigh 260 grams per pair, and retail for $174.95. Although not as lightweight as the carbon titanium model, they offer a more affordable option for anyone thinking of upgrading their road bike pedals.

 

ABOVE: Close up of Time cleats

Bike Diva's Opinion
The Time RXS carbon ti pedals are crazy sick. They are extremely light weight. I recently had the bottom bracket and front shifter of my road bike repaired at Bike America. When I went to pick up my bike, I brought the new pedals with me so the mechanic could put them on my road bike. All the guys at the bike shop were oooh-ing and aaaah-ing over the pedals. It took me a few laps around my neighborhood to get comfortable with clipping in and and out of the new pedals. I've done two duathlons with the Time RXS carbon titanium road bike pedals and really like them.

Time RXS carbon titanium road bike pedals might be a bit pricey for the average bike rider. But since I started racing last year, I'm not too worried about it. I'm not into fancy clothes, expensive cars or pricey jewelry. Cycling and running are my main passions. I'm riding a $6,000 road bike, so a couple hundred dollars for a pair of pedals doesn't seem too extreme to me.

Bike Diva's Sponsors
I am looking for a few more sponsors to come on board for the 2010 race season. If anyone would like to sponsor me and my races, or send me a new triathlon bike, just give me a call, or contact me via email: lynn@bikediva.net. Besides being represented at all the races I do throughout the year, you will also receive a one year ad on the Bike Diva and Run Diva blogs along with various blog postings about your companies products throughout the year.

View my Bike Diva's Sponsors page, to view a list of companies currently sponsoring me. You can view my current race schedule here: Bike Diva's Races. I am also actively involved with a number of charity organizations including the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team in Training program.

Take care,
Lynn Smythe AKA the Bike Diva

Jet Blue Bike Fees Waived in July

 

 

PRESS RELEASE

Cycling Fans Stay Up-to-Speed on JetBlue Airways with Access to Live 2009 Tour de France Coverage on VERSUS

- TV channel offered for sixth straight year through DIRECTV(R) programming -

- Bike fees waived for the month of July in celebration of the annual bike race -

NEW YORK, July 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- This July, cycling fans traveling on JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ:JBLU) will stay up-to-speed with the most talked about competition of the year as the airline gears up to offer a dedicated channel to VERSUS, the exclusive television home of the Tour de France in the U.S., for the sixth straight year. Beginning Saturday, July 4, at 9:30 a.m. ET, VERSUS' coverage of the grueling, 23-day contest will be available on channel 37 of JetBlue's personal seatback televisions, in addition to its signature lineup of 36 channels of live DIRECTV(R) programming. To celebrate the race, JetBlue is also waiving its $50 bike fee (a) for customers traveling from July 1 to July 31, 2009.

"We continue to find ways to make the trip on JetBlue as enjoyable as the destination for our customers, and that means giving them more than the other guys -- whether it's a free checked bike to celebrate the race, more legroom, more free snacks and drinks, better customer service or more access to the most-talked about sporting events of the season," said Sam Kline, senior analyst of Product Development for JetBlue Airways. "A lot can happen in the world of cycling on a six-hour long haul flight, but thanks to our live satellite TV programming and our dedicated channel for VERSUS this July, our customers won't miss a minute of the action."

"Once again VERSUS will air wall-to-wall and in-depth coverage of the Tour de France in July both super-serving hardcore cycling fans and big event viewers. We're proud to partner with JetBlue for the sixth straight year so that sports fans can have access to one of the greatest competitions in all of sports even when they're in the air," said Marc Fein, Executive Vice President of Programming, Production and Business Operations for VERSUS.

In addition to its home town of New York City, JetBlue jets to some of the biggest cycling cities in the country, including: Austin, Texas; Chicago, Ill.; Denver, Colo.; Portland, Ore.; Richmond, Va.; Rochester, N.Y.; San Diego, Calif.; San Francisco, Calif.; and Seattle, Wash..

About VERSUS

VERSUS celebrates competition across all platforms (VERSUS.com, VERSUS on Demand and VERSUS HD). Now in more than 75 million homes, the network is the national cable home of the National Hockey League (NHL), the Stanley Cup Playoffs and the IndyCar(R) Series as well as best-in-class events such as The Tour de France, the Professional Bull Riders (PBR), World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) and Professional Boxing. The network also offers collegiate sports featuring nationally-ranked teams from top conferences such as the Pac-10, Big 12, Mountain West and Ivy League. VERSUS features the best field sports programming on television and is a destination for sports fans, athletes and sportsmen to find exclusive, competitive events and original programs, such as Sports Soup and FANARCHY, that audiences can't find elsewhere. VERSUS, a wholly owned company of Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA) (NASDAQ:CMCSK) , is distributed via cable systems and satellite operators throughout the United States.

About JetBlue Airways

New York-based JetBlue Airways has created a new airline category based on value, service and style. Known for its award-winning service and free TV as much as its low fares, JetBlue is now pleased to offer customers Lots of Legroom and super-spacious Even More Legroom seats. JetBlue introduced complimentary in-flight e-mail and instant messaging services on aircraft "BetaBlue," a first among U.S. domestic airlines. JetBlue is also America's first and only airline to offer its own Customer Bill of Rights, with meaningful and specific compensation for customers inconvenienced by service disruptions within JetBlue's control. Visit www.jetblue.com/promise for details. JetBlue currently serves 56 cities with 600 daily flights. New service to Baltimore begins on September 9. The airline also intends to commence service to Barbados (October 1); Saint Lucia (October 26); and Kingston, Jamaica (October 30). With JetBlue, all seats are assigned, all travel is ticketless, all fares are one-way, and an overnight stay is never required. For information or reservations call 1-800-JET-BLUE (1-800-538-2583), TTY/TDD 1-800-336-5530 or visit www.jetblue.com.

(a) Bicycles are not accepted on flights to/from the Dominican Republic due to checked baggage size restrictions. Bicycles will be accepted in a hard-sided, padded case designed for bicycles. If not in a hard-sided case, bikes may be accepted with the handle bars secured sideways and the pedals removed and encased in plastic foam, a cardboard box or similar material to prevent damage. JetBlue cannot be liable for lost or damaged bikes.

DIRECTV and XM Satellite Radio services are not available on flights outside the continental United States.

Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090217/NY71475LOGO-b

Source: JetBlue Airways

CONTACT: JetBlue Corporate Communications, +1-718-709-3089,
CorporateCommunications@jetblue.com, or JetBlue Reservations, +1-800-JET-BLUE
(538-2583)

Web Site: http://www.jetblue.com/

Team Columbia HTC at Tour de France

PRESS RELEASE

High Road Sports and HTC Announce Partnership to Debut at 2009 Tour de France

'Team Columbia-HTC' will ride the 2009 Tour de France under new three-year sponsorship agreement

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. and Taoyuan, Taiwan, June 29 /PRNewswire/ -- High Road Sports, Inc., the owner of Team Columbia-Highroad and HTC Corporation, a designer of mobile phones, today announced a three-year sponsorship agreement that prominently places the HTC brand at the starting line of the 2009 Tour de France on July 4 in Monaco.

"High Road Sports is elated to be partnering with HTC, a recognized leader and growing global brand in mobile phones," said Bob Stapleton, Owner, Team Columbia-HTC. "Team Columbia-HTC is now sponsored by two leading companies in their related industries and we are ready to show the growing power of our partnership at this year's Tour de France."

The team currently called Columbia-Highroad, and known in 2008 and 2009 as the team with the most victories in professional cycling, will compete as "Team Columbia-HTC" and will present the new team uniform in Monaco on July 3, the day before the start of the 96th Tour de France.

"The HTC HighRoad Sports partnership is a great match of like minded organizations driven by innovation, excellence and competitiveness and we are excited about the opportunity to communicate HTC's brand value through the great sport of cycling," said Peter Chou, chief executive officer, HTC Corporation. "HTC's sponsorship of Team Columbia-HTC is one step in HTC's commitment to increasing its global brand value and recognition."

Recognized in Business Week's 2009 InfoTech 100 as the 13th best-performing tech company in the world, HTC focuses on putting people at the centre by making their phones work in a more simple and natural way. This drives HTC's choice of partners, product creations and platforms. HTC's global team of designers, researchers and engineers quietly listen and observe people with their phones and in life so they can better understand and anticipate people's needs to create a more personalized experience. This is central to HTC's culture, spanning across its more than 9,000 employees worldwide.

The three-year sponsorship agreement runs through 2011 and includes both the men's and women's professional cycling teams, which are top ranked worldwide and have won over 80 races combined in 2009 - the most wins of any competing team.

About HTC

HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile phone industry and continues to pioneer industry-leading mobile experiences through design, usability and innovation that is sparked by how the mobile phone can improve how people live and communicate. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit www.htc.com.

About High Road Sports

High Road Sports, Inc., based in San Luis Obispo, California, operates elite-level professional men's and women's cycling teams that have won more victories than any other teams in the 2008 and 2009. High Road's athletes include 36 men and women, and staff members from 20 different nations making it the most international team in the sport.

High Road is founded on the principles of clean and fair sport, and focuses on developing young athletes under veteran leadership and an experienced management team. The team is a leader in best methods and practices, technology development, and self-improvement. To learn more about Team Columbia-HTC please visit the team's web site at www.highroadsports.com.

Source: HTC Corporation

CONTACT: Kristy Scrymgeour of High Road Sports, Inc., +1-805-545-7942,
kscrymgeour@highroadsports.com; or John Szymanski of HTC Europe,
+44(0)2072294400, htcpr@nelsonbostock.com; or HTC America Rickey Bird,
+1-425-638-7000, HTCPR@waggeneredstrom.com, for HTC America

Web Site: http://www.htc.com/
http://www.highroadsports.com/

Team Type 1 at RAAM

Team Type 1 Takes First Place Finish in Race Across America

The OmniPod(R) Insulin Management System Lets Cyclists Focus on Winning in Record Setting Time

ANNAPOLIS, Md., June 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Today, Team Type 1 concluded the 28th Annual Race Across America in record-breaking time, finishing first-place in the 8-person team category division. In this 3,000 mile transcontinental cycling competition beginning in Oceanside, CA and ending in Annapolis, MD, Team Type 1 members were put to the ultimate athletic test enduring extreme desert temperatures, wind, the threat of thunderstorms, and rough terrain, all while having to constantly manage their diabetes.

"We are so proud that our team was able to break another Race Across America record and finish in first place," said Joe Eldridge, co-founder of Team Type 1. "Our team's mission is to show people with diabetes that they can accomplish anything if they work hard to control their disease. We hope our team's performance inspires other people to manage their diabetes so they can achieve their own goals."

Team Type 1 was created in 2004 by Phil Southerland and Joe Eldridge, a pair of avid cyclists with Type 1 diabetes. In 2006 and 2007, the pair captained Team Type 1 to back-to-back victories in the eight-person team division of the Race Across America (RAAM).

In this year's race, six of the eight team members were able to compete vigorously and control their glucose levels with the OmniPod(R) Insulin Management System: Jeff Bannink, Beaverton, Ore.; Alex Bowden, St. Charles, Mo.; Matt Brooks, Pickerington, Ohio; Lonny Knabe, Portland, Ore.; Bob Schrank, Gurnee, Ill.; Mark Suprenant, Milford, N.H.

"The revolutionary technology of the OmniPod let us focus on competing," commented Mark Suprenant, one of the winning TT1 RAAM cyclists. "OmniPod stood up to all the challenging conditions we faced from California to Maryland and enabled us to deliver our best performance ever."

The OmniPod System consists of two wireless components: the Pod -- a compact, lightweight, self-adhesive insulin delivery device that is worn discreetly on the skin beneath clothing; and the Personal Diabetes Manager -- a wireless, menu-driven, hand-held device that programs the Pod.

"We congratulate Team Type 1 on yet another inspiring achievement," commented Duane DeSisto, President and Chief Executive Office of Insulet, manufacturer of the OmniPod System. "These elite athletes embody our mission to make diabetes a smaller part of life."

About the OmniPod Insulin Management System

The OmniPod Insulin Management System is the world's only tubing-free insulin pump. OmniPod offers people living with insulin-requiring diabetes all the benefits of insulin pump therapy, with unprecedented freedom, comfort and ease. OmniPod has just two components: the small, discreet, watertight Pod, worn almost anywhere on the body to hold and deliver insulin; and the PDM (Personal Diabetes Manager), a hand-held device that communicates wirelessly to program the Pod, calculates suggested doses and has a built-in FreeStyle(R) blood glucose meter.

About Team Type 1 RAAM

The Team Type 1 Elite/Developmental team formed out of the desire to showcase diabetic cyclists during one of the toughest races in the world -- the Race Across America (RAAM). As the cycling season progresses, the 14-member team of elite diabetic cyclists grows better and better, with the younger team members learning the ropes semi-professional cycling, while the more experienced riders are groomed for the biggest race of all, the RAAM. Seated at the top-rung of ultra-endurance competitions, the 3000-mile RAAM is 30% longer than the Tour de France; yet it is finished in less than one-third of the time! The 2007 Team Type 1 RAAM team finished first in the 8-person division and set a new world record.

About Race Across America

The Race Across America is one of the most respected and longest running annual endurance events holding legendary stature the world over. It is one of the pinnacles of sporting accomplishment, globally seen as the highest rung of the ultra-endurance sports ladder. Since 1982, RAAM has a rich and storied history standing as a monument to human endeavors. The Race Across America is an event so staggering that merely to finish is, for most, the accomplishment of a lifetime. RAAM inspires everyone that it touches. A monumental race contested with the utmost of sportsmanship and zeal. Truly, RAAM is larger than life. A breeding ground for champions, a testing ground for elite riders and a shining example of the strength of human spirit.

About Insulet Corporation

Insulet Corporation (NASDAQ:PODD) is an innovative medical device company dedicated to improving the lives of people with diabetes. The Company's OmniPod Insulin Management System is a revolutionary, discreet and easy-to-use insulin infusion system that features two easy-to-use parts with no tubing and fully-automated cannula insertion. Through the OmniPod System, Insulet seeks to expand the use of insulin pump therapy among people with insulin-dependent diabetes. Founded in 2000, Insulet is based in Bedford, MA.

 Media Contact:
 Erich Sandoval, Lazar Partners for Insulet Corporation
 Tel. +1-917-497-2867
 E-mail: esandoval@lazarpartners.com

Source: Insulet Corporation

CONTACT: Erich Sandoval, Lazar Partners for Insulet Corporation,
+1-917-497-2867, esandoval@lazarpartners.com

Web Site: http://www.raceacrossamerica.org/

18th Annual Fat Tire Classic

PRESS RELEASE

18th Annual Fat Tire Classic Benefiting the National Sports Center for the Disabled & the American Red Cross Mile High July 17th - 19th, 2009

DENVER, June 24 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Sports Center for the Disabled and American Red Cross Mile High Chapter will be hosting the 18th annual Fat Tire Classic from Friday, July 17th to Sunday, July 19th at the Winter Park Resort in Winter Park, CO. Experience world class mountain biking and fantastic hiking with a wide variety of well-marked trails for all levels of riders and hikers! Join this summer tradition with:

 -- World Class Mountain Biking!
 -- Fantastic Hiking!
 -- 6 Catered Meals!
 -- Fat Tire Amber Ale!
 -- Family Fun!
 -- Two Great Organizations!


 Register now at www.fattireclassic.org

The Fat Tire Classic is a Colorado summer tradition offering fun for the whole family. The weekend mountain biking and hiking event raises funds to support the vital work of two great Colorado organizations; the American Red Cross Mile High Chapter and the National Sports Center for the Disabled.

Whether you are an advanced rider, an avid hiker or you just want to take your time and enjoy beautiful Winter Park, CO, there is something for everyone at the 2009 Fat Tire Classic. They can also raise pledges from family and friends to provide even more support for the Red Cross and the NSCD.

The National Sports Center for the Disabled, founded in 1970, is a world leader in the field of adaptive sports and recreation. The NSCD raises five million dollars annually to teach and provide equipment for over 20,000 lessons in over 20 sports which positively impact the lives of people with disabilities. With specialty trained instructors and a state of the art equipment lab, NSCD athletes take to the slopes, trails and playing fields to learn more about sports - and themselves. For more information, please visit www.nscd.org.

The American Red Cross Mile High Chapter helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. Last year, more than 3000 volunteers helped victims of nearly 300 disasters; taught lifesaving skills to tens of thousands; and provided support to U.S. service members and their families in Colorado. The Mile High Chapter is affiliated with the American Red Cross and is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Locally seventy-nine cents of every dollar is spent on humanitarian services and programs. The Red Cross is not a government agency; it relies on donations of time and money to do its work. For more information, please visit www.denver-redcross.org.

 Media Contact: Rachel Hirt
 Marketing Director
 303.633.5802
 rhirt@nscd.org

Source: National Sports Center for the Disabled

CONTACT: Rachel Hirt, Marketing Director of National Sports Center for
the Disabled, +1-303-633-5802, rhirt@nscd.org

Web Site: http://www.fattireclassic.org/
http://www.nscd.org/
http://www.denver-redcross.org/

MASS Mountain Bike Festival

PRESS RELEASE

VisitPA.com's Mid-Atlantic Super Series Mountain Bike Festival Will Attract Sport's Top Riders

HARRISBURG, Pa., June 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Pennsylvania's official mountain bike team will sponsor one of the largest cycling events in the Mid-Atlantic region this weekend near Harrisburg.

The fifth visitPA.com Mid-Atlantic Super Series (MASS) Mountain Bike Festival Weekend will be held June 26-28 at Oesterling Farm in Marysville, Perry County.

The visitPA.com MASS Mountain Bike Festival Weekend begins on Friday with an evening team time trial before Saturday's 12-hour team relay and nine-hour solo races. Spectators can also cheer on the riders during the short track cross country race on Sunday. The festival features camping, family activities and live entertainment Saturday night.

The event is also a stop on the Dirt Rag World Tour. Dirt Rag is a magazine and online forum recognized as a leading authority on mountain biking. For more information on the race and festival, visit www.highspeedcycling.com.

"It was through our team's success and the high caliber of mountain biking opportunities available in Pennsylvania that we were able to secure this spot on the Dirt Rag World Tour," said Mickey Rowley, deputy secretary of tourism with Pennsylvania's Department of Community and Economic Development. "Professional and recreational riders alike will find challenging terrain, beautiful scenery and various other outdoor activities, which, together, create a great escape into nature."

The festival is only one stop among a busy season for the visitPA.com Mountain Bike Racing Team, which has dominated the Mid-Atlantic region since its inception. Led by team captains Mike Kuhn of Allentown and Ray Adams of Harrisburg, the nine-member-team of semi-professional mountain bike racers compete in dozens of racing events each season.

The team donates a portion of its prize money to the Pennsylvania-based Blue Butterfly Fund (www.bluebutterflyfund.org), an organization that helps families with children fighting cancer. For more information on the team, go to visitPA.com or check out its blog at http://visitpadotcommtbteam.blogspot.com/.

The Pennsylvania Tourism Office, under the state Department of Community and Economic Development, provides travelers with the information they need to enjoy the activities and attractions in Pennsylvania. Go to visitPA.com or call (800) VISIT PA.

CONTACT: Michael Chapaloney

(717) 720-1301

Source: Pennsylvania Tourism Office

CONTACT: Michael Chapaloney of Pennsylvania Tourism Office,
+1-717-720-1301

Web Site: http://www.highspeedcycling.com/

2009 Frank Stark Celebration Ride

Frank Stark Celebration Ride
Presented by the Boca Raton Bicycle Club
Sunday, July 12

Boca Raton City Hall
Corner Palmetto Park Road and Boca Raton Blvd. (2nd Avenue)

Ride Options
62 mile metric century - starts 7:30 AM
30 mile ride - starts 8:30 AM

10:30 AM to 1:30 PM - lunch back at City Hall
Ride support throughout course 7 AM to 1:30 PM

Register Online
Boca Raton Bicycle Club - www.bocaratonbicycleclub.com
Active.com - 20th Annual Frank Stark Celebration Ride

Proceeds Benefit
Bicycle Advocacy
Lance Armstrong Foundation
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Take care,
Lynn Smythe AKA the Bike Diva