The Fort Collins event on Thursday,
November 9th will include a presentation by Danielson,
Q&A with the audience, and an autograph session, plus raffles,
silent auction, and door prizes. |
(Fort
Collins, CO) October 30, 2006 — Lee's Cyclery today
announced that 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. The event is free to the public
and will include a Q&A with Danielson and Dave Towle, America's premier
race announcer. Also scheduled are a meet and greet autograph session,
raffles, a
silent auction,
and door prizes.
"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 be held at Lee's Cyclery's south store
location at 931 E. Harmony Road, Fort Collins, Colorado. Doors open at
6pm.
On Saturday, November 11th, Tom will lead a group ride
through
the foothills
west of Fort Collins. The ride is limited to 30 participants and requires
a $100 donation. Each participant will have a photo taken with Tom during
the ride and receive a printed copy by mail. Riders can reserve a spot
at the fundraiser or visit http://www.leescyclery.com to reserve online.
More details are available at http://www.tomdanielson.com
or call Lee's Cyclery at 970.226.6006.
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.
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