Archive for December, 2010
Nature Valley Bicycle Festival Announces Donation To Children’s Hospitals And Clinics of Minnesota
Minneapolis-Saint Paul, MN — Organizers of the Nature Valley Bicycle Festival, which includes the Nature Valley Grand Prix professional bicycle race, have announced a record-setting donation of $38,000 to the Pediatric Hospice and Pain & Palliative Care Program at Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota, their benefiting charity since 2003. To date, the Nature Valley [...]
November Rain, Part II
By Amber Pierce Winter in Austria is spectacular. Every Hütte and Gasthaus offers gemütlich warmth with cozily intricate carpentry, fireplaces and hearty dishes, but the real party is outdoors – from the unparalleled natural beauty of dramatic mountain pistes and snowy Nordic trails, to the shining holiday markets in every town square, bustling with crowds, [...]
Alison Tetrick Starnes to join Peanut Butter Co. TWENTY12
Mill Valley, CA – Alison Tetrick Starnes recognized All-American Scholar-Athlete graduate of Abilene Christian University is set to ride for Peanut Butter & Co.TWENTY12 in 2011. Tetrick Starnes, excelled as a NCAA tennis player at Abilene Christian University, where she also earned a B.S. in Biochemistry. She then competed as an elite amateur triathlete post-graduation [...]
Marilyn Price honored with President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition Community Leadership Award
San Rafael, CA – The President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition (PCFSN) has chosen Marilyn Price to receive a 2010 PCFSN Community Leadership Award. The award is given annually to individuals who improve the lives of individuals within their community by providing or enhancing opportunities to engage in sports, physical activities, fitness or nutrition-related [...]
L’Etape du California – Amateurs To Tackle Mt. Baldy During 2011 Amgen Tour of California
L’Etape du California will follow Stage 7 of the 2011 Amgen Tour of California ending with a finish atop Mt. Baldy Los Angeles, CA – AEG, presenter of the Amgen Tour of California, is partnering with Pacific Sports, a leading sports and event management company, to produce the L’Etape du California, a race that will [...]
Pegasus Still Based On Myth
Withdrawal of Financial Backing and Denial of License Temporarily Grounds Inaugural Flight of Pegasus Sports All the pieces seemed to be falling into place for Pegasus Sports as recent events saw the signing of high profile stalwarts of the professional peloton and an incorporation of young up-coming talents. But, the would-be flight of the Australian [...]
Cyclingnews.com Official Media Partner for 2011 Amgen Tour of California
Cycling Website to Feature Dedicated Page for the 2011 Race Los Angeles, CA – Following the much-anticipated announcement of the Host Cities for the 2011 Amgen Tour of California professional cycling race, Cyclingnews.com has been named as an official media partner for the sixth-annual race by race presenter AEG. Cyclingnews.com will have a dedicated Amgen [...]
Five Top Pro International Cycling Teams Confirmed for 2011 Quiznos Pro Challenge
Quiznos Pro Challenge Makes Plans to Host 128 World-Class Cyclists in Colorado Denver, CO – The Quiznos Pro Challenge™ today officially announced the first five teams to sign on for the inaugural 2011 competition, including Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) pro teams: Team RadioShack (USA), Liquigas-Cannondale (Italy), HTC-Highroad (USA), Slipstream Sports/Garmin-Cervelo (USA), and BMC Racing Team [...]
Pegasus Sports Bolsters Roster With Cornu and Traksel
Brisbane, Australia – Pegasus Sports added to their already impressive list of riders with the signing of Belgian Dominique Cornu (inset) and Bobbie Traksel from the Netherlands. With Cornu, the team has added another strong time trialist. The 25-year-old athlete captured gold at the 2006 U23 World Championships in the time trial, and that same [...]
Inaugural North American Bike Tour by Tour d’Afrique to Benefit Trips for Kids
San Rafael, CA – Tour d’Afrique Ltd is planning its first ever North American bike tour and has partnered with the national bike charity Trips For Kids to raise money and awareness about their bike programs that help at-risk youth. Through the Tour d’Afrique Foundation, the riders and staff of the 2011 tour will be [...]
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