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10-30-07, 12:57 PM
Three-Time Tour de France Racer Bob Roll Joins Forces with
ZteaM Cycling to Host November 11 Charity Ride
Marin County, California (October 23, 2007)—The Marin County chapter of ZteaM Cycling, a national cycling club supporting the growth of masters, elite, and youth cycling, is hosting a charity ride together with one of the best-known names in the cycle riders’ world—Bob Roll. On Sunday, November 11, 2007, the “Bob Roll Ride for Kids,” presented in conjunction with NorCal High School MTB Racing League, will give cyclists the opportunity to ride with former bike racer and current network cycling commentator Bob Roll while helping to support a good cause.
A three-time Tour de France racer, Roll was a member of the original 7-Eleven Cycling Team until 1990, and competed for the Motorola Cycling Team in 1991. In 1992, he moved to Greg LeMond’s Z team and switched gears to mountain biking. He continued racing mountain bikes through 1998. He is the author of four books: Bobke: A Ride on the Wild Side of Cycling, Bobke II, and two Tour de France Companions. Currently, he is the cycling commentator for the Versus cable network’s coverage of the Tour de France.
The “Bob Roll Ride for Kids” will start and finish at the Woodlands Market in Kentfield, California. The ride, escorted by The California Highway Patrol, will depart at 8 a.m. on Sunday, November 11. Participants will ride neutrally until the end of Nicasio Reservoir on their way to completing the 45-mile loop.
All proceeds from the tax-deductible ride will go to youth cycling (NorCal Cycling, Fast Freddie Foundation, Trips for Kids, and ZteaM Cycling). Entry fees prior to the event are $75, $125 or $200; Same day registration is $100. Online registration closes on Friday, November 9 at 8 a.m. Eastern Time. The field limit is 200, so riders are encouraged to reserve their spaces early.
To register for the event, visit http://www.bikereg.com/ (key word: Bob Roll) or mail reservations with checks to ZteaM Cycling, 107 Reed Ranch Road, Tiburon, CA 94920. For questions or comments, please email zteamcycling@gmail.com.
About ZteaM
ZteaM is a national cycling club supporting the growth of masters, elite, and youth cycling through club riding and racing. The group is funded by national and regional sponsors, and its own members. ZteaM regional chapters operate independently with a focus on supporting youth cycling programs in their areas. While ZteaM has a racing emphasis, its objective is to support all areas of cycling and to encourage family involvement by hosting social events for both cyclists and their families. Visit www.zteamcycling.com for more information.
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ZteaM Cycling to Host November 11 Charity Ride
Marin County, California (October 23, 2007)—The Marin County chapter of ZteaM Cycling, a national cycling club supporting the growth of masters, elite, and youth cycling, is hosting a charity ride together with one of the best-known names in the cycle riders’ world—Bob Roll. On Sunday, November 11, 2007, the “Bob Roll Ride for Kids,” presented in conjunction with NorCal High School MTB Racing League, will give cyclists the opportunity to ride with former bike racer and current network cycling commentator Bob Roll while helping to support a good cause.
A three-time Tour de France racer, Roll was a member of the original 7-Eleven Cycling Team until 1990, and competed for the Motorola Cycling Team in 1991. In 1992, he moved to Greg LeMond’s Z team and switched gears to mountain biking. He continued racing mountain bikes through 1998. He is the author of four books: Bobke: A Ride on the Wild Side of Cycling, Bobke II, and two Tour de France Companions. Currently, he is the cycling commentator for the Versus cable network’s coverage of the Tour de France.
The “Bob Roll Ride for Kids” will start and finish at the Woodlands Market in Kentfield, California. The ride, escorted by The California Highway Patrol, will depart at 8 a.m. on Sunday, November 11. Participants will ride neutrally until the end of Nicasio Reservoir on their way to completing the 45-mile loop.
All proceeds from the tax-deductible ride will go to youth cycling (NorCal Cycling, Fast Freddie Foundation, Trips for Kids, and ZteaM Cycling). Entry fees prior to the event are $75, $125 or $200; Same day registration is $100. Online registration closes on Friday, November 9 at 8 a.m. Eastern Time. The field limit is 200, so riders are encouraged to reserve their spaces early.
To register for the event, visit http://www.bikereg.com/ (key word: Bob Roll) or mail reservations with checks to ZteaM Cycling, 107 Reed Ranch Road, Tiburon, CA 94920. For questions or comments, please email zteamcycling@gmail.com.
About ZteaM
ZteaM is a national cycling club supporting the growth of masters, elite, and youth cycling through club riding and racing. The group is funded by national and regional sponsors, and its own members. ZteaM regional chapters operate independently with a focus on supporting youth cycling programs in their areas. While ZteaM has a racing emphasis, its objective is to support all areas of cycling and to encourage family involvement by hosting social events for both cyclists and their families. Visit www.zteamcycling.com for more information.
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