Experience of a Lifetime - Bid to Race Like a Pro!
Ever wonder how fast the riders of the Tour de France, Olympics and Tour of California really are? Ever wonder how you might stack up against Levi Leipheimer, George Hincapie and Fabian Cancellara? This is your once-in-a-lifetime chance to test your speed against some of the world’s greatest cyclists. This is more than a backstage pass to the Pro Tour – it’s a chance to experience first hand the excitement of riding a major prologue.
Ride the Palo Alto-Stanford Prologue course moments before 136 of the top cycling professionals in the world officially kick-off the 2008 Amgen Tour of California!
Space is limited – the 25 highest bidders between now and February 15, 2008 at 12 PM (PST) will earn a spot to test this course. Minimum bid is $500. For a limited time, a bid of $2,500 assures you a spot in the challenge! The official ranking will be updated and posted daily. All donations to the Palo Alto Recreation Foundation, on behalf of the Amgen Tour of California Local Organizing Committee are tax deductible. Bidding is being taken over the phone at (800) 341-0310 or by emailing timetrialbids@gmail.com; be ready to provide your name, phone number and bid amount.
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Mike Sinyard - Specialized Bicycles Chris "Macca" McCormack Paulo G. - CSC Michael K. - CSC Andy B. - WEBCOR Guy G. Mick H. Richard N. - Del Monte Matt B. Gavin M. Michael H. - Morgan Stanley Fred St. G. american life insurance Rick S. Joe F. Dennis B. from IDEO Chris L. Bill L. Adam L. Matt B. Chris E. Pat B. Joe M. John E. Frank S. |
$2,500 |
For a Limited Time - A bid of $2,500 TODAY will assure your spot in the Charity Challenge! |
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Join these WINNING Bidders in the Charity Challenge! Make your $2,500 bid NOW to join them! |
| Mike Sinyard, Specialized Bicycles, Founder and CEO |
| Chris "Macca" McCormack, Specialized Ironman World Champion |
| Paulo Grazian, Computer Sciences Corporation |
| Michael Kim, Computer Sciences Corporation |
| Andy Ball, Webcor Builders |
Imagine your name announced by the same famous voices that will be providing the live race coverage, a photo of you in the official start house, thousands of fans (and pros) cheering you down the start ramp and on until you reach the finish and look up to see your time posted on the big screen … or perhaps even the leader board?
In this short 2 mile race of truth you will race individually against the clock. Not only will you test yourself, but you can challenge your friends, go head to head against the Mayor, Stanford’s Vice Provost and other local celebrities and afterwards watch as the world’s best pros challenge your time.
- Close quarters with the pros as you and they prepare for the race.
- Official UCI timing and officiating
- Official prologue course closed just for you
- Your name announced to the roaring crowds
- Professional photography of you leaving the start house
- Professional photography of you blasting across the finish line
- Your time announced and posted on the Video Screen
- Awards stage recognition of the fastest man, fastest woman and the largest donor
This is a priceless opportunity for every cycling fan, enthusiast and weekend warrior. Lasting only a few short moments, it will be remembered for a lifetime.
For those who wish to have some coaching advice, or a fitting on your TT bike for optimum speed, consult Dan Smith in Menlo Park at Sportvelo (650)324-BIKE (2453): http://www.sportvelo.com Need a TT bike like the pro’s use? Contact Jeff at Palo Alto Bicycles 171 University Ave, Palo Alto - (650) 328-7411.
For more information about the Prologue course, check out http://www.paloaltostanfordprologue.com
Bidding will be taken over the phone at: 1-800-341-0310.