Press Release Aug 23
Communication and Public Relations Director
Northbrook Cycle Committee
E-mail: imelda@northbrookvelodrome.org
Website: www.northbrookvelodrome.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Ladies have arrived
Northbrook, Illinois -- August 23, 2005 -- On Thursday, August 25 the velodrome will be featuring a “Ladies Night” with hopes of reaching new heights by having the most women racers in a single night of racing.
The “Ladies Night” feature event offers over $750 in cash and merchandise prizes, the largest total purse of the season for women racers. As the night of racing progresses, the ladies will be forced to ‘step on their pedals’ in the 30-lap points race. This race promises to add lots of excitement as there will be sprints every three laps to collect primes.
“Ladies Night” at the velodrome is presented through the generous contributions of Athletes by Design Women’s Program, Yojimbo’s Garage, Chicago Athlete, Katharine A. Roe Design, Mary Heinz Massage Studio, and a number of velodrome angels.
A full race program and other details can be found on www.northbrookvelodrome.org.
Zipp, the official wheel of Thursday night racing will again be there. Racers will have the opportunity to win a new Zipp 900 disk wheel by purchasing a raffle ticket ($5 each). Participants may enter as often as they like increasing their chances of winning. The winner will be announced at the end of the season.About Zipp: A leading disc wheels manufacturer with a strong brand presence worldwide. Zipp has remained dedicated to developing and improving their technologies in a continuing drive to constantly redefine the industry’s leading edge. (www.zipp.com)
About the Ed Rudolph Northbrook Velodrome: The newly resurfaced velodrome, located just north of Chicago suburban Northbrook. Several fundraising efforts helped save the facility. The velodrome attracts cyclist from multiple states. (www.northbrookvelodrome.org)
About ABD: “The ABD’s Women’s Program is committed to introducing cycling women off all ages and abilities and continuing to raise the level of women’s racing in the Midwest. The ABD Cycling Club now promotes 14 events throughout the year, including the “Fall Fling” this October and the Indoor Time Trial Series next January.About Yojimbo’s Garage: a fixture in Chicago’s community for over eight years specializing in high-performance track, road, cross, mountain bikes and other racing accessories. (www.yojimbosgarage.com)
About Chicago Athlete: Chicago Athlete magazine, based in Skokie, Ill prides itself with a strong working knowledge of the amateur sports scene in Chicagoland. The magazine covers running, triathlons, cycling, swimming and winter sports (cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and snowboarding). Chicago Athlete can be found in two mediums: print and the Web. Chicago Athlete Web medium contains the region's most comprehensive source of information for runners, triathletes, cyclists and other active sports participants. The Web site is a one-stop choice for up-to-date news, features, photos, extensive race results, a searchable calendar, training tips, clubs, stores, product reviews and more. (www.chicagoaa.com)
About Katherine A Roe Design: located in the hearth of the northside of Chicago for over eight years. The firm specializes in full service design services, including residential and office projects in styles ranging from modern to classic design, interior architectural design for new construction and renovation projects and custom furnishings design including both upholstery and case goods. (Roeline@sbcglobal.net or 773-450-1756)
