Saris BFW Fundraiser
Friday, October 28, 2005

MC Randol White (of Madison's NBC 15) congradulates Chris Fortune on his Supervolunteer of the Year Award

Dede and Michael Barry answer questions from the crowd.

Thank you to our generous sponsors (we hope you will support companies that support bicycle education and advocacy):

Special thanks to Saris Cycling Group Makers of CycleOps trainers, Bones Racks, and many other fine parking and exercise products www.saris.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (October 2005):

CONTACT:
Dar Ward, Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin
608-251-4456 PHONE, 608-251-4594 FAX
dar@bfw.org, www.bfw.org

Local Businesses and Elite Athletes Raise Funds for Better Bicycling in Wisconsin

Saris Cycling Group, makers of Bones Racks and CycleOps trainers, welcome Michael and Dede Barry at a fundraising event for the Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin, October 28th. Michael Barry is a 2-time Canadian Olympian, member of the Discovery Channel Professional Cycling Team, and has ridden for the United States Postal Service Cycling Team and Saturn Pro Cycling Teams. Dede Barry was born in Milwaukee, and has won two gold medals at the Pan American Games, two World Championship medals, six National Championship titles, and a Silver Olympic medal in Athens.

”We’re very excited to have Michael and Dede coming to town for the event,” said Dar Ward, Executive Director of the Bicycle Federation. “Last year Saris put on a fantastic party with over 300 people in attendance and we expect this year’s event to be even bigger with even more spectacular auction items available for bid. This event shows how industry, athletes, and advocates can join together to work for positive change and have a good time doing it.”

The event will include food, drink, music, a silent auction, a raffle, and the good company of hundreds of avid cyclists. Proceeds will go to make Wisconsin a better place to bicycle. Auction items from dozens of businesses will be available for bid, including a custom-built bicycle frame by Waterford Precision Cycles and various products from businesses including Planet Bike, Trek Corporation, and Pacific Cycle. The event will be held Friday, October 28, 2005, 6-9:30pm at the Saris Cycling Group Facility, 5253 Verona Road in Madison. The Master of Ceremonies will be Randol White of Madison's NBC 15 TV and the Sean Michael Dargan Band will perform. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased in advance on-line at www.bfw.org or by calling 608-251-4456. Tickets will also be for sale the day of the event at the door. Your ticket enters you in a drawing for a Trek Travel Trip for two.

The Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin is a statewide nonprofit bicycle education and advocacy organization with over 2,400 members. Our mission, to make Wisconsin a better place to bicycle, embraces the basic vision behind the organization; that bicycling is a viable, healthy, and environmentally sustainable means of transportation, recreation, and sport. We provide bicyclists of all ages with information on recreational rides, safety tips, and commuting skills while educating decision makers about the importance of bicycling to our communities. Your participation in this fund raising event helps us to accomplish these goals.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (November 2005):

CONTACT:
Dar Ward, Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin
608-251-4456 PHONE, 608-251-4594 FAX
dar@bfw.org, www.bfw.org (for photos contact Heath Fossen at heathf@saris.com)

Saris Event Huge Boost for Better Bicycling in Wisconsin

Saris Cycling Group, makers of Bones Racks and CycleOps trainers, welcomed Michael and Dede Barry at a fundraising event for the Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin, October 28th. The event raised nearly $25,000 to support bicycle education and advocacy efforts in Wisconsin.

Michael Barry is a 2-time Canadian Olympian, member of the Discovery Channel Professional Cycling Team, and has ridden for the United States Postal Service Cycling Team and Saturn Pro Cycling Teams. Dede Barry was born in Milwaukee, and has won two gold medals at the Pan American Games, two World Championship medals, six National Championship titles, and a Silver Olympic medal in Athens.

”We’re thrilled with the results of our second annual Saris fundraiser,” said Dar Ward, Executive Director of the Bicycle Federation. “Saris out-does itself every year. This event shows how industry, athletes, and advocates can join together to work for positive change and have a good time doing it.”

The event included food, drink, music by the Sean Michael Dargan Band, a silent auction, a raffle, and the good company of hundreds of avid cyclists. The silent auction included 110 items valued at over $30,000 from businesses all across the country including Action, Associated Bank, Atkins Verona Bike Shoppe, Belgioioso Cheese, Bell Sports, Cane Creek, Crankbrothers, Cycle Ops, Dick's Sporting Goods, Duplication Factory, Earth Rider Bike Shop, Erik's Bike Shop, Ethridge Vintage Photos, Hawley USA, Hayes Bicycle Group, Horizon Fitness, Horribly Hilly Hundreds, J&B Importers, Johnson Bank, Lombardino's, Mavic-adidas, Olympic Supply, Pacific Cycle, Park Tools, Planet Bike, QBP, Rack Attack, Raleigh, REI, Revolution Cycles, Seattle Bike Supply, Shimano, SRAM, Tara Hampton Court , Trek, True Temper/Alpha Q, UW Sports, Vision Quest Coaching Services, Waterford Precision Cycles, Weary Traveler, and Zipp. The Master of Ceremonies was Randol White of Madison's NBC 15 TV. One lucky attendee won a Trek Travel Trip for two!

The Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin is a statewide nonprofit bicycle education and advocacy organization with over 2,400 members. Bicycle Federation’s mission, to make Wisconsin a better place to bicycle, embraces the basic vision behind the organization; that bicycling is a viable, healthy, and environmentally sustainable means of transportation, recreation, and sport. Bicycle Federation provides bicyclists of all ages with information on recreational rides, safety tips, and commuting skills while educating decision makers about the importance of bicycling to our communities. Learn more at www.bfw.org.

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