It looks like there's no end to cycling celebrity fundraisers you can make the rounds on to gear up for the Tour of California. In addition to the Prologue Challenge and Breakaway From Cancer w/ Hincapie, you can also see Phil Liggett speak at Testarossa Vineyards in Los Gatos.
Phil Liggett – "The Voice of Cycling" will be live and on stage at Testarossa Vineyards in Los Gatos, California, Wednesday night, February 13th at 6pm. Phil has been broadcasting top professional cycling races including the Tour de France and the Olympic games since the late 1970s. He has become a household fixture on televisions in at least five continents. His voice, passion and enthusiasm for cycling is unmistakable.
Come meet Phil and enjoy many interesting stories from his years covering the professional peloton. Hosting Phil will be the Bay Area's own Bruce Hildenbrand. Bruce has been a cycling journalist in print, video and radio for nearly 25 years. Come and learn the true inside stories from professional cycling that you won't hear on TV or in print.
100% of the proceeds of this event will go to the Junior Track Cycling Development Program at San Jose's Hellyer Park Velodrome. To learn more about Junior Track Cycling in Northern California go to: http://www.ridethetrack.com/juniors2.html
Doors open at Testarossa Vineyards 19th Century winery at 6pm. Light appetizers, wine, beer, and soft drinks will be served before Phil and Bruce come on stage at 7pm. A silent auction benefiting Junior Track Cycling of rare and priceless cycling memorabilia, many donated by Cupertino Bike Shop, as well as limited edition autographed bottles of rare wines will also be available to bid on before the show starts at 7pm.
The first 50 event tickets purchased will get front section VIP priority seating, so get your tickets today.
