Brent Bookwalter (BMC Racing Team) joins "Cycle with Champions" benefit ride in Sonoma County this weekend
Press Release
The Team Swift Junior Development program is continuing its tradition of successful benefit events with top US professionals at the 2009 Cycle with Champions ride. BMC Pro, 2008 & 2009 U.S. Pro Worlds Team Member Brent Bookwalter is the marquee celebrity expected to draw in hundreds of enthusiasts for the benefit ride through picturesque Sonoma County. Also on hand is local Team Swift graduate Steven Cozza, who rides for the Garmin-Chipotle professional team.
The event boasts spectacular Fall colors, spirited riding, a lunch hosted at West County Revolution, which is one of several BMC dealers functioning on behalf of the Team Swift dealer, and a benefit auction with proceeds supporting the racing and development programs of Team Swift. Team Swift is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to recruiting athletes and families into cycling. The organization also provides support of athletes competing at the national and international level, and has been the starting point of multiple successful careers.
The Cycle with Champions event is a rallying point for regional cycling groups ranging from advocacy, community and competition oriented organizations. Event support is graciously donated by the Santa Rosa Cycling Club, the Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition, the BMC Racing Team and numerous others. The tenor of the event is one of enjoyment of the outdoors, of community and the grassroots support of young athletes pursuing excellence in sports.
For more information on Team Swift and how to support its ongoing development efforts, visit www.teamswift.org
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