Holiday Charity Auctions One-of-a-Kind Team CSC Cycling Memorabilia
26/11/2007 21:14
PR Newswire
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, November 26 /PRNewswire/ --
- All Proceeds to Benefit Velokhaya Cycling Program
This could be a dream holiday for your favorite cycling fan or even you.
Beginning Nov. 26, for 10 days, you can bid on three ultra-exclusive,
one-of-a-kind Team CSC cycling gifts on eBay.
All proceeds from this auction will benefit Velokhaya, the fundraising
initiative of South Africa's Life Cycling Academy. Team CSC, Cervelo and
Computer Sciences Corporation (NYSE: CSC) are the international partners of
Velokhaya, dedicated to helping achieve the vision of "Growth Through
Cycling." Velokhaya will use the proceeds to purchase bicycles and build a
much-needed Cycling Center in the heart of South Africa. Auction packages
include:
Carlos Sastre's Cervelo R3 and signed jersey -- The actual bike Carlos
Sastre used to power his stunning performances in the 2007 Tour de France and
the Vuelta a Espana as well as a 2007 Team CSC jersey signed by Carlos. The
bike is a carbon R3 frame equipped with Shimano Dura-ace, FSA crank
handlebars and stem, ZIPP carbon 404 tubular wheels, Speedplay pedals and
Selle Italia saddle. (Retail price US$5,000) Minimum bid: US$4,000
A trip for two to Team CSC's California Training Camp -- You and a guest
are invited to join Team CSC for two days and three nights at their
California training camp in February 2008. You will be treated like a Team
CSC rider and have a chance to ride with the team during training sessions,
enjoy meals and socialize during the final full-team training camp prior to
the start of the 2008 season. Transportation to and from the airport, all
meals and lodging, and a full Team CSC kit for you and your guest are
included in the package. Minimum bid: US$3,000
Team CSC jersey signed by the team -- The 2007 Team CSC squad topped the
Pro Tour rankings for the third year in a row. This rare jersey is signed by
all 27 members of the team. Minimum bid: US$500
For more information or to place a bid, please visit
http://www.csc.com/mms/cycling/en/ne/na/articleDetail.jsp?id=9925. The
auction starts Nov. 26 and ends Dec. 6. Please check specific items for exact
auction end times. All buyers will receive certificates of authenticity from
a representative of Team CSC.
About Velokhaya and the Life Cycling Academy
Velokhaya is the campaign for awareness and fundraising of the Life
Cycling Academy (LCA), South Africa's leading cycling transformation
organization. The LCA has pioneered the development of cycling as a
recreational and competitive sport in previously disadvantaged communities
and focuses on creating opportunities that will help its members grow as
athletes and individuals. The organization currently has more than 300
registered participants, 30 bikes and no permanent base for its activities.
All funds raised by Velokhaya will be used to purchase bicycles and build a
much-needed Cycling Center in the heart of Khayelitsha, South Africa. For
more information on how you can support the Velokhaya campaign, visit
http://www.velokhaya.com.
About Team CSC
Team CSC is the number one professional cycling team in the world. For
the last three years, the team has topped the rankings and achieved
significant results in all the biggest races in the calendar. From the great
spring classics to the major Tours, Team CSC has made its mark as an
innovative team with a distinct philosophy to always improve and change the
outlook of the sport. During the 2007 season, the team won the Paris-Roubaix
and Tour of Germany, held the Tour de France yellow jersey for seven days,
and had overall podium places in the Giro d'Italia and the Vuelta a Espana.
In addition, Team CSC has introduced the most rigorous anti-doping policy in
the history of sport, an initiative that has set the standard for modern
cycling.
About Cervelo
Phil White and Gerard Vroomen founded Cervelo in 1995 when their design
for a new time trial bicycle, built at the request of a professional cyclist,
failed to garner interest from traditional cycle manufacturers.
Today, Cervelo is the largest time-trial bike manufacturer in the world.
This company is recognized internationally as one of the most innovative and
fastest growing bike manufacturers the sport has seen in years. This has
culminated in Cervelo being the #1 brand readers of VeloNews, CycleSport,
InsideTriathlon and Slowtwitch (all publications for serious cyclists and
triathletes) intend to purchase in 2008. For 2008, Cervelo currently produces
ten different models. Its products are available internationally. Please
visit http://www.cervelo.com for further information.
About CSC
Computer Sciences Corporation is a leading global information technology
(IT) services company. CSC's mission is to provide customers in industry and
government with solutions crafted to meet their specific challenges and
enable them to profit from the advanced use of technology.
With approximately 87,000 employees, CSC provides innovative solutions
for customers around the world by applying leading technologies and CSC's own
advanced capabilities. These include systems design and integration; IT and
business process outsourcing; applications software development; Web and
application hosting; and management consulting. Headquartered in El Segundo,
Calif., CSC reported revenue of US$14.9 billion for the 12 months ended
March 30, 2007. For more information, visit the company's Web site at
http://www.csc.com.
Web site: http://www.csc.com
http://www.velokhaya.com
http://www.cervelo.com
Erik Fairleigh of Edelman Public Relations, +1-323-202-1026, erik.fairleigh@edelman.com, for Computer Sciences Corporation