November 3, 2005 — Team Giga-Bike is presenting a “Day in Yellow with Dave Zabriskie” on Saturday, November 19, 2005. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to be one of thirty cyclists to join professional racer Dave Zabriskie on a brisk and scenic 50-km ride during the annual Team Giga-Bike fundraising ride in Victoria, B.C.
Dave Zabriskie will present to a child with cancer, a cheque for $1,000 to the Canadian Cancer Society while attending “A Day in Yellow” event in Victoria, B.C. The child will also ride in the support vehicle and follow Dave and 30 others on a 50 KM ride on Vancouver Island. Twelve Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock members will ride in the “A Day in Yellow” fundraising ride to provide security for the group and lead the pack along the route (www.copsforcancer.com). A police vehicle escort will be provided with support vehicles for the lucky riders of the event. The Tour de Rock is a 1000 km journey across Vancouver Island. Communities fundraise throughout the year, as well as hold various events when the team stops in their town. Events include head-shaves, kid’s rides, salmon barbeques, Red Serge Dinners, and so much more. Tour de Rock raises over 1 million dollars a year for cancer research on the Vancouver Island.
“This is a great opportunity for the cycling community to make a difference for children who are battling cancer. To have Dave present a child with a check towards Cancer Research and have that child follow Dave in a support vehicle, attend dinner and view a movie is simply phenomenal. This speaks volumes of Dave’s character and his support towards our organization and community. I encourage more to help in the industry. Cyclists can make a difference” Says Calvin Straathof, Giga-Bike President/
Team Giga-Bike offers you a rare opportunity to ride shoulder-to-shoulder with the fastest Tour de France stage winner in history while supporting your local Vancouver Island junior/espoir development team. After the ride, enjoy a private dinner at the head table with Dave Zabriskie. Enjoy the food while socializing with Dave and other yellow-jersey sponsor participants. Team Giga-Bike will unveil its new sponsors and team for the 2006 season during dinner. After dinner, join Dave Zabriskie for a private screening of the documentary “Overcoming”, as it follows Team CSC’s 2004 race season. Tickets are almost sold out for this limited event with only two (2) tickets available at a cost of $250. One of the 20 tickets available for “A Day in Yellow” entitles you to the following: “A Day in Yellow with Dave Zabriskie” Package includes:
1. 1 of 30 spots on the 50 km ride 2. 1 of 30 seats in a private dinner with Dave Zabriskie 3. $25 Gift Certificate from Willie’s Bakery 4. One Giga-Bike Training-Log Software CD-Rom 5. One Pair of “˜the Sock Guy’ brand Giga-Bike cycling socks 6. One 8″ X 10″ photograph of you with Dave Zabriskie at the Dinner 7. One 8″ X 10″ autographed photo of Dave Zabriskie Ten special spots are available by bidding online to be an official Team Giga-Bike Yellow Jersey Sponsor. Yellow Jersey Sponsors include all the above, as well as: 1. One autographed Nike Tour de France Yellow Jersey 2. One autographed Team CSC Water Bottle 3. One autographed Team CSC Cycling Cap
4. One pair of Schwalbe Yellow Blizzard Road Tires
A Pro jersey Fundraising Auction is posted on www.teamgigabike.com which allows you to bid on donated merchandise from professional cyclists. The money raised from the auction will go to Team Giga-Bike’s Youth Development Fund. Professional Cyclist Roland Green – 2X World MTB Champion, Geoff Kabush — Norba MTB Champion, Gina Grain — 2005 US Pro Sprint Champion, Alyson Sydor — Olympic Medal Winner, Melanie McQuaid — 2X Xterra World Champion, Erinne Willock — Webcor Builders and Tony Zarsadias — Former member of Team Symmetrics have all donated autographed jerseys to the auction. More pro jerseys will be posted throughout the month leading up to the event. In addition, Cycling enthusiasts will have a chance to meet Dave Zabriskie between 11:00am and 12:00pm on Sunday, November 20, 2005 and get an autograph. An 8″X10″ Autograph card will be provided, and donations will be accepted at the door.
Team Giga-Bike (www.teamgigabike.com) is a Victoria based cycling team (formerly TeenSpeed Cycling Team) dedicated to the development of young athletes at the cadet, junior and espoir levels. Team Giga-Bike participates year round in Road, Track and Mountain Bike events in Victoria, BC and the Pacific Northwest.


