September 17, 2003 (Hamilton, ON) – The 2003 Road World Cycling Championships recently announced today that they have joined forces with eBay.ca and the Right to Play non-profit organization to hold an online auction. eBay, the world's largest on-line trading marketplace, will host the on-line auction with proceeds going to both the Hamilton 2003 Road World Cycling Championships and Right to Play, helping support child and community development through sports. The not-for-profit auction will begin September 15th and end on October 20th, 2003. Fans worldwide can log on to www.ebay.ca/Hamilton 2003 to bid on-line for one-of-kind sports celebrity memorabilia and unique race experiences including:

– VIP race package, including a car tour around the track for three laps – a Triumph motorcycle – Wayne Gretzky autographed Right To Play hockey jersey