Slipstream Sports LLC Announces 2009 Team Garmin-Chipotle Launch Event

Proceeds will benefit The Children’s Hospital

Boulder, CO – Slipstream Sports LLC and its chief venture, the Garmin-Chipotle Professional Cycling Team, are providing fans with the rare opportunity to spend an evening with riders and staff at the Boulder Theatre in Boulder, Colo., on Saturday, Nov. 22. The event will feature the official announcement of the 2009 team roster, a silent auction, and an open forum Q&A with the riders. Additionally, guests will get a sneak peak at a feature length documentary from Nick Davis Productions about a year in the life of Team Garmin-Chipotle. The film will air on the Sundance Channel prior to the 2009 Tour de France.

Because Slipstream Sports is dedicated to philanthropy and the future, proceeds from the evening will benefit The Children’s Hospital Courage Classic, a three-day cycling event the benefits the hospital. Located in Aurora, Colo., Children’s is a leading pediatric network entirely devoted to the health and wellbeing of children. Cancer survivor and four-time Courage Classic rider Paul Lemieux, 17, will be a featured speaker of the evening.

A limited number of VIP tickets, which include a private cocktail hour with the team, special seating, and a gift bag, are available for $250.00. VIP tickets are available for purchase at www.slipstreamsports.com/gala. General admission tickets are available for $25.00 via the Boulder Theatre website. Each ticket purchased comes with one raffle ticket for a custom fit 2008 team edition Felt F1. The winner will be announced at the end of the evening.

Silent auction items will include:

• Christian Vande Velde's Felt DA time trial bike, used in the 2008 Tour de France.
• A leaders jersey from the 2008 Giro d'Italia signed by the 2008 team time trial squad.
• A 2008 Garmin-Chipotle team jersey signed by the entire 2008 Tour de France team.
• A Zipp time trial wheelset signed by U.S. Professional champion Dave Zabriskie.

Event Details:
WHAT: 2009 Team Launch
WHEN: Saturday, November 22, 2009 - Doors open at 6 pm
WHERE: Boulder Theater - 2032 14th Street Boulder, CO 80302
TICKETS: VIP or General