Title: Green Car Show
Location: Ventura, CA
Link out: 4th of July Green Car Show in Ventura
Description: Sierra Club to organizes the “Green Block” for the Ventura 4th of July Street Fair. Located at Oak and Main. Come Visit us.

Held on our Nation\’s birthday, this popular annual event attracts up to 50,000 people to Downtown Ventura, with a children’s Pushem - Pullem Parade at 10:30 a.m. This event is sponsored by the Ventura East Rotary Club. The event covers seven blocks of Main Street and several side streets filled with over 250 fine artist, crafters, nonprofit organizations and food booths. The 4th of July Street Fair has three stages of continuous live entertainment. The Street Fair takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event is free to the public. A free shuttle service to the event from the Ventura County Government Center is available from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. The last shuttle leaves the Street Fair at 5 p.m.

Start Time: 10:00
Date: 2009-07-04
End Time: 17:00

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

June 16, 2009
Berserker Cycle Design LLC sponsors Central Coast Cycling Classic
San Luis Obispo, CA — Berserker Cycle Design, a local manufacturer of comfort full-suspension recumbent tricycles, will be sponsoring The BerserkerTM Block during the SLO Downtown Criterium Festival - the capstone event for the Central Coast Cycling Classic weekend held on July 5th in San Luis Obispo.

“The Berserker Block will be a family fun destination, offering kids and family members the opportunity to ride Berserker Tricycles and four-wheel Spider Bikes - human powered Go-Carts. We will also have lots of fun kids’ activities, contests and prizes,” says Brian Gobrogge, co-founder and COO of Berserker Cycle Design. “Don’t miss out on this great local event. We look forward to seeing everyone having fun!”

The SLO Downtown Criterium Festival transforms four city blocks into a whimsical playground, putting smiles on faces of all ages. See San Luis Obispo’s downtown in a different light as streets are closed to auto traffic and the crowds come out to enjoy bike demos, an industry expo, the Solstice GreenWay, a go-kart and recumbent tricycle track, a beer and wine garden, a kid’s magic show, and more.

The Berserker is all-terrain tricycle with an extra wide ergonomic seat and a long travel full suspension that enables everyone to enjoy cycling in comfort. The Berserker trike is a long awaited transportation solution for older people and those with back, balance and wrist issues who can not ride regular bikes. Electric Assist options are available and integrated at the factory. The tricycle is hand built from premium components in San Luis Obispo, CA to give customers a long lasting cycling enjoyment. Many different color options are available.

Join Berserker for San Luis Obispo county’s premiere cycling race and festival providing a positive and active experience for all! Test ride a Berserker to see how comfortable riding a tricycle can be.
For more information about the Berserker tricycle and upcoming events, visit us at www.BerserkerCycle.com, e-mail info@berserkercycle.com or call +1.805.441.0975.

Title: Night Moves - Exercise and Entertainment
Location: Santa Barbara, CA, Leadbetter Beach
Link out: Visit the Run Santa Barbara Website for more information
Description: NITE MOVES - Swimming, Running & Biathlon events every Wednesday evening starting at 6pm at Leadbetter Beach in beautiful Santa Barbara, California May through September. Each week features a Presenting Sponsor, a Featured Buffet Host, local Santa Barbara Entertainment and a Sunset on the shore of The American Riveria. Our backdrop is a fantastic view of the SB Channel and Anacapa Island, and the sails of the Wet Wednesday racing fleet.
Start Time: 18:00
Date: 2009-06-24
End Time: 20:00

The Central Coast Cycling Classic includes 2 days of Racing, More Family Fun, and Bigger Cash Prizes on July 4 & 5, 2009

San Luis Obispo County lights up with fun activities on Independence Day weekend. With firework displays strewn throughout the coastal regions, community parades, beach parties, and Concerts in the Plaza, SLO County is on the map for a lovely summer getaway for people all around the state.

Add exciting road racing to the scene and it’s a cyclist’s perfect vacation scenario. The Camp SLO Road Race has joined the SLO Downtown Criterium Festival to create the Central Coast Cycling Classic weekend on July 4 and 5.

In its fourth year since its revival, the SLO Downtown Criterium on Sunday will host the SCNCA Elite Criterium Championships and is proud to be increasing its purses, including equal cash amounts of $3000 to both Men Pro/1/2 and Women Pro/1/2/3, and over $11,000 cash throughout the weekend to Elite, Masters, and Pro categories.  Junior’s categories are back and a Master’s Women’s race has been added on Saturday.

The SLO Downtown Criterium Festival is the capstone event for the Central Coast Cycling Classic weekend. The festival at the Criterium transforms 4 city blocks into a whimsical playground, putting smiles on faces of all ages. See San Luis Obispo’s downtown in a different light as streets are closed to auto traffic and the crowds come out to Enjoy the ‘SLO’ Life. You’ll enjoy meandering through the festival blocks to enjoy bike demos, an industry expo, the Solstice GreenWay, a go-kart and recumbent tricycle track, a beer and wine garden, a kid’s magic show, and more.

And don’t forget the intermission community event this year: athletes and fans alike can get in on the 2-wheeled fun by signing up their 4-person team for San Luis Obispo’s very own version of the Little 500, taking  place on the criterium course! It’s a costume contest on wheels…Get more details and sign up your team at www.SLOLittle500.com.

Get involved in the race – sign up to volunteer! We need course and traffic marshals throughout the day.  You do a great deed by helping us put on a fantastic event on Sunday in Downtown SLO, and you receive in return the 2009 Criterium T-shirt with original artwork, a pass into the New Belgium Brewing Hospitality Tent, and a 20% off coupon from GH Sports.  Click here to sign up for a shift and thanks!

Join us for SLO County’s premiere cycling race and festival with a mission of providing a positive and active experience for all! See www.CenCalCycling.com for all information.

Title: 45th Great Western Bicycle Rally
Location: Paso Robles, California
Link out: Great Western Bicycle Rally Homepage
Start Date: 2009-May-22  Friday
End Date: 2009-May-24 Sunday

Description: Come vist us in California’s Central Coast Wine Country at the cycle rally that will be 3 Days of cycling fun for the whole family.  We will have a booth in the vendor marketplace, and will be offering test rides of the Berserker.

For 45 years cyclists of all ages and abilities have attended the Rally to experience some of the best cycling in California in scenic Paso Robles. Unlike other bike events in California, you will stay in one place and choose from a selection of 25 rides varying in difficulty and distance. You can participate in day and evening activities and competitions while spending quality time with friends and family. Whether it’s with your family, significant others, biking friends or your Boy Scout troop or even by yourself, you’ll experience an affordable cycling “mini” vacation. Register online today.

 Activities and Competitions

• Friday, Bike and Equipment Swap
• Saturday Wine and Cheese Social Featuring Local Wines
• Sunday Cookout, Music, Awards & Raffle (everyone receives one raffle ticket)
• Vendor Marketplace
• Huffy Toss
• 2K Fun Run
• Kid’s Bicycle Roadeo and Non-biking activities
• Hill Climb and Time Trial Competitions
• Track Stand and Ultra-Distance Competitions

Ride:

• 25 Unsupported Califronia Bike Rides; Ride Any Day, Any Time During the Rally
• Supported California Metric and Century Bike Rides on Sunday
• Winery Tour: You Buy the Wine, We Pick It Up
• Star Farm Ride - Great for families!
• Templeton Farms Market Ride
• Le Tour De Femme (Women’s Fun Ride and Clinic)
• NEW! Guided Mountain Bike Rides Led by K Man Cycle and Sport

Camp, RV or Hotel Accommodations

• Tent Camping and Hot Showers Available
• RV Hookups
• Choose From a Number of Hotels in Paso Robles

Additional Amenities

• Massage and Yoga
• Clinics & Slideshows
• Pancake Breakfast
• Bike Detailing, Fit and Maintenance Clinics

Contact: Brian Gobrogge, Mobile: 734.368.3809, b.gobrogge@berserkercycle.com