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.

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: C4 Central Coast Cycling Classic
Location: Downtown San Luis Obispo, Ca
Link out: Central Coast Cycling Classic
Date: 2009 July 5th
Description: The 3rd Annual SLO downtown Criterium Festival is the capstone event for the Central Coast Cycling Classic weekend.  Downtown San Luis Obispo will be taken over with great racing and a festival that offers fun for the whole family. Get into town early take advantage of the Camp San Luis Road Race on Saturday July 4th, just 8 miles outside of downtown.

Come visit the Berserker Block and take a test ride on our full suspension recumbent tricycle.  We will have a large demonstration area on Chorro Street inside of the race course.  Bring the Kids as the spider trikes are back, the kids can take a spin around and then enjoy other family activites afterwards.  Our block will be the destination for family fun.  Come visit us on July 5th!

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