Saris Gala.

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Don't miss your opportunity to purchase a Golden Raffle Ticket on sale for just one more week at Cronometro. If you're the winning ticket holder, you'll choose one of the following Once-in-a-Lifetime Bike Experiences to keep!

Trip for two to ride in Italy’s 2010 Granfondo Pinarello
Participate in the greatest rolling party you will ever experience! The Granfondo Pinarello attracts over 5,000 cyclists from around the world to ride in this mass-participation cycling event that welcomes professional, amateur, and recreational cyclists of all abilities!
Package includes: Round-trip airfare for two, lodging for two, two registrations for the Granfondo Pinarello, and Pinarello bikes to be used for the event. The ride is typically held in July.

Trek Travel Trip to ride the L’Etape du Tour with John Burke
Join John Burke, President of Trek, and his friends for this Trek Travel Trip that brings you the thrill of riding an entire stage of the Tour de France one week before the pros in the famous L’Etape du Tour cyclosportive.
Package includes: 4 nights of accommodation, some meals, riding the L’Etape du Tour, use of a top-of-the line Trek Bicycle, and luggage transfers. Tour typically is held in July.

Trip for two to Mountain Bike with Gary Fisher in Marin County, California
Escape to the mountains of Marin County, California with mountain bike legend Gary Fisher for a once-in-a-lifetime trip for two. Gary will give you and a guest a personal tour of his favorite mountain biking spots in northern California and he’ll tailor the ride for your comfort level and enjoyment.
Package includes: Round-trip airfare for two, lodging for two, as well as a day of mountain biking with Gary Fisher in Marin County, California.

2010 Interbike Escape for two to Las Vegas with Planet Bike
Planet Bike is offering you an insider’s view of the 2010 Interbike Show, an exclusive dealer-only event and North America’s largest tradeshow. Interbike brings thousands of brands and buyers from around the world to Las Vegas for the ultimate blend of industry leaders and innovative products in the bicycle industry.
Package includes: Round-trip airfare for two, lodging for two, as well as two passes to the 2010 Interbike Show. Interbike 2010 is Sept. 27 – Oct. 1, 2010.

Rare Team Astana Autographed Jersey Set: Lance Armstrong Autographed Astana Jersey and Johan Bruyneel Autographed Astana Jersey
This extremely rare autographed Lance Armstrong Jersey and Astana Team Director Johan Bruyneel Jersey set will make the perfect addition to your collection.

The Trek Experience: Dinner with John Burke at his house & stay at Mansion Hill Inn
Enjoy dinner with Trek President John Burke in his home in Maple Bluff. Share cycling stories, get the inside scoop on what is happening in the cycling industry, and hear his vision for inspiring more people to go by bike. After dinner, experience true luxury at Trek’s Mansion Hill Inn on Madison’s beautiful isthmus.

Customized Trek Madone 5 Series Project One Frameset & Trek Factory Tour
Trek’s high performance Madone 5 Series was the bike that didn’t just rewrite the carbon frame rules, but redefined them. Perfectly proportioned, incredibly balanced, and powerfully exhilarating. The experts at Trek will work with you to create a paint design that is unique and all your own! Trek will also give you a personal tour to view the area where your bike’s custom paint will be hand-crafted according to your preferences.
Package includes: the frame, fork, headset, seatmaste, and a tour of the Trek Factory in Waterloo; everything you need to build the bike of your dreams.


Stop in at Cronometro before Monday, Oct. 5 to purchase your $100 Golden Raffle Ticket. The winner will be announced at the Saris Gala on Oct. 9. All proceeds support the Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin. You don't have to be present to win. Additional tickets can be purchased at the Gala on Friday, October 9th where the remaining Once-in-a-Lifetime Bike Experiences will be auctioned off.

Even though you don't have to be present to win, we hope to see you at this year's Saris Gala on Oct. 9. It's the Midwest's largest bike party of the year! This year's special guests include: Taylor Phinney, Axel Merckx, Gary Fisher, Robbie Ventura, and Allen Lim. It is sure to be an unforgettable evening of fun, food, fundraising... and lots of cool bike stuff!