Biking for Fun, Sport, and Brain Tumor Awareness
technology consulting firm, and Studio Velo, an expert custom cycling shop in
to the promotion of cycling while also increasing awareness of a good cause,
the American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA).
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The Studio Velo/Kovarus Cycling Club (SVK-CC) is a charitable organization
equally committed to cycling and to helping win the fight against brain
tumors. “More than 200,000 people in the U.S. and
brain tumor each year, including my nephew who was diagnosed in 2000 and has
endured many surgeries. SVK-CC is committed to making a difference for people
like my nephew and his family,” said
Kovarus also sponsors an elite cycling team focused on promoting awareness for
ABTA.
with Kovarus and the Kovarus/ABTA Racing for Research cycling team to support
those battling brain tumors and bring riders together in the spirit of sport,
fun, and charity.”
The new club will offer weekly organized rides and monthly special
rides/clinics hosted by either a member of the Kovarus/ABTA racing team or by
another special guest. Members will also have access to the SVK-CC private
Internet portal where they can coordinate rides and chat with other SVK-CC
members. Those interested in joining the club can visit the club Website at
http://www.svkcycling.com
As part of the launch, Studio Velo, Kovarus, and other sponsors are also
offering a series of fun and informational events, including the official
launch of the Club on
the start of the Tour of
RSVP, participants can visit http://www.studiovelomv.com/event/.
About American Brain Tumor Association
The American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA) is a not-for-profit,
independent organization. Not affiliated with any one institution, they serve
individuals globally and award funds to researchers throughout
States
Tumor Association exists to eliminate brain tumors through research and to
meet the needs of brain tumor patients and their families. For more
information, please visit http://www.abta.org.
About Kovarus
Kovarus, Inc., is a premier technology consulting firm, specializing in
data center design, implementation, and optimization. With its extensive
industry expertise and proven methodologies, Kovarus helps companies align IT
with strategic business goals, support green IT initiatives, and maximize
their return on technology investments. Kovarus’ unique ability to converge
virtualization, storage, and networking technologies gives its clients a
distinct operational advantage, enabling them to improve the manageability,
efficiency, and agility of service delivery. More information on Kovarus is
available at http://www.kovarus.com or 650-392-7848.
About Studio Velo
Studio Velo (formerly called Bike-Rx) introduces its clientele to the
bicycles that are uniquely able to combine passion, precision, and performance
in the riding experience. The custom cycling shop, located in
carries a selection of the best hand-built bike frames in the world, including
Cyfac, Ellsworth, Guru, Independent Fabrications, Salsa, Sycip, Time, and
Wilier. More information on Studio Velo is available at
http://www.studiovelomv.com or 415-407-8960.
SOURCE Kovarus, Inc.