OLYMPIC CYCLIST FROM RACINE TO READ NEW BOOK FOR CHILDREN IN WISCONSIN AND CHICAGO
Two time U.S. Olympian Erin Mirabella will read her new book for children and families in four midwest locations this month.

OLYMPIC CYCLIST FROM RACINE TO READ NEW BOOK FOR CHILDREN IN WISCONSIN AND CHICAGO

Racine Native Erin Mirabella Debuts Children's Book About Bike Racing, Teamwork, and Staying Hydrated

/24-7PressRelease/ - BOULDER, CO, June 14, 2007 - Two time U.S. Olympian Erin Mirabella will read her new book for children and families in four midwest locations this month.

Monday, June 18 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Racine Public Library
75 Seventh St.
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 619-2571

Wednesday, June 20 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Turin Bicycle
1027 Davis Street
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 864-7660

Thursday, June 21 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Racine Cyclery
4615 Washington Ave.
Racine, WI 53405
(262) 637-7241

Friday, June 22 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Emery's Bicycle & Super Fitness
9929 W. Lisbon Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 463-BIKE (2453)

Inspired by Mirabella's own Olympic experiences, Gracie Goat's Big Bike Race addresses teamwork and facing one's fears with a creative and lighthearted touch that children ages 5 and up will love. Award-winning artist Lisa Horstman brings the story to life with vivid illustrations of all the adventures and triumphs of Gracie and her friends. The book also features a fitness tip on hydration that kids can put to use in play and sport.

At each event, Erin will read her book, teach children about the Olympics, and give away cycling water bottles to kids.

The book will be available at each event and is now available at VeloGear.com and in many bicycle and book stores throughout North America.

Gracie Goat's Big Bike Race goes beyond the challenges of learning to ride a bike to explain the sport of cycling and the teamwork that a bike race demands. It is the first book in the Barnsville Sports Squad series, which focuses on different Olympic sports and champions good sportsmanship through situations that children can easily understand. Each book in the series will introduce kids to a different sport and tie in a fitness fact promoting a healthy lifestyle.

Author Erin Mirabella represented the United States in cycling at the 2000 and 2004 summer Olympic Games. Illustrator Lisa Horstman has created six picturebooks, four of which she also wrote. She is the 1994 winner of the Dr. Seuss Picturebook Award.

VeloPress is an endurance sports publisher focusing on the sports of cycling and triathlon, with training books that help both serious athletes and beginners build skills and fitness. VeloPress also publishes historical and biographical books that take a closer look at the celebrated athletes and personalities in our sports. VeloPress authors are trusted experts in training, gear, maintenance, nutrition, and the history of our sports. VeloPress is the book publishing division of Inside Communications, Inc., publisher of VeloNews and Inside Triathlon magazines.

For interviews with Erin Mirabella and more information please contact:
Dave Trendler, Marketing and Publicity Manager
(303) 245-2138, dtrendler@insideinc.com


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VeloPress/VeloGear Marketing and Publicity Manager
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Boulder, CO 80301-2700 USA
Phone: 303.245.2138
Fax: 303.444.6788
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