[CR]Cirque du Cyclisme update

(Example: Framebuilders:Tubing:Columbus)

Date: Sat, 13 May 2006 11:42:55 -0400
From: <oroboyz@aol.com>
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: [CR]Cirque du Cyclisme update

In case you have not been watching the sign up page...

(http://www.classicrendezvous.com/Events/Cirque/Cirque_06/signups.htm)

There are, as of this morning:

- 84 persons attending the Charity Auction (limited to 150)

- 85 persons attending Seminars (limited to 150)

- 93 persons attending the Banquet (limited to 120)

It concerns me that some of you who may have procrastinated and will potentially miss events that are truly exceptional.

More details:

Friday evening. The new & improved "Cirque Charity Auction Celebration" will have: - the premier of the complete of Jeff Gromans anticipated film, The Jazz Sport. We saw clips from this at past Cirques but this is the full deal. - casual Buffet dinner of pasta with meat sauce, chicken Alfredo over penne pasta, bread & salad. - The auction itself, benefitting Operation Smile, with (just some of the) items previewed on the Wool jersey website, http://www.wooljersey.com/gallery/Cirque-Auction

Saturday afternoon. The Seminars will feature 4 presentations and a box lunch: - John Barron describing & displaying key components of his collection, salient features that affect collectors approavchs oif vintage items.... - Dave Moulton relating his career as a master frame builder and perspectives based upon his experiences. - Charles Andrews and Matt Gorski, discussing the pros and cons of vintage bicycle restoration and/or preservation. - Peter Weigle showing & telling about his involvement in cycling and bicycle frame building.

Saturday Night. The Banquet will take place in a very nice dining facility (the Painted Plate) and features a catered dinner and awards plus a personal history and overview of our sport by soon-to-be-inducted Hall of Famer Ted Ernst from California.

To be sure that you will be included, I urge you to mail the appropriate form immediately. (no phone calls, please) http://www.classicrendezvous.com/Events/Cirque/Cirque_06/entry_form.pdf

You will be kicking yourself if you miss these historical events!

Dale Brown
Greensboro, NC USA
http://www.classicrendezvous.com