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The Honorable Tigran Sarkisyan
ARMENIAN TECHNOLOGY GROUP, INC.
1300 E.
Shaw #131 P.O. Box 5969
Fresno, CA 93755
Tel: 559-224-1000
Fax: 559-224-1002
Contact Person
Varoujan Der Simonian
For Immediate Release
October 28, 2010
PRESS RELEASE
OVER $75,000 WORTH
OF CYCLING SUPPLIES TO ARMENIA
ATG / 2010 Tour de Fresno a Resounding Success!
The second annual Tour de Fresno charity bike ride organized by the
ATG / Bike for Hope was a tremendous success. This year's event
shattered all expectations with 729 riders and volunteers gathered at
the Chukchansi Baseball Park to take part in the tour; a huge leap
from the 162 riders that participated in 2009! The ride was the ninth
annual fund raising bike a thon organized by the Armenian Technology
Group, Inc.(ATG) / Bike for Hope.
Earlier this year, $75,361 worth of bicycles and cycling supplies
arrived in Armenia as a follow-up fundraising drive in Los Angeles and
the inaugural 2009 Granville Homes Tour de Fresno Charity
Ride.. Through financial and in-kind donations to the ATG BikeForHope
program, ATG secured new racing bicycles, cycling components, biking
supplies and clothing for the Junior Olympic School of Cycling in
Yerevan.
The supplies were shipped from US to Armenia courtesy of the UAF. They
were entrusted to the supervision of the world-renowned cycling coach,
Albert Soloyan, who will oversee the training of over 250 teenagers,
as they prepare for the Olympics and other competitions.
"It is our hope that this after-school program will help restate and
promote a healthy life-style among the children and the youth in
Armenia," said Varoujan der Simonian, executive director of ATG.
The donated cycling supplies have a special meaning to Hrach
Gevrikyan, proprietor of Velo Pasadena and Velo Studio of Burbank who
assisted ATG during this drive. Hrach, spearheaded the campaign to
acquire, gather, itemize and box
the items prior to their shipment to Armenia.
"I cannot forget what Albert Soloyan and the Cycling School in Armenia
has given me when I was growing up. They are part of my daily life
wherever I am," said Hrach. As a youngster, Hrach was trained under
Mr. Soloyan, who had coached Hrach to win thirteen-time cycling
championship of Armenia prior to migrating to United States.
This year cyclists had pre-registered in one of the four ride options
that they participated in: Century, Metric Century, 41 mile
Countryside and recreational 15 mile scenic rides, compared to only
two ride options offered last year.
The comments and feedback provided by the riders were excellent.
Survey results conducted following the rides indicates that overall,
98% of the participants will return next year, as well as encourage
their friends to join.
"I did the 15 mile ride and had a blast. I was able to see parts of
Fresno in ways I never knew," said Brandon of Salinas, California.
Riders from 63 different cities across the State took part in the
tour. They expressed great support for the Tour de Fresno
commemorative jerseys and gloves, stating that they were not only
stylish and comfortable but also wonderful ways to represent Fresno
and California's beautiful Central Valley! "I never knew Fresno had
hills, lakes, mountains, etc. I'm in for next year!" said Jake
Bursalyan from San Francisco.
The Tour de Fresno was an enormous success thanks to everyone that
helped and participated. The nine rest stops throughout the rides
also proved to be a great success with the riders. "The ride was
awesome and the sandwiches were delicious!" exclaimed Mike from
Fresno. All credit goes out to our volunteers at the rest stops as
well as the post-ride lunch for their help and efficiency in providing
the riders with everything they needed in between and after their
ride.
`We were delighted to hear about how satisfied everyone was with the
event' said Der Simonian.
Additional comments and pictures are posted on Tour de Fresno website
and facebook.
Tour de Fresno will support organizations in the communities that are
actively involved in making a positive and lasting difference in the
lives of the youth. Proceeds from this years's ride will benefit
activities promoted by local organizations like Hope Now for Youth,
where moral values and social behavior
are taught through educational and training activities in order to
teach good values, acceptable behavior, and responsible citizenship.
Hope Now trains local youth through a special educational process and
then places them as interns at local businesses.
In 2011, the ride is scheduled to take place on Saturday, September
17, and, based on the survey results, it is anticipated that the tour
will break a new attendance record.
####
Attached please find Photos of Hrach Gevrikyan of Velo Studio in
Berbank with Varoujan Der Simonian
For additional photos from the tour you may visit www.tourdefresno.com
Or click to the link on our site - Photos courtesy of 360 image
makers.com
http://www.tourdefresno.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=35&Itemi d=51
Varoujan Der Simonian, Executive Director
Armenian Technology Group, Inc.
1300 East Shaw Ave., Suite 131
P.O.Box 5969
Fresno CA 93755-5969 US
1.559.224.1000 Fax 1.559.224.1002
[email protected]
From: A. Papazian
ARMENIAN TECHNOLOGY GROUP, INC.
1300 E.
Shaw #131 P.O. Box 5969
Fresno, CA 93755
Tel: 559-224-1000
Fax: 559-224-1002
Contact Person
Varoujan Der Simonian
For Immediate Release
October 28, 2010
PRESS RELEASE
OVER $75,000 WORTH
OF CYCLING SUPPLIES TO ARMENIA
ATG / 2010 Tour de Fresno a Resounding Success!
The second annual Tour de Fresno charity bike ride organized by the
ATG / Bike for Hope was a tremendous success. This year's event
shattered all expectations with 729 riders and volunteers gathered at
the Chukchansi Baseball Park to take part in the tour; a huge leap
from the 162 riders that participated in 2009! The ride was the ninth
annual fund raising bike a thon organized by the Armenian Technology
Group, Inc.(ATG) / Bike for Hope.
Earlier this year, $75,361 worth of bicycles and cycling supplies
arrived in Armenia as a follow-up fundraising drive in Los Angeles and
the inaugural 2009 Granville Homes Tour de Fresno Charity
Ride.. Through financial and in-kind donations to the ATG BikeForHope
program, ATG secured new racing bicycles, cycling components, biking
supplies and clothing for the Junior Olympic School of Cycling in
Yerevan.
The supplies were shipped from US to Armenia courtesy of the UAF. They
were entrusted to the supervision of the world-renowned cycling coach,
Albert Soloyan, who will oversee the training of over 250 teenagers,
as they prepare for the Olympics and other competitions.
"It is our hope that this after-school program will help restate and
promote a healthy life-style among the children and the youth in
Armenia," said Varoujan der Simonian, executive director of ATG.
The donated cycling supplies have a special meaning to Hrach
Gevrikyan, proprietor of Velo Pasadena and Velo Studio of Burbank who
assisted ATG during this drive. Hrach, spearheaded the campaign to
acquire, gather, itemize and box
the items prior to their shipment to Armenia.
"I cannot forget what Albert Soloyan and the Cycling School in Armenia
has given me when I was growing up. They are part of my daily life
wherever I am," said Hrach. As a youngster, Hrach was trained under
Mr. Soloyan, who had coached Hrach to win thirteen-time cycling
championship of Armenia prior to migrating to United States.
This year cyclists had pre-registered in one of the four ride options
that they participated in: Century, Metric Century, 41 mile
Countryside and recreational 15 mile scenic rides, compared to only
two ride options offered last year.
The comments and feedback provided by the riders were excellent.
Survey results conducted following the rides indicates that overall,
98% of the participants will return next year, as well as encourage
their friends to join.
"I did the 15 mile ride and had a blast. I was able to see parts of
Fresno in ways I never knew," said Brandon of Salinas, California.
Riders from 63 different cities across the State took part in the
tour. They expressed great support for the Tour de Fresno
commemorative jerseys and gloves, stating that they were not only
stylish and comfortable but also wonderful ways to represent Fresno
and California's beautiful Central Valley! "I never knew Fresno had
hills, lakes, mountains, etc. I'm in for next year!" said Jake
Bursalyan from San Francisco.
The Tour de Fresno was an enormous success thanks to everyone that
helped and participated. The nine rest stops throughout the rides
also proved to be a great success with the riders. "The ride was
awesome and the sandwiches were delicious!" exclaimed Mike from
Fresno. All credit goes out to our volunteers at the rest stops as
well as the post-ride lunch for their help and efficiency in providing
the riders with everything they needed in between and after their
ride.
`We were delighted to hear about how satisfied everyone was with the
event' said Der Simonian.
Additional comments and pictures are posted on Tour de Fresno website
and facebook.
Tour de Fresno will support organizations in the communities that are
actively involved in making a positive and lasting difference in the
lives of the youth. Proceeds from this years's ride will benefit
activities promoted by local organizations like Hope Now for Youth,
where moral values and social behavior
are taught through educational and training activities in order to
teach good values, acceptable behavior, and responsible citizenship.
Hope Now trains local youth through a special educational process and
then places them as interns at local businesses.
In 2011, the ride is scheduled to take place on Saturday, September
17, and, based on the survey results, it is anticipated that the tour
will break a new attendance record.
####
Attached please find Photos of Hrach Gevrikyan of Velo Studio in
Berbank with Varoujan Der Simonian
For additional photos from the tour you may visit www.tourdefresno.com
Or click to the link on our site - Photos courtesy of 360 image
makers.com
http://www.tourdefresno.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=35&Itemi d=51
Varoujan Der Simonian, Executive Director
Armenian Technology Group, Inc.
1300 East Shaw Ave., Suite 131
P.O.Box 5969
Fresno CA 93755-5969 US
1.559.224.1000 Fax 1.559.224.1002
[email protected]
From: A. Papazian