Choose your weapon in the war on childhood brain tumors
November 18, 2011
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Choose your weapon: a Honda Ruckus scooter customized by Troy Lee (above) or a Honda CBR250R sportbike that Gregg DesJardins is in the process of transforming. |
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Tonight
Cycle World and Ride for Kids® will introduce
the first of two project bikes at the San Mateo International Motorcycle Show. A
drawing for both will benefit the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation® (PBTF).
Buy
your tickets today!
“The theme this year
is, ‘Choose your weapon in the war on childhood brain tumors,’ and we will
feature two very different Honda bikes,” says Ride for Kids® Director Kyle Clack.
"We are really excited to have two creative powerhouses—Gregg DesJardins
and Troy Lee—preparing our ‘weapons’ in the war on this devastating childhood
disease.”
As in 2010-11, Gregg
DesJardins will work his magic on a Honda sport bike, this time a CBR250R. The
second bike is a Honda Ruckus which Troy Lee has given the utilitarian
treatment.
“They are both
something very special, which will give everyone a choice,” says Clack. “And
both choices help fund the medical research and family support programs of the PBTF.”
You can see Lee’s Ruckus
in the Ride for Kids® booth at San Mateo, and DesJardins’ CBR250R
will be unveiled in Long Beach, Calif., on Dec. 9.
Get your tickets now!
American Honda donated both bikes for the drawing, and
many other companies contributed parts and craftsmanship. Honda is also moving
the bike to each city on the International Motorcycle Show circuit, produced by
Advanstar.
This
is the 12th time that Cycle World and Ride
for Kids® have teamed up for a motorcycle drawing. The program has raised over $612,000 for
the PBTF to date.
The PBTF will draw two winners on May 7, 2012.
Tickets will be available at all International Motorcycle Show stops. Visit www.motorcycleshows.com to find the
show nearest you. Drawing tickets are also available online or by phone at 800-253-6530.
About Gregg’s Customs
Gregg DesJardins began racing BMX on the national
level at age 8. He traded pedals for a throttle in his teens, and spent years
building muscle cars, hot rods and motorcycles. Gregg’s Customs now offers a
comprehensive sport bike accessory product line. Gregg’s design for last year’s
Ride for Kids®/Cycle World project
bike, The Catalyst, raised over $53,000 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor
Foundation®. See more at www.greggscustoms.com.
About Troy Lee Designs
What began as a hobby of a motocross racing
teenager named Troy Lee, painting helmets in his parents’ garage for his
friends, has grown to become recognized as the premier custom helmet paint shop
in the world. Troy Lee Designs has since expanded into a full force operation,
offering a product line from helmet visors and graphics, to casual wear and the
all new Speed Equipment Racewear. See it all at troyleedesigns.com.
About Cycle World
Cycle World is the premier source of
motorcycle performance information for the motorcycle enthusiast. With
editorial content covering everything on two wheels, each issue serves to
inform and inspire. Go to www.cycleworld.com for more.
Ride for Kids®
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