The Frankie Fun Ride on November 16 will benefit Marin County Bicycle Coalition

Cycling entertainment website Cyclist Village will host the Frankie Fun Ride on Sunday, November 16th in Marin County with a portion of the proceeds to benefit the Marin County Bicycle Coalition.  The 42-mile ride starting at 9 AM at The Java Hut (760 Center Boulevard in Fairfax, California) will be led by Tour de France veteran Frankie Andreu, who will be joined by other cycling luminaries including pros Jackson Stewart and Mike Sayers of BMC and Katherine Carroll (Aaron's Pro Cycling Team).

Participants can test ride Specialized Bicycles, which will be giving away prizes.  All entrants will receive a free water bottle.  The Marin County Bicycle Coalition will provide complementary food and beverages and bike parking.  California Highway Patrol will maintain safety with a rolling escort that will keep the ride moving.  Space exists for 200 riders to participate thus pre-registration is recommended at BikeReg.  Walk-up registration the morning of the ride will close at 8:30 AM.  The entry fee is $75.00.  To reserve a Specialized bicycle to ride during the event, email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

"Part of being a member of a village comes the responsibility of contributing actively to the community.  Cyclist Village takes that role seriously like the benefit ride we co-sponsored earlier this month for the USA Cycling Development Foundation.  We applaud and support the important work being done by the Marin County Bicycle Coalition.  I can't wait to ride the beautiful roads in Marin County with one of the true gentlemen of our sport, Frankie Andreu," said Cyclist Village managing partner Marty Church.

Andreu finished the Tour de France nine times and is a two-time Olympian who rode alongside Lance Armstrong during much of his 12-year professional career.  The Dearborn, Michigan-native has directed the Toyota-United and Rock Racing professional cycling teams and knows every aspect of the sport - on the bike and off.  He can still be found at the Tour de France every July where he serves as a commentator on the Versus television network, which has helped the effervescent personality become one of the most respected and recognized faces in all of cycling.

Cyclist Village is the online hub of cycling entertainment that connects all things cycling on a global scale.  It is an alluring multidimensional site that attracts an array of cyclists, including road, track, mountain, fixed gear and BMX riders.  Cyclist Village is a comprehensive tool that houses individual and group social networking, email, an event calendar, forums, classified listings, blogs, contests, files, photos and a video vault.  The video vault consists of user-generated content and the best video clips gleaned from the web along with premium original packages professionally produced under the Cyclist Village TV banner.  The menu offers highlights from major races, rider interviews, product reviews, and behind the scenes segments hosted by Andreu.

For more than a decade, the Marin County Bicycle Coalition has been working to improve the roads and pathways for cyclists and walkers in the county.  Their goal is that 20% of trips taken in Marin be conducted by riding or walking.  The Coalition's efforts aim to increase opportunities for daily physical activity, teach children cycling skills and safety, reduce road congestion and greenhouse gas emissions, and provide transportation equity for low-income residents.

Additional information is available at www.marinbike.org.