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TUCSON — Richard J. DeBernardis, Founder and Executive Director of Perimeter Bicycling Association of America, Inc., announced Bisbee artist Toni Sodersten as the Dedication Recipient of the 2006 Diamond Ventures Cochise County Cycling Classic.
A cancer survivor and Bisbee resident for more than 30 years, Toni is a nationally recognized ceramic and welded steel artist. She designed the unique sculptured trophy called “El Tour Conquistador” for Perimeter Bicycling every year since 1983, except in 2005 when she was undergoing treatment for cancer.
“The success and unique qualities of Perimeter Bicycling events is due in large part to the support and creative contributions of people like Toni Sodersten”, Richard DeBernardis said. “Because each Conquistador is hand-made, it is as unique as the person receiving it”, added DeBernardis.
The Conquistador, a 16” metal bicycle sculpture, is awarded to the first, second and third place male and female finishers, and selected other individual award recipients in all Perimeter Bicycling events.
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First, second and third place finishers of the Cochise Classic in all event categories will receive a Conquistador as well as those cyclists who raise $500 or more in contributions for the Douglas Association for Retarded Citizens (DARC).
The 2006 event will be held on Saturday with all ages and abilities welcome to ride in the 252, 157, 92, or 45-mile events.
All start and finish lines are at Castro Park 10th Street and D Avenue in Douglas, Ariz.
Finishers in all groups should be coming in between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Sponsored by Diamond Ventures, the 2006 Cochise County Cycling Classic is expected to raise approximately $6,000 for the Douglas Association for Retarded Citizens. Since its inception, Cochise Classic has raised over $41,000 for both the Arthritis Foundation and the Douglas Association for Retarded Citizens.
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