Chicago to Host Expanded Women's Cycling Summit
18 May 1999
Chicago to Host Expanded Women's Cycling Summit
CHICAGO--May 18, 1999--Following the excitement of the inaugural Specialized Women's Cycling Summit last August, Subaru is proud to announce its sponsorship of the expanded 1999 Subaru/Specialized Summit Series. Chicago, named to Bicycling magazines list of top ten bicycle friendly cities, is hosting the expanded Summit. Building on the success of last year, the Summit has been expanded nationally, with locations in Chicago, Philadelphia, and Palo Alto. The Chicago Summit will take place May 22-23, in conjunction with the 8th Annual Chicago Bike Week.Subaru is sponsoring the event to encourage increased participation in cycling. Women of all ages and cycling levels will gather to learn, meet new friends, and of course, ride. Organized to accommodate a variety of fitness levels and experience, the seminars offer information designed to appeal to beginners and pros alike. Nutrition, bicycle maintenance, safety and equipment, and massaging and stretching are all topics which will be covered during the Summit.
Sally Edwards, an Ironman Triathlon Finisher, former masters world record holder, and CEO of the Heart Zone Training Company will once again be the keynote speaker. Edwards is also the author of twelve best-selling books on sports, fitness, and diet. Her latest book, about gaining muscle while losing weight, will be the topic of one of the featured seminars.
For every woman who participates in the Summit, Subaru will make a donation to the Women's Sports Foundation. The WSF is a national nonprofit, member-based organization dedicated to increasing opportunities for girls and women in sports and fitness through education, advocacy, recognition, and grants.
Subaru of America, Inc., is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. of Japan. Headquartered near Philadelphia, the company markets and distributes Subaru vehicles, parts and accessories through a network of nearly 630 franchised dealers across the United States. The Outback and all Legacy models sold in the United States are assembled at the company's American manufacturing plant, Subaru-Isuzu Automotive, Inc., near Lafayette, Ind.
