WHAT:  Official press conference to announce the establishment of a partnership to create and produce a major new outdoor cycling road race.  The multi-million dollar initiative, presented and promoted by AEG, will have a significant association to the state of California and be sanctioned by UCI as well as USA Cycling.

WHO:  M. Hein Verbruggen - President, Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI)
Gerard Bisceglia - CEO, USA Cycling
Richard Riordan - Secretary of Education, State of California and liaison to Governor Schwarzenegger on behalf of the race.
Timothy J.  Leiweke - President and CEO, AEG.

WHEN:   Friday, March 25, 2005,  3:30 pm PT

WHERE: The Home Depot Center, The Stadium Club, 18400 Avalon Blvd., Carson, CA 90746
Enter thru driveway A - parking provided in lot 15
Note, a shuttle will be provided from the velodrome for media covering the 2005 UCI Track World Championships at the ADT Event Center

CALL-IN NUMBER:  Media outside of southern California can participate via a toll-free call-in number:  (866) 248-0560 and pin number:  *7658024*  (asterisks must be used before and after pin)

One-on-one interview opportunities and a cocktail reception will immediately follow the press conference.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  Michael Roth - (213) 742-7155   Lauren McGee - (213) 742-7273