Biking for Fun, Sport, and Brain Tumor Awareness

The new Studio Velo/Kovarus Cycling Club has a unique focus on two passions: the love of riding and fighting brain tumors

Mill Valley, CA. - February 16, 2009 – Kovarus, Inc., a premier technology consulting firm specializing in data center design, implementation, and optimization, and Studio Velo, an expert custom cycling shop in Mill Valley, today jointly announced the launch of a new bike club dedicated to the promotion of cycling while also increasing awareness of a good cause, the American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA).

The Studio Velo/Kovarus Cycling Club (SVK-CC) is a charitable organization equally committed to cycling and to helping win the fight against brain tumors. "More than 200,000 people in the U.S and Canada are diagnosed with a brain tumor each year, including my nephew who was diagnosed in 2000 and has endured many surgeries. KSV-CC is committed to making a difference for people like my nephew and his family," said Peter Castaldi, principal at Kovarus. Kovarus also sponsors an elite cycling team focused on promoting awareness for ABTA.

Scott Penzarella, founder of Studio Velo, said "We are pleased to partner with Kovarus and the Kovarus/ABTA Racing for Research cycling team to support those battling brain tumors and bring riders together in the spirit of sport, fun, and charity."

The new club will offer weekly organized rides and monthly special rides/clinics hosted by either a member of the Kovarus/ABTA racing team or by another special guest. Members will also have access to the SVK-CC private Internet portal where they can coordinate rides and chat with other SVK-CC members. Those interested in joining the club can visit the club Website at www.svkcycling.com.

As part of the launch, Studio Velo, Kovarus, and other sponsors are also offering a series of fun and informational events, including the official launch of the Club on Monday, February 16th at Poggio's in Sausalito, CA at the start of the Tour of California. For a complete list of events and to RSVP, participants can visit www.studiovelomv.com/event/.

About The America Brain Tumor Association

The American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA) is a not-for-profit, independent organization. Not affiliated with any one institution, they serve individuals globally and award funds to researchers throughout the United States and Canada. Founded in 1973 out of a desperate need, the American Brain Tumor Association exists to eliminate brain tumors through research and to meet the needs of brain tumor patients and their families. For more information, please visit www.abta.org.

About Kovarus

Kovarus, Inc. is a premier technology consulting firm, specializing in data center design, implementation, and optimization. With its extensive integrated expertise and proven methodologies, Kovarus helps companies align IT with strategic business goals and maximize their return on technology investments. Kovarus' unique ability to converge virtualization, storage, and networking technologies gives its clients a distinct operational advantage, enabling them to improve the efficiency, performance, and agility of service delivery. Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, the company was founded in 2003 and has been chosen as a premier partner by leading technology companies including VMware, EMC, and Cisco. For more information on Kovarus, please visit www.kovarus.com or call 650-392-7848.

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