Fans to meet stars at pre-Tour of California benefit

Fans of Levi Leipheimer, Chris Horner and Viatcheslav Ekimov will have a chance to meet their heros on February 14 in Palo Alto, California, just days before the 2008 Tour of California kicks off.. Starting at 5:00 pm local time at the Crowne Plaza Cabaña Palo Alto, Mediterranean Ballroom, the three riders will give a short presentation and then answer questions from the audience.

At 6:00 pm, select celebrity riders will be available for autograph signing and photos. The US$25 admission fee includes light refreshments. All profits will go to the League of American Cyclists and Palo Alto Recreation Foundation on behalf of the Tour of California.