PHILADELPHIA – May 8, 2008 - The world’s best men and women professional cyclists are preparing to wage a three-race battle on the streets of southeastern Pennsylvania next month in the Commerce Bank Triple Crown of Cycling. Don’t want to miss any of the action? Then you need to be a VIP for an up-close and personal vantage point of the sport’s international elite.

“We’ve created an exclusive Champion’s Club VIP ticket package to satisfy the demand for a real VIP experience among professional cycling’s and Triple Crown’s ever-growing base of fans,” said David Chauner, president of Pro Cycling Tour, organizers of the Commerce Bank races. “As always, this year’s events promise to thrill spectators by delivering an incredible roster of competitors on downtown circuits that simply cannot be found anywhere else in North or South America. These are some of the most important events on the international racing calendar – don’t miss them!”

Look for racers from high profile men’s teams such as Team High Road, CSC, Rock Racing, Slipstream Sports and more to tear up the course during the 2008 Triple Crown schedule:

Commerce Bank Lehigh Valley Classic (all-new first leg): Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Commerce Bank Reading Classic: Thursday, June 5, 2008
Commerce Bank Philadelphia International Championship: Sunday, June 8, 2008

The three events will draw over 400,000 spectators, 400 professional cyclists (men and women) from 23 countries, close to 1,000 amateur cyclists in ancillary events, and Lifestyle Expos in each city.


Champions Club VIP Tickets


VIP ticket holders will be in the center of the action while enjoying:
course-side hospitality near the Start/Finish lines
catered breakfast, lunch, snacks and beverages in the private, gated Champion’s Club tent
gated entrance with security
private restrooms
race information, including team rosters

The VIP experience in Philadelphia happens right on Eakins Oval. In addition to the items above, Philadelphia VIPs will also have:

Remote parking and shuttle service to/from VIP tent
VIP pass to the start/ finish line bleacher seating
Shuttle service to/from the Manayunk Wall

VIP ticket prices are $75 each for the Lehigh Valley and Reading races and $125 each in Philadelphia. Children 12 and under are free. Purchase four or more tickets, and pay only $65 each in the Lehigh Valley and Reading and $110 each in Philadelphia. Discounted tickets are also available for non-profit groups and cycling teams.

VIP tickets are limited, so visit www.procyclingtour.com today. Click on Commerce Bank Triple Crown of Cycling and then on VIP Tickets for more information on availability and purchasing opportunities.

You can also visit www.procyclingtour.com for all of the latest information on the 2008 Commerce Bank Triple Crown of Cycling.


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About Commerce Bank
Commerce Bank, “America’s Most Convenient Bank,” is a leading retailer of financial services with 470+ convenient stores in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Washington, D.C., Virginia, Maryland and Florida. Commerce is headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J. For more information about Commerce, please visit the company’s interactive financial resource center at commerceonline.com, or call 888-751-9000.

About Pro Cycling Tour
The Commerce Triple Crown of Cycling is managed by Pro Cycling Tour, LLC of Audubon, PA. Pro Cycling Tour is dedicated to the development of quality cycling events and programs in the United States. For the latest news on all three races, go to www.procyclingtour.com