PHILADELPHIA – June 6, 2008 - Pro Cycling Tour has announced that CSC will once again sponsor the Commerce Bank Triple Crown of Cycling – the professional cycling series featuring races in the Lehigh Valley on June 3, Reading on June 5 and Philadelphia on June 8. 

 

CSC will serve as the title sponsor of the 2008 Amateur Manayunk Hill Climb, which will take place on Friday, June 6 at 6 p.m.  The CSC Amateur Hill Climb allows both USCF registered and non-registered riders to face the challenge of the 17% grade of the infamous Manayunk Wall.  Registration begins at 4:30 p.m. on Main Street, by Levering Street, in Philadelphia.

 

"CSC is pleased to once again help bring both the Triple Crown of Cycling, and one of the top teams in the world, Team CSC, to the tri-state region," said Mike Laphen,
Chairman, CEO and President of CSC. "With many clients and members of our global workforce based in this area, supporting the long tradition of this racing series and the world-class athletes who compete in it is a natural for CSC."

 

CSC has sponsored one of the most successful professional cycling teams in the world since 2001.  Team CSC’s roster includes local favorite Bobby Julich of Philadelphia, PA, as well as other top riders from over six countries.

 

CSC was founded in 1959, and today consists of 91,000 employees in 80 countries.  The company prides itself in leading the information technology field and being fully committed to satisfaction.