Fort Lewis College's Cycling Program and Trails 2000 is hosting a fundraiser October 20, 2009.  The fundraiser will be a documentary showing ofLance Armstrong's, Leadville Trail 100 mountain bike race and following a dinner with Armstrong.

Tickets go on sale Monday, September 21, 2009 to watch the documentary with Armstrong; Matt Shriver, coach of the Fort Lewis College cycling team; Hall of Fame cyclists Dave Wiens and Travis Brown (a 2000 Olympian and Durango resident); and Ken Chlouber, founder and president of the Leadville Trail 100.

"We're super fortunate that Armstrong is coming to Durango," Shriver said Thursday. "He's very busy, but he is very interested in and supports collegiate cycling."  Armstrong won the 2009 Leadville Trail 100 in August. Wiens is a six-time winner.

The documentary will be screened at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. At the end, viewers will have a chance to exchange reactions with Armstrong. Tickets are $20 for the balcony and $25 for orchestra and main-floor seating.  After the premier, Armstrong will join guests for a private dinner at Fort Lewis College starting at 7:30 p.m. Dinner tickets are $500 and include premium seating for the documentary. Each guest will receive a gift-filled Osprey pack and the opportunity to ask Armstrong questions.

Tickets are offered on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 9 a.m. Monday. Tickets for the documentary and dinner and additional information are available at www.durangoconcerts.com or at 247-7657.

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