Autographed memorabilia from some of cycling's greatest names are on auction through Friday, Oct. 31, as part of the effort to save the Ed Rudolph Northbrook Velodrome. Hosted by cycling Web site Peteslist.com, this "silent" auction hopes to add to the more than $100,000 already contributed by the cycling community.

An incredible mix of international and domestic star signatures has been assembled. Highlighting the items on offer is a signed copy of Lance Armstrong's new book, "Every Second Counts." Armstrong is currently crossing the country with his Tour of Hope that supports cancer research, and his signature was collected at one of only three signings scheduled for the book.

A signed copy of Graeme Obree's "Flying Scotsman: The Graeme Obree Story," is also up for auction. This story of the former World Hour Record holder is not yet available in the United States, and details the amazing journey of the cyclist who "took on the world and rewrote the record books."

Another cyclist who has rewritten records is Marty Nothstein, Olympic Gold Medalist and three-time World Champion. A member of the Navigators Professional Cycling Team, Nothstein raced at the Velodrome in August and provided an autographed jersey for the auction. He was joined by his teammate, 2002 Russian National Champion Oleg Grichkine, who signed a Russian National Champion jersey that is also on auction.

The auction has a local connection as well, as Atlanta Olympian and World Championship medalist Bill Clay has donated a signed jersey from the 1996 Games. Clay competed at the national and international level for more than a decade, and currently coaches several riders based at the Velodrome.

Bidding starts at $100 for each book, and $200 for each jersey. Any amount collected in the auction will be eligible for 2:1 gift matching from the "Velodrome Angel," an anonymous donor who already has given more than $25,000 and has pledged to match all contributions two-for-one through the end of the year. Bidding is by e-mail only to: auction@peteslist.com. More information is available at www.peteslist.com or www.northbrookvelodrome.com.