As part of this year’s Cycle the WAVE event (happening this Sunday 9/18); the organization’s leadership brought Cyndi Garcia to town from Santa Clarita, CA to do the ride because of the positive effect cycling has had in helping her to break the cycle of domestic violence.
Cyndi Garcia gets gets fit to her new Scott Contessa.As of this morning the event had over 1,050 pre-registered riders, so the event is exceeding expectations. As a result of their success in the Seattle area, the Cycle the WAVE leadership is investigating expanding the ride to other regions.
Veloce Velo on Mercer Island is generously supporting Cycle the WAVE.When she arrived at Veloce Velo on Mercer Island, Cyndi thought she was just getting outfitted with a loaner bike to ride over the weekend. It turned out, however, that Graham of Veloce Velo gave her a sweet Scott Contessa Speedster. Cynthia’s previous bike was an old hybrid that was falling into disrepair, and not up to her ambitions to ride longer distances at faster paces. I asked Cynthia if the macho side of road cycling culture was intimidating to her; she said she doesn’t feel intimidated and in fact likes the challenge of riding with guys who are faster than her. The new Contessa will definitely help her stay in the mix with her cycling buddies.
Graham from Veloce Velo informs Cynthia that the Scott Contessa is hers to keep.Join Cynthia this weekend at Cycle the WAVE, where she will be riding the Burly Girl ~62 mile route.
As many of you know, Meet the Teams season is winding down here in Seattle. For speedy, competitive types a racing-focused team is one outlet, but many of us are also inspired to channel our cycling energy in philanthropic directions.
All Seattle cyclists are invited to join members of the Seattle bike racing community on Thanksgiving morning at 9:15 for a ride to benefit Northwest Harvest. Thanks to the generosity of local cyclists, this ride raises more than $500 each year for local food banks. The minimum suggested donation for the ride is $5 per rider. Meet at the Starbucks…
Fed up with the epidemic of recent accidents and attacks on bicyclists by motorists in the Pacific Northwest, cycling activists in the Portland area area are planning a two-day (?) Rally for Transportation Equality next Friday & Saturday.
The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour plays at the Mountaineers November 28 - 30. Regardless of which sport(s) get your adrenaline going, you will leave inspired.
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