Hello to all:
OBLITERIDE organizers added a check-in option in Poulsbo so that
those that wish to participate don't have to go to Seattle to sign-in.
Rick Feeney and members of the West Sound Cycling Club have kindly offer
to host the check in and rest stop location in Poulsbo.
Following is the
official PR sent to local media:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FROM: Visit Kitsap Peninsula
Contact: Patricia Graf-Hoke, Director
email; grafhoke@visitkitsap.
(m) 360-908-0088
OTHER CONTACT:
Obliteride
/Kitsap Organizations Support Fred Hutch 2016 Obliteride Fundraiser/
Visit
Kitsap Peninsula and other organizations on the Kitsap Peninsula have
joined forces to support the 2016 Obliteride bike ride on August 12-14. The annual event raises critical funds to help the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center obliterate cancer.
“Fred
Hutchinson Cancer Research benefits people of all ages around the Puget
Sound and around the world. We invite everyone to join the fun and
cheer us on,” said Amy Lavin, Obliteride’s executive director. “Even
better, sign-up to do the ride with a friend, join a team or start one
of your own. There’s still time to sign up and help Fred Hutch
obliteride cancer.”
Obliterate
organizers announced they plan to try something new this year to make
it easier for riders from Bainbridge Island and other communities on the
Kitsap and Olympic Peninsulas to join the ride. Riders that want to
sign-up for the for the scenic 85, 100 or 150 mile route, but wish to
skip the ferry ride to Seattle on Saturday,
may now check-in and start their ride in Poulsbo’s Little Norway.
However, organizers encourage all riders to make the trip to the
official start line at Fred Hutch in Seattle so they may experience the
camaraderie, hear from cancer survivors and Fred Hutch scientists, and
be part of the community spirit that makes Obliteride so special.
"We’re excited to make it easier for people living on the west side of Puget Sound to join up with Obliteride on Saturday
morning, if they can't make it to Seattle,” said Amy Lavin,
Obliteride’s executive director. “We invite all riders no matter where
they live to join us for our awesome kickoff party at Gas Works Park Friday night. It’s such a fun and moving community event!”.
Riders who want to take advantage of this new Poulsbo check-in option must contact Obliteride before Aug. 8, 2016
and then on Saturday, August 13, 2016, check-in at the Muriel Edwards
Waterfront Park Pavilion in Poulsbo [link to map] between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m.
Please be aware that latecomers will not be allowed to ride. To notify
Obliteride of your plans, or for more information, email info@obliteride.org. Registration information and instructions are available at www.obliteride.org.
Other
Kitsap Peninsula organizations that will provide volunteer time and
support include the Silverdale Cyclery, REI-Silverdale and Kitsap
Physical Therapy. The West Sound Cycling Club is host of the Poulsbo
rest-stop and check-in; Visit Kitsap Peninsula and the Port Orchard
Chamber of Commerce will host the rest stop at Fire Station#17; team Gig
Harbor Cares will host the stop of Skansie Brother Park and team
Warrior Energy will host the rest-stop in Steilacoom. For information
about other Kitsap area volunteers and supporters, and to learn how you
may help, go to visitkitsap.com/obliteride.
Obliteride
Obliteride
has raised nearly $7 million for lifesaving cancer research at Fred
Hutch in its first three years. Nearly 1,200 people rode in Obliteride
last year. Participants raise a minimum of $500 or $1,000 depending on
their route. Every dollar riders raise goes to Fred Hutch.
Obliteride
is so much more than a bike ride. Riders are treated to a first-class
event including fun parties, live entertainment and fantastic food from
Tom Douglas Catering.
To be part of this exciting event the weekend of Aug. 12-14, 2016, sign up to ride 10-150 miles or volunteer at www.obliteride.org.
