American Lung Association’s Inaugural Reach The Beach Washington Cycling Event Raises Funds for Lung Disease Research, Educational Programs, and Advocacy
A Great New Ride on September 30, 2017 with Routes from Lacey, Olympia, Elma and Cosmopolis to the Coast
Seattle, WA (August
29, 2017) – Flat and fast; a cyclist’s dream course! The American Lung
Association announces the inaugural “Reach the Beach” Washington ride on
September 30, 2017.
The course will take riders through the gorgeous countryside of Lacey -
102 miles, Olympia - 81 miles, Elma – 44 miles, and Cosmopolis - 25
miles, leading along the scenic oceanfront to the finish line
celebration in Westport. Because of the distance options, Reach the
Beach is ideal for serious cyclists, recreational cyclists and families.
Many
cyclists will be riding in honor or memory of those whose lives have
been touched by lung disease, COPD and asthma. Reach the Beach
Washington is more than just a fundraiser. The event will bring people and communities together from across the Pacific Northwest.
Reach
The Beach Washington is modeled after the successful annual Reach The
Beach Oregon, which raised more than $750,000 this past year for lung
disease research. “The ride in Oregon is known as the best supported
ride in the Northwest and I can’t wait to bring this same level of
cycling to Washington,” said Season Oltman, Executive Director for the
American Lung Association in Washington. “There are many wonderful
elements that make Reach the Beach so well known. The beautiful route,
the multiple distance options, the party at the finish line, but we are
best known for the high level of support we provide the riders.”
The
ride will have mechanics at all 4 start locations and 4 additional rest
stops along the route along with on course ride-along mechanics, SAG
vehicles, medical support and a well-marked course. There will also be 2
full lunch stops and a delicious dinner at the finish line, in addition
to electrolytes, water and other snacks throughout the course.
The
registration fee is $45 after that. Riders must also fundraise or
donate an additional $125 to ride. This year, those who raise $150 will
receive a long-sleeved Reach the Beach shirt, those who raise $300 will
get an official Reach the Beach cycling jersey and those that raise $550
will receive an official Reach The Beach cycling jacket. Participants
who raise $3,000 or more will receive a free 2018 Reach the Beach Oregon
pass and hotel room. Because of the variety of distance options, Reach
the Beach is for serious cyclists as well as recreational ones,
including families. For more information visit www.reachthebeachwa.org
About the American Lung Association
The
American Lung Association is a non-profit, voluntary public health
organization that leads the country in improving health and preventing
lung disease through research, education and advocacy. Our
organization’s five strategic imperatives are to defeat lung cancer;
improve the air we breathe; reduce the burden of lung disease on
individuals and their families; eliminate tobacco use and
tobacco-related diseases; and accelerate fundraising and enhance
organizational effectiveness to support the urgency of our mission. For
more information or to donate call (503) 924-4094 or visit: www.lung.org.
