12/23 – Hains Point 100 – A Ride to Benefit WABA’s Women on Bikes Program

I want to thank EVERYONE who came out to ride and to donate to WABA’s Women & Bicycles program.

I have to say, my head is still spinning (yes, it’s going clockwise over, and over, and over again) with everything that happened just over the span of a few weeks.

I came through on my promise and rode 100 miles (plus two for good luck) around Hains Point and you all came through with your donations.

We are pleased to announce that the Hains Point 100 has raised over $1500 for the program. We also had over 100 riders show up yesterday.

This ride could not have been done without the generosity and support of others. From your bike decorations, to signs (Thanks, Kathy!), to baked goods, to people blowing on vuvuzelas throughout the day, to folks I’d never met before let me draft off of you for miles and miles – you are all near and dear to my heart.

Even better news! It was announced yesterday that there is now a generous program supporter that is now matching donations up to $4000. About $550 of the money raised so far from the Hains Point 100 will be matched by that grant.

So, if you haven’t donated yet, or you missed the ride, don’t worry, the funds donated to Women & Bicycles from now until the end of the year will get matched! Get your donation in here before the end of 2012.

Again, thank you!