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September 28, 2009

Success!

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This past Saturday we held our World Bicycle Relief  fundraiser.  We had a great group of positive and enthusiastic riders meet at Above Category Bike Shop in Mill Valley.  We headed out on a 3 hour ride in spectacular weather, with Emily and company providing a well-stocked “feedzone” at the halfway point.  After the ride we regrouped at the shop, where a delicious spread awaited us.  The raffle commenced and prizes were doled out to the lucky participants.  All in all, our wonderful friends and supporters generously helped me raise $1847 toward my trip to Zambia and WBR!

A special thanks to Chad, Kalara and Woody at Above Category for their continual support and providing a great venue for the day.  To Jen, who donated time and enthusiasm, and whose Pumpkin Spice bread was the hit of the feed zone! To Belinda for all the great photos.  To Alice for setting up the bagel feast.  To Emily, for organizing, feeding, raffling, and making it all happen.  And of course, especially to all the riders who made the day a success.  Everyone came with a great attitude, excited to participate and learn more about this wonderful program.  I hope you all had as much fun as I did!

If you still would like to donate, here is the link to the donation site: Kelly Donation Page

And here are photos:

Strategic planning meeting.

Strategic planning meeting.

AC was well represented for the ride.

AC was well represented for the ride.

Good Times.

Good Times.

Rolling into the feed zone.

Rolling into the feed zone.

MMM Spiced pumpkin bread!

MMM Spiced pumpkin bread!

Refueling.

Refueling.

Bragging.

Bragging.

Tyler was big winner in the raffle!

Tyler was a big winner in the raffle!

September 22, 2009

Ride with Zwizanski this Saturday and help World Bicycle Relief

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Yes, I just referred to myself as ‘Zwizanski’. Come on out and ride, all are welcome.
See all the details below:
I am in this picture, trust me.  I was going so fast that I am off the screen to the right!

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Charity Ride with Local Pro Rider Scott Zwizanski
Champion Tour De Beauce . Champion Tour of Uruguay . 3rd U.S. National Time Trial

Saturday September 26, 2009 at 8am – Starts at Above Category

Raise money for bicycles for Zambia – $20 suggested minimum donation to

ride.  Scott Zwizanski of the Kelly Benefit Strategies Professional Cycling Team

will lead a casual group ride from Above Category in Mill Valley on Saturday,

September 26, to benefit World Bicycle Relief.TheWorld Bicycle Relief mission

is to provide access to independence and livelihood through The Power of

Bicycles. Bicycles empower individuals, their families, and their communities,

including increasing access to school for children in rural areas.

In October, four Kelly riders, including Scott, will travel to Zambia as

ambassadors for World Bicycle Relief. Each rider going to Zambia has

a $5,000 fund raising goal. Help us raise money for Scott’s trip to Zambia.

Scott has emerged this season as one of the top pros in North America.

Scott will be available to chat and answer any questions, from

training methods to racing with to the top Euro pros in the peloton today.

Your donation will make you eligible to participate in a random prize

drawing, including an Assos kit (FI Uno bibs and SS Uno Jersey,

retail $370) courtesy of Above Category and other great items such as

Scott’s signed yellow jersey from Tour de Beauce.

Ride Details:

  • Casual 2 to 3 hr ride.
  • No one will be left behind, and we will regroup several times
  • during the ride.
  • Route: Out to the coast via Muir woods, N. on Hwy 1, into Mill
  • Valley via Bolinas Ridge.
  • Professional racer Emily Zell will be operating the feed zone
  • at the base of Bo-Fax. Post ride snacks will be provided.

Donations will be accepted at the ride, or you may go online and

donate on the Kelly donation site. Also, a computer will be

available after the ride, if you want to donate online

using a credit card. Donate here now.

World Bicycle Relief is a public charity operating under section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. All contributions are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. World Bicycle Relief is an Illinois Not-for-Profit Corporation, and is compliant with all regulations and recommendations of the Federal and State Government. Audited financial information is available upon request.

www.abovecategorycycling.com

RSVP: woody@abovecategorycycling.com

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