Looking for something fun to do this Saturday and do you like biking?
Join us for BIKING & fun at Cochran's! Rides for all abilities and GREAT for kids and families too!
(FREE entries for kids) On May 19, 2018, the Richard Tom Foundation will host its 3rd annual Richard's Ride. This ride differs from other organized rides by welcoming kids and families as well as bringing together both road and mountain bikers. In the spirit of Richard's connection to cyclists of all ages and abilities, there will be several ride options.
*Richard's Children's Ride (road and trail): 4.4-miles; free of charge under age 17. (Road starts 11:15am, River Trail ride starts 10:30am) *Richard's Beginners and Family Ride: A 13.5-mile ride, including some rolling hills. (11am start) *Richard's Road 30 : A 30 mile loop for teens and adults over rolling terrain. (10am start) *Richard's Road 70: A 67 mile loop, with climbs and descents for advanced cyclists. (8:30am start) *Richard's MTB Ride: A technically challenging trail ride for experienced mountain bikers.(10:45am start) All rides will be staged from the Cochran Ski Area in Richmond, VT. This festive spring event will include lots of FREE fun, including: face painting for kids, free food and Reiki sessions, free t-shirts (for all who preregister) and more! More info: www.richardtomfoundation.com To register: https://www.bikereg.com/rtfoundation More cool info on RTF and who we are!:
Richard's Story:
On April 26, 2015, Richard Tom, a beloved and avid cyclist from Hinesburg, Vermont, lost his life when he was struck by a speeding and impaired driver near his home. Richard's genuine warmth, thoughtfulness, passion and capacity to inspire cyclists of all abilities, ages and disciplines was celebrated by many in the Vermont cycling community.
Richard, who would have turned 50 this year, is survived by his 94 and 95 year old parents. It is comforting to all who loved Richard that his legacy continues to benefit his local community.
The Richard Tom Foundation was created to honor Richard Tom who dedicated his life to sharing his passion for "all things bicycle"! RTF is committed to providing resources and activities so that all ages may safely experience the sense of joy, adventure, discovery, camaraderie, well-being and other benefits of cycling Vermont roads and trails.
The Foundation also supports educational and advocacy programs to advance the cause of safe roads for all who use them; including scholarships and gear for local kids and collaboration with local organizations like Local Motion and Little Bellas.
RTF continues to create momentum to maintain and enhance Richard's positive influence on our community. As Richard's powerful legs reliably spun his pedals on routes of all kinds, we will continue to spin his legacy forward, powered by the inspiration he infused in each of us.
Richard Tom Foundation profoundly thanks our many individual donors who have helped the Richard Tom Foundation grow this year.
To register for Richard's Ride please go to www.bikereg.com/rtfoundation.
Learn more about the Richard Tom Foundation at www.richardtomfoundation.com.
Stay tuned for info on the 3rd annual RTF (FREE) Kids Crit coming to downtown Burlington, VT this September!
Contact: John Williams, Executive Director, Richard Tom Foundation, 1645 Main Street, Fairfax, Vermont 05454 E-mail: jbikenski@gmail.com
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