Rotary Club of Redmond organizing 24th Annual Redspoke Bike Tour

Rotary Club of Redmond Changes Lives in Our Community One Mile at a Time with the 24th Annual Redspoke (Redmond to Spokane) bike tour.

(Redmond, WA) - Every summer since 1988 bicyclists from as far away as New York and Alaska have been participating in RedSpoke, the Rotary Club of Redmond’s five day, 300-mile bicycle tour from Redmond to Spokane. The 2011 ride will be July 13th through July 17th & Redmond Rotary hopes to raise more money than ever for local life changing programs.

Redspoke is the Rotary Club of Redmond’s major fundraising event, with proceeds making a difference in the lives of underprivileged youth in our community. Last year, impact donations to Hopelink and Eastside Baby Corner were made possible by Redspoke. The 2011 Redspoke proceeds will assist homeless families with transitional housing through Hopelink and provide therapy for disabled children and adults through Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center. These programs, in addition to the club's other charitable activities, are funded by this event and the club welcomes the community to participate.

“You’re invited to come ride with the sun on your face and the wind at your back while experiencing fun, excitement, fellowship and adventure on this 300-mile bicycle tour across beautiful Washington State – while raising money for a great cause.” according to RedSpoke Committee Chair, Will Miller.

If riding is not quite the level of involvement you see for yourself, Redmond Rotary hopes you will consider making a tax deductible donation. Visit http://www.redspoke.org/  to learn more. You can find information about this year’s beneficiaries at http://www.hope-link.org/  and http://www.littlebit.org/   To "Read More" click on blue link.

All riders commit to raising a minimum donation of $625 for individual riders and $525 for additional family members or team members riding. However, riders are greatly encouraged to set higher fund raising goal. It’s a great way to include family and friends in the fun.

RedSpoke is a recreational touring bicycle ride. Riders are encouraged to go at their own pace and stop when they want to enjoy the sights and attractions along the way. Known as the Cadillac of bicycle tours, RedSpoke starts with a full breakfast at the Marriott Redmond Town Center. From there Redmond Rotary members take excellent care of riders by transporting all their belongings to each night’s destination, and providing hearty breakfasts, dinners and snacks throughout the ride. Riders enjoy the nightly activities at pre-arranged camping venues or may take advantage of a list of optional hotels. A local expert mechanic is available before, during and after each day’s ride to be sure all bicycles are in peak working order.

Current community sponsors of the event include Marriott Hotels, Jon Magnussen, Oak Harbour Freight Lines, Redmond Town Center, JE Cumming Corporation, Banner Bank, Peters Creek, Charter Private Bank, John L. Scott, R & E Cycles, Siemens, Icicle Seafoods and http://www.seattlebikelaw.com/.

Redmond Rotary is a nonprofit service organization and a member of Rotary International. (Tax ID #943168972) For the past 24 years Redmond Rotary has been sponsoring this successful fundraising event and first class bicycle tour. You can find additional information online at http://www.redspoke.org/  or by calling (206) 298-9288.

Will Miller, RedSpoke Committee Chairman
Rotary Club of Redmond
Cell: 425 890 6777
Email: yukon1022@hotmail.com