Bikin' Birkin: Colorado!

Saturday, August 27

Colorado!

Now don't get me wrong, I love Washington state but Colorado is amazing! I've been here the past week and have had a ton of amazing experiences not limited to seeing the USA Pro Cycling Challenge in-person, sitting VIP at a Colorado Rockies game, climbing above 14,000 feet, and of course, loads of cycling! Photos:

At the Garden of the Gods near Colorado Springs with Gus (left) and Kyle (middle)

One of the time-trial cyclists during the Prologue of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge - they may look like space aliens with all the gear but at one point during the course they reached speeds around 60 mph!

Meriwether Lewis pose on top of Gray's Peak at about 14,250 ft above sea level

It's a good thing we're on the same page in terms of physical activity plans - we cycled for a few hours before climbing this mountain pass and then watched the USA Pro Cycling Challenge in Vail, CO

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Purpose of the Ride

The goal of the ride is to raise $5000 for a research or creative expression grant for a CWU College of Arts and Humanities student whose work will be required to be in some way connected to the City of Ellensburg. The grant will be given in May 2012 and be completed by May 2013. This project is a collaboration between the College of Arts and Humanities of Central Washington University, the City of Ellensburg, and the Ellensburg Downtown Association with the overall objective of adding value to our downtown.

Donations

You may sponsor Birkin for $1 per mile for any number of miles up to 1,000 by going here.

Additionally, checks may be made out to CWU Foundation and indicate that the funds are to go to the CAH Dean's Excellence Fund--Birkin Sponsorship. Please mail donations to: CWU Foundation, Central Washington University, 400 E. University Way, Ellensburg, WA 98926-7508.

Your contribution is tax deductible to the extent provided by IRS regulation. As required by law, the CWU Foundation is registered with the Washington State Charities Program and financial information may be obtained by calling 800-332-4483 or 360-725-0378. THANK YOU!