The Fifth Annual 50 Mile Ride
April 30, 2011
More info at: http://50mr.com
This ride is near and dear to my heart and put on by some of my dearest friends. If you’re in SoCal, please consider donating or riding.
All proceeds contributed to: http://projectrwanda.org/
Andy B
outsideallday.com
3 reasons to purchase Wooden Bike Coffee
1. It supports Rwandan farmers and the economic development of an impoverished nation.
2. 10% of your purchase helps fund Project Rwanda.
3. It’s the best coffee in the world! From the volcanic hills of Rwanda grows the prestigious heirloom “bourbon” varieties of Coffee Arabica, in short, the flavor is amazing.
The coffee is the best, I’ve been drinking it for years. The funds ALL go to a cause I really care about.
More info at: http://woodenbikecoffee.com/store/specialty-coffee
Don’t forget about the 50 Mile Ride coming up on April 30, 2011. This ride also benefits Project Rwanda.
Andy B
outsideallday.com
50 Mile Ride Five
Staging and post-ride party at Cook’s Corner
April 30, 2011
More info at: http://50mr.com
Five years ago my good buddy Doug Grant started a fundraiser mountain bike ride in Orange County to benefit a non-profit called Project Rwanda founded by mountain bike legend Tom Ritchey.
Project Rwanda is committed to furthering the economic development of Rwanda through initiatives based on the bicycle as a tool and symbol of hope. Their goal is to use the bike to help boost the Rwandan economy as well as re-brand Rwanda as a beautiful and safe place to do business and visit freely.
In the last 4 years, the 50 Mile Ride has raised over $150,000 dollars for Project Rwanda.
If you can ride, go ride, if you can donate, please donate! This event is changing lives.
Andy B
outsideallday.com
The 4th annual 50 Mile Ride was held this past Saturday. It’s put on by a bunch of my mountain biking buddies from Orange County.
- 485 riders rode in the event. From what I understand, this is the largest mountain bike ride in Orange County
- $52,000 in funds raised for Project Rwanda
Check out this story that will appear in Tuesday’s edition of the OC Register (OC Outdoors page, back page of the sports section).
http://www.ocregister.com/articles/ride-243701-grant-artates.html
2 sites with a ton of photos of the ride day festivities:
http://johnearly.dotphoto.com/CPListAlbums.asp
http://kennedyphotoworks.smugmug.com/Non-Profit-Benefit-Events/2010-50mile-for-Rwanda-Benefit
More info the 50 Mile Ride:
www.50mile.com
www.projectrwanda.org
twitter.com/50MR4
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Project-Rwanda-50-Mile-Ride-IV-50MR4/192295288719
I’m very proud of my friends for what they have accomplished! I miss these friends a lot.
Andy B
outsideallday.com
50 Mile Ride IV
Saturday April 10, 2010
Orange County, CA
www.50mileride.com
http://twitter.com/50MR4
Our 4th annual Rwanda Ride will be held on Saturday April 10, 2010. Visit www.50mileride.com to register. I hope you can join us again this year!
As you remember, we had over 400 riders last year and you helped us to raise over $32,000 for Project Rwanda. If you had fun last year (and we hope you did!), you’re going to have an absolute BLAST this year! We promise to make this an event to remember, and we’re pulling out all the stops.
This is a great cause to support. Even if you don’t ride in the event, please consider supporting it when a donation. 99.9% of the proceeds go to support http://www.projectrwanda.org.
Please say thank you to these sponsors for their ongoing support of this ride:
Motor Tabs
Rock N Road
Friction Freedom
Fluid Recovery
Bonk Breaker
Without our sponsors the ride just wouldn’t be possible.
Andy B
outsideallday.com
Our 4th annual Rwanda Ride will be held on Saturday April 10, 2010. We are pleased to announce that registration is now open! Visit www.50mileride.com to register. I hope you can join us again this year!
As you remember, we had over 400 riders last year and you helped us to raise over $32,000 for Project Rwanda. If you had fun last year (and we hope you did!), you’re going to have an absolute BLAST this year! We promise to make this an event to remember, and we’re pulling out all the stops.
Still shopping for that last-minute Christmas gift? Why not give an event registration to that special mountain biker in your life? Sign up today at www.50mileride.com .
Thank you for your support!
The 50 Mile Ride Team
PS… Follow us on Twitter or Facebook to keep up with the latest news.
This is a great cause to support. Even if you don’t ride in the event, please consider supporting it when a donation. 99.9% of the proceeds go to support http://www.projectrwanda.org.
Andy B
outsideallday.com
Over the Hump Mountain Bike Race Series
Orange County’s midweek Mountain Bike Race!
Location: Irvine Lake, CA
Next race: Tuesday, September 15 at 6:00pm
Photo’s for the last race:
http://picasaweb.google.com/IHarrisPhotos/OTH82609Part2
http://picasaweb.google.com/IHarrisPhotos/OTH82609
Last race they had 315 racers, and approx 200-300 spectators. It was a great “feel good family vibe” and very grassroots.
Onsite Registration: 4:00pm on-site registration till race start
Preride: Race day only- 4:30pm-5:30pm- Irvine Lake is private property, and course is a closed course. Please do not attempt to pre-ride the course, as Irvine Lake has been very generous to allow us to host the race on their property. Thank you for helping us keep this relationship in good standing.
Race Start: 6:00pm sharp!
Course : 3.75 mile loop throughout the Irvine Lake Area. Course consists of a mix of singletrack and fire roads. Climbs and various obstacles throughout. Number of laps vary by classes. Beginner [2 laps], Sport [3 laps], Expert [4 laps]
On-Site Registration at race is $25.
The best part of the series is that they are working in partnership with my good buddy Doug Grant and the 50 Mile Ride to benefit Project Rwanda. It’s also always fun to see Rock N Road Cyclery involved in local events. Miss my buddies there.
Go race!
Andy B
outsideallday.com
The 3rd annual 50 Mile Ride is going down in Orange County, California today. From what I’ve heard over 400 riders are riding the 50 mile leg that kicked off at 7am this morning. 100% off the money raised is given to Project Rwanda.
Greg Sellers from Motor Tabs is at the event, he’s the official hydration drink of the day. He donated thousands of Motor Tabs to the pull this off. Greg and Sheek will be sending me pics all day and I’ll keep updating this post.
The mighty Sheek!
Matt Ford (Mr. Rock N Road) and Big Mike Rogan
Meredith and some Trail Angels post ride…
Special shout out to Doug Grant and crew for pulling this off again, my family (Alison, Alex and Steph) for helping 3 years in a row, Sheek, Motor Tabs and Rock N Road. Great job guys.
More pictures to come throughout the day.
Andy B
outsideallday.com
TransRockies 2009 Mountain Bike Stage Race
August 9 – 15, 2009
www.transrockies.com/trc/index.htm
“The world’s most wild and rugged mountain bike stage race. Offering outstanding rider support in the intimate setting of our Rocky Mountain Camps, the is no experience like like it. Find out what’s inside…outside.”
Also, this Saturday, March 21 is the 50 Mile Ride. I’ve logged some solid miles the last 2 weeks as a merger attempt to prepare. Looking forward to seeing all of my friends and suffering on my bike for a few long hours.
Andy B
outsideallday.com
50 Mile Ride III
Saturday March 21, 2009
More info at: www.50mileride.com
Supporting: www.projectrwanda.org
Where: Staging and post-ride party at Cook’s Corner
19152 Santiago Canyon Road Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
949-858-0266
If you live in Orange County please get involved with this event. 99% of the proceeds go to support ProjectRwanda.org. We’ve raised over $70,000 the last 2 years and need to keep the support coming. Every penny you can help us raise helps. Join 300 other riders on one of the sweetest rides in the OC.
I’m flying in from CO to ride! Watch out, I’ll be the fat dude on the borrowed bike with the sweet OutsideAllDay.com kit on.
Andy B
outsideallday.com
Due to a scheduling conflict with O’Neil Park the 50 Mile Ride has been forced to change our event date.
Info at: www.50mileride.com
Date: Saturday March 21, 2009
Benefiting: www.projectrwanda.org
Sign up early, this is the one event of the year you don’t want to miss.
Andy B
outsideallday.com
50 Mile Ride III
Saturday April 4, 2009
Orange County, CA
Go to: http://www.50mileride.com
My friend Doug Grant and I founded this ride 3 years ago to benefit Project Rwanda. Almost 100% of the dollars raised go directly back to the non-profit.
Sea Otter Classic
April 16 – 19, 2009
Monterey, CA
Go to: http://www.seaotterclassic.com
The Sea Otter Classic was my first mountain bike race, I pretty much owned my age group with a top 25 finish. I’ve heard that Greg Sellers was the 1993 Clydesdale 40+ champion at Sea Otter.
Go race! Get one of these events on your calendar and get to training!
Andy B
outsideallday.com
In this month’s issue of Outside Magazine there’s a great article on my favorite non-profit Project Rwanda. The article is about a trip the author took with Tom Ritchey in the fall of 07′ to Rwanda and highlights my good buddy Doug Grant (co-founder of 50 Mile Ride). The article revolves around the Wooden Bike Classic that Tom hosts. The magazine is worth picking up for this article alone.
Web extras on the article can be found at the link below. Check out the photo gallery.
http://outside.away.com/outside/destinations/200809/rwanda-cycling-video-photos.html
Another great article on their website called “The World’s Toughest Bike Race Is Not in France”. I read it in the July issue and loved it, great read. Click here to check it out.
Andy B
outsideallday.com
