The Rider Package will be emailed out to those of you who have commited to riding, or have expressed interest in riding, this year.

If you have already committed to riding you will also receive a hard copy of [...]]]> Hey Team Wellspring. The 2010 Rider Package is ready and available to download here: 2010 Rider Package.

The Rider Package will be emailed out to those of you who have commited to riding, or have expressed interest in riding, this year.

If you have already committed to riding you will also receive a hard copy of the Rider Package in the mail in the next week or so.

Joining Team Wellspring is as easy as contacting us to let us [...]]]> Team Wellspring with be riding in the 4th Annual Ben Farrant Memorial Cyclathon on July 17-18. We are riding to honor one of Wellspring’s founding members and help improve education for Rwandan children by investing in their schools through the Whole School Development Program.

Joining Team Wellspring is as easy as contacting us to let us know you want to ride. We will then direct you to register at the Cascade website to reserve your spot in this year’s ride. For a $95 registration fee to the Cascade Bike Club, you will be provided with food at rest stops, luggage transport, mechanical and medical support, and other logistical support. Online registration is the fastest and cheapest registration method. Register soon to avoid a last minute scramble as the event usually sells out and has already registered 51% of it’s riders.

Although most of you never had the opportunity to meet Ben I thought you might enjoy this picture from the 2005 STP. By the way, he is riding a $50 bike I picked up at a garage sale!

Every turn of the wheels brings Gerry and Shirley Malnis closer to their goal of [...]]]>

Curtis Lepp, left, Todd Nordstrom-Young, Shirley and Gerry Malnis and Mari Roos of Vernon will be riding in the Seattle to Portland cyclathon July 11 and 12 to help raise funds for the Wellspring Foundation for Education in Rwanda.

Every turn of the wheels brings Gerry and Shirley Malnis closer to their goal of raising more money for the Wellspring Academy, an elementary school in Rwanda.

The couple is taking part in the Seattle to Portland cyclathon July 11 and 12 and is looking for pledges.

Read the full article in the Vernon Morning Star here.

On July 11-12th, we are riding to honor one of Wellspring’s founding members and help improve education for Rwandan children by investing in their schools through the Whole School Development Program.

The 30th annual Group Health Seattle to Portland Bicycle [...]]]>

Ride the 200 miles from Seattle to Portland and improve the education of Rwandan Children.

On July 11-12th, we are riding to honor one of Wellspring’s founding members and help improve education for Rwandan children by investing in their schools through the Whole School Development Program.

The 30th annual Group Health Seattle to Portland Bicycle ClassicThe Cyclathon is part of the annual Group Health Seattle to Portland Bike Classic. Last year Team Wellspring entered 25 riders and raised over $48,000 to build a training center and secondary school building.
Team Wellspring has set a goal this year to enter 50 riders and raise over $60,000.

Decked out in a vibrant yellow, blue and green jersey, you will join 9000 others on a two day, 200 mile ride through the valleys, forests, and farmland of western Washington and Oregon. It is an unforgettable experience!

Joining Team Wellspring is as easy as contacting us to let us know you want to ride. We will then direct you to register at the Cascade website to reserve your spot in this year’s ride. For a $95 registration fee to the Cascade Bike Club, you will be provided with food at rest stops, luggage transport, mechanical and medical support, and other logistical support. Online registration is the fastest and cheapest registration method. Register soon to avoid a last minute scramble as the event usually sells out.

Wellspring will provide free snack and energy packs, jerseys for riders and t-shirts for volunteers, logistics for overnight accommodations, a pre-ride party on Friday night in Seattle and a post-ride pool party on Sunday in Portland. We will also work with you on getting the resources you need for training and fundraising.

If each rider can raise $5 a mile or more ($1000) in sponsorships, we will be well on our way to achieving our goal. We will remain in close contact over the next few months to encourage you in your efforts and make necessary arrangements for transport and overnight stays. If you want to volunteer as part of the Pit Crew, please let us know so we can send you a volunteer information packet.