Pedals for Medals 2008
The 2008 Pedal for Medals Ride is a cyclist’s dream comes true! It’s like a cycling vacation in a sense. Where else can anyone who loves to bicycle find the opportunity to spend four glorious days riding his or her bike through some of the most beautiful country anywhere? Start in the beautiful Adirondacks and pedal down to the Finger Lakes. On top of that, riders enjoy three great meals and numerous beverage and snack rest stops each day, excellent hotel accommodations each night, bag transfers between hotels and full SAG support throughout the ride. Riders of all ability levels will enjoy the ride…it’s not a race!
The ride route is designed to provide a scenic ride over less traveled country roads where possible. It has been fine-tuned over the last several years to be a doable route for even the occasional rider and yet offers a reasonable challenge to experienced riders. Rest and snack stops at approximately 20 mile intervals help break the day’s ride into a series of short rides between points. SAG vehicles and an EMT patrol the route to provide assistance where needed. A dedicated bike technician is available throughout the ride to make repairs or adjustments as needed.
Each day after your ride, you will gather with your fellow riders at the hotel to enjoy the great camaraderie that only a group ride such as this can inspire. What better time to revisit the day’s ride and compare thoughts. Meet new biking friends who share your interest and passion for this sport. Share your best cycling story with your new friends as well as hear theirs. Relax and enjoy the good life!
The best part of the ride is that fact that it supports a GREAT cause…Special Olympics! All of your effort and hard work in raising money for the ride will be rewarded by the pleasure of the fours days of superb riding and, the money you raised will go toward support of the many sporting programs sponsored by Special Olympics, including cycling.
What a great opportunity to do something you love and support Special Olympics! Register now to reserve a slot on the 2008 ride team at www.firstgiving.com/pedalsformedals
The ride route is designed to provide a scenic ride over less traveled country roads where possible. It has been fine-tuned over the last several years to be a doable route for even the occasional rider and yet offers a reasonable challenge to experienced riders. Rest and snack stops at approximately 20 mile intervals help break the day’s ride into a series of short rides between points. SAG vehicles and an EMT patrol the route to provide assistance where needed. A dedicated bike technician is available throughout the ride to make repairs or adjustments as needed.
Each day after your ride, you will gather with your fellow riders at the hotel to enjoy the great camaraderie that only a group ride such as this can inspire. What better time to revisit the day’s ride and compare thoughts. Meet new biking friends who share your interest and passion for this sport. Share your best cycling story with your new friends as well as hear theirs. Relax and enjoy the good life!
The best part of the ride is that fact that it supports a GREAT cause…Special Olympics! All of your effort and hard work in raising money for the ride will be rewarded by the pleasure of the fours days of superb riding and, the money you raised will go toward support of the many sporting programs sponsored by Special Olympics, including cycling.
What a great opportunity to do something you love and support Special Olympics! Register now to reserve a slot on the 2008 ride team at www.firstgiving.com/pedalsformedals
June 25th to June 29th 2008 Pedal for Medals Ride
Congratulations and thank you to the 38 riders and 12 volunteers who made Pedals for Medals a huge success raising over $45,000 to support the athletes of Special Olympics New York Central Region!
This 300-mile ride was perfect, with amazing people, wonderful weather, terrific parties and so much more. We are already looking forward to Pedals for Medals 2008! Please check out more great pictures at: http://pedal4medals.org/
posted by Special Olympics New York Central Region at 1:12 PM
Nicholas Cappoletti
CONGRATULATIONS to Coach Nicholas Cappoletti for being honored as a recipient of
The Post Standard Achievement Awards!
Mr. Cappoletti's long-time involvement with Special Olympics New York Central Region as well as his other community work made him eligible for this honor, which is given to special people who "enrich and enlighten Central New York". This award is co-sponsored by The Post Standard and the Syracuse Federation of Women's Clubs. Tickets for the April 26th luncheon at the Holiday Inn Syracuse/Liverpool at still available by contacting Helen Marcum at (315)637-4647. They are $23 per person.
Thank you for your service to Special Olympics! We are proud of you!
posted by Special Olympics at 10:22 AM
News Update
Geri Rice, Nichole Clapper and Cori Piels at Figure Skating.
Nichole Clapper (left) performing at the Figure Skating Super Regional in Rochester. Nichole won the Gold at the Singles Level 2 event. Congratulations!!
Labels: Figure Skating Super Regional
posted by Special Olympics New York Central Region at 10:04 AM
Central Region Athletes Lead Conference
Central Region athletes Diane Budnar and Raymell Temaungil joined 1,000 law enforcement officers at the 25th Annual International Law Enforcement Torch Run Conference in Buffalo, New York. Along with four other Special Olympics New York athlets, Diane and Raymell acted as emcees for every general session during the four day conference. While not speaking to the crowd, they met law enforcement officers from 42 different states and countries, participated in classes, attended dinners and even took a trip across the border to Canada! Above, Diane and Raymell try to extend some Central New York warmth to officers from Hawaii. Both young women did an amazing job, and helped to show why it is important for law enforcement officers to help support Special Olympics. Thank you Diane and Raymell!
posted by Special Olympics New York Central Region at 1:44 PM
Fire Truck Pull Helps Athletes!
Seven teams competed Saturday, August 19 in a Fire-Truck Pull to benefit the Special Olympics Athletes who compete in the Central Region. Each 10-member team was timed pulling the 45,000 pound fire truck 20 feet. The winning team was made up of players from the Abner Doubledays who teamed up with a few Special Olympics athletes. Other teams included; Cayuga Corrections Facility, Wal-Mart, Destiny Design, Southern Springs, Auburn Correctional Facility, and a second team of Special Olympic atheltes. A great time was had by all, and best of all the event raised almost $10,000. That money can be used to send more than 30 athletes to Special Olympic competitions. Thank you all, and we will see you again in 2007!!
posted by Special Olympics New York Central Region at 1:07 PM
Miles for Medals - Help Support Special Olympics
Please join us for the Special Olympics Annual Miles for Medals Walk on Sunday, September 24th in Burnet Park in Syracuse or on Sunday, October 1 at Old Rome Fee Academy in Rome, NY. Donations generated by walkers who participate in this 2+ mile walk will benefit the over 1300 Special Olympic athletes who train and compete in the Central Region. Our generous and enthuiastic walkers last year raised over $15,000 to benefit Special Olympics New York!
You can register online at www.specialolympicsny.org by clicking on the "Miles for Medals" section. Hard copy registration forms can also be obtained by contacting Julie Bell at (315)473-3177 or at jbell@nyso.org
We look forward to seeing you at one of our walks!
You can register online at www.specialolympicsny.org by clicking on the "Miles for Medals" section. Hard copy registration forms can also be obtained by contacting Julie Bell at (315)473-3177 or at jbell@nyso.org
We look forward to seeing you at one of our walks!
posted by Special Olympics New York Central Region at 8:35 AM
Christmas Boat Parade Weekend
Pirates Cove Marina and Santa's Navy invite you to join us for the 12th Annual Benefit Event!Friday, September 15th
Wine Tasting 6:30 - 9:00 pm
Hosted by Clay Wine & Spirits and Upstate Vegas Events
Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at the door
Saturday, September 16th
Christmas Boat Parade presented by Santa's Navy and hosted by Pirate's Cove Marina
Registration: $55 boat, $25 shore
Sunday, September 17th
Barbeque starting at 11 am
Adults: $10, children under 12 $5
posted by Special Olympics New York Central Region at 12:52 PM
THANK YOU!!
To all who made
Pedals for Medals 2006 a huge success, thank you!
We look forward to seeing all of you next year at Pedals for Medals 2007
posted by Special Olympics New York Central Region at 1:05 PM
Previous Posts
- Pedals for Medals 2008
- Nicholas Cappoletti
- News Update
- Central Region Athletes Lead Conference
- Fire Truck Pull Helps Athletes!
- Miles for Medals - Help Support Special Olympics
- Christmas Boat Parade Weekend
- THANK YOU!!