ABC Rides Tour de Trash

Saturday, October 22, 2005

1st Edition of the ABC Rides Fall 2005

1st Edition of the ABC Rides "Tour de Trash" was held on October 22, 2005. The rides received phenomenal support from the community and great coverage from the Press Democrat's Tobias Young and Jeremy Hay.

Check out their article from the Empire News section.

Trash Hunters.

We were able to complete 8 rides and returned 200 waypoints identifying most of the dumping sites in Sonoma County and neighboring counties. The Sonoma County Public Works stepped up and were able to pick up most of the trash found at the locations identified by the numerous cyclists that were able to join the ABC Rides.

The ABC Rides would never have come into existence without the support, time and devotion from the numerous people who believe in preserving their backroads. Special thanks go to Santa Rosa REI for their time and GPS Etrex receiver donations to the ABC Rides, Soulcraft swag for raffle prizes, Camelbak hydrations systems and gloves for raffle prizes, Buff headwear and gloves for raffle prizes, Sports Basement certificates for raffle prizes, digital voice recorders donated by Xifter.com, Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition advertising and support, Petaluma Bicycle Advisory support, Sonoma Valley Cyclists, Eastside Cycling, Norcal Velo.

Sonoma County Waste Management Agency Director Ken Wells and ex-Petaluma City Councilman Keith Canevaro were instrumental in pursuing and convincing the county departments to commit to the ABC Rides. Special thanks go to our 24 hour machine, Yuri Hauswald, and Keith Marchando for being committed to the cause with their time, ideas and support in making the ABC Rides a reality. Of course, the rides themselves would not be possible without the leadership required of Jonthan Lee, Claire House, Paul Luca and thanks to the many roadies who join us.

Special thanks also to Friedemann Goldberg LLP for providing legal support in the form below.

Participation in this Bike Ride may expose you to a variety of hazards and risks, foreseen or unforeseen, which are inherent in bike riding and cannot be eliminated without destroying the unique character of the Bike Ride. These inherent risks include, but are not limited to, the dangers of serious personal injury, property damage, and death. By agreeing to participate in the Bike Ride, you acknowledge that Ario Bigattini has not tried to contradict or minimize your understanding of these risks. You also acknowledge your understanding that injuries or damages can occur by natural causes or activities of other persons, animals, riders, Bike Ride leaders or third parties, either as a result of negligence or because of other reasons. You further acknowledge your understanding that risks of such injuries and damages are inherently involved in bike riding and that you may have to exercise extra care for your own person and for others around you in the face of such hazards. You further understand that on this Bike Ride there may not be rescue or medical facilities or expertise necessary to deal with the injuries to which you may be exposed.

Saturday, October 22, 2005

1st Edition of the ABC Rides Fall 2005

ABC Rides Tour de Trash

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