Potential women-only ride in/near Seattle - help wanted!

[BikeMomma]

Hi Seattle folks -

A friend of mine who is an agent for a large real estate company in Seattle (ReMax) told me that the company is looking for a sports-oriented way of marketing themselves in the area. He knows about the Cinderella womens' ride down here in California (from moi) and suggested something similar to his associates.

Well, seems the idea is taking off (I'd drive up!) and he's been asked to come up with a rough draft plan for such a ride. As he's way too busy to handle it himself, he's asked me to tap into the TE pool to see if anyone is interested in getting involved in organizing this ride, to be something similar to the Cinderella Classic or the Little Red Riding Hood. I've suggested "Rapunzel" as a ride name.

If anyone is truly interested in helping out, and more importantly would be committed all the way to the day of the event (i.e., no jumping ship halfway through the planning/permitting process), please PM me and I'll put you in contact with him by email.

Thanks bunches!
~BikeMomma

p.s. He's stated that ReMax will generously provide the financial backing for the event, which is a big first step.

[Dianyla]

Name it the Rapunzel Ride and I am so there.

[Eden]

If he wants to get together with some folks who have a lot of experience organizing big rides in the area I would suggest contacting the Cascade Cycling Club (www.cascade.org). They do a number (at least 5 a year I think) of organized rides in Seattle and the surrounding area so they would know the ins and outs and what types of permitting, insurance etc that you would need - and could probably suggest good routes.

I'd be happy to pass the word around to the women's racing teams too to see if any of them would be interested in helping out.

[nicole309]

Although I am a bit too far from Seattle to help organize, I would definately be interested in attending.
The only comment I have is that it would be really unique to have an all women/girls ride that is not decked out in Pink!!

[mimitabby]

I'd sure try to make this ride!

[El Hombre]

Ok, I'm the guy who has been tasked with trying to get this off the ground. As BikeMomma noted, I'm familiar with the Cinderella ride. At this point the name is going to be the Rapunzel Classic and a target of July/August of next year is set. Anyone who would be willing to help volunteer to organize this thing would be much appreciated. PM me for contact details and we'll see what we can do to launch this.

[Trek420]

Name it the Rapunzel Ride and I am so there.

subtitled "let down your hair"?

registration could benefit this group

www.locksoflove.org

[KnottedYet]

Oooh, Trek, you are SO AWESOME!!!!!

If Locks of Love were a beneficiary, it might be a good idea to get a hold of Team Survivor Northwest (which has a very strong biking contingent) to help. Children's Hospital could benefit, and maybe haul out some of their huge volunteer base. (and Fred Hutchison, and Seattle Cancer Care Alliance)

[Trek420]

Thank you

"Bring minimum 6" of hair, registration is free"

[KnottedYet]

They can't use hair that is 6-10 inches, they sell it to help pay for their work.

For Locks of Love to use the hair, it must be 10 inches minimum.

Free registration with 10 inches of hair would be pretty cool.

[BikeMomma]

subtitled "let down your hair"?

registration could benefit this group

www.locksoflove.org

Trek -

Have to tell ya....this is an awesome idea. My best friend's ten-year-old daughter donates her hair to this organization. When it's long and ready to cut, it's gorgeous, but she selflessly gives it all to this great cause, and I'm SO proud of her for it. I'm not sure I could do the same, plus I look DORKY with short hair (no comments, El Hombre!!).

So, your idea has some personal appreciation from my end, and I just wanted to say thanks for your contribution.

~BikeMomma