March 7, 2008
Contact:
Brian
McCulloch
Tel: 951-313-4322
Continuing A Redlands Bicycle Classic Tradition: Local
Families Get National
Recognition.
Redlands, CA.- The 2008 Redlands Bicycle Classic Organizing
Committee Seeks Families To House Professional Riders:
Sports fans everywhere savor any opportunity to "mix" with
their favorite athletes and equally relish any opportunity
to be apart of "their" team's success. Cycling
is no different; enthusiasts of all levels enjoy the
up close and personal nature that the sport of professional
cycling offers its fanfare.
The Redlands Bicycle Classic takes the close nature
of cycling a step further. We offer our competing teams
Host Housing from gracious local families, this tradition
continues to be one of the unique aspects of the race
that keep cyclists coming back to Redlands. "I still
keep in touch with them through e-mails and Christmas
cards," says Alison Dunlap, two time RBC champ and
former World Mountain Bike Champion, of her host family.
Host Families are another integral part that makes the
Redlands Bicycle Classic Legendary. "For a week
every year, it's like having an extended family at our
home. You feel like you play a role in their racing experience
here at Redlands" says long time participant Leslie
Pompa.
If you, your family, or friends want to participate
in the Host Housing Program, your efforts will be appreciated
and remembered by all. Host Families offer a comfortable
place for athletes to sleep, some space in their refrigerator,
and the use of their washer and dryer. Volunteers for
this program receive cases of water from the RBC Organizing
Committee as well as special edition Host Family T-Shirts.
For more information about becoming a host family and
adding to the legendary theme of the Redlands Bicycle
Classic please contact Serena
Chow H: 909-335-1880 C:
909-528-1437 or Susan
Wamsley 909-797-8393.
Hosting just a few cyclists or an entire team can be
your opportunity to see the inner workings of a Pro Cycling
team and learn what these amazing athletes do when they
are not suffering on their bicycles.
About the Redlands Bicycle Classic
The Redlands Bicycle Classic is an all-volunteer organization, including the board of directors. The 24th annual Redlands Bicycle Classic is scheduled for April 3-6, 2008. The event was founded in 1985 by a community group chaired by then Mayor Carole Beswick to promote awareness of downtown Redlands. Since that time, professional cyclists from around the world have been racing in this event centered around the city of Redlands, California. The Redlands Bicycle Classic is on the United States Cycling Federation (USCF) National Racing Calendar (NCR).
About PossAbilities
PossAbilities is a community outreach program of Loma Linda University Rehabilitation, Orthopaedic, and Neurosciences Institute. Membership to PossAbilities is free and there are no age restrictions. For more information: www.mypossabilities.com
About the city of Beaumont
The city of Beaumont is a growing community nestled in the San Gorgonio Pass between Mount San Gorgonio and Mount San Jacinto. Founded in 1912, the city has a population approaching 32,000 and was named the fastest growing city in the state of California for the year 2006. Beaumont is attracting a host of newcomers who are eager to enjoy the city's numerous amenities, including a strong history, low crime, high quality of life, and planned growth. Along with an increasing number of residents, many businesses have also moved into the area, resulting in a well balanced community that is becoming known as a great place to live, work, and play.
