JOIN US AS WE REACH THE BEACH ON MAY 18, 2013
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Donations are still being accepted - sponsor a rider today.
Congratulations on riding in Reach the Beach! You completed an Oregon cycling tradition and should feel proud…and possibly a little sore. Contact your friends and family to let them know about your accomplishment. Be sure to let them know that your ride helps the American Lung Association search for cures, keep kids off tobacco and fight for laws that protect the air we all breathe.
Donations to your ride will continue to be accepted over the next several months.To encourage everyone to continue fundraising, anyone who raises
an additional $100 between now and June 1st will be entered to win:
- One free ride in the American Lung Association’s Ride Around the Sound (RATS)
- The #1 bib for RATS
- One free night stay at a Seattle hotel during RATS
We have other great incentives that you can earn. Donations will be accepted throughout the summer, but the final date to be eligible for the incentive prizes is June 1st.
Thank you again for riding and supporting the American Lung Association’s mission of “Fighting For Air”. We will continue putting our resources to work
through education, research and advocacy.
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Rider Info
PARTICIPANTS - If you have not yet picked up your rider bib, you may do so at any of the start locations on the morning of the ride. Please note that in order to pick up your bib number and ride, you will need to have your $100 fundraising minimum in to the Lung Association. If on the morning of the ride you have not yet reached your minimum, you may pay the balance with check, credit card, or cash.
Any donations received on-line or by mail after May 13th will not be on any check-in reports. If you need these donations to collect your bib you may
- Bring a hard copy of your email receipt
- Bring a copy of your personal RTB web page showing donations
- Have a smart phone? Bring up your RTB web page and show it to the volunteer checking you in.
Please bring any donations you have received to your start to have them go towards your fundraising goal.
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RIDE SAFE
All Reach The Beach riders are reminded to obey all traffic regulations and posted signage. Thousands of cyclists will occupy the roads between Portland and Pacific City on event day. Please ride single file, remain alert at all times, and extend courtesy to drivers, course marshalls, law enforcement officials, residents of towns along the route, and fellow riders. Your safety and the safety of others, along with enjoyment of Reach the Beach, are extremely important to us.
- Helmets are required.
- Follow the rules of the road. Roads are not closed to traffic.Traffic laws apply.
- You are responsible for your own safety. Be smart out there.
- Share the road and ride respectfully.
- Leave ample stopping distance between you and other riders.
- The safest way to ride your bike is to make your own smart choices for how to navigate the roads.
- Have fun, cheer, yell, and whoop it up. Wave to people you pass, be thankful to drivers and and generally make the most of the day.
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Grab your friends and join us for the official start of the Oregon cycling season. Now in our 23rd year, the American Lung Association’s Reach the Beach is one of the best supported rides in the Northwest. A top notch ride with amazing support that gives you four different start locations: Portland (100 mi), Newberg (80 mi), Amity (55 mi) or Grand Ronde (28 mi). We provide superb organization, beautiful routes, medical and mechanical support on course, eight lunch and snack stops and a magnificent beach party with a delicious, hearty feast. Reach the Beach is one of Oregon's premier cycling events. Spend the day exploring Oregon by bike.
The American Lung Association in Oregon's Reach the Beach ride is perfect for those seeking a personal challenge or to ride together with friends and family. We look forward to seeing you at the beach!
Information about the American Lung Association
We believe healthy lungs and healthy air are worth fighting for. Whether it's searching for cures, keeping kids off tobacco, or fighting for laws that protect the air we all breathe, our work saves lives every day.
Lung disease is growing at a rate faster than other major diseases: lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths. We support research to prevent, manage and find cures for lung cancer, COPD, asthma and all lung diseases.
Asthma is one of the most common childhood chronic disorders, currently affecting an estimated 7.1 million children under 18. We provide community and school-based programs that help children and their caregivers better manage their asthma.
Big Tobacco spends billions of dollars each year to lure kids to smoke. We educate children and teens to keep them healthy and tobacco-free.
Air pollution poses a serious threat to our nation's health; unhealthy air is hazardous to our families and can even threaten life itself. We defend the Clean Air Act to ensure that all Americans can have air that is safe and healthy to breathe.
Our new web portal, Facing Lung Cancer: Support from Day One is designed to be a source of vital information and a place where people can connect. with others, coping with the same issues. People should never feel alone while dealing with lung cancer.
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