TRS volunteers Karl and Kermit help fit blind stoker Denise on Kermit's tandem before enjoying the PTP
25 Mile route to Petco Park. 		 Join us for a ride to remember! Bicycle Coalition representatives Dave White and Kathy Keehan flank Padres Petco Park GM Richard
Andersen celebrating the opening of the Padres Bicycle Parking Pavilion (BPP). 


Pedal to the Air Show
3-5 Oct 2008
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Cyclists, If you don’t consider yourself a baseball fan, take a look at centerpiece aspects of
Pedal to the Park - as shown and told by recent participants.
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With guided novice/family routes from under 10 miles, to intermediate routes featuring waterfront scenery and optional added mileage and challenges - PTP routes are truly suited for every Sunday morning cyclist. Afternoon ballgame is optional. I can't begin to say how thankful I am for really getting to participate and discover the true meaning behind it all by having the opportunity to captain a blind stoker. All I could think about afterward was how much respect I have for all those kids, especially the ones like Harrison who have such an incredible outlook on life. I cannot fathom or even begin to wrap my fingers around the concept of losing my sense of sight and I was truly touched by all the Braille Institute kids. Excess participant proceeds from Stage 1 were gifted to TRS in the form of a Bike Friday tandem for Connie Hegey’s monthly ride program for cyclists with disabilities.
PTP partnered with the SD County Bicycle Coalition and the SD Padres to bring a Bicycle Parking Pavilion (BPP) to Petco Park. I want to let you know how much all of our S4EA group enjoyed the ride. From my vantage point, it went off without a hitch. Many thanks from all of us. Maybe we can arrange a ride with the coalition sometime before next year's Pedal to the Park. Jason and I had a blast on the ride and at the game. We're looking forward to the next Pedal to the Park and maybe some other rides before then as well. Thanks so much for arranging this.
According to Bicycle Coalition Executive Director Kathy Keehan, the BPP Pavilion is a direct result of Pedal to the Park. PTP helps the Coalition advance its goals in education and advocacy in San Diego cycling. The kids enjoyed themselves and said they would do it again. I enjoyed seeing parts of Balboa Park that I hadn't seen in years. The leisurely ride allowed us some good conversation along the way. The kids also learned a lot about riding in the city and obeying traffic laws. It was a fantastic day - a great bike ride, a great baseball game. Any way you slice it, Pedal to the Park is about sharing fun and making memories.
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PTP Mission:   To create a peloton (cycling term for group) of partners to celebrate and enjoy the recreational and social benefits of cycling for all ages, levels, and abilities.

Key Volunteer Positions Available
Director of Public Relations - Publicity, media relations, advertising, circulation, releases, articles. Stadium Card Stunt Project Leader - Lead the design and development of a participant card stunt to be performed in the PTP seating section.
Volunteer Coordinator - Identify positions, recruit, qualify, train, assign all volunteers. Director of Operations - Manage all personnel and operations, primarily related to check-in and departure.

For interest in these opportunities or other project correspondence, contact
PTP founder and event director Dave White by email at p2park@san.rr.com

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