2nd Joplin Maple Leaf Bike Ride a success
Submitted by Brent Hugh on Mon, 10/16/2006 - 11:06pm
The Carthage Press reports:
The 2nd Annual Maple Leaf Bike Ride was off to a rolling start Saturday morning at Kellogg Lake with participants from numerous places in the four state area, plus one rider from California. . . .Read the rest of the story here.
Chip Curtis is one of the participants, but also helps coordinate the event, and said his wife, Carrie, was the diligent trainer between the two of them. The Curtis family also welcomes their newest member to the family to the event.
"Our 20 month old son, [Nathanial] has been riding in the trailer since he was 6 months old," Chip said. "I'm assuming he's the youngest participant in the ride."
The idea of the event originated from the Curtis family as well. Chip's mother-in-law, Candace Ellett, now resides in China, where she teaches English.
"That right there might give you an idea that she's one to find new things and get involved in new adventures," Chip said. "This was really her idea, but now it has a life of its own."
This year's bike ride hosted 94 riders; last year there were approximately 65 riders. With eight major sponsors and 27 other business making donations, the Joplin Trails Coalition hopes the community will keep the riding interest during the Maple Leaf celebration for years to come.
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