Wheels of Justice Cycling

$310,000 raised for Children’s Hospital Colorado in 2012. 218 team riders, more than $1.6 million raised in our first 7 years.

WoJ Rider Brandon Nuechterlein on TV

Please watch this inspirational Television interview with the Wheels of Justice rider Brandon Nuechterlein. Embed the video in your donation request e-mails and let people hear first hand what the CCBD is doing for people like Brandon!

Excellent job Brandon! You are an inspiration!

May 17, 2013 at 3:49 pm | Uncategorized | No comment

WoJ Update: $108K and 204 riders; Nutrition Clinic TONIGHT; Training Ride Sat.; Coached Rides 6/22 & 7/11; WoJ Socks

Hi gang:

1) Thanks to all who made the WoJ Kick-Off Party last week our absolute best yet. A special shout-out goes to our organizers extraordinaire: Chuck Weinstein, Terrie Catlow and Heather Clark. Plus, Linda Bradford secured an awesome space for us at the Denver Post Building. And of course, we are deeply grateful to our fantastic WoJ Event Sponsors: Stern & Curray LLC, Plaza Catering, LTC Global, Word Rake and South Philly Cheese Steaks. Thanks also to our inspirational speakers: CBA President Mark Fogg, CCBD Dr. Mike Kent, and inspirational athlete and Children’s Hospital Ambassador Garrison Hayes. With an epic shindig like that to start us off, the sky’s the limit on what we can achieve together as a team!

2) TRAINING RIDE: Saturday, June 15, 7:30am Idaho Springs to Echo Lake (w/ Mt Evans option)
When: Sat, June 15, arrive 7am; wheels up at 7:30am sharp
HOST: Aaron Bradford
Description:
Get to Echo Lake from the “other” side (a few weeks we conquered this ride from Evergreen); and if you are feeling like a super-hero (and weather and road conditions cooperate) head for the top of Mt. Evans (14,130 ft). Please be sure to bring warm clothing including gloves, jacket and full leggings as the long descents on both parts of this ride are VERY COLD! Plus bring plenty of energy bars, gels & water, too. You can re-load at the Lodge at Echo Lake. For Mt. Evans, there is a $3 cash entry fee.

Location: Parking Lot at Beau Jo’s Idaho Springs:
1517 Miner Street, Idaho Springs, CO 80452

Arrival time – 7:00am, ride at 7:30am SHARP
Base ride: 13 miles, 3000 ft elevation gain (one-way) Idaho Springs to Echo Lake (return via same route, for a 26 mile ride)
http://www.mapmyride.com/us/coal-creek-co/idaho-spgs-to-echo-mtn-lake-route-51877908

Advanced Ride: 27.5 Miles, 6500 (one way) Idaho Springs to Mt. Evans summit (return via same route for a 55 mile ride)
http://www.mapmyride.com/us/coal-creek-co/mount-evans-idaho-springs-route-1937059

Please RSVP by Friday noon to abradford@lathropgage.com Or Text Ride Leader Aaron Bradford at 303-809-9388

Check the WoJ Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/WheelsofJusticeTeam?ref=ts&fref=ts for weather cancellation news by 7am Saturday.

3) MEGAN’S AWESOME CYCLING NUTRITION CLINIC: NEW DATE, TONIGHT JUNE 13: 6:00 – 7:30pm
By popular demand, Coach Megan Hottman will very kindly offer her nutrition clinic at her Law Office (1211 Avery Street, Suite 103, Golden CO 80403). PLEASE RSVP to www.SignUpGenius.com/go/60B0948AEAB2AA46-wojclinic

4) COACHED RIDES COMING UP: Note that we will have 2 more coached rides this season covering ascending, descending skills (June 22 and July 11). If you are new to cycling in the mountains (or just have always been a little unsure on descents), I STRONGLY URGE YOU TO ATTEND ONE OF THESE COACHED RIDES! This will go along way toward ensuring that you and the Wheels of Justice Team stay injury-free. Sign-up for Coach Megan’s Rides here: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0948AEAB2AA46-wojclinic

5) SOCK IT TO the CCBD! ****New this year: Cycling socks w/ WoJ logo! Reserve your pair now @ $15 (includes tax)! The custom WoJ socks are perfect for riding your long distance rides. These socks will go well with any current or previous WoJ team kits. All profits from swag sales are donated to Children’s Hospital Colorado! S/M: Euro size 35-42 (about US 6 to 9) L/XL: Euro size 43-47 (about US 9.5 to 13. Sizes are approximate, but there is quite a bit of stretch in the socks.

6) EMAIL YOUR CONTACTS FOR $/SAMPLE TEXT: This is the “secret” that lies at the core of all of our fundraising. It’s simple but powerful. You tell your friend (or colleague, client, vendor or neighbor) about the amazing, life-saving work happening at the Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders; then explain the personal commitment you’ve made to this cause by training for months to ride 157 miles through the Rockies; and finally ask your friend to share in this effort by clicking a link and making a tax-deductible contribution. So please load up those contacts onto your Courage Classic rider page, USE THIS SAMPLE TEXT, cast your net wide and hit SEND. You’ll never know, till you ask! HERE IS SOME SAMPLE LANGUAGE TO REVISE AND MAKE YOUR OWN!

Dear [YOUR FRIEND]:

When the snow melts and the roads clear in Rockies, then you know it’s time for me to get on my bike and – with your help — raise money for Children’s Hospital Colorado.

For the Xth year in a row, I‘ll be riding in the Courage Classic (July 20-22) — an inspiring three-day 157-mile bicycle tour through some of the most challenging roads in the Colorado Rockies. All with the goal of helping sick kids at Children’s Hospital have a fighting chance against cancer. Last year’s event raised more than $2.3 million.

With the support of friends like you last year, I managed to personally raise more than $X,XXX for the Children’s Hospital Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders. This year, I’m hoping to surpass $X,000, and my cycling team, the Wheels of Justice, is aiming to bring our 8-year total past the $2 million mark by raising $400,000 together.
Please consider making a tax-deductible contribution NOW via my Courage Classic rider page, by clicking here: [LINK TO YOUR FUNDRAISING PAGE]

To get a feel for why I do this, check out this recent TV interview with my teammate Brandon Nuechterlein! Children’s Hospital Colorado saved Brandon’s life when he was 15 years-old and battled leukemia. Now at age 30, Brandon is giving back by working as a bone marrow transplant specialist at Children’s and raising money by riding with our team, the Wheels of Justice. That’s what so cool about the Courage Classic — almost everyone you meet (including the kids) has an inspiring story to tell. And their stories help to keep me in gratitude for all of the blessings and wonderful people in my own life.

So your contribution in any amount will fill me with joy and help the kids, families and doctors at Children’s Hospital to overcome cancer. Please support Children’s Hospital by donating through my Courage Classic rider page HERE! {INSERT LINK TO YOUR FUNDRAISING PAGE]

Thanks for considering this request and I hope to see you soon!

With appreciation,
[YOUR NAME]

7) LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Keep up to date with the Wheels of Justice team and spread the word by “liking” us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/WheelsofJusticeTeam You can also join our WoJ Facebook Group to coordinate with your teammates on things like meeting for unofficial training rides and travel plans for Copper.

https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/58302100863/

8) Here’s a message from Susie Wargin of 9 News Sports: Need an end-of-the-season kick butt ride? Spend Sunday, September 8^th cycling up, down and through gorgeous Douglas County! The 3rd annual WackyW offers four routes (including a Century) and money from each registration benefits Douglas County Schools. Riders enjoy a spacious staging area at Rocky Heights Middle School, stocked aid stations, excellent post-ride food, an amazing expo, and fun-filled goodie bags. Get more details at WackyW.com

9) Another Post-Courage Classic Ride to consider: Red Rocks Century: Aug. 10 in Morrison
Three European-style route options of 53, 62 and 100 miles with plenty of climbing. 100% of net proceeds benefit four local charities: Hope Communities, The Bridge Project, YoungLife & Colfax Community Network.
For registration and more information www.redrockscentury.com

10) Last year, our 220 riders raised more than $310,000 – bringing our seven-year total to more than $1.6 million for Children’s Hospital Colorado. In 2013, we aim to reach the $2 million mark by raising $400,000. It’s an ambitious goal that will take a personal best from all of us, but when I think about kids fighting cancer at the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, I know we can dig deep to make it! I also know that we can NOT make it without YOU!

*******Our Amazing WoJ SPONSORS SO FAR have helped us to raise more than $75,000
(with special thanks to Leadership Council members who brought these great firms and companies onboard):

$10,000
Lathrop & Gage — thank you, Aaron Bradford!
Towne Park — thank you, Jill Farschman!

$5000
TheCyclist-Lawyer.com – thank you, Megan Hottman!
COPIC — thank you, Kat Kumlin!
Polsinelli — thank you, Roy Bash!
Cooley LLP — thank you, Jim Brogan!
Saunders Construction — thank you, Tom Smith!
Ready Lift — thank you, Aaron Bradford!
Open Scan — thank you, Aaron Bradford!
Trimax Locks – thank you again, Aaron Bradford!

$2500
Watson Ltd. — Thank you, Ben Maxwell & Brian Meegan!
Pryor Johnson Carney Karr Nixon — Thank you, Scott Nixon!
Hall & Evans – Thank you, Walt Downing!
Dorsey & Whitney – Thank you, Charlene Krogh
Dufford & Brown – Thank you, Mechelle Faulk!

Thank you and see you soon!

Best,
Heather

May 9, 2013 at 7:33 am | Uncategorized | No comment