Group Health Partners in Cycling

Group Health is working with these organizations, cities and counties, and businesses in 2009 to promote healthy lifestyles through cycling.

Apple Valley Kiwanis
Group Health is sponsoring two events produced by the Apple Valley Kiwanis: Group Health Yakima Ridges and the Group Health Wine Country Trek.

Web site: www.desertvalley.com/rides/

Cascade Bicycle Club
Cascade Bicycle Club, a nonprofit organization, serves its nearly 10,000 members and the Puget Sound bicycling community. Its vision is to "create a better community through bicycling." Group Health is sponsoring many Cascade events and education programs.

Web site: www.cascade.org

Cascade Bicycle Club Education Foundation
The Cascade Bicycle Club Education Foundation was created in 2001 to provide education programs and consulting services to the local community. It educates elected officials and agencies about building bicycle-friendly communities, teaches safe cycling to kids and adults, promotes bicycle commuting through individual and corporate programs, reviews transportation plans to make sure cycling issues are addressed, and works with schools on fitness programs and safe routes to school. Programs and materials are free or low-cost.

Web site: www.cbcef.org/

Emde Sports
Emde Sports provides quality, personalized coaching and training services for multisport athletes and cyclists in the Inland Northwest and beyond. Over the years our athletes have won world cups and U.S. national and state titles. We promote clinics and seminars in the Spokane region (and Washington State) for cycling, triathlon, and swimming.

Web site: www.emdesports.com/

Intercity Transit — Thurston County
Intercity Transit provides public transportation in Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, and Yelm. Group Health is supporting bike-to-work activities in Thurston County.

Web site: www.intercitytransit.com/page.cfm?ID=0350

Klickitat Valley Hospital Memorial Foundation
The event is called the Group Health Challenge — Cycle for the Health of It. This ride, produced by the City of Goldendale, is a fundraising event for the Klickitat Valley Hospital Memorial Foundation.

Web site: www.cityofgoldendale.com/events.shtml

Lutheran Community Services
The Lutheran Community Service's mission is to partner with individuals, families, and communities for health, justice, and hope. The Eight Lakes Leg Aches is a fundraising event.

Web site: www.lcsnw.org/events.html

Mount Baker Bicycle Club
The Whatcom County bike club's mission is to encourage and assist riders in safe and healthy cycling for recreation, transportation, and racing.

Web site: www.mtbakerbikeclub.org/aboutus/aboutus.htm

MS Society
Greater Washington Chapter and
Inland Northwest Chapter
The chapters of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society raise funds for research toward a cure for MS. Washington state has one of the highest incidence rates of MS in the country. MS is a chronic, disabling disease that attacks the central nervous system, and usually strikes young adults.

Web site: www.nationalmssociety.org

Skagit County Medical One
Group Health is a sponsor for the Tulip Pedal, benefiting Skagit County Safe Kids. The organization works to prevent accidental injury in children. Every dollar from this ride goes toward injury prevention efforts in Skagit County, with emphasis placed on preventing head injuries in children riding their bikes.

Web site: www.skagitems.com/tpedal_main.htm#tpdetails

Snohomish Community Transit
Group Health is supporting Snohomish County's Community Transit bike commuter challenge.

Web site: www.commtrans.org/Programs/BikeToWork/BikeToWork.cfm

Team Group Health
This women's competitive cycling team in the Seattle area has been sponsored by Group Health since 2004. The team was named USA Cycling's Women's Club of the Year two years in a row in recognition of its achievements.

Web page: Team Group Health and Bios

The Tri-City Bicycle Club
The club attracts riders of various ages and riding abilities. The touring club puts an emphasis on the joy and adventure of cycling, not competition. Organized weekend rides are scheduled year-round and are open to any rider wearing a bicycle helmet. The club encourages bicycle riding for recreation, better health, and transportation.

Web site: www.tricitybicycleclub.org/

Western Washington University Cycling
WWU Cycling is the official cycling team of Western Washington University in Bellingham. The coed club races competitively throughout the Northwest. The team has about 30 riders who race in all disciplines of cycling, from beginner to professional level.

Web site: www.wwucycling.com/team_info.php

WOW Babes Cycling Club
(Women on Wheels)
Group Health is a sponsor of this Spokane-based group with over 100 women cyclists of all ages and abilities.

Web site: www.baddlands.org/wowbabes.htm

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