It's official: Nova Scotia to Wisconsin

Hundreds in attendance today at Cedar Ridge for big announcement.
                                                                               

Me and my dad, Al Steffes, posing with the tour logo and primary sponsor for this year's Amazing Ride for Alzheimer's. Behind the scenes my mother is taking the picture with my iPhone. I told her to take several shots. After the first she stopped and looked at the camera. "How do I wind it forward?"  Isn't it fun when grandma learns newfangled stuff.

                                                                       

A HUGE thanks to Helen Reinke, a 20-year resident at Cedar Ridge. She donated $10,000 to the tour. Sooooooooo GENEROUS! Helen hoped her gift would encourage others to support the ride. I told Helen I'd knock out 10,000 military push ups before I left and I'd dedicate them to her. Helen was touched. "You're crazy - but do what you want."

Primary sponsor secured for Amazing Ride for Alzheimer's

For the second year in a row USCCA has agreed to come along for the ride.
                                                                               

Last week I threw out an email blast to a dozen corporations in the Washington County area in an attempt to secure a primary $10,000 sponsor for this year's bicycle tour from Nova Scotia to Wisconsin. In less than 15 minutes Tim Schmidt, founder and president of the U.S. Concealed Carry Association, responded. "I'm in," said Schmidt.  "I just really like what the ride stands for, the fact you work to give back to the community and that the money benefits a local organization."

Schmidt and the USCCA were primary sponsors for last year's Ride 2 Remember in Alaska which raised $20,000 for Alzheimer's activities at Cedar Community. That money was later matched for a total of $40,000.

This year Cedar Ridge resident Helen Reinke offered a generous $10,000 match in an effort to encourage a primary sponsor to step to the plate. An official announcement regarding this year's tour will be made during an event Thursday, Jan. 30 at Cedar Ridge. 

I can't say enough how much I appreciate the strong early show of support from Tim and Helen; their generosity is truly amazing.  More good news ahead.  Stay tuned! 

Big announcement - 2014 tour details coming next week

There's a lot of hard work going on behind the scenes as I prep for my 2014 three-week bicycle tour.
                                                                             

Coming up Thursday more details will be announced for this year's Amazing Ride for Alzheimer's. Sponsor letters are going out as we speak. A list of sponsor levels is posted below.

And take a look at this year's biking logo - created and donated by the extremely talented Michael Albiero. There is a clue in the graphic regarding this year's destination. Can you figure it out before next week?

My goal in the next 7 days is to find a primary sponsor for the front and back of this year's jersey. There's already a generous donation of a $10,000 match on the table. It would be great to unveil YOUR company logo along with the tour logo on the same day. My contact info is below.

Spread the word - - the big day is drawing near!

                                                                      

                                                                               

Sponsorship Opportunities

All proceeds benefit the Memory Care Program at Cedar Community

$10,000 +                     Yellow Jersey  Top prize at Tour de France

ŸCorporate logo on front and back of bicycling jersey ŸOfficial website with “Photo of the Day” and link to sponsors’ websiteŸEvent posters, press releases and email blastsŸOpportunity to provide company promotional banner for display during public appearancesŸPromotional mention during media interviews and announcementsŸRecognition in newspaper/radio/social media thanking all sponsorsŸWeekly personal postcard from the roadŸMotivational speaking engagement at your business or organization before and after the rideŸComplimentary Amazing Ride for Alzheimer's bicycling jerseyŸRecognition on the “Amazing Ride for Alzheimer’s” blog

$7,500 - $9,999             Wheelie  Lifting the front wheel of the bicycle in the air

ŸCorporate logo on bicycling jersey ŸWeekly personal postcard from the roadŸMotivational speaking engagement at your business and organization before and after the rideŸComplimentary Ride 2 Remember bicycling jerseyŸRecognition on the “Amazing Ride for Alzheimer’s” blog

$5,000 - $7,499             Cadence  Pace at which you ride – general steadiness

ŸCorporate logo on bicycling jersey ŸWeekly personal postcard from the roadŸMotivational speaking engagement at your business or organization before and after the rideŸRecognition on the “Amazing Ride for Alzheimer’s” blog

 $2,500 - $4,999            Wheel and Sprocket  Primary gears and parts of a bike  

ŸCorporate logo on bicycling jersey ŸWeekly personal postcard from the roadŸRecognition on the “Amazing Ride for Alzheimer’s” blog

 $1,000 - $2,499             Chain Gang   Repair crew

ŸCorporate logo on bicycling jerseyŸPersonal postcard from the roadŸRecognition on the “Amazing Ride for Alzheimer’s” blog

$500 - $999                   Pelaton   The large main group in a bicycle road race

ŸPersonal postcard from the roadŸRecognition on the “Amazing Ride for Alzheimer’s” blog

$100 - $499                   Fans 

ŸPersonal thank you letter.

Contact Judy Steffes for more information at 262-334-4526 or judyharley@yahoo.com