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Cherry Blossom Bike Ride & Cycle Expo
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2nd Annual Cherry Blossom Bike Ride & Cycle Expo Georgetown Waterfront Park an Official Event of the Cycle Expo Meet local bike shops and cycling related vendors offering information on products, bike maintenance, training programs and more. Seminar Schedule: Vendors:
10 Mile "Celebrity" Led Ride Ride Leaders: We are honored to have 4 motivational, local celebrities lead our rides. John Anderson, of Team Type 2, has been an avid cyclist for the past 10 years. After being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in 1989, John was in denial of the potentially devastating consequences of diabetes until he collapsed in 2002. He has been cycling to manage the disease ever since. John recently biked 3021 miles in Race Across America to provide hope and inspiration to individuals across the country who are affect by diabetes, with proper care and control anything can be accomplished. Kory Lichtensteiger, Washington Redskin offensive guard, will be riding in support of his brother who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. Stacey Capers, from season 6 of The Biggest Loser, has lost over 94 lbs since being at her heaviest weight of 250 lbs. She now serves as a Wellness Ambassador for the American Diabetes Association and motivates others to take action to improve their health. Stacey has completed 2 half marathons, over 10 triathlons including a Half Ironman and looks forward to completing 50 miles at this year’s National Capital Tour de Cure. Wounded Warrior Solider Rider, The Wounded Warrior Project, honors and empowers this generation of our country's brave military service members who were wounded in combat. Soldier Ride is a series of cycling events held across the country. Service members are provided with customized riding equipment based on their particular needs. For many of the warriors, cycling is their first physical activity as they adapt and get back to their new normal. Ride: At 11:00 am the first "celebrity" led ride with take off for a 10 mile out and back ride along the Capital Crescent Trail. Additional rides will start every 45 minutes. Each ride is paced based on level of experience. There will be one water stop/aid station at the 5 mile turn-around point. See map for trail details. Ride start times are as follows: Update: All rides are now full. Due to permitting and riders safety, registration for the Cherry Blossom Ride is closed. Waitlist registration is available when you RSVP. Looking for another ride? Register for the Tour de Cure on June 3rd in Reston, VA. Bikes will NOT be provided. Must pre-register for the rides by completing the RSVP. Rides are limited to 100 participants per group (400 riders maximum). For questions contact Lindsey Woodward at lwoodward@diabetes.org Directions: This year’s Cherry Blossom Bike Ride and Cycle Expo will be held by scenic Georgetown Waterfront on Water Street. Most GPS/Google Map directions are wrong. VA- From I- 66 E toward Washington, take Exit 72 for US-29/Lee Highway. Maryland- From I-495, take Rockville Pike heading south. DC- Take K Street NW west. K Street turns into Water Street once you go Foggy Bottom Metro Rosslyn Metro Parking: Free street parking is available along Water Street with additional paid parking available in two public parking decks. Event hosted by: Date:
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