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Welcome to Eriksen Cycles 6th Annual Tour de Steamboat

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Fund Raiser hosted in Steamboat Colorado for "The Sunshine Kids".

The Tour de Steamboat is a century+ non competitive road ride that starts and ends in beautiful Steamboat Springs, CO. The initial event was hosted as a race by the legendary frame builder, Kent Eriksen, in the late 1970’s. The event was resurrected in 2004 as a non competitive road ride by Kent’s wife, Katie Lindquist and partner Brad Cusenbary. In 2008, Katie and Brad decided to turn the event into a benefit ride to not only raise money but awareness to the Sunshine Kids Foundation.

The TDS has grown over the years to include an additional route to compliment the traditional route that the locals refer to as the “Gore Gruel”. The staple route encompasses a common rolling start in downtown Steamboat Springs along the Yampa River. All riders will experience a State Patrol escort to the base of Rabbit Ears Pass before splitting to the “Gore Gruel” or the “Stagecoach Out-n- Back”. Before tackling the “Gore Gruel”, make sure that you’re in cycling shape, it’s a challenge.

Friday nights Benefit Dinner hosted by Prudential Steamboat Realty, is excited to announce the return of one America’s most accomplished cyclist, Andy Hampsten, as the keynote speaker. Andy will share stories from his cycling career and will be joined by a Sunshine Kids Spokeskid who will share their experience with the Sunshine Kids Foundation. All of this will be accompanied by a great pasta dinner to prepare for the next days ride and a silent auction to raise money for the Sunshine Kids.

We would like to thank our Partners and Sponsors that allow for this event to take place. A special thanks goes out to all of the business’s and individuals who donate items to the silent auction to help raise money for the Sunshine Kids. Make sure and help us thank all of the volunteers that help make the event successful and fun for everyone. Last but not least, thank you for your participation!

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It has been over one year since my co-director Brad was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. In the past year Brad has been physically and emotionally challenged daily. We have seen all sorts of responses go through his body. His treatments include radiation, chemotherapy, steroids, Avastin and everything else to counter the side effects of it all. Through it all Brad has shown us all what it means to be tough. This Texan has not wavered in his enthusiasm for life. His focus and energy in this challenged state is as strong as ever. Most importantly he has taught us all what it means to fight by helping us through his disease. He is always game and keeps a smile on his face daily. Thanks Brad!

We all received exciting news from Brad in January. In December he started a new treatment regimen and the latest MRI showed a 50% decrease in tumor size compared to only 6 weeks prior. This news is the first great news in a long time and we are all ecstatic!

Brad’s diagnosis scares us all that such a young and robust person had his life changed overnight. The kids we are supporting in this event are even younger; their whole life is ahead of them when they are diagnosed. Having fun, being “normal” and enjoying life without cancer is the focus… for even one week positively affects these kids more than you can imagine. The Sunshine Kids organization provides this break and opportunity. By participating in the 2010 Tour de Steamboat ride, attending the pre-ride benefit dinner, or both you are a part of their recovery! Donating directly to the Sunshine Kids is an even greater way to help kids struggling with this disease.

Incidentally, Brad and his wife Laura are graciously sharing their experiences and optimism with us all by maintaining a blog dedicated to his progress with this disease. Please take a moment and read about this amazing couple at: www.cusenbary.wordpress.com
In the mean time, keep riding and we hope to see you here in July!
Katie Lindquist-Eriksen - Co-event director

Win a Custom Titanium Frame made by Kent Eriksen Cycles.

100% of proceeds goes directly to The Sunshine Kids