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2008 Wrap-Up

Friday & Saturday September 27th

Larry and Jana Goldstein, Coordinators

email us with questions : DurangoFallBlaze@Yahoo.com

* Blaze Stats and Pics *

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The Fabulous Fall Blaze Packet-Pickup Party

at the

Three Springs Neighborhood Information Center

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Fully Supported Bicycle Tour

37, 60, 100 mile Rides

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The Legendary Merrill Lynch Post-Ride Lunch

at the

Durango Fall Blaze Venue Tent - Center of Campus

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The Folks Who Attended?

400 Riders

16 FLC Cycling Team members riding along

60+ Volunteers (All From the Four Corners)

46 Sponsors

100+ Family Members and Friends of the Participants

in attendance at the pre-ride and post-ride events

The Riders?

39% Female - 61% Male

Average Age = 47.1 years old

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Where the Riders came from?

47% from Durango

53% from Out-Of-Town

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67% from Colorado

33% from Out-Of-State

What did we do for the Scholarship Fund?

$21,900

Net Blaze Revenue - Directly Deposited into the

Fort Lewis College Cycling Scholarship Fund

Indeed, "...we're sending cycling students to college"

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What'd they say about the 2008 Blaze?

"It was first class all the way. From a rider’s perspective, it was perfect!"

Debra V. - Rider

"Had a blast and you guys do a fabulous job!"

Bryan M. - Rider and Sponsor"

"We had a blast!"

Deni D. - Aid Station Volunteer

"It was a STELLAR event! You guys are AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!! I may try to actually RIDE next year, but otherwise I'll help again!"

Kim L. - Registration Volunteer

"It was a FANTASTIC event!"
Marchell F. - Rider and Sponsor

"Great job"

Bob C. - Rider and Donor

"Thanks for what can only be described as a fabulous day!"

John H. - Aid Station Volunteer

"I wanted to thank you for a wonderful day on Saturday. I always look forward to the camaraderie and fun after the ride. It was a huge success and I can’t wait to check out the photos. Thanks so much for putting it on."

Jenn W. - Rider

"Great job, thank you so much for taking on so much work for the community."

Patti Z. - Sponsor

"Congratulations on a successful event - it was a very well run event ... and the weather was awesome for it....great job and thank you."
Tim T. - Sponsor

"Thank you for all your hard work with the organization of the Fall
Blaze. It was terrific and we had a great time. We'll look forward to
doing the ride again in the future."
Mary B. and Pat & Jim M. - Riders

"Wanted to tell you Thanks on behalf of all of us representing Three
Springs - we had a great time on Friday at the Pickup Party, and our aid station was quite fun too! Thank you guys! Great Event!!"

Brenda Y. - Sponsor and Aid Station Volunteer

"Wow! The Fall Blaze was a blast and I was happy to attend. Thank you! I hope to make it again next year! Keep me in the loop and I look forward to supporting the FLC Cycling team. The program has made me who I am today on and off the bike. Thanks!"

Matt Shriver - Jittery Joes Pro Cycling Team

- Fort Lewis College Alumnus

- Special Blaze Rider

"As Always, a great job"

Jim Morehart, Subaru - Rider and Title Sponsor

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The Fabulous Fall Blaze Packet-Pickup Party

at the

Three Springs Neighborhood Information Center

(450 in attendance)