News Release

May 06, 2008

San Ramon Arts Foundation bicycle “Adventure Ride for the Arts II” from San Ramon to San Diego 650+ miles is well underway departing San Ramon June 29th. Mark Ballock President and Terry Cunningham Treasurer of the Arts Foundation have been training since the first week of February together. As of this date, they have trained 1200 miles and have ridden many of the back roads between Livermore and Walnut Creek and to the top of Mt. Diablo. In the initial base training, there were some learning curves and bruises for Terry , and enough sore muscles to keep both occupied mentally. Now they are in the endurance and strength-building phase of training. Typical rides are consisting of 50 to 60 miles on the weekends and 20 to 25 weekdays interspersed with hills for strength training.

The purpose of this ride is to raise funds for the San Ramon Arts Foundation. The Foundation mission is to “Encourage, Support, and Promote the Arts in the San Ramon Valley.” Our goal is to raise $20,000.00 from the ride. We need your help by logging onto www.sanramonarts.org and using the PayPal button at the top left of the menu on the home page. You can make a donation in any amount in support of the arts and the Adventure Ride for the Arts II. 100% of your donation will go into our grant fund and be granted back to the art community in the San Ramon and the surrounding Valley, and art education in our local schools.

There is still time for more riders to join the adventure. If you enjoy cycling and are physically fit contact Mark or Terry at info@sanramonarts.org for more information.