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6th Annual Ride - Sunday, September 15th, 2013
 

 
August 2013 
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2013 logo update 
Interested in becoming a sponsor of Cycle the WAVE?   
Please contact us at [email protected].
 
Check our
FUN AREA EVENTS
website page for more local organized rides.
Upcoming Events
 Check our website calendar periodically for happenings related to Cycle the WAVE.  Join in these upcoming fun, informative events! 
 Heels Size 11 and Larger Wanted!

High heeled shoes size 11 and up are needed for the UofW Alpha Chi Omega Sorority's annual event "Walk a Mile in Her Shoes".  Donations will be accepted at the Lakemont Union Bank branch until October.
WAVE Boutique
Cycle the WAVE jerseys, arm warmers, dry-fit hats, socks, and bento boxes are available from our online boutique
Ride + Rest
 
A block of rooms have been reserved at a special rate for ride participants traveling from out of town.  Click here to make your reservations.
Quick Links
Volunteers Needed - Sign up Now!
 
We need your help for our ride on September 15th. We expect about 1400 women riders of all ages cycling to support domestic violence programs in WA State.  Our volunteers are the number one reason that our event gets such rave and successful reviews.
Volunteer online at wa.cyclethewave.org, click the Hot Link button VOLUNTEER, create a login and complete the requested information.  
YOU make our event fun and successful!
Summer Cyclefest Hosted by Union Bank!
 
Summer Cyclefest will be held on Friday evening August 23rd, at 5pm until 8pm outdoors at the Lakemont Village in Bellevue.  Come enjoy this free community event for cycling and fitness enthusiasts of all ages.  There will be food, beverages, door prizes/giveaways, educational material on general cycling, nutrition and fitness for both adults and kids. We will have a collection box for high heeled shoes sizes 11 and above for the Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event on 10/13.  Also learn more about Cycle the WAVE and the mission of The WAVE Foundation.
New for 2013 - Spin Bike Class!
 
New this year on ride day is the option to participate in a Spin bike class!  Now your friends without a bike can join in on the FUN! Cycle the WAVE 2013 offers a Spin bike class thanks to Arena Sports/Sammamish Club. Registration is just $30 and includes a CtW t-shirt plus pre-event and festive finish line party!    
Register to spin here.
We Put the FUN Back in Fundraising!

Congratulations go to Donna Young - the Fundraising Blitz Week Winner of Seattle Storm tickets!  Thank you, Donna, for your fundraising efforts.
 
Ten participants have already earned the exclusive Cycle the WAVE vest, available only to those who raise $500 or more.  NEW this year: Our top fundraisers also earn VIP parking on Ride Day 2013 and a personalized bib for CtW 2014! 
 

In addition, every fundraiser can earn entries to our Thank You Gift Drawing!

  • Earn one ticket for every $50 you raise! The more you raise, the greater your chances to win awesome prizes.
  • Raise $150 and you receive 3 drawing entries and a pair of Cycle the WAVE socks!
  • On a team?  Your individual fundraising efforts increase your team's fundraising total.  The top fundraising team will earn a fabulous party hosted by the Lakemont Cycling Club.

Our new registration and fundraising program makes it easy and fun!  For more information and details, go here.

 
Note:  Fundraising is not required to participate, but significantly increases our ability to help more domestic violence programs across Washington State.
Survivor's Testimony
Bridget's Story

Your fundraising efforts make a difference!
Meet Bridget, a survivor brave enough to share her story with others.
In less than 4 minutes she shares her story of being caught in a cycle of abuse and how she was finally able to move beyond that cycle and give a new story to her life.
2012 Girly Gifts
2012 Girly Gifts
Register Now to get your Girly Gift Bag!

 

Be one of the first 1000 to register to ride one of our 4 routes on September 15th and you will take home a Cycle the WAVE Girly Gift Bag.  One of the surprises will be the gift bag itself - a new eco-friendly model. 
Current registration fee is $75, and will increase on event day.    
Register to ride here.
 
Parking Alert - Limited parking available on ride day.  
Please carpool when possible.  Thank you!
Thank you to all our donors.  Your support is so important.  
Donations are always welcome, and can be mailed to The WAVE Foundation, 1420 NW Gilman Blvd #1420, Issaquah, WA  98027.

 
Cycle the WAVE and The WAVE Foundation are a non-profit 
501(c)(3) organization.  Tax ID #45-1288621
 
The WAVE Foundation Board:
Sharon Anderson, Nancy Belur, Marc Berejka, Jill Conner, Pamela Forrester, 
Carol McFarland, Lisa Rosenblatt
Advisory member:
Jane Searing
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