The Wish 100 Rally benefiting the Make a Wish foundation invites you to join their ride on October 6, 2012 starting at 111 N. Tennessee St. McKinney, TX 75069
We were lucky enough to be granted an interview with Bryan Perkins of Wish 100 to ask some questions about their upcoming ride.
Why join this year’s Wish 100 Bike Rally?
There are two reasons to join this year’s bike rally. First of all it’s a great cause that provides the opportunity for ill kids to do something special and take their minds off of their struggles. Secondly, the city of McKinney rolls out the red carpet for this ride and provides a great course in the country with rolling tree line roads and lots of livestock. So it’s great for people who want to experience the countryside!
How long has the event been around?
This will be the 4th year for the event but the first year that we (McKinney Velo Club) along with theMatrix Cycling Club and City of McKinney have helped organize and sponsor the event.
What was the motivation behind starting the tour and who benefits from it?
The motivation behind the ride is to benefit the make a wish foundation. It’s a great vehicle for their organization to get people involved and to help raise awareness and support. We stepped in this year because Make a Wish were looking for more promoters so Richardson Bike Mart, Matrix Cycle Cluband ourselves joined forces as so the event and race could continue.
Can we get a TCX or GPX file included for download? Over 63% of folks say they are more up to attend a ride for which they have information about the routes for their on-bike devices.
All the information for the routes can be found on the Wish 100 website:http://www.wish100tx.org/
Do you have a map of the start facility showing registration point, parking, all toilets, water/snacks, start line?
Yes we do. All that information can be found here: http://www.wish100tx.org/
Logistically, can you give us an idea how many volunteers, finances, and planning it takes to put on this event?
From sheriff deputies to the fire department volunteers from two cities, people from the sponsoring clubs and the City of McKinney there has been around 150 volunteers. It has been a true community effort to put this event on.
What is the average number of participants per year?
During the First three years of the event the numbers have grown from 1000 to 1300 participants in the third year.
What can folks do to support you and your mission? Apart from joining in on the event, people can support Make a Wish Foundation through charitable donations and participating in other events they organize. You can find out more here: http://www.wish.org/
What is your role in this race and the success of it?
The role I’ve played in this race is mostly the logistical side of things like the planning and developing of the route and rest stops by working with the city and sheriffs.
Additional stuff you would like the folks to know about this year’s ride?
Come join in on the event and support a great cause!
Thanks Bryan for this quick interview and we hope to catch everyone at the ride!
Click here to view the event details of the Wish 100 Rally
