June 1, 2010

After preparing now for almost a year, Riding for ROMP 2010 is really starting to come together. If you are unfamiliar with the ride, check out our website to learn more: http://www.rompglobal.org/index.php

We have raised nearly $15,000 to date, have involved bike groups and coalitions all up and down the coast, have gained sponsorship and support from a handful of different businesses, including Hanger O&P (Orthotic & Prosthetic), Clif, Proindusquim, Barnhardt O&P, and Colombia Gorge Juice. We have support from a number of elected officials. State Senator Floyd Prozanski will be biking with us on day one of our ride from Eugene to Florence on June 19th and Congressman Peter DeFazio's office will be out in support.

The ride spans the coast line through Oregon, California, Baja, Mexico's Pacific Coast, and into Guatemala. Along the way we are being hosted by a variety of generous hotels, inns, lodges, and people. We will speak with administrators from a host of different O&P and rehab centers along the ride to help raise awareness and gather prosthetic parts that can be donated to ROMP's clinics.

We are 18 days from departure. We are excited and nervous at the opportunity and adventure that lies ahead. We hope to help make a difference.