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Hundreds Ride Bikes for Dove Lewis Animal Hospital
September 2, 2009
Sent to Bicycle Paper by Ayleen Crotty of Good Sport Promotion
Portland, Ore. - Hundreds of costumed cyclists will set out on a tour of all three Lucky Labrador brew pubs on Tour de Lab, a supported bicycle ride on September 13. The ride raises fund for Dove Lewis Emergency Animal Hospital.
Highlights:
* Riders will earn and wear dog noses, ears and collars for fun along the way.
* Dogs are welcome.
* Two routes: The Puppy (18 miles) or The Big Dog (30 mile hill climb challenge).
* Free pint glasses for all riders.
* Puppy snacks at each of the two rest stops.
* Finish line lunch of hot dogs, pasta salad, chips, and more.
* A sea of goofy, dogged-up bikers streaming through Portland.
* 1,200 riders in 2008 (first year), anticipated 1,500 this year.
Location:
Lucky Labrador Northwest, 1945 NW Quimby
Time:
Ride begins at 10am
How to Register:
- Online *before* 9/11, TourDeLab.com
- At the event
Route maps and more info:
More information:
Get all dogged up and head out on a bicycle tour of all three Lucky Lab brew pubs on Tour de Lab, a benefit for Dove Lewis Emergency Animal Hospital on Sunday, September 13. Choose from two routes: an 18-mile Puppy course or the 30-mile Big Dog which features climbing over Council Crest. At each of the rest stops along the way, you'll earn your dog gear (collar, ears, nose) and enjoy human treats (pizza, bread sticks and more) as you wind your way to the finish line festival: the Dog Park at Lucky Lab Northwest.
The Dog Park features a make-your-own hot dog extravaganza, and free pint glasses for all participants flaunting their dog gear. 1,200 people turned out for the inaugural ride in 2008, and the event is expected to be even larger this year. Come on out for a doggone good time.
Dogs are welcome on this quirky, fun ride, and costumes are encouraged! Register in advance and save. More info and registration: TourDeLab.com.
DoveLewis is a non-profit emergency animal hospital in Portland, Oregon providing services to all animals. In association with the regional veterinary community they provide 24-hour emergency, critical care, education and community outreach. Their highly-skilled professionals are dedicated to improving the condition of animals needing emergency and critical care, and promoting the well-being of animals and the human-animal bond throughout the community at large.
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