2006 Whitney Classic Recap:
The 25th Annual Whitney Classic
finished as a great success. 43 riders safely participated in the
2006 Whitney Classic. Seventeen rode as individuals, and twenty-six
more were spread over 8 teams. This year's field consisted of both
Whitney Classic veterans and first timers alike. The riders experienced
a high temperature of 101°F at the start in Badwater with rapidly
falling temperatures at the Whitney Portal. The riders gave their
all while peddling 135 grueling miles. The effort paid off with
11 individuals and 7 teams completing the ride by Sunday morning.
The main function of the Whitney Classic is to help support the
ministries of Summit Adventure. At the time of the ride, the Top
Individual Fundraiser was Steve Atkins with $11,475. The Top Team
Fundraisers were Team STORM, with $9,120. To date, over $55,000
has been raised to help the ministry of Summit Adventure. With post
ride pledges coming in until November 1st, we hope to double that
amount to reach our 2006 goal of $100,000. Thank you all for supporting
God’s work through your contributions to Summit Adventure.
A huge Thank You to all of the riders, volunteers, and sponsors
of the 2006 Whitney Classic. Your investment of time, energy, and
financial resources helped to make this year's ride a successful
one. Thanks to the Summit staff, volunteers and friends who put
in time before, after and during the ride. A special thanks to Dick
and Lucy Huddy for once again organizing the Good Sam and Radio
Ham volunteers, you are a continued blessing to us. Thanks to the
Good Sam and Radio Ham volunteers. With out your time, energy and
effort this event would not be possible. Most of all, we thank God
for a safe event and the grace and peace given through his son Jesus
Christ.
The God, Guts, and Gears Award is awarded to the person(s) who exhibits
the most faith, fortitude, fellowship, and perseverance throughout
the ride. As always the decision for this year’s award was
difficult. Ultimately, the award was shared between two of our riders
John Macias and Glen Villanueva. Congratulations!!
The 2007 Whitney Classic will take place next year on September
29th – 30th, 2007. Make plans to join us in Lone Pine for
this amazing event. 2007 Brochures are available online or contact
us and we can send you some to distribute. Look for more news on
the Whitney Classic in the next MountainEar.
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