4 - Urban Rangers Outing

Team DC will take 'rangers'' out for a day of mountain biking again at Wakefield Park or in the Black Hills near Gaithersburg. We'll treat the kids to lunch and good time out of the city.

18 - El Tour de Tucson

Tucson, Arizona 3,890 Cyclists + 2,000 Volunteers 111, 75, 50, 25 miles +
Kids Ride, Recognized as "America's most prestigious bicycling event for cyclists of all ages and abilities" since it's inception in 1983, this annual perimeter cycling event is fully supported with medallions and prizes awarded to finishers and high dollar fund raisers. Always held the Saturday before Thanksgiving, with various ride options finishing in downtown Tucson, Arizona.

Benefiting... Tu Nidito Children's Hospice supports terminally ill children and their families by providing them with comfort-oriented medical care Pediatric specialists as well as psychological and spiritual support allows the dying child to remain in the comfortable surroundings of their home, rather than enduring extended hospital stays. As of '97 El Tour, has raised more than $1.9 million for different charitable agencies.

Sponsorship...El Tour is ready to discuss corporate sponsorship involvement and participation. Product exclusivity is offered in any number of categories. All-sport energy drink has participated in past years. Ride start/finish, and rest stops offer excellent opportunities for sampling and promotion of products.