Tour de Whidbey
Whidbey General Hospital Foundation announces their 7th Annual Tour de Whidbey Bicycle Ride on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th, 2008. The Tour de Whidbey is a major fundraiser for the WGH Foundation, supported by the Auxiliary of Whidbey General Hospital, which assists in providing vital health care to the community.
Nestled at the mouth of Puget Sound, Whidbey Island offers some of the most scenic vistas in all of Washington. As you travel on Whidbey’s back roads, you’ll experience unique changing scenery and varied terrain.
You can choose from a challenging Century or 50 mile ride, or a more moderate 40 mile ride, all originating from Greenbank Farm. New for 2008 is a gentle, family-friendly beginner’s 10 mile ride which originates in the historic waterfront town of Coupeville.
The 100 mile figure-eight route will cover both the north and south ends of the island, returning you to the central location of Greenbank Farm at the middle and end of the day. This ride has become known as one of the most demanding Century rides in Western Washington.
While here, why not stay and explore more of the island that has recently been written up in Sunset Magazine and the New York Times. The Tour de Whidbey website has links, on the LODGING page, to the various Chamber of Commerce sites on the island where you can find information on lodging and other special events such as the Studio Tour mentioned below ~ come cycle with us and then explore beautiful Whidbey!
The 2008 Whidbey Island Open Studio Tour, September 27-28, carries on a long tradition of the Island as a haven for artists. Each year as many as one hundred artists and craftsmen open their studios to give the public a unique opportunity to glimpse their creative world. It is art at the source. Painters, sculptors, photographers, potters, glass blowers, woodworkers, jewelers and crafters will demonstrate and explain their creative process during the two days of the tour. For more information, visit www.whidbeyopenstudiotour.org.
Don’t miss this great opportunity to enjoy some of the best cycling on Whidbey Island while contributing to providing quality health care for the island.