The Oregon nonprofit bike tour organization Bicycle Rides Northwest (BRNW; www.brnw.org) is looking to partner with a local organization on a fundraising opportunity on Wednesday, July 12 as part of their tour.
Specifically, they would like to offer their riders a “changing area” at the swimming hole at Steven Bridge on South Fork Road so the riders can change into swim gear and enjoy a dip in the river.
The week-long tour will be bringing 300 road cyclists to Crescent City for a two-night stay, July 11-12. Wednesday 7/12 is a “layover day,” where the event stays an extra day in the same town. Riders have the option that day to pedal an out-and-back route to the swimming hole via Howland Hill Road, explore town on their own or enjoy one or more of the many wonderful excursions Del Norte County has to offer.
The event organizers would like to offer a system where the riders could change clothes to swim, using makeshift “changing rooms” set up in the parking area of the swimming hole. The partner organization would be responsible for transporting clothing to and from the swimming hole, and providing and monitoring the changing areas. Riders would provide tips for the service (BRNW would guarantee a minimum of $400).
This project would require a vehicle to transport workers and clothing bags, as well as tents or other equipment to create two enclosed changing rooms capable of accommodating several people at once. The changing service would operate from approximately 9:00 am to noon, plus transportation time to and from the location.
If your group is interested, please Cindy Vosburg, Crescent City/Del Norte Chamber of Commerce, at [email protected]