Ok, you knew this was coming, Right?
As of the first half of March, we have funding commitments over $100,000. But most of this may be considered Matching Funds. One of the parameters is that the money raised cannot be from one individual donor; they want to see commitment from the bicycling community, hence, the requirement of a Pledge Sheet.
So this is where we need you. As of the latest census research (and believe me, I've done a lot of research, :-) , there are at least 113,000 road cyclists and 130,000 mt bikers in Cuyahoga County. Altogether there are 685,000 cyclists counting the surrounding counties too. We have the potential for a solid list.
We are not asking for a certain amount of money- only a pledge promise of whatever you feel you would like to contribute. Most importantly, we need to show the cycling community is supportive of the idea, so as many people as possible will make the best impression.
We thought the best way to assemble the Pledge Sheet is by email- velodrome4c@gmail.com Just send your name, an email address, and whatever you would like to pledge.
Thank you! I look forward to hearing from you.
Guess thats it for now- back to the paperwork
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1 comment:
When the idea was pitched to me I immediately knew that it was just what Cleveland and it's biking community needed. The fact that it's a spectator sport that could draw in national and international crowds of 3,000 people really had me excited. The hotels and restaraunts will be thrilled to hear about this proposal. They'll understand that potentially their business will improve.
Let's see, we have the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame which reportedly brings in 500,000 people a year. Then we have the Cavs, Indians and Browns that are drawing many out of towners! Adding a Velodrome just makes good economical sense. Business leaders who are advocates for a Convention Center should embrace this idea! Jackie
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