Monday, August 18, 2008

Congrats to Local Jr. Track Cyclists at Nationals

I dont know results for the entire team yet, but I picked this up from USA Cycling's website:
Congrats to local Jr. Track Cyclist Eric Madis on third place in Jr Mens 10-12 500 Meter TT.
Keep at it Eric!

hope this helps...

The Fast Track Board made the decision on the site to pursue. We are putting together paperwork etc to finalize things, so should be able to have an official press release soon.

I am very pleased with this site to focus on- so encouraged by the surrounding community and their progressive outlook for cycling. The dynamics of this location reduces the price down considerably for a complete civic oriented center with fitness gym, pro shop, cafe and concessions, - very doable!

We have begun organizing the official Capital Campaign- Ideally the timeline: 6-9 months for fundraising then groundbreaking, 9 months for construction. So its doable to be open in a year and a half- ("but not without you" is my new saying)

Thanks so much for your interest!

Friday, August 15, 2008

NPR coverage

Photo by Rick

Civic Innovation Lab generously provided booth space at the past weekend's Burning River Festival. It was a great way to talk with many people about the progress we've made. Also a pleasure to meet Program Director Mark Urycki of WKSU Kent- he seemed very interested in the project and asked many questions. Then he brought out his tape recorder- my first interview for NPR....