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To travel by bicycle is
a humble, nonagressive
way to get close to people.
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no thought of invasion or
conquest, only the simple
will to share a part
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 THROUGH STORMY 2009

· 2009 BICYCLE TRAVEL
  AWARD WINNERS



Past Award Winners

JUNE CURRY TRAIL ANGEL AWARD

2008  Bob and Violet Hardison and the First Baptist Church of Sebree, Kentucky.  This couple, along with their church, have created a haven for cyclists along Adventure Cycling’s TransAmerica Bicycle Trail.  View the news release.

2007 Toaster House hosts Nita Larronde and Don Kearney, and Pie-O-Neer Café owner Kathy Knapp from Pie Town, Colorado. Pie Town is a huge highlight on Adventure Cycling’s Great Divide Mountain Bike Route. View the news release.

2006 Gillian Hoggard from Colorado for being a huge highlight on our TransAmerica Bicycle Trail. View the news release.

2005 The Monroeville Community Center of Monroeville, Indiana. For thirty years, they have provided complimentary lodging and services to traveling bicyclists. View the news release.

2004 Dave and Jo-An Martin of Dubois, Wyoming. The Martin’s home is just off the TransAmerica Bicycle Trail and the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route providing a resting place, copious amount of food and top-notch hospitality to hundreds of touring cyclists. View the news release.

2003 Inaugural “June Curry” Trail Angel Award was presented to June Curry of Afton, Virginia. View the news release.

BRAXTON BIKE SHOP AWARD

2008 Continental Bike Shop in Hazel Park, Michigan, for their passion for cycling and the amazing service they offer cyclists traveling in the Detroit area. View the news release.

2007 Bicycle Outfitters in Seminole, Florida. Their staff is deeply committed to helping people of all levels of experience travel by bicycle. View the news release.

2006 Wheelworks in Belmont and Somerville, Massachusetts. Their staff, especially John Allis, patiently and proficiently guides customers through the processes of gearing up, fitting bikes, and choosing routes. View the news release.

2005 Berlin Bicycle in East Berlin, Connecticut. For their twenty years of servicing bicycle tourists. View the news release.

2004 Inaugural “Braxton” Bike Shop Award was presented to Shirley Braxton of Missoula, Montana. View the news release.

PACESETTER BICYCLE TRAVEL AWARD

2008 Lorain County Heritage in Amherst, Ohio, for placing cycling at the forefront of their mission, and working aggressively to expand the message that cycling is important to the health, environment and tourism of the state of Ohio. View the news release.

2007 Neil Gunton, founder, programmer, webmaster and editor of crazyguyonabike.com. This free, independent website hosts bicycle touring journals, forums and resources and is a world-class resource for bicycle travelers. View the news release.

2006 Allegheny Trail Alliance, under the leadership of Linda McKenna Boxx, for providing world-class opportunities for bicycle travelers. View the news release.

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD

2008 Fred Hiltz from Shelburne, Vermont, for his outstanding volunteer efforts for Adventure Cycling’s GPS mapping work, along with his moderation of the GPS Discussion forum. View the news release.

2007 Chuck Harmon from Dublin, Ohio, for his outstanding volunteer service to Adventure Cycling Association. View the news release.

2006 Wally Werner from Centennial, Colorado, for his outstanding volunteer service to Adventure Cycling Association.

2005 Kerry Irons from Midland, Michigan, for countless hours and ceaseless dedication to Adventure Cycling Association.


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