The 100 mile “Bridges to
Breakers” fund-raising bicycle ride will return for a second time to Clatsop County.
The challenging course with elevation gains of over one thousand feet,
will start in St. Johns
and finish at the Gearhart Golf Club.
In recommending that Clatsop
County Commissioners approve a road permit for the event, Bart Catching of the Community
Development Department, said based on last year’s event, other county departments
are supporting the second time around.
“County
Public Works and Sheriff’s
Office staff, including the Sheriff himself, have informed me that the conduct
of the event in 2012 was very positive. Neither County Council, nor any of the other
county departments involved in the formulation of the conditions last year suggested
any modifications to the conditions for this year’s event.”
Event Coordinator Sean Gohard
(GARD) said the event raises awareness for bicycle safety and raises money for
bike helmets for kids. The event will take place on Saturday, September 21st. Participation is
limited to 500 riders. Gohard
anticipates about 250 riders will take part this year.
The Board of Commissioners
voted unanimously to approve the permit.
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