Team TAI Raises $2,445 for Cycling Event Supporting Cancer Research

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Therapeutic Associates Physical Therapy is excited to announce its involvement in the Portland Columbia River Gorge Echelon Gran Fondo cycling event that took place on September 26th, 2010. Benefiting the Knight Cancer Institute at OHSU and the LIVESTRONG foundation, the goal of the Echelon Gran Fondo is to raise money for cancer treatment, research, and support for cancer survivors.

Team TAI raised $2,445 in support of this great event and foundation. A total of 5 riders rode in support of Team TAI.

Matt Booth, DPT, OCS, Director of Boise PT – Parkcenter
Dan Renelt, DPT, Director of SE Portland PT
Aubree Swart, DPT, Director of NE Portland PT
Josh Benson, Marketing Coordinator, Oregon Regional Office
Renee Kline, Team TAI – Dobbiaco Cycling Team, Boise, ID

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What is a Gran Fondo?

“Gran Fondo” means “Big Ride” in Italian.

Gran Fondos are long distance, mass-participation cycling events – not races - that have become incredibly popular in Europe. These events are generally held on epic courses in destination locations, with participation open to recreational and competitive amateur cyclists.

Event Details:

Date: September 26th, 2010
Location: Columbia River Gorge (start & finish in Hood River, OR)
Distances: 30 mile, 60 mile, 100 mile courses
Course: Visit here for course details and descriptions
Who: Any and all level of cyclist
Festival: There will be a Gran Fondo style festival that will take place on Sept 26th, from 11:30AM – 6PM, in Hood River. This is open to the public and will include plenty of entertainment, food, and beverages.