With her slide show Val summarized the results of this year's Bike Benzie Tour.
While ridership was down by 17%, this year's Tour was a big success financially. The Tour received $17,525 from sponsors--exceeding the event's goal--and even made $5,212.50 from operations.
Val's list of things that went well was impressive, including
- Registration and Coastal Cycle's support
- Good feedback on well-marked routes
- Benzie County CERT support at major crossings
- Lots of food at rest stops
- Lodge tent for lunch
- Carol's social media postings
Changes to improve next year's event included
- Auto-populated confirmation with on-line registration
- 28-mile route through Kaleva
- Less food needed with addition of L'Chayim sandwiches
- Person on PA announcing start times
- Changes in lunch menu and music
Planning will begin in November for the 2025 event--our 17th year!