Bikers Ride for MVUSD Sports Programs at First Ride MoVal Biking Event

What could be better to do on a bright sunny day in Moreno Valley than to go on a bike ride? For those who came out to the Moreno Valley Recreation and Convention Center to raise funds to benefit Moreno Valley Unified School District (MVUSD) sports programs, the answer was nothing. Riders gathered Sunday, Oct. 20, to compete in various distance races. Riders chose to bike 5, 15, 32 or 64 miles, with routes mostly through Moreno Valley’s parks and Lake Perris. Event sponsors included JensonUSA Bike Shop, Don’s Bicycles, and Ritual Brewery. Also attending the event were Mayor Tom Owings, Councilmember Victoria Baca, MVUSD Assistant Superintendent Dr. Martinrex Kedziora and MVUSD Trustee Jesus Holguin. Valley View High School students volunteered their time, encouraging riders and handing out food and drink at both the Celebration and Gateway parks rest stops. The ride was organized by the Moreno Valley Park and Recreation Department and the Inland Empire Biking Alliance (IEBA). As a first-year event, there are hopes of additional community rides in Moreno Valley to encourage biking. Charlye Sessner was a rider who took on the 32-mile ride that Sunday. “I had a fabulous time,” Sessner said. “The route and sag stops were great, with awesome volunteers. The entertainment, beer and food after [the fact] were a nice touch. I really hope we can do it again next year.” Rider Dave Satre believed the event was a success. "I was surprised to see a bunch of the kids from Valley View High School, where I work, cheering on the riders, volunteering their time, and supporting a great effort, which is to take back our communities so they are safe and fun for kids again. Seeing those kids made it personal for me." [END] Ride MoVal Date: Sunday, October 20, 2013 Time: 8:00 a.m. Google Map Event Location: Moreno Valley Conference & Rec Center Address: 14075 Frederick St. Moreno Valley CA 92553 Description: Metric Century 8 a.m.; 32 mil 8:15 a.m.; 15 mile 10 a.m.; 5 mile 10:15 a.m. Metric/32-mile $25; 5/15 mile $15. Proceeds benefit Moreno Valley Unified School District Sports programs CONTACT INFO Website: Register: www.bikereg.com/Net/21387; info www.moval.org, www.iebike.org Press Release: For immediate release: October 11, 2013 For more information: Justin Christopher, Jenson USA, 888-880-3811, ext 111 jchristopher@jensonusa.com Bob Brown, Media Direction, 951-501-0210 bbrown@mediadirection1.com MORENO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT STUDENTS PREPPING FOR RIDE MOVAL CYCLING EVENT, OCTOBER 20…JENSON USA ‘BRONZE LEVEL’ SPONSOR Riverside, CA; October 11, 2013 – As many as one-thousand Moreno Valley Unified School District students will test their cycling prowess on Sunday, October 20 at the Ride Moval event emanating from the Veteran’s Memorial at Moreno Valley City Hall with the first ride starting at 9:00am (on-site participant registration opens at 8:00am) There are a variety of routes including a 5, 15, and 32-miler plus a metric challenge suitable for all levels of riding proficiency and conditioning. Mark Friis, Redlands executive director of the Inland Empire Biking Alliance, commented this about Ride Moval, “The opportunity to raise funds through donations for the Moreno Valley Unified School District and to encourage this active lifestyle for students on such a broad scope is truly unique. Our organization is very youth oriented. We hope this event is a stepping stone to the formation and development of several high school mountain biking teams here in Moreno Valley in the near future. Cycling is an extraordinarily healthy and environmentally-friendly form of exercise, a sport that can be enjoyed for an entire lifetime.” Ride Moval is also generously supported by the bicycle industry. Jenson USA headquartered in Riverside, California, one of the nation’s largest retailers of bicycles, parts and accessories, is participating this year as a ‘bronze level’ sponsor. “As a company, we’re committed to promoting cycling at the grass-roots level,” said Michael Cachat, Jenson USA founder and CEO. “An opportunity like this to encourage students of all ages to get involved in the sport is an important part of our message to the youth. I’m confident Ride Moval will be an outstanding event, one which we are proud to be a part of.” In addition to Moreno Valley students, the event is also open to all cycling enthusiasts. Entry fee for the 5 and 15-mile rides for the general public is a nominal $15.00. The longer metric and 32-mile courses is $25.00. MVUSD students pay no entry fees. A post-ride festival and bicycle expo will be held at event headquarters with a variety of vendors, food trucks and live music. There is no admission charge to spectators. For additional event information and participant pre-registration, please visit -- http://www.iebikeorg This is really the first time the IEBA and MVUSD have partnered on an event of this type where all proceeds go to benefit the MVUSD sports program. I would suggest contacting Mark Friis, executive director IEBA for more detailed information. Mark is largely responsible for working in concert with the school district and getting this event organized. Mark's phone contact is 909-800-4322 and email mfriis@iebikingalliance.org. As many as 1,000 Moreno Valley Unified School District (MVUSD) students will test their cycling prowess on Sunday, Oct. 20 at the Ride MoVal event emanating from the Veteran’s Memorial at Moreno Valley City Hall, with the first ride starting at 9 a.m. On-site participant registration opens at 8 a.m. The ride includes a variety of routes: 5, 15, and 32 miles, plus a metric challenge suitable for all levels of riding proficiency and conditioning. Mark Friis, Redlands executive director of the Inland Empire Biking Alliance, commented on Ride MoVal, “The opportunity to raise funds through donations for the Moreno Valley Unified School District and to encourage this active lifestyle for students on such a broad scope is truly unique. Our organization is very youth-oriented. We hope this event is a stepping stone to the formation and development of several high school mountain biking teams here in Moreno Valley in the near future. Cycling is an extraordinarily healthy and environmentally friendly form of exercise, a sport that can be enjoyed for an entire lifetime.” Ride MoVal is also generously supported by the bicycle industry. Jenson USA, headquartered in Riverside and one of the nation’s largest retailers of bicycles, parts and accessories, is participating this year as a Bronze Level sponsor. “As a company, we’re committed to promoting cycling at the grassroots level,” said Michael Cachat, Jenson USA founder and CEO. “An opportunity like this to encourage students of all ages to get involved in the sport is an important part of our message to the youth. I’m confident Ride Moval will be an outstanding event, one which we are proud to be a part of.” In addition to Moreno Valley students, the event is also open to all cycling enthusiasts. The entry fee for the 5- and 15-mile rides for the general public is a nominal $15. The longer metric and 32-mile courses will cost $25. MVUSD students pay no entry fees. A post-ride festival and bicycle expo will be held at event headquarters with a variety of vendors, food trucks and live music. There is no admission charge to spectators.believed the event was a success. “I was surprised to see a bunch of the kids from Valley View High School, where I work, cheering on the riders, volunteering their time, and supporting a great effort, which is to take back our communities so they are safe and fun for kids again. Seeing those kids made it personal for me.” [END] Ride MoVal Date: Sunday, October 20, 2013 Time: 8:00 a.m. Google Map Event Location: Moreno Valley Conference & Rec Center Address: 14075 Frederick St. Moreno Valley CA 92553 Description: Metric Century 8 a.m.; 32 mil 8:15 a.m.; 15 mile 10 a.m.; 5 mile 10:15 a.m. Metric/32-mile $25; 5/15 mile $15. Proceeds benefit Moreno Valley Unified School District Sports programs CONTACT INFO Website: Register: www.bikereg.com/Net/21387; info www.moval.org, www.iebike.org Press Release: For immediate release: October 11, 2013 For more information: Justin Christopher, Jenson USA, 888-880-3811, ext 111 jchristopher@jensonusa.com Bob Brown, Media Direction, 951-501-0210 bbrown@mediadirection1.com MORENO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT STUDENTS PREPPING FOR RIDE MOVAL CYCLING EVENT, OCTOBER 20…JENSON USA ‘BRONZE LEVEL’ SPONSOR Riverside, CA; October 11, 2013 – As many as one-thousand Moreno Valley Unified School District students will test their cycling prowess on Sunday, October 20 at the Ride Moval event emanating from the Veteran’s Memorial at Moreno Valley City Hall with the first ride starting at 9:00am (on-site participant registration opens at 8:00am) There are a variety of routes including a 5, 15, and 32-miler plus a metric challenge suitable for all levels of riding proficiency and conditioning. Mark Friis, Redlands executive director of the Inland Empire Biking Alliance, commented this about Ride Moval, “The opportunity to raise funds through donations for the Moreno Valley Unified School District and to encourage this active lifestyle for students on such a broad scope is truly unique. Our organization is very youth oriented. We hope this event is a stepping stone to the formation and development of several high school mountain biking teams here in Moreno Valley in the near future. Cycling is an extraordinarily healthy and environmentally-friendly form of exercise, a sport that can be enjoyed for an entire lifetime.” Ride Moval is also generously supported by the bicycle industry. Jenson USA headquartered in Riverside, California, one of the nation’s largest retailers of bicycles, parts and accessories, is participating this year as a ‘bronze level’ sponsor. “As a company, we’re committed to promoting cycling at the grass-roots level,” said Michael Cachat, Jenson USA founder and CEO. “An opportunity like this to encourage students of all ages to get involved in the sport is an important part of our message to the youth. I’m confident Ride Moval will be an outstanding event, one which we are proud to be a part of.” In addition to Moreno Valley students, the event is also open to all cycling enthusiasts. Entry fee for the 5 and 15-mile rides for the general public is a nominal $15.00. The longer metric and 32-mile courses is $25.00. MVUSD students pay no entry fees. A post-ride festival and bicycle expo will be held at event headquarters with a variety of vendors, food trucks and live music. There is no admission charge to spectators. For additional event information and participant pre-registration, please visit -- http://www.iebikeorg This is really the first time the IEBA and MVUSD have partnered on an event of this type where all proceeds go to benefit the MVUSD sports program. I would suggest contacting Mark Friis, executive director IEBA for more detailed information. Mark is largely responsible for working in concert with the school district and getting this event organized. Mark’s phone contact is 909-800-4322 and email mfriis@iebikingalliance.org. As many as 1,000 Moreno Valley Unified School District (MVUSD) students will test their cycling prowess on Sunday, Oct. 20 at the Ride MoVal event emanating from the Veteran’s Memorial at Moreno Valley City Hall, with the first ride starting at 9 a.m. On-site participant registration opens at 8 a.m. The ride includes a variety of routes: 5, 15, and 32 miles, plus a metric challenge suitable for all levels of riding proficiency and conditioning. Mark Friis, Redlands executive director of the Inland Empire Biking Alliance, commented on Ride MoVal, “The opportunity to raise funds through donations for the Moreno Valley Unified School District and to encourage this active lifestyle for students on such a broad scope is truly unique. Our organization is very youth-oriented. We hope this event is a stepping stone to the formation and development of several high school mountain biking teams here in Moreno Valley in the near future. Cycling is an extraordinarily healthy and environmentally friendly form of exercise, a sport that can be enjoyed for an entire lifetime.” Ride MoVal is also generously supported by the bicycle industry. Jenson USA, headquartered in Riverside and one of the nation’s largest retailers of bicycles, parts and accessories, is participating this year as a Bronze Level sponsor. “As a company, we’re committed to promoting cycling at the grassroots level,” said Michael Cachat, Jenson USA founder and CEO. “An opportunity like this to encourage students of all ages to get involved in the sport is an important part of our message to the youth. I’m confident Ride Moval will be an outstanding event, one which we are proud to be a part of.” In addition to Moreno Valley students, the event is also open to all cycling enthusiasts. The entry fee for the 5- and 15-mile rides for the general public is a nominal $15. The longer metric and 32-mile courses will cost $25. MVUSD students pay no entry fees. A post-ride festival and bicycle expo will be held at event headquarters with a variety of vendors, food trucks and live music. There is no admission charge to spectators.