Edible Pedal 100™ Awards $6,000 in Scholarships
Seven area high school students, one college student benefit from funds raised at 2012 charity bike ride event
(Reno, Nev.) – The Edible Pedal 100™, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Reno Sunrise and edible Reno-Tahoe magazine, recently awarded seven area high school students and one University of Nevada, Reno student scholarships to be used toward furthering their education in agriculture and the culinary arts.
2013 scholarship recipients include:
- Washoe County School District Academy of Arts Careers and Technology: Alyssa Akala, $1,000
- Carson City High School: Karla Huizar, $1,000
- Douglas High School: Lexie Weaver, $1,000
- Hug High School: Adreana Carr, $500 and McKenzie Murray, $500
- Reno High School: Twin brother and sister Greg Luippold, $500 and Addie Luippold $500
- 2012 Sigma Nu Pledge Class: Heyden Enochson, $1,000
“Much of the produce that will be served at the 2013 post-ride barbecue is donated to the Edible Pedal from the gardens of some of these outstanding high school students,” said Edible Pedal 100™ Ride Director, Kerry Crawford. “This is the example we are trying to set. We want our community and our riders to understand where their food comes from, what goes into growing it, harvesting it and ultimately serving it.”
Crawford added, “These kids are making a difference in the world and we are honored to present them with the Edible Pedal 100 scholarship.”
The 2013 Edible Pedal 100™ is scheduled for Sunday, September 15 and stages from historic Bowers Mansion in Washoe Valley, Nev.
The ride is open to 1,000 riders of all ages and abilities. It is expected to sell out. Those interested in riding are encouraged to register online before July 15 by visiting: http://ediblepedal.ticketleap.com/edible-pedal-ride-2013/. Each ride entry includes one post-event barbecue ticket.
The ride offers cyclists three routes: a leisurely 10-mile ride through picturesque Washoe Valley; a respectable 50-mile course, climbing 2,800 vertical feet; and a serious 100-mile ride, climbing 6,600 vertical feet. Ride stops include Carson City, Genoa and Gardnerville.
The Edible Pedal 100™ is a fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Reno Sunrise. Proceeds raised are given back to the Northern Nevada community.
Past beneficiaries include: Urban Roots Garden Classrooms, Reno High School Sustainable Agriculture and Urban Garden, Pine Middle School Garden Club, and Carson City 4-H. The event provides scholarship funding to the Washoe County Academy of Art, Careers and Technology, Hug High School, Carson City High School, Douglas High School and the University of Nevada, Reno chapter of Sigma Nu. Additionally, the event supports the Rotary Youth Exchange, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards and the Rotary Middle School Leadership Program.
Rotary Club of Reno Sunrise
Rotary Club is the world’s first service club, with more than 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs worldwide. Members are volunteers who work locally, regionally, and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace, and eradicate polio under the motto Service Above Self.
Edible Reno-Tahoe magazine
Edible Reno-Tahoe magazine celebrates and supports our local food community. Through the print version, website, social media, and events, the quarterly publication connects consumers to local and healthy food as well as to family farmers, chefs, food artisans of all kinds, and local businesses. When it comes to the region’s farming, dining, and healthy living culture, edible Reno-Tahoe has it covered! For details, visit www.ediblerenotahoe.com.
To read thank you letters from 2013 scholarship recipients please click here
