CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL RIDERS WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE 2008 6-HOUR RIDE FOR A REASON!  Thank you for your support! 

Who:   Special Olympics Vermont
What:   8th annual 6-Hour Ride for a Reason
When:   April 5th, 2008 ~ Check-in opens at 6:45am
Where:  Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center, Burlington, VT

Details:  The 6-Hour Ride for a Reason to benefit Special Olympics Vermont was held on April 5th 2008 at the Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center in the heart of Burlington, VT from 8 am - 2 pm.  Riders joined other Spinning enthusiasts for an invigorating experience –  led by experienced Instructors from around the world it was a wild Spinning adventure. 

History: The Spinning Marathon was founded by Master Spin Instructor, Joey Adams in 2000.  The event has grown tremendously over the years. Last year 120 participants raised over $37,000 for Special Olympics Vermont.  The actual marathon consists of a 6-hour ride led by a group of Master Instructors from around the country.  The instructors guide riders through a dynamic 6-hour event with live music, instructor mixes, hourly raffles, countdowns to each hour, and cool down period which is followed by a celebration luncheon.

SOVT: Proceeds from the Spinning Marathon go directly to benefit Special Olympics Vermont.  The mission of Special Olympics Vermont is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in the sharing of gifts, skills and friendships with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. 

Special Olympics Contact:

Robyn Comstock
Fundraising Events Manager
368 Avenue D, Suite 30
Williston, VT 05495
Ph: 802-863-5222
800-639-1603 x105
rcomstock@vtso.org