Please join us in a community bike ride to honor Former Mayor Ruth Bascom, who died last week at the age of 84:

Wednesday, Sept. 1      6 p.m.
EWEB Plaza
500 East 4th Avenue, Eugene

Ruth Bascom served as mayor of Eugene from 1993 to 1997. She was the inspiration and driving force behind the creation of Eugene’s riverfront trail, a 12-mile loop on both sides of the Willamette River that includes 5 bicycle/pedestrian bridges.  In 2003, when the final leg of the path was completed, the entire trail was named the Ruth Bascom Riverbank Trail System in her honor.

Wednesday’s ride is free and open to all.  The ride will start at the EWEB Plaza, 500 East 4th Avenue, and follow the riverbank path for about 10 miles.  It will be a flat, easy, slow-paced ride suitable for riders of all ages and abilities.  Bicycle helmets are required by law for all riders under 16 years of age, and are highly recommended for everyone.

The ride is sponsored by GEARs (Greater Eugene Area Riders).  For more information, contact Sue at 541-345-2110 or sue@eugenegears.org

Please join us in this ride–and pass the word on!

Ruth Bascom Trail. photo: Herman Kreiger