ROMP Press Releases

Press Releases for 2001

Local Mountain Bikers make donation to September 11th Fund
United Way's National Unity Ride benefits September 11th Fund

Mill Valley, November 11, 2001 – Responsible Organized Mountain Pedalers (ROMP), of Campbell, California, is the oldest off-road cycling advocacy group in the San Francisco Bay Area and leads the participation of mountain cyclists in the trail community. While working with local cycling industry leaders, government agencies, and other trail user groups is their main mission, some members took time out to ride The National Unity Ride, a national fundraising event with rides in major cities throughout the United States.

ROMP riders gathered at 8:15am, and following a moment of silence, began their 20 mile ride around the Marin Headlands. Although the weather became wet, the rain did not deter the riders or dampen the desire of these cyclists to make a contribution on behalf of their mountain biking club.

This event puts a human face on the sport of mountain biking, as they too feel the need to help ease the pain and suffering of the victims and their families of the September 11th terrorist attack.

For more information, contact Henry Pastorelli, ROMP President, PO Box 1723, Campbell CA 95009-1723, Phone 408-380-2271, ext 2171