Update: our report from this event can be seen at https://www.vabike.org/afton-cookie-lady-receives-gift-from-raba/
Living in Afton, June opened the Bike House in 1976 for cyclists riding the TransAmerica Route when the route first opened 32 years ago.
June got the idea to open her house to riders when Peggy Reynolds, riding with her poodle, “Poo”, stopped by June’s House, exhausted and in need of some water on the climb up Afton Mountain, just a few days into her cross country bike ride.
For over thirty years, over 14,000 riders from around the world have stayed in the Bike House and eaten fresh baked cookies, free of charge.
(For an in-depth history, visit the website, http://www.crazyguyonabike.com and click on the Cookie House Registry.)
June’s health has been failing over the past few years and RABA wanted to raise funds and help the Cookie Lady’s cause. An effort to help June began earlier in the summer. The club raised fun through events such as its annual, Heart of Virginia Bike Ride and Festival as well as other activities. The efforts were truly successful with donors from fifteen states contributing to this worthwhile cause.
RABA is planning to present the funds to June at her home in Afton on Sunday, November 16 at 11:00 a.m. After the presentation, we are planning a joint ride south along the Blue Ridge Parkway with Waynesboro’s, Mile Post Zero Club, returning to Afton for pizza and drinks ($3) in the parking lot.
All pace groups are welcome to ride along.
If you’d like to join us for this ride please RSVP via http://www.eventbrite.com/event/211510634 which also lists ride details.
If you have any questions, please contact Champe Burnley 804.358.5801, champe_burnley@hotmail.com
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