The event is not timed, making for less pressure and more fun. “We advise people who may be intimidated by the course to start with the shorter ride to Elma and simply set a goal to ride a distance that makes the most sense for you. “The hardest part of the process to building a healthier lifestyle is just starting,” states Emily Dillingham, Summit Pacific Medical Center Foundation director. Water stops will also be conveniently positioned every 14-18 miles. Sag wagons will drive along participants acting as a support system while also providing practical help such as pumping up tires or offering a ride. The second finish line will end in Montesano and total in 17 miles, while the third and longest finish line is in Westport totaling in 53 miles. Photo courtesy: Summit Pacific Medical CenterĪll three finish line routes begin at the same location of Beerbower Park in McCleary, with the first finish line ending in Elma for a total of 7.5 miles. Three finish lines have been established throughout the Grays Harbor County to make Summit Pacific Medical Center’s Ride the Harbor: Tour de Wellness accessible to everyone. A promotional video was created from that pilot run to help build momentum for this year’s larger event open to the community. After a successful pilot event run in 2020, including 20 individual riders from the Summit Pacific staff and board along with key community members, the vision for the event was set in stone and planning officially commenced for the 2021 event. The Ride the Harbor course has been masterfully planned to include three legs to create an environment that all skill levels have the opportunity to enjoy. The one-day cycling event, sponsored by Amerigroup and Timberland Bank, is a fantastic opportunity for community members to get active in a safe and supportive way while riding through forests, farmlands, over rivers and hills and finishing steps from the Pacific Ocean. While the Tour de France is a highly competitive ride, Summit Pacific’s event was envisioned as more of a laid-back, scenic charity ride through beautiful Grays Harbor that’s accessible to everyone. Taking place Saturday, June 12, 2021, Ride the Harbor is a play on the Tour de France bicycle ride that takes place each summer in Europe. Photo courtesy: Summit Pacific Medical Center Community members are invited to join Summit Pacific Medical Center’s Ride the Harbor: Tour de Wellness bicycle event taking place in June 2021. With this goal in mind, along with the obvious hurdles and lasting effects from the COVID-19 pandemic, Summit Pacific has worked to create a fun, safe and healthy summer event called Ride the Harbor: Tour de Wellness. Summit Pacific Medical Center in Elma has a goal to help build Grays Harbor County into the healthiest community in the Nation.

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