Colorburst 2008 (logo TBD)

  

Saturday
October 11
 2008

Colorburst was created by Craig Campbell, a member of the Rapid Wheelmen Bicycle Club, as a memorial to Donna Ryskamp who was killed August 9, 1983 by a drunk driver.  She had been cycling on a Kalamazoo county road when she was hit... read more

Join the Rapid Wheelmen for the 26th year of the Colorburst Tour.

2007 funds totaled: $13,290, our highest total ever.

Total funds raised for charity: $100,636!!


Check back later for Online registration

More questions or 
comments?

Email the 
Colorburst Chairperson.
Check in? Saturday 8:00 AM -- 9:30 AM
 
Where? Fallasburg County Park
2.5 miles north of Lowell, MI (map)
 
Distances? 17, 30, 62, and 100 mile loops
 
Fees? Pre-register: $20 individual, $40 family; postmarked after Sep 30 and day-of-event: $30 individual, $60 family.


Check back later for Online Registration!
 
Includes! Pancake breakfast! 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM. Cookies & fruit at rest stops! Hot soup for lunch until 4:30 PM or it's gone! 
 

Pre-order will be available for your 2008 Colorburst long sleeve t-shirt for $17.  This yellow t-shirt will feature the 2008 Colorburst logo and the MADD logo on the shoulder.
 
SAG With 209 miles of course, we've got three SAG vehicles for safety and repair.
 

2008 Colorburst funds will benefit:


http://www.madd.org/home/ 

The Lowell Chapter of Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD)
http://www.sadd.org

West Michigan Trailways and Greenways Coalition
http://www.wmtrails.org

The National Ride of Silence
http://www.rideofsilence.org

The bike patrols of local police departments (specific recipients TBD)

Colorburst fund recipients are selected by a vote of the Rapid Wheelmen membership

 
Colorburst's 2007 sponsors -- let them know you appreciate their help!
 


Meijer online


www.foremost.com

 

  

 

 
 

 


956 E. Fulton

 

The Fresh Market

 

 

 

 


© Robin Jaunt
         
         
Colorburst History

1983 Colorburst was created by Craig Campbell, a member of the Rapid Wheelmen Bicycle Club, as a memorial to Donna Ryskamp who was killed August 9, 1983 by a drunk driver.  She had been cycling on a Kalamazoo county road when she was hit.  Donna was 28 years old and had been a member of the Rapid Wheelmen since 1974.  She was also a member of the Kalamazoo Bicycling Club.  This first ride was on Saturday October 15th and started from Chief Hazy Cloud Park in Ada.  Seventy-five people rode in the event.  A total of $881.16 was donated to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and $456.16 was donated to the U.S. Olympic Committee.  This included a $100 donation from the Rapid Wheelmen.

1984 Chairman: Craig Campbell.  Started from Chief Hazy Cloud Park in Ada.  109 cyclists rode.  No rain, overcast but dry. $928.76 was donated to MADD.

1985 Chairman: Craig Campbell.  Registration was changed to the Kent County Conservation League on Conservation Avenue in Ada.  83 people pre-registered, but due to heavy rain and a temperature of 50 degrees, only 55 people rode.  Of the 55 riders, 24 of them signed up the day of the event. $900.18 was donated to MADD.

1986 Chairman: Craig Campbell.  Kent County Conservation League, Ada.  Rain. $709.84 was donated to MADD.

1987 On August 29th Craig Campbell, 43 years old, was killed when a car driven by a drunk driver struck his motorcycle.  Craig was driving the route for Colorburst 1987 before printing the map for the ride.  Craig was survived by his wife, Pamela, and children, Christi (17) and Scott (13).  Colorburst was held on October 3rd at Fallasburg Park shelter house and included a pancake breakfast.  Norm Sevensma stepped in as chairperson for Craig.  No rain but chilly.  200 riders participated. $1850 was donated to MADD.

1988 Chairpersons: Al & Sue Brewer.  Fallasburg Park.  $2500 was donated to MADD.

1989 Chairpersons: Al & Sue Brewer.  Fallasburg Park.  339 riders. $4315.08 donated to MADD.

1990 Chairpersons: Al & Sue Brewer.  Fallasburg Park.  505 riders. $6200 donated to MADD.

1991 Chairpersons: Al & Sue Brewer.  Fallasburg Park.  370 riders. $3866.77 to MADD.

1992 Chairpersons: Al & Sue Brewer.  Fallasburg Park.  300 riders. $2556.06 to MADD.

1993 Chairpersons: Al & Sue Brewer.  Fallasburg Park.  204 riders. $2262 to MADD.

1994 Chairpersons: Pat & Penny McNicholas.  Fallasburg Park.  No rain. $1689.56 to MADD.

1995 Chairpersons: Pat & Penny McNicholas.  Fallasburg Park.  210 riders. $2000 to MADD.

1996 Chairpersons: Pat & Penny McNicholas.  Fallasburg Park.  280 riders. $1508.96 to MADD and $1393.96 donated to the Rockford Police Department.

1997 Chairpersons: Pat & Penny McNicholas.  Fallasburg Park. $1046.48 to MADD and $806.49 donated to Kent County Sheriff bicycle patrol.

1998 Chairperson: Pamela Campbell.  Fallasburg Park.  244 riders. $1657.12 to MADD and $1425.13 donated to the Ionia Police Department.

1999 Chairperson: Pamela Campbell.  Fallasburg Park.  239 riders. $3274.01 to MADD.

2000 Chairperson: Carolyn Peacock.  Fallasburg Park.  345 riders. $3533.59 to MADD.

2001 Chairperson: Carolyn Peacock.  Fallasburg Park.  167 actual riders. $897.98 to MADD of which $400 were in-kind donations.  Rainy weather.

2002 Chairperson: Carolyn Peacock.  Fallasburg Park.  605 participants including volunteers.  About 558 actual riders.   $3900 to MADD.

2003 Chairperson: Carolyn Peacock.  Fallasburg Park.  573 participants including volunteers.  $4344.28 donated to MADD. $1844.28 donated to the Sparta area police. $1000 donated to the Lowell area police.  Excellent weather, an Indian summer.

 
2004 Chairperson: Carolyn Peacock. Fallasburg Park. 719 participants including volunteers. The highest number of participants. $5221 donated to MADD. $1230 donated to Lowell police, $860 to Grand Rapids police, $810 to Rockford police, $410 to Sparta police, and $410 to Kentwood police. Excellent weather.

2005 Chairperson: Carolyn Chapman.  Fallasburg Park.  670 participants including volunteers.  $5851.50 donated to MADD. $2000 donated to Cedar Springs Police, $1000 to Sparta Police, $500 to Lowell Police, and $500 to Rockford Police.  Chilly temperatures but dry.

2006 Chairperson: Carolyn Chapman & Pamela Campbell.  Fallasburg Park. 666 participants including volunteers.  Highest profit to date.  $4392.67 donated to MADD.  $3236.67 donated to Elves & More.  $725.55 donated to the Lowell Police, $725.55 to the Sparta Police, $1000 to the Rockford Police, and $725.56 to the Cedar Springs police. Lovely warm, sunny fall weather.

 
2007 Chairpersons: Josh and Amy Duggan. Fallasburg Park. ~700 participants including volunteers. Record funds raised. $5096 donated to MADD. $4097 donated to West Michigan Elves and More. $4097 donated to West Michigan Trails and Greenways Coalition. Record high temperatures, 85 degrees and sunny.

A total of $71,374 has been donated to MADD.

$29,262 has been donated to other good causes. A total of: $100,636 has been donated from Colorburst funds.

 

MADD                      Other

1983                 $  881.16                       $  456.16 US Olympic Committee

1984                 $  928.76                      

1985                 $  900.18

1986                 $  709.84

1987                 $1850.00

1988                 $2500.00

1989                $4315.08

1990                $6200.00

1991                $3866.77

1992                $2556.06

1993                $2262.00

1994                $1689.56

1995                $2000.00

1996                $1508.96                       $1393.96 Rockford PD Bike Patrol

1997                $1046.48                       $  806.49 KC Sheriff Bike Program

1998                $1657.12                       $1425.13 Ionia PD

1999                $3274.01

2000                $3533.59

2001                $  897.98

2002                $3900.00

2003                $4344.28                       $1844.28 Sparta PD

$1000.00 Lowell PD

2004                $5221.00                       $1230.00 Lowell PD

$  860.00 GRPD

$  810.00 Rockford PD

$  410.00 Sparta PD

$  410.00 KCTrail Patrol

2005                $5851.50                       $2000.00 Cedar Springs PD

$1000.00 Sparta PD

$ 500.00 Lowell PD

$ 500.00 Rockford PD

2006               $4392.67                      $3236.67 Elves & More

                                                            $ 725.55 Lowell PD

                                                            $ 725.55  Sparta PD

                                                            $1000.00 Rockford PD

                                                            $  725.56  Sparta PD

2007               $5096                            $4097 Elves & More

                                                            $4097 WMT&GC

 

TOTAL             $71,374.00                    $29,262