The Rally is supported and organized by loyal volunteers. Jim Ware, being the husband of co-director Sharon Ware steadfastly volunteers his time each year to make the Rally a success. And he has done so for many, many years!

• Jim chooses the routes each year including the 100-mile and 100k. He also edits the route instructions and maps to keep them current
• He is the "go to" and handy man when we are in a pinch
• He helps with setting up and cleaning up
• He picks up the wine for the wine ride
• He builds things (our new sign in front of the headquarters)
• He is our third opinion and moral support person
• He helps marketing at events we attend

Need we say more..... we can't ask for more. Thanks Jim!

Handy Jim opening a wine
bottle with a screwdriver and hammer.

Trek Bicycle produces some of the most popular biycles in the U.S. They are successful for many reasons, but one of those reasons is their outreach to events like the GWBR. They are one of the few companies that has, for many years, conducted consistent grassroot marketing to expose their brand and increase their sales to recreational cyclists.

They have been a HUGE help to the GWBR by providing mechanical assistance and some road support each year. In exchange, they are allowed to market their bikes by providing demo bikes for GWBR attendees to try. This is a terrific partnership with Trek and a great opportunity for particpants to try a Trek for an entire day. In addition, within the last few years, they have been marketing to women by providing women specific bikes both in look, feel and fit. This year, Tori Broughton from Trek will be on hand with demo bikes for women. So women, if you want to try a new Trek bike, now is your chance!

Enjoy the Festival of the Arts on Saturday in downtown Paso Robles. The day celebrates both the arts and the environment with an exhibit of river-themed art honoring the Salinas River Corridor project, as well as individual artists’ work on display throughout the downtown City Park

The Saturday, May 23rd event kicks off the following activities: with a , followed by the Fine Art exhibition, art demonstrations, a public mural project, hands-on children’s art classrooms, adult art workshops, live music and performances, and an afternoon concert. Free scenic educational tours of the beautiful Salinas River Corridor will take place throughout the day.

• Live music and performances and an afternoon concert.
• Plein air quick-draw competition and auction
• Fine art exhibition and art demonstrations
• Public mural project
• Hands-on children’s art classrooms
• Adult art workshops

Find out more at the Paso Robles concierge booth at the Rally.