The 6th Annual Spindletop Spin honoring the memory of Tom Mulvaney invites you to join their ride on June 4, 2011 at 290 Crockett St, Beaumont, TX
We were lucky enough to be granted an interview with Cindy Torrans, Fundraiser Coordinator of Spindletop Spin to ask some questions about their upcoming ride
Why Join the “Spindletop Spin”?
The best organized ride in Southeast Texas
How long has the event been around and how did it start?
The Spindletop Spin is gearing up for the 6th annual event. The Spindletop Spin is the brain child of one of our local attorneys, Tracy Richardson. He is an avid cyclist.
What was the motivation behind starting the tour and who benefits from it?
The motivation behind the Spin is to benefit the Jefferson County Bar Association Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to supporting educational programs for at-risk youth, providing representation to the indigent, promoting community understanding of the legal system and fostering the administration of justice.
How have they been able to utilize the funds in the past?
The Foundation provides assistance through many community programs, including:
- National Adoption Day (Helping families with adoptions)
- Evelyn M. Lord Teen Court (Helping troubled teens)
- The Pipeline Project (Helping elementary school-aged children)
- Provided legal services to Disaster Relief Centers established by FEMA
- Veterans Initiatives
- Pro Bono Program (legal aid for indigent residents)
Logistically, can you give us an idea how many volunteers, finances, and planning it takes to put on this event?
The Spindletop Spin has many committees, Logistics, Food, Volunteers, Ride Organization and Maintenance. We have approximately 200 volunteers. The event is planned all year long but we go into high gear starting the month of April. The Spindletop Spin’s budget ranges from $23,000 to $25,000.
What was the most rewarding experience throughout the years hosting this event?
Watching it grow. We are ecstatic to report that the Spin continues to set records! With almost 600 bike riders last year, it has proven to be one of the most successful events for Southeast Texas.
How many riders do you assist during the average race?
Do you mean help with issues when you say assist? If so that number is very low, approximately 7-10 cyclists all day.
What was the most unforgettable experience or worst accident you had in this event? (prefer the rewarding/unforgettable experience ;o))
The most unforgettable experience was the year a 12 year old did the 72 mile route (at the time this was the farthest route) in less than 5 hours.
What can folks do to support you and your mission?
Join us on June 4th! Big supporters go to our website and click on the tab “I want to help Sponsor”
What is your role in this race and to the success of it?
I am the fundraiser coordinator. The success of this event is all of our volunteers!
Additional stuff you would like the folks to know about this year’s ride?
For those who have never experienced riding in an organized event, you do not know what you are missing. Along the routes you can make new friends and get a first-hand view of the willingness of many working for one common cause. What that cause may be varies among individuals, but for one day they are all riding to benefit the citizens of Southeast Texas by supporting our programs.
Visit www.spindletopspin.com or www.active.com to register to ride.
Thanks Cindy Torrans for this quick interview and we hope to catch everyone at the ride!
Click here to view the event details of the 6th Annual Spindletop Spin