Inside the Priority Health Grand Cycling Classic
Hundreds of cyclists, thousands of spectators and tons of fun! That is what last weekend’s Priority Health Grand Cycling Classic was all about…..the love of cycling. This week’s show takes you inside this event, which brought out thousands of people from around the region to take part in the festivities.
Over 200 men, women, professional and amateur cyclists participated in this 1.2 kilometer race that wound through the streets of downtown Grand Rapids. One of the highlights of the afternoon was the Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital Kids Race. The race was a chance for 250 kids ages 2-9 to take a stab at the course.
This week’s show covers all the racing action along with ways that you and your family can get more involved in the sport. Enjoy the show!
I’ve been a part of the WOOD TV8 team since 2005. As Special Projects Producer, I work side by side with Maranda making things happen behind the scenes. I coordinate Maranda’s Park Parties each summer and produce a variety of station broadcasts and events through out the year. I also serve as the producer of Maranda’s weekly half-hour show, Where You Live. I love the variety of my job and getting to be a part of the impact Maranda is making on kids in our community!
Outside of work, I've been married for seven years to my husband John and we have two beautiful daughters, Sophia and Stella. When I'm not busy trying to keep up with the kids, I spend "me time" reading fashion or celebrity magazines, sneaking in some good reality television, walking around Reeds Lake with girlfriends and exploring new restaurants with my hubby.
Inspirations for my blog come from my daily life as a busy working mom -- trying to juggle a full time job and be a full time mom to a spitfire five year old and a new baby.