Reynolds Real Estate News

12/19/2007


Salem, NY - Farm Team Cycling of Cambridge, NY and The Towns & Villages of the Battenkill Valley are proud to announce the 4th Annual Tour of the Battenkill cycling race on April 19, 2008 in Salem, NY. Already the largest Pro/Am race on the East Coast in 2007 with more than 1000 racers from 25 States and Canada, the 2008 edition is expected to draw nearly 1500 racers from throughout North America. Formerly known as the 'Battenkill-Roubaix' the race is a unique event on the North American cycling schedule. With direct passes through the small villages of Southern Washington County, NY, difficult climbs, and extended portions on dirt and gravel roads the race rivals many European races in scope and scenery. See www.battenkillroubaix.com for race details.

Most racers will compete on a single, 55 mile loop. Starting and finishing in the scenic Upstate New York Village of Salem, the race travels over local roads to the tiny hamlet of Eagleville and over the Eagleville Covered Bridge, through the Village of Cambridge, to the Town of Easton, through the Village of Greenwich, and finally back to Salem. Along the route, racers will be tested with now-famous dirt roads such as Juniper Swamp Road in the Town of Salem, Meeting House Road in Easton, and Ferguson Road in the Town of Greenwich, among others. A full race expo with food vendors, local crafts, and live entertainment will greet each racer at the finish line in Salem. The elite and professional men will compete on an 82 mile course, while the Juniors age 10-14 will race on a 13 mile course.

There will be 15 separate races for amateurs to professionals, youth to senior. Races will begin at 9 AM on West Broadway, Salem. Online registration will open on Friday, December 21 at 12 noon at www.bikereg.com. Most races are expected to fill to their respective limits very quickly. There is no mail-in registration.

Several events are being planned around the race, including a pancake breakfast, guest-speakers at local venues preceding the race, and.a bike-art competition and auction sponsored by the Towns & Villages of the Battenkill Valley (www.visitbattenkillvalley.com). Proceeds from the event will benefit Farm Team Cycling - a regional cycling club for youth, and the Public Libraries of Southern Washington County, NY.

For sponsorship & volunteer information, please contact Race Promoter Dieter Drake at promoter@battenkillroubaix.com.

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This June, Reynolds Real Estate joins the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® and State and Local REALTOR® Associations across the nation in celebrating National Homeownership Month and focusing on REALTORS® who contribute to their communities and build better neighborhoods, towns and cities.

“We are very proud at Reynolds Real Estate that we are Realtors serving this wonderful community and helping individuals and families achieve their dream of homeownership in Washington County” said Linda Reynolds, Broker and owner of Reynolds Real Estate.

REALTORS® are more than 1.3 million members strong and their commitment to improving neighborhoods and increasing possibilities for homeownership is impressive. 2007 NAR President Pat Vredevoogd Combs echoes those sentiments: “REALTORS work every day to strengthen our communities by expanding homeownership and affordable housing opportunities for people from all social backgrounds and walks of life. We have played a vital part in increasing the rate of homeownership to more than 69 percent of U.S. households.”

“As a full service real estate agency with a team of full time professional Realtors we have helped hundreds of individuals and families find a new home or the perfect building lot in the past 3 years” said Lu Schirmer, Broker and co-owner of Reynolds Real Estate. “I am excited to help people market properties for sale and assist home buyers in identifying the right property for them as well as in securing financing to make their dream a reality” said Melissa Devine, Licensed Salesperson.

President Vredevoogd Combs continues, “Homeownership is more than just a financial asset; it’s key to stable families, strong communities and a health economy. When more people achieve the dream of homeownership, we all benefit.”

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