Griffin Bike Park Grand Opening

Mountain Bike legend, Multiple World Champion, Hall of Fame Inductee

Brian Lopes - has had an unprecedented 20 year career as a professional cyclist, he has been labeled “Undisputedly all around world class athlete” by USA Today. Having raced BMX for most of his childhood, Brian started his bike at the tender age of 4, turning Pro at the age of 17 and competing in the BMX circuit for seven years before channeling his efforts in 1993 to . Lope’s first MTB race earned him a name and fifth place. He then went straight on to win a Norba National, and never looked back. He has won over 19 titles in his mountain biking career; Nine National Championship titles, six UCI World Cup wins and four UCI Mountain Bike World Champion titles, first in 2001, then again in 2002, 2005 and most currently in 2007. His winning race resume made the Lopes name one of the most recognizable names in the sport of cycling; known for his flawless style and winning results, he is an inspiration to bikers and action sport enthusiasts around the world. Nominated in 2001 for an ESPY “Action sport Athlete of the Year”, won two NEA (World Extreme Sports Award) for “Mountain Biker of the Year” in 2000 & 2001 and is featured in PlayStation “Downhill Domination” as himself. In 2008 was inducted into the Mountain Bike and BMX Hall of Fame. Beyond the , in 2005 Brian became a published author when he co-wrote a book with long time friend Lee McCormack titled “Mastering Mountain Biking Skills” which has been printed in 6 different languages and is in its 2nd edition. And in 2013 Brian took on the title of “fitness trainer”, working with /RedBull/Troy Lee’s team athletes: Jessy Nelson, Cole Seely and Shane McElrath. Born Labor Day weekend on September, 6, 1971, Brian grew up in Mission Viejo, California. He currently resides in Laguna Beach, CA with wife Paula and son Maverick. ( www.brianlopes.com ) Leaders Leading the XC Events:

Lisa Hallett - President at wear blue: run to remember Dupont, Washington - Nonprofit Organization Management

University of Hawaii at Manoa Hosted on NBC after Kona, Hawaii Ironman Event - Lisa Hallett - NBC Ironman Hawaii Feature Story - BBC - World News Documentary - Lisa Hallett BBC World News Ted Talks - Lisa Hallett - Ted Talks

Lisa Hallett is the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Wear Blue: Run to Remember. On August 25, 2009 Lisa's husband, CPT John Hallett, was killed when his Stryker was attacked with an improvised explosive device while on a medical mission in Afghanistan. Surviving the loss of her husband, best friend, and father of her three young children, Lisa turned to running. Working with fellow military spouse and runner Erin O'Connor, Lisa and Erin formed Wear Blue: Run to Remember, a running community which honors the Service and Sacrifice of the American military. Lisa has an MEdT from the University of Hawaii and a BA in English Literature from University of California, Santa Barbara.

James Twitchell - Union Hospital - Employer Relations Specialist February 2015 – Present (1 year 3 months)Terre Haute, Indiana Area Trusted partner to support employers in the development of solutions to improve the health of the workforce and their i appropriate use of healthcare services and resources.

Work closely with Executives, Human Resources and Employer Wellness professionals to find solutions for employers to help them reduce healthcare costs and help to develop a culture for health and wellness.

I am located at Union Hospital Occupational Health Center, 4001 Wabash Ave. Terre Haute, IN 47803 Majel Wells Coordinator Terre Haute, Indiana

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Education Indiana State University - School of Business Marketing Committee Wabash Valley Road Runners December 2009 Health Volunteering with the Wabash Valley Road Runners allows me to be a part of running and racing behind the scenes. I can use my Marketing talents to help grow something I am passionate about. My experience gained allows me to grow personally and professionally while giving back to my fellow runners. Grand Opening Event Schedule October 15th - 16th

Saturday, October 15th 8AM - Gates Open for Registration ALL DAY- Guided Park Tours, Group Rides and Skills Clinics, Open Riding and lots of Music 11AM - Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Ceremony with Governor Pence 12-1PM - Grand Opening Celebration and free lunch provided by Frontier & Chic-Fil-A 1PM - 8PM - Kids Race, Skills Clinics, Dirt Jump Competition, Race, Dual Slalom Race, Lake Jump, Lake Trail Challenge Sunday, October 16th 8AM - Cross Country Race Registration 10 AM - Cross Country Race Start 1PM - Dirt Jump and Pump Track Demonstrations 2PM - XC Eliminator Race Start 5PM - Fun Walk/Run 5 K - XC Running Race Led by Lisa Hallett, Majel Wells and Led by Lisa Hallett, Majel Wells and James Twitchell) James Twitchell

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