2008 Woodie Awards
Webster staff ride for good cause
Team Webster Works will ride in MS Bike Race Sept. 8-9 in Columbia, Mo.
By: Angela Riley
Issue date: 9/6/07 Section: Sports
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"I think it's really hard for students to join the team because we start going on bike rides in the spring, but most of the planning goes on in the summer months when they're not here," Nickless said. "Then, they get back to school, and the ride is less than a month away."
Team Webster Works said they would help students with fundraising if they needed it.
"I'd be happy to help students with fundraising," said member David Stone, director of Facility Management and Planning. "I would pull back on some of my fundraising and give them some of my contacts."
Members of the team found out about Team Webster Works mostly by word-of-mouth. Ryan Elliott, director of advancement services, was invited to join by Nickless.
"(Nickless) said I should come out and ride with the team on the Riverfront Trail," he said. "After one trip, I was hooked. It's a great way to experience cycling, and it's tied into Webster Works Worldwide and community involvement."
To help train, the team goes on a different bike ride most weekends. Some of the favorites are the Riverfront Trail, a ride from downtown St. Louis to Alton, Ill., and the Katy Trail, a 225-mile bike trail over most of Missouri that prominently follows the Missouri River.
The team jerseys feature a globe and Webster's blue and gold colors and often grab the attention of bystanders. University President Richard Myers helped fund the jerseys.
"I've met so many people out during bike rides and after our rides that I've had to carry business cards when I ride," Nickless said. "Many recognize Webster University, and some have joined (Team Webster Works) because of it."
The jerseys are important to team members because they get the word out about what Webster is doing.
"People see us wearing the jerseys and helping the community," Elliott said. "It really reflects on what Webster is all about."
Team Webster Works said they would help students with fundraising if they needed it.
"I'd be happy to help students with fundraising," said member David Stone, director of Facility Management and Planning. "I would pull back on some of my fundraising and give them some of my contacts."
Members of the team found out about Team Webster Works mostly by word-of-mouth. Ryan Elliott, director of advancement services, was invited to join by Nickless.
"(Nickless) said I should come out and ride with the team on the Riverfront Trail," he said. "After one trip, I was hooked. It's a great way to experience cycling, and it's tied into Webster Works Worldwide and community involvement."
To help train, the team goes on a different bike ride most weekends. Some of the favorites are the Riverfront Trail, a ride from downtown St. Louis to Alton, Ill., and the Katy Trail, a 225-mile bike trail over most of Missouri that prominently follows the Missouri River.
The team jerseys feature a globe and Webster's blue and gold colors and often grab the attention of bystanders. University President Richard Myers helped fund the jerseys.
"I've met so many people out during bike rides and after our rides that I've had to carry business cards when I ride," Nickless said. "Many recognize Webster University, and some have joined (Team Webster Works) because of it."
The jerseys are important to team members because they get the word out about what Webster is doing.
"People see us wearing the jerseys and helping the community," Elliott said. "It really reflects on what Webster is all about."
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