If you’re worried about all the delicious calories you plan
to consume at this year’s A Taste of Glynn at the King and Prince Beach and
Golf Resort on Marsh 25, Chris Beaufait of Monkeywrench Bicycles on St. Simons
has a solution to that problem. Ride your bike! Or– even better– ride one of
his bikes. Specifically- the fantastically stylish, unique, 3-speed Numbers
bike by Electra. And the only place you’ll find one of those beauties around
here is the Silent Auction at A Taste of Glynn.
Chris
is a bit of a hero for the Glynn Community Crisis Center. This year’s generous
donation of the ultra-cool Numbers bike marks his seventh year as a major
Silent Auction donor. All proceeds from A Taste of Glynn, including the popular
Silent Auction, directly support the work of the Crisis Center at Amity House
and Hope House for those how have experienced domestic violence.
“This
event is unique on St. Simons,” Chris pointed out. “Whenever you can have
something fun to do for a good cause, you’ve hit a home run!”
Good
thinking. And consider another good pairing of ideas: food and exercise. Chris
confessed that he never packs a picnic for his bike rides, preferring to ride
to one of the numerous superb restaurants on St. Simons instead.
“A
good, sturdy bike ride burns off 500 calories in an hour,” he reminded us. “So
hop on your bike and ride, and eat what you want!”
Bike
riding holds the secret ingredient of fitness: fun. “If it’s fun, you’ll do it.
Bike riding doesn’t feel like exercise. You can ride pretty much anywhere here,
and the whole family can enjoy being outdoors together. We have some excellent
parks, plus Gould’s Inlet for the best views of the ocean. And don’t overlook
our neighborhoods for good places to ride. We’ve got such beautiful homes and
gardens and flowers. Bike rides are the best way to enjoy them.”
After
a good ride, Chris has one dinner on his mind: the brisket from Southern Soul
BBQ on St. Simons, followed by a nice wedge of cheesecake. His favorite
celebrity chef? Alton Brown, of the Food Network’s show, Good Eats.
Riding
the Numbers bike might not make you a TV star, but it would set you apart as a
seriously styling cyclist. As part of the Fashion Cruiser line from high-end
bicycle manufacturer Electra, the Silent Auction model sports a colorful
top-quality paint finish embellished with numbers on the chassis and fenders,
with hearts on the seat and chain guard. And the icing on the candy-pink bike
with the striped spokes? Chris Beaufait grinned as he demonstrated the two-tone
bell on the handlebar that sounds like a doorbell.
“Everyone
will know you’re coming!” he laughed.
And
you’ll know that when it comes to supporting a great cause in high style,
you’ve arrived.
Ride
your bike, or drive and take a complimentary shuttle from Massengale Park to A
Taste of Glynn on March 25, 2012, from 5-8 pm. at the King and Prince Beach and
Golf Resort. Tickets are available at the King and Prince, and SunTrust Bank
locations on Demere Road and Sea Island Road on St. Simons. In Brunswick,
purchase tickets at LaiLai’s, Hattie’s Books, color me happy and Moore Stephens
Tiller LLC. Or call the Glynn Community Crisis Center at 264-1348.
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