WRCC's Paceline News

Through the continued generosity of the Greater Lafayette community and local businesses, t he  WRCC Ride Scholarship presented in memory of M. Neal Eckard  was able to provide two  recipient packages in 2022. We would like to first thank our sponsors again for their donations and support! Connie Deerman-Eckard Tippecanoe Mountain Bike Association Velo Wrench Mobile Bicycle Repair Tippecanoe Animal Hospital L & M Dixon Farms Virtuous Cycles In addition to the donations from the community, it goes without saying this scholarship would not be possible without the overwhelming support from members of the WRCC. Thank you! This scholarship was created with the aim to demonstrate the Wabash River Cycle Club’s commitment to a healthy and inclusive community while improving accessibility to cycling in the Greater Lafayette area.  In that spirit, Cindy has graciously provided us with an interview to share with us how the scholarship has impacted her cycling journey. She is now riding a bran

The 2022 WRCC Ride Scholarship was the first year we received a generous title sponsor donation, and it is with pride we presented last year’s scholarship in the memory of M. Neal Eckard. This sponsorship allowed us to award a second scholarship, providing two full packages to individuals who exhibited financial need and a desire to explore the Greater Lafayette area on two wheels.  Through this donation, Connie Deerman-Eckard wished to support those under-represented individuals often missing from the cycling scene and to make a positive impact within her community. Connie first heard of the scholarship through her brother-in-law, J. Eric Eckard. A member of the WRCC, he found cycling when life threw him a few curveballs, and the scholarship was a way to give back to the community that helped support him in his journey.  While some of us have ridden with Eric, not everyone within the WRCC has had the opportunity to share miles with him. A writer by profession, members of the scholarsh