NEW HAVEN, CONN – At least fifteen Team Chabaso bike riders tested their mettle along with some of the best peddlers in Connecticut on Saturday, September 10th, when they joined the first annual “Closer to Free” Bike Ride Fundraiser outside Yale Bowl for the benefit of the Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale-New Haven. The goal of the ride was three-fold: to raise money for cancer-cure research, raise awareness of better cancer care throughout Connecticut, and for voluntary riders to test their endurance in pursuit of pure cycling enjoyment.
Team Chabaso was sponsored by Chabaso Bread Company, a popular New Haven artisan bakery. The team was captained by Chabaso’s founder and CEO Charlie Negaro, an avid cyclist. The team traversed the scenic Connecticut coastline through twelve towns on a 100-mile route and back to the Yale Bowl complex where riders, volunteers and the public were invited to a celebration finale featuring refreshments and entertainment.
Chabaso also donated hundreds of loves of bread to the post ride gathering. In addition, ride participants enjoyed plentiful samples of whole grain breads, a perfectly healthful and delicious accompaniment to the nutritional demands of competitive cycling both during and after what will be a challenging event for many riders.
Chabaso Bakery, a founding member of America’s Whole Grain Council, is one of the most celebrated artisan bakeries in the United States. A family-owned business founded in New Haven, they produce and distribute over two-dozen varieties of breads and rolls to fine, small food stores and major supermarket chains throughout New England, New Jersey, New York, and along the eastern seaboard.
Chabaso Bakery was established in New Haven, Connecticut in 1995. The fledgling business was sustained by the
local community who quickly recognized outstanding taste and bona fide quality. Using authentic old-world ovens,
only the best natural ingredients and no trans-fats, founder Charles Negaro, and some very talented bakers, set out to
match the best ciabattas, loaves, batards, rolls, Stix™, baguettes and boules in the world. Today Chabaso breads are
available fresh every day in small food stores and large supermarket chains along the US east coast. For more
information call (203) 562 9007, or visit online at www.chabaso.com
Source: Chabaso Bakery