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Committee approves June 13 bicycle fundraiser across county forest land
Summary
Douglas County approved a Gordon Wascott Historical Society bicycle fundraiser on June 13, 2026, for a three-mile gravel route through county forest land, with proceeds to the Historical Society and concessions to local EMS; approval contingent on general liability insurance for the event and riders.
The Forest, Parks & Recreation Committee on Feb. 23 approved a request from the Gordon Wascott Historical Society to hold a bicycle fundraiser that will use about three miles of county forest land on June 13, 2026. The meeting packet included a race route and stated that event proceeds will go to the Gordon Wascott Historical Society; concessions proceeds will be donated to Gordon/Wascott Emergency Medical Services.
The motion to approve was recorded as: "Motion by Baker, second Cummings, to approve request from Gordon Wascott Historical Society to use County Forest land for Bicycle Race Fundraiser Event with proof of liability insurance provided to the County." The committee carried the motion; organizers must provide general liability insurance for the event and individual riders before the county will permit the use of forest land.
Committee members reviewed logistical materials including course routing and weekend occupancy context from department reports before taking the vote. The decision allows the historical society to proceed under county permitting rules and standard insurance requirements.
