Bike MS: Valero 2011 Alamo Ride to the River – San Antonio, TX

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22nd Annual Bike MS: Valero 2011 Alamo Ride to the River

Saturday, October 15, 2011
8:00 A.M.
Address
AT&T Center
1 AT&T Center, San Antonio, TX
Brief Description

An estimated 2,000 cyclists seeking a world free of multiple sclerosis will journey Oct. 15 – 16 in the Bike MS: Valero Alamo Ride to the River, presented by H-E-B, supporting the National MS Society.
The Valero 2011 Alamo Ride to the River, presented by H-E-B will kick off a weekend celebration on wheels with an Expo on Friday, October 14 in San Antonio. The Expo is the final opportunity for participants to pick up their rider packet and will feature the 3rd Annual Team Jersey Fashion Show, event sponsors and the latest cycling products sold by Official Bike MS bike shops.

Expo, Crown Plaza Hotel
111 E. Pecan Street
San Antonio, TX 78205
Date: Friday, October 14
Time: 5 pm – 8:30 pm
210-354-2800

Ride:
Let the ride begin. Saturday, October 15 participants will begin their journey at the AT&T Center, Home of the NBA Championship Spurs. Led by the Velo Valero team and the Top 10 Fundraising Teams, cyclists will embark on a two-day journey to support 20,000 Texans living with MS. Cyclists will enjoy a clearly marked and well-planned route, fully-stocked rest stops every 10-12 miles, wonderful meals, bike mechanics, medical staff, police support, SAG (Support & Gear), massage therapists, a custom Ride T-shirt, finish pins, the best volunteers, camaraderie and much more!

Overnight:
Join the celebration and enjoy entertainment, food and fun at the Comal County Fair Grounds, the Official Home of the Bike MS Valero Overnight. Ask your team captain if they have their tent reserved for the San Antonio Express-News Team Tent Village. Don’t miss out on the fun!

On Sunday, October 16 enjoy a hot breakfast sponsored by Tesoro to gear up for the 60-mile ride back to the AT&T Center. The finish line celebration will include music, a terrific finish line meal, massage therapists, showers and more!

Mileage:
Day 1: 47.6-mile Arby’s Lunch Express, 70-mile, 100-mile Pfizer River Road Challenge
Day 2: 57.7-mile

Meals:
Day 1: Lunch Sponsored by Arby’s and Dinner
Day 2: Breakfast Sponsored by Tesoro, Lunch Sponsored by H-E-B and Dinner

Ride 2 Recovery – Copperas Cove, TX

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Ride 2 Recovery – Copperas Cove / Fort Hood Cyclefest
Start: Saturday, October 15, 2011 @ 8:30 AM

Copperas Cove Civic Center
1206 W. Avenue B (FM 1113), Copperas Cove, TX
Sign-In:  6:30am to 8:15am

Ride Starts: 8:30am

Route:  24 miles, 43 miles, 53 miles and 62 miles

Pre-registration:  $50  Includes fully supported rest stops and oficial R2R event t-shirt.

Day of Reg:  $60.00

Pre-registration Deadline:  Wednesday  October 10, 2011

Team LIVESTRONG Challenge – Austin, TX

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Team LIVESTRONG Challenge Austin
October 15-16, 2011
Austin, Texas
In conjunction with our Ride for the Roses Weekend, this event is the grand finale of our Series. Cyclists can choose from distances ranging from 20-90 miles. At the finish line, each cancer survivor is celebrated with a yellow rose. Afterwards participants and spectators are invited to join us at the Post-Event Party.

Team LIVESTRONG Challenge Austin
October 15–16, 2011
Registration Fee Windows
$35: December 1, 2010–December 31, 2010
$45: January 1, 2011–May 31, 2011
$50: June 1, 2011–October 16, 2011

*Virtual participants can register for free at any time.
**The registration fee to participate in the 5K is $35
***The registration fee to participate in the 5K and the ride is $75.

Our final event of the Series is held in conjunction with the Ride for the Roses weekend. On Saturday, October 15 enjoy a 5K run/walk through downtown Austin, including a tour along Austin’s eclectic South Congress Avenue. Then on Sunday, October 16, join us at Roger Hanks Pkwy to see the best of the Texas Hill Country with one of our multi-distance bike rides including a 20-, 45-, 65- or 90-mile options. Our post-event party is a great way to celebrate all the miles put in training, all the hard work put into fundraising and the end to another great Series.
Schedule of events

Kick Off On the Green – Houston, TX

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Kick Off On the Green
Discovery Green Houston
Thursday, October 13, 2011
http://www.ms150.org
4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Address
Discovery Green
1500 McKinney Houston, TX
Brief Description

To kick off the 2012 BP MS 150, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is hosting a fun-filled “Kick Off On the Green” celebration on Thursday, Oct. 13 at Discovery Green.

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