The Hill Country Ride for AIDS – Austin, TX

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The Hill Country Ride for AIDS is an annual cycling event that rolls through beautiful Central Texas. Register now for our Ride rolling out on April 30th, 2011! Riders and volunteers provide life saving support for thousands of Central Texans living with HIV/AIDS by raising money for 10 local nonprofit organizations. It’s a Ride, not a race, and all levels are welcomed and celebrated. You choose the distance that best suites you: 13, 27, 45, 70, 100 miles, and all routes are fully supported with helpful volunteers. Our free training rides will help you prepare for any distance. You can choose to ride individually or you can start a team with friends, officemates, family members, or anyone you know. This is a Ride for the whole family, including special pricing for the kids.
Friday, April 29: Check-In & Opening Ceremonies – Riders, Crew and guests welcome
First United Methodist Church Family Life Center
1300 Lavaca at 13th Street (map)

4:00 – 8:00 pm / Registration open
5:00 pm / Rider orientation for out of town Riders
5:30 – 7:30 pm / Pasta dinner
6:30 pm / Opening Ceremonies begin

At check in, you will receive your rider packet, including the route and other important information you’ll need to have on the Ride.

Saturday, April 30 : Reunion Ranch (directions below)

6:00 am / Crew arrive at Reunion Ranch (some Crew may report earlier – check with your team leader)
7:30 am / Century Riders ride out!
7:00 – 8:00 am / Riders arrive at Reunion Ranch
8:30 am / Ride out! (Riders will return throughout the day to celebrate at Reunion Ranch)
11:30 – 5:00 pm / Food served at Reunion Ranch
4:00 pm / Route closes, ALL Riders are back at Reunion Ranch for Closing Celebration
5:00 pm / The Hill Country Ride for AIDS is officially over

All riders and crew eat for free. Invite family and friends to join you for $6 per meal for free. Click here for more info. Inform Ride office of all guests by April 25, 2011 at info@hillcountryride.org.

The Red Poppy Ride – Georgetown, TX

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The Red Poppy Ride
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Starts at Georgetown High School Annex, 2295 North Austin Avenue, Georgetown, TX
This ride is scheduled, but details are not yet up. Check the ride site for registration and details in the coming months. The Red Poppy Ride benefits the SERTOMA Scholarship Fund for Georgetown ISD as well as the Georgetown Police Department Impact Unit (Bike Patrol Unit). Last year’s course was 14, 30, 45, 62 or 100 miles on beautiful country roads through picturesque Williamson County.

Tour de Vineyard at Florence – Florence, TX

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Tour de Vineyard at Florence
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Starts at The Vineyard at Florence, 8711 W FM 487, Florence, TX 76527
Distances: 15, 35, 45 and 65 miles
The ride will take you through the scenic back roads of Florence and Williamson County.  There will be rest stops supported by local organizations providing all of the necessities.  SAG and EMS will be provided as well. If you do not pre-register, you will not be guaranteed a shirt.  T-shirt orders must be in by March 18th. Registration includes lunch: turkey sandwich, chips, ice tea, water or lemonade. The 4th Annual Old World Stone Carving Competition and Art Show will also be taking place on April 9, 11 AM- 6 PM.

Austin Autism Society Bike Ride – Georgetown, TX

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Austin Autism Society Bike Ride
Supporting the Autism Society of Greater Austin
Sunday, April 3, 2011
in Berry Springs Park and Preserve in Georgetown, Texas
The Autism Society of Greater Austin (ASGA) is gearing up for its 4th Austin Autism Society Bike Ride. We expect 400 riders and 100 volunteers to participate.

WHAT THE AUTISM SOCIETY OF GREATER AUSTIN DOES:
* provides information and support to families all over Texas who are affected by autism through our meetings, workshops, phone line, website and listserv;
* responds to inquiries from professionals, elected officials and members of the community about autism and best practices;
* advocates for Texans with autism at the state level (during the 2009 legislative session, we worked tirelessly on HB 1574, dedicated to improving adult services and creating a statewide autism resource center—the bill passed!)

With the dramatic increase in the incidence of autism over the past couple decades—from about 1 in 1,000 births 20 years ago to about 1 in 110 births now—the demand for our services has grown beyond the capacity of our all-volunteer staff.  We would like to expand, and we hope you can help.

This ride is scheduled, but details are not yet up. Check the ride site for registration and details in the coming months. This ride benefits the Autism Society of Greater Austin (ASGA), the local chapter of the Autism Society of America. Last years course was 2.5 miles, 9 miles, 20 miles, 41 miles, or 100K.