According to Dale Robertson’s Houston Chronicle Cycling Notebook, Chris Carmichael will lead a team of 30 to 40 Houston area riders in this year’s ride.
"Texas has been very good to me on a number of fronts," Carmichael says, conceding his relationship with Armstrong was pretty good for his business while pointing out that his wife, Paige, is from Bay City. The battle against multiple sclerosis hits close to home, too. Paige has an aunt with MS.
WHAT: 6 Hour mountain bike race. Test your endurance… Clock in as many laps as you can or Strategize with a team of 3! Baton-style relay. WHEN: Saturday, April 26, 2008 WHERE: Trail & Field Park – West Alton Gloor, Brownsville, TX TIME: Race starts at 8:00 A.M. (Racer’s meeting at 7:45 A.M.) COST: $20 per person / $15 for Juniors 19&U before 03.19.07
$25 per person / $20 for Juniors 19&U Late registration (no refunds)
CATEGORIES: Male, Female Teams: Male, Female, Expert Coed, Coed Coed Masters (all over 40) Open Juniors 13-19 Open Pee-wees
AWARDS: 1ST -5TH SUPPORT:Water, Gatorade, Fruits, Snacks
The fourth annual Ride for Life Fundraiser to benefit the Vannie E. Cook Jr. Children’s Cancer and Hematology Clinic will be held on Saturday, April 12th. Bicycle riders of all ages are encouraged to join the fun and help raise funds to support the Clinic’s efforts to continue providing state-of-the-art care to children battling cancer in the Rio Grande Valley.
Since the opening of the clinic in June 2001, we have treated many more children than we ever anticipated." said Dr. Juan Carlos Bernini, clinic medical director. "It has become very clear that we need community support to continue meeting the needs of all the children who come to us for care. Events like this allow us to do that. We hope that Many families will join us and participate in Ride for Life".
Riders will have the opportunity to participate in honor of, or in memory of, a loved one who has been touched by cancer.
routes: 25/40/60/100 miles. Before March 19th $25.00, after March 19th $30.00.
For registration information or questions about becoming a sponsor, please email Letty Zavala at lzavaladob@yahoo.com or call Laura Martinez Ilgun at 
(956) 661-9840
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7:45 AM start at the North Pavilion Edinburg Municipal Park, 22nd St. and Sprague St. 25/45/60 mile rides.
Early registration $20.00, after April 26th $25.00.
For more information contact Cameron at 956-682-8101 or email cameron@foodbankrgv.com