Foundation to honor memory of teen cyclist

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from Fort worth Star-Telegram (full article)

By TERRY LEE GOODRICH
Star-Telegram Staff Writer

As a high school freshman, Ivan Mukasa ran to school — seven miles — with his book bag on his back.

In time, the impoverished youth from Uganda graduated to a junk bike for his treks from Euless to Birdville High School in North Richland Hills.

Then came the day some friends bought him a new bike.

“That bike meant everything to him,” said retiree Tom Hadley of Euless, who informally adopted Mukasa.

Mukasa, 18, graduated with honors this year. He earned the title of 2007 Junior Open Texas Road Race Champion. Two weeks ago, he moved to Wichita Falls to attend Midwestern State University, planning a medical career.

But on Aug. 24, he drowned in his apartment swimming pool.

Bike the Bend for Literacy – Richmond, TX

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Foster High School
4400 FM 723

The course consists of routes of 10, 19, 32, 53 and 59 miles. Each fantastic route takes riders through the scenic landscapes of Fort Bend County.

Early Registration: $30.00, $35 late registration fee on the day of the event (cash/check only).

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24th Annual Tour de Gruene – 26.6 Mile Two Person Time Trial – New Braunfels, TX

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The pre-entry fee for all classes is $60/team for pre-registration online and $80/team on race day. There is no mail in registration. The first team goes off at 8:01 a.m
On site registration opens at 7:00 a.m. in Gruene Hall.
Two commemorative t-shirts and two free admission tickets to Wurstfest are included for the first 250 teams.
Age categories are determined by the sum of racing ages of both team members.

$60/team and $80/team on race day

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24th Annual Tour de Gruene Recreational Tour – New Braunfels, TX

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Wurstfest– oompah bands, lederhosen, and abundant Bavarian food and drink. The history, charm, and ambiance of the little town of Gruene, a beautiful bicycle ride along the banks of the sparkling Guadalupe River, antique and classic bicycles, Gruene Hall – where Texas style boot-scootin’ has polished its wood floors for more than a hundred years … Yep, we’re brewin’ up quite a ride. Come on down for a great time and lots of GEMUTLICHEIT – good fellowship in the German manner. Both tours feature beautiful River Road.

26 mile tour – 8:00 a.m.
36 mile tour – 8:00 a.m.
Antique bicycle show – 10:00 a.m.
Live Music – 2:00 p.m.

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