Hill Country Ride for AIDS Marks 10th Anniversary
January 24, 2009 by Paris and John
Filed under News and Festivals
A sign of hope, the wildflowers that dot the Hill Country landscape each spring will be colorful spectators as riders pedal past during the Hill Country Ride for AIDS on April 25, 2009. Now in its 10th year, the event has raised $3 million as well as support for those living with HIV and AIDS in the central Texas area.
A fun day for participants of all ages, riders can choose the route which best suits their athletic ability– 10 miles, 50 miles, 70 miles and 100 miles. Prepare for the trek with free training rides, and after signing up you can set up your own web page to mark donations.
Riders will gather one day prior to the ride at the First United Methodist Church Family Life Center at 1300 Lavaca and 13th Street to check in, fuel up with a pasta
dinner and enjoy the event’s opening ceremony.
When morning breaks on April 25th, the wheels of participants’ bicycles help to turn the wheels of change as riders depart Krause Springs. Refreshment for riders will be available at pit stops every 15 – 20 miles.
Celebrate your foray to the finish line later that evening at a dinner held for participants, who can bring one friend or family member for free.
For more information:
• visit www.hillcountryride.org
