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Ride 2 Recovery California Challenge
Oct 4 - 10, 2009- San Francisco to L.A.
Ride 2 Recovery One Day Ride - California Challenge
Oct. 4-10, 2009 - San Francisco to Los Angeles
Ride 2 Recovery Florida Challenge
December 12 - 17, 2009 - Tampa Bay to Jacksonville, FL
Ride 2 Recovery Don't Mess With Texas Challenge;
Mar. 30 - Apr. 4, 2009 - BAMC to Arlington, TX
Ride 2 Recovery Memorial Challenge
May 25 - 30, 2009 - Wash. DC National Memorial Parade to Virginia Beach, VA
Ride 2 Recovery Cycling Association and Club
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Ride Overview
The Texas Challenge begins March 30 - April 4 - from Brooke Army Medical Center to Arlington and the Texas Ranger's Ameriquest Field. This event will be the first of 4 major events for 2009. The rides will be limited to 200 participants with a minimum donation. The riders will receive a Ride 2 Recovery jersey, socks, and T-shirt. The donation will also include housing, limited rider support, luggage transportation (70lbs max), daily route guides, marked course, rest stops, snacks, meals. There may also be nighttime entertainment on selected evenings.
March 20 - April 5 Don’t Mess with Texas Challenge
Everything is BIG in Texas and this event should not disappoint. From the start in San Antonio to the state capitol of Austin to the finish at the baseball game at Texas Ranger's Ameriquest Field vs. the KC Royals, this event will also feature visits to Brooke Army Medical Center, Randolph AFB, and Ft. Hood. Wounded Warriors from the Center for the Intrepid, Ft. Bliss, and Ft. Hood are expected to participate.
The event will feature a USO/R2R Gala in San Antonio on Friday, March 27 featuring Roger Staubach.
May 25 - 30 Virginia Memorial Challenge
Follow historical roads and live American history as you leave the National Memorial Parade on your way to your final destination of Virginia Beach. Along the way, you will pass by Mt. Vernon, the home of our Founding Father and first President George Washington, the famous civil war battlefields of Manassas or Bull Run as the North called it, Fredericksburg, Mechanicsville, and the capitol of the Confederacy - Richmond.
As you wind your way though the heart of the Confederacy, suddenly you will find yourself in Colonial America and the settlements of Williamsburg, Jamestown, and Yorktown stopping in the heart of the largest military bases in the U.S.
The event ends with a USO sponsored VIP concert experience featuring American Idol winner David Cook.
October 4 - 10 California Challenge
Travel down the beautiful and scenic Highway 1, while enjoying stunning views of the Pacific Coast at every turn! From San Francisco the pacific ocean will be off your right shoulder as you head south through great cities like Santa Cruz, Big Sur, San Simeon, Pismo Beach, Solvang and Ventura.
The ride will leave the San Francisco VA and will finish at the West Los Angeles VA with a concert featuring veterans and their families. The American Legion Riders will provide a motorcycle escort during the event and several Posts will sponsor rest stops and dinners including the Elks and City of Solvang, which will host a fundraising dinner on Thursday, October 8, 2008.
Dec. 12 - 17 Florida Challenge
Tampa Bay to Jacksonville. More Info Coming Soon!
Additional support includes: A raffle of fabulous prizes could be awarded to the top fundraisers. Local training opportunities and a recommended training guide are available. Fundraising support including an online fundraising guide to provide both the training and tools needed to meet fundraising goals.
Ride Schedules
Don't Mess With Texas Challenge: Brooke Army Medical Center to Dallas/Ft. Worth
| Monday, March 30 Day One: |
Brooke Army Medical Center to San Marcos View Interactive Map Start at the Center for the Intrepid at Ft. Sam Houston and head north toward the college town of San Marcos. |
| Tuesday, March 31 Day Two: |
San Marcos to Austin View Interactive Map As you leave San Marcos check out the stadium at Texas State. Football is king in Texas and you will be amazed at how big the high school stadiums will be. Head to the State Capitol of Austin, home of the Longhorns! |
| Wednesday, April 1 Day Three: |
Austin to Ft. Hood View Interactive Map What an inspirational day lays ahead of you. Ft. Hood, named after Confederate General John Bell Hood, is the largest US Army base and home to the III Corp. Commanding General Lynch will host dinner tonight. |
| Thursday, April 2 Day Four: |
Ft. Hood to Waco View Interactive Map A tremendous send off awaits as we leave Ft. Hood and head to Waco. Waco is home to Baylor University, the oldest institution of higher learning in the state of Texas. In 1885, the soft drink Dr Pepper was invented in Waco at Morrison's Old Corner Drug Store. |
| Friday, April 3 Day Five: |
Waco to Cleburne View Interactive Map As we leave Waco, great scenic countryside awaits on the ride to Cleburne, named for a Confederate General, Patrick Cleburne. Cleburne was primarily an agricultural center and county seat until the Santa Fe Railroad opened a major facility there in 1898. |
| Saturday April 4 Day Six: |
Cleburne to Arlington View Interactive Map You are almost there! We head north to Arlington (7th largest city in Texas) and the Texas Ranger's Ameriquest Field. The route will pass by the new Cowboy's Stadium set to open in Sept. 2009. The high point of the day come at mile 6, then it is rolling downhill into Arlington. In addition to the Ranger's and Cowboy's, Arlington is home to Six Flags over Texas, which is the original Six Flags. |
| Sunday, April 5 Day Seven: |
USO/R2R Gala San Antonio, TX |
Memorial Challenge: Washington DC to Virginia Beach, VA
| Monday, May 25 Day One: |
National Memorial Parade to Manassas, VA View Interactive Map READY…SET…PEDAL!! All cyclists begin at the National Memorial Parade in Washington DC and head into colonial Virginia and toward the first major battle of the civil war in Manassas. |
| Tuesday, May 26 Day Two: |
Manassas to Fredericksburg View Interactive Map This leg of the tour takes in more US History across the Virginia countryside |
| Wednesday, May 27 Day Three: |
Fredericksburg to Ashland View Interactive Map As you negotiate your way through the historic battlefields and head towards the home of the Confederacy, you will see the start of some of the most scenic colonial areas our country has to offer. |
| Thursday, May 28 Day Four: |
Ashland to WilliamsburgView Interactive Map Absolutely beautiful. Heading towards where our country all began in historic Williamsburg and Jamestown and the first of 2 days on the Colonial Parkway. |
| Friday, May 29 Day Five: |
Jamestown to Hampton View Interactive Map Enjoy the breathtaking surroundings as you wind your way along the Colonial Parkway and past Williamsburg and Yorktown. |
| Saturday, May 30 Day Six: |
Hampton to Virginia Beach View Interactive Map Ride along the Chesapeake Bay towards the finish at Virginia Beach. Traveling through one of the biggest Military Communities in the US. Cross the finish with an emotional welcome. A USO party featuring American Idol winner David Cook will help you celebrate this unique trip and reflect on your outstanding achievement. |
California Challenge: San Francisco to Los Angeles
| Sunday, Oct. 4 Day One: |
San Francisco VA to Santa Cruz View Interactive Map READY…SET…GO!! All cyclists begin at the VA in San Francisco and cycle down the coast into Santa Cruz, completing a total of 75 miles. |
| Monday, Oct. 5 Day Two: |
Santa Cruz to Carmel Highlands View Interactive Map This leg of the tour measures 50 miles and takes you through the dramatic landscape of the California countryside before resting for the night in picturesque Carmel Highlands. |
| Tuesday, Oct. 6 Day Three: |
Carmel Highlands to San Simeon View Interactive Map As you negotiate your way through the scented forests of Big Sur, you will continue into San Simeon after enjoying a brief rest stop in the locale of the world-renowned Hearst Castle. For those of you keeping count, you’ve just cycled a total of 90 miles! |
| Wednesday, Oct 7 Day Four: |
San Simeon to Pismo Beach View Interactive Map Absolutely beautiful. If the pedaling doesn’t take your breath away, the scenery will! A mere 50 miles, this leg of the tour will allow you to soak up your surroundings as you cycle along world famous beaches. |
| Thursday, Oct 8 Day Five: |
Pismo Beach to Solvang View Interactive Map Enjoy the breathtaking views and pleasant surroundings as you wind your way into Solvang. There really is no better place to stop than Solvang. This 65-mile leg takes in the wine country of central California made famous by the movie Sideways. |
| Friday, Oct 9 Day Six: |
Solvang to Ventura View Interactive Map You’re almost there! Be sure to explore the Danish-flavored town of Solvang as you make your way towards the day-end destination of Ventura. Today’s total mileage is an impressive 60 miles. Great riding! |
| Saturday, Oct 10 Day Seven: |
Ventura to West Los Angeles VA View Interactive Map Congratulations! You’ve done it! Having cycled a final 60 miles, you will cross the finish line in Los Angeles to fanfare and an emotional welcome. A USO party will help you celebrate this unique trip and reflect on your outstanding achievement. |
Florida Challenge Tampa Bay to Jacksonville, FL
December 12 - 17
All ride routes TBD.
| Sat. Dec. 12 Day One: |
St. Petersburg VA to Tampa Bay Interactive Map coming soon! READY…SET…PEDAL!! |
| Sunday, Dec. 13 Day Two: Tampa Bay to |
Interactive Map |
| Monday, Dec. 14 Day Three: |
Interactive Map |
| Tuesday, Dec. 15 Day Four: |
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| Wednesday, Dec. 16 Day Five: |
Interactive Map |
| Thursday, Dec. 17 Day Six: |
to Jacksonville Interactive Map Coming Soon! . |