Date: October 12 – 13, 2013
Event: Bike MS: Valero 2013 Alamo Ride to the River
Route Distances: 1 and 2 day options between 47 miles on up to 158 miles – C
About the Ride: (Sept. 23, 2013) – The National MS Society announced that due to current construction, the Start Line for Day 1 and the Finish Line for Day 2 has changed. The annual ride will now start on Saturday, Oct. 12 and finish Sunday, Oct. 13 at Wheatley Heights Sports Complex.
The Bike MS: Valero 2013 ride is one of a series of 100 extraordinary cycling events across the county — rides that will take you further than you’ve ever gone before. This year’s ride includes both 1 and 2 day options between 47 miles on up to 158 miles. It’s not the miles that matter — it’s the unforgettable journey.
Early bird registration at $35 ends May 31. After this date, it will cost $50 to register. The ride begins Saturday morning in 13 at Wheatley Heights Sports Complex. Cyclists ride on scenic roads, passing spectators all the way into Texas Lutheran University for lunch in Seguin sponsored by Arby’s. Riders choosing the Arby’s Lunch Express route will conclude their ride at lunch with their victory medal and a photo to commemorate their accomplishment. Those participants who continue on after lunch have the option of riding to Comal County Fair Grounds to end their 70-mile challenge or riding the Pfizer River Road Challenge to complete the longest ride option, 100-miles along the beautiful River Road in Gruene. Whether you ride the 47-miles or 100-miles, all roads lead to Comal County Fairgrounds for a fantastic overnight festival celebrating your day’s accomplishments. Enjoy great food, music, a beer garden and massage as you share the days experience with your friends, co-workers and family members. Start time for Saturday (AT&T Center) is 8:00 a.m., weather permitting.
Start time for Sunday (Comal County Fair Grounds is 7:30 a.m. The ride will officially end at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and 4:30 pm on Sunday.
Join us for an event that’s more than a ride — it’s anticipation, camaraderie, personal accomplishment, and the knowledge that you’re changing lives… making every mile that much sweeter. As a great personal challenge and achievement that any rider can experience, Bike MS is both a weekend-long and lifelong opportunity to make a difference in your own life, and in the world. It’s more than a ride — it’s Bike MS.
Don’t just ride, Bike MS.
Location: Wheatley Heights Sports Complex – Noblewood Drive, San Antonio, TX
Event Website: http://biketxh.nationalmssociety.org
Registration details: Online Registration
Contact info: Email [email protected] OR Phone 210-494-5531 (press 2)
