A once-in-a-lifetime experience, the TX Tough 250 is a new event introduced by 250 of Dallas’s most influential business people, political leaders and philanthropists, all of whom have committed to ride from Austin to Dallas and collectively raise $1 million dollars for Children’s Medical Center.

Passion for Children’s, founded in 2007, started with a core group of volunteers that did everything from strategic planning to setting up barricades at events. In 2011 that core group takes it to the next level. With 250 of their closest friends, they will ride over 180 miles in two days from Austin to Dallas for Children’s Medical Center. In 2012, three different rides will open to the public.

Ambassador Club Ride
May 7-8, 2011
Austin to Dallas
Distance: 180 miles
The Ambassador Club Ride is a founding group ride that will meet in Dallas, take transports to Austin, and then begin a 2 day journey back to Dallas. The Ambassador Club will be fully supported, and the ride groups led by professional cyclists, including Frankie Adreau.

In two days, the Ambassador Club will collectively raise $1 million for Children’s. Hear their story, and why they chose to ride for Children’s. Better yet, join the TX Tough 250 in 2012, and make a difference in the lives of kids in our community.

Full Ride
May 2012
Austin to Dallas
Distance: 180 miles
Coming in 2012, the Full Ride will be similar to the Ambassador Club Ride but without full vehicle support.
Riders will provide their own transportation to Austin, and coordinate their own room and board.

These riders will be broken into ride groups based on pace time, and led out with the Ambassador Club Riders.

Day 2 Ride
May 2012
Waco to Dallas (Cedar Hill State Park)
Distance: 87 miles
Coming in 2012, the Day 2 Ride will allow individuals to ride from Waco into Cedar Hill State Park with the Ambassador & Full Rides. Riders will provide their own transportation to Waco, or can take a shuttle from Cedar Hill.