22nd Annual Bike MS: Valero 2011 Alamo Ride to the River

Saturday, October 15, 2011
8:00 A.M.
Address
AT&T Center
1 AT&T Center, San Antonio, TX
Brief Description

An estimated 2,000 cyclists seeking a world free of multiple sclerosis will journey Oct. 15 – 16 in the Bike MS: Valero Alamo Ride to the River, presented by H-E-B, supporting the National MS Society.
The Valero 2011 Alamo Ride to the River, presented by H-E-B will kick off a weekend celebration on wheels with an Expo on Friday, October 14 in San Antonio. The Expo is the final opportunity for participants to pick up their rider packet and will feature the 3rd Annual Team Jersey Fashion Show, event sponsors and the latest cycling products sold by Official Bike MS bike shops.

Expo, Crown Plaza Hotel
111 E. Pecan Street
San Antonio, TX 78205
Date: Friday, October 14
Time: 5 pm – 8:30 pm
210-354-2800

Ride:
Let the ride begin. Saturday, October 15 participants will begin their journey at the AT&T Center, Home of the NBA Championship Spurs. Led by the Velo Valero team and the Top 10 Fundraising Teams, cyclists will embark on a two-day journey to support 20,000 Texans living with MS. Cyclists will enjoy a clearly marked and well-planned route, fully-stocked rest stops every 10-12 miles, wonderful meals, bike mechanics, medical staff, police support, SAG (Support & Gear), massage therapists, a custom Ride T-shirt, finish pins, the best volunteers, camaraderie and much more!

Overnight:
Join the celebration and enjoy entertainment, food and fun at the Comal County Fair Grounds, the Official Home of the Bike MS Valero Overnight. Ask your team captain if they have their tent reserved for the San Antonio Express-News Team Tent Village. Don’t miss out on the fun!

On Sunday, October 16 enjoy a hot breakfast sponsored by Tesoro to gear up for the 60-mile ride back to the AT&T Center. The finish line celebration will include music, a terrific finish line meal, massage therapists, showers and more!

Mileage:
Day 1: 47.6-mile Arby’s Lunch Express, 70-mile, 100-mile Pfizer River Road Challenge
Day 2: 57.7-mile

Meals:
Day 1: Lunch Sponsored by Arby’s and Dinner
Day 2: Breakfast Sponsored by Tesoro, Lunch Sponsored by H-E-B and Dinner