Ride Ataxia Nor Cal

Start/End: Negro Bar State Park

Saturday, May 15, 2010 - Sunday, May 16, 2010

Date

Start: Saturday, May 15, 2010 @ 8:30 AM
End: Sunday, May 16, 2010 @ 6:00 PM

Address

Start/End: Negro Bar State Park
Folsom, CA

Registration Closing Date

Friday, May 14, 2010 @ 5:00 PM PST

Registration Note

Same day registration will be accepted for the 10 and 25 mile routes.

Event Overview

Ride Ataxia NorCal will travel 100 miles through the scenic foothills of Northern California from Folsom, CA to Grass Valley, CA and back on May 15 and 16, 2010. The overnight event will be at the Nevada County Camp Grounds. The ride will also include 10 and 25 mile route options on Day 1, inviting all levels of riders.

Beneficiary

Ride Ataxia NorCal benefits the Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA).

Event History

At 17 Kyle Bryant was diagnosed with Friedreich’s Ataxia, a rare, life shortening disease that affects muscle control and coordination. As a young athlete this meant losing many of the activities he enjoyed but the one activity he would not give up was cycling. In 2007, riding his recumbent tricycle, Kyle created Ride Ataxia with a 60-day, 2,500 mile bicycle ride from San Diego, CA to Memphis, TN.

Event History

The goal of this ride was to educate the public, enable research through funding, and empower others through inspiration and motivation. 3,300 miles and $800,000 in research funds later, the spirit of Ride Ataxia is stronger than ever and is now the marquis fundraising event for the Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance. Today Ride Ataxia offers both challenging and family-friendly rides all across the country.

Schedule of Events

  • 7:30-10:30 Registration open.
  • 8:30-9:00 2-day 100 mile ride start.
  • 9:15-9:45 25 mile ride start.
  • 10:00-10:30 10 mile ride start.

Cost Day 1 Only

Day 1: 10 or 25 mile ride:
Earlybird Registration-
Adult - $35 by 3/15;
Child (12 and under) 10 mile- $15 by 3/15

Regular Registraion-
Adult- $45 post 3/15.
Child (12 and under)- $20 post 3/15.

Cost Day 1 & 2- 100 Mile Ride in Two Days

Earlybird Registrations-
Adult - $65 by 3/15;

Regular Registration-
Adult- $75 post 3/15.

Special Notes

The 100 mile riders finish day 1 at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. There the team will camp overnight. Dinner and tent camping is included in the price of registration. There are a limited number of RV sites available for reservation ($28-full hook-up/ $22-water & electric).

The 10 and 25 milers are welcome to join for dinner and tent camping ($10/ person) but must secure their own transportation to and from the Fairgrounds.

Fundraising

Once you register, you will receive a confirmation email directing you to a website for fundraising. This website will allow you to set up you own fundraising page and give you the tools to reach out to family and friends in support of your ride. Individuals raising $500 or above will receive a Ride Ataxia NorCal jersey.

Registration Questions

Contact Paul Konanz at pkonanz@comcast.net

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