Ride Ataxia Tampa Bay

Date

Start: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 @ 8:00 AM

Address

TPC Tampa Bay
5300 West Lutz Lake Fern Road Lutz, FL

Event Overview

The Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am golf tournament is proud to partner with the Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA) for a day of personal triumph, physical achievement and family fun. Ride Ataxia Tampa Bay will combine the personal physical test of the historically challenging Ride Ataxia event with a family atmosphere. The ride will include 15 , 27 and 50 mile route options along the Suncoast Trail inviting all levels of riders.

Beneficiary

Ride Ataxia NorCal benefits the Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA)- a non-profit organization dedicated to research and a cure for FA. Friedreich's ataxia is debilitating, life-shortening, degenerative neuro-muscular disorder.

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

• 8:00-9:30 Registration open.
  
• 9:00- 50 mile ride start.
  
• 9:15- 27 mile ride start.
  
• 9:30- 15 mile ride start.

Cost

15, 27 or 50 mile ride:
Earlybird Registration-
Adult - $50 by 3/13;
Child (16 and under) 10 mile- $25 by 3/13
Team (10 riders)- $450 by 3/13

Regular Registraion-
Adult- $60 post 3/13.
Child (16 and under)- $35 post 3/13.
Team (10 riders)- $550 post 3/13.

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 your own fundraising page and give you the tools to reach out to family and friends in support of your ride. The recommended fundraising minimum is $125. Individuals raising $500 and above or Teams of 10 raising $4000 and above will receive a Ride Ataxia Tampa Bay jersey.

Special Features

• Free event T-shirt for all participants
  
• Complimentary entrance into the Outback Steahouse Pro-Am golf tournament (4/12-4/18)
  
• After the ride enjoy: Great food by Outback Steakhouse

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