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Bike MS: Valero 2010 Alamo Ride to the River

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Click Here to Register for the 2010 Ride!

The National MS Society invites you to join us October 9-10, 2010 as we bike to create a world free of MS.

What

Bike MS: Valero 2010 Alamo Ride to the River, presented by H-E-B, is a premiere two-day fundraising, bicycling event. The ride is a fully supported event featuring breakpoints every 8 – 12 miles, SAG vans (Support and Gear) and a scenic route with lots of smooth road surfaces, numerous celebrations throughout the weekend and an indoor air-conditioned finish!  Whether you are riding for the first time or for the 21st time, you will enjoy this unique cycling experience.  

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Celebrate Valero's 30 Years of Excellence with a $30 Registration Fee!

In honor of Valero Energy Corporation Celebrating 30 Years of Excellence the National MS Society is proud to offer an early bird registration fee of ONLY $30!

Registration Fees: 
$30 - Mar. 8 - Jul. 4
$60 - Jul. 5 - Oct. 8

Fundraising Requirements:  Each participant is required to pay the registration fee plus the fundraising minimum of $300 by November 10.  

Route

Day 1: 75-mile or 100-mile routes. Day 2: 60-mile route 

  • Ride through downtown San Antonio, past HemisFair Park and the Alamo
  • Smooth roads with picturesque country views
  • Small town charm of La Vernia, Seguin and Gruene
  • Texas Lutheran University will host Lunch on day one
  • Overnight at Comal County Fair Grounds with live music
  • Hot breakfast Sunday morning before 60-mile ride back to San Antonio
  • Air-conditioned finish celebration inside the Alamodome on Sunday 

New to cycling? We can help get you started with access to local bike shops, training opportunities, fundraising ideas and more! Call today 210-494-5531, press 2.

Expo 

On October 8, 2010, the Bike MS: Valero ride will launch its weekend festivities with an Expo at the Alamodome (also the start/finish line) in San Antonio. The Expo is the last opportunity to pick up your rider packet and will feature the 2nd Annual Team Jersey Contest, health and wellness vendors, bike shops, event sponsor booths, music, give-a-ways and food.

Why Join the Movement?

Why should you ride? Ride for the challenge, ride for the camaradarie or ride in honor of a loved one with MS.  There are many reasons to ride; all reasons bring us one mile closer to creating a world free of MS. MS stops people from moving; the National MS Society exists to make sure it doesn’t. We help each person address the challenges of living with MS and are dedicated to achieving a world free of MS. The National MS Society, Lone Star serves an estimated 20,000 individuals and their families affected by multiple sclerosis in 174 Texas counties.

Contact us

Our friendly and helpful staff are always here to help simply call 210-494-5531, press 2 or e-mail us at sa-bike@nmsslonestar.org.