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Need a good laugh today, watch this video. Funny Bike Video
 Ride leader Carl Crawford provided the following write up: The Sunday Funday Casual Ride started from the Freetail Brewery around 8AM Sunday morning. We had a total of 8 riders that did anywhere from 25-35+ miles that included the hills on Scenic Loop, Cross Mountain and Babcock. Riders included Peter Ray, Alice Yates, Pat Harrington, Bryan and Heidi Lardizabal, and Michael (Team Broadway) and Neil (Team Broadway). Congratulations goes out to Heidi for making it up the long hill on Scenic Loop. She is improving every week and seems to be having a lot of fun along the way – Keep it up Heidi. Also, Peter added miles to his ride totalling 50 miles. This was his longest ride since February. Our rest stop was at the Starbucks in Leon Springs. Peter made an interesting comment while we were enjoying coffee and pastries in the middle of the ride. He told Michael and Neil that “riding with Carl is like being on a moveable feast.” That I cannot deny, I enjoy having fun on my rides and I prefer coffee over GatoradeJ!!! When leaving to head back to Cross Mountain, I decided to take a little detour into a neighborhood to avoid the traffic and rough road on Boerne Stage Road. Everyone seemed to enjoy the detour that included no traffic and a nice new smooth road. After the ride, several of us visited the Freetail for a post ride celebration.
Requirements to pick up packet and rider bib number: Minimum fundraising of $150 per cyclist and emergency waiver. (waivers will be available at each location). Fundraising money/checks can be turned in at each packet pickup location.
Thurs., May 21: 4pm-8pm Wed., May 27: 4pm – 8pm Thurs., May 28, 4pm – 8pm
Valero Energy Corp. Gold’s Gym-Goliad Rd. Performance Bicycle
One Valero Way 2828 Goliad 16648 N US Highway 281
San Antonio, 78249 San Antonio, 78223 San Antonio, 78232
Out of town riders can pickup their packets on Saturday, May 30th at the ride start. Morning registration starts at 6:30am and the ride start at 7:40am.
Breakfast will be provided by Mama Margie’s on Saturday morning for all registered riders starting at 6:30a.m.
Ride Information:
Ride Start Overnight Location Sunday Finish Line Location
Pearson TSU Blanco Dorm Akins High School
19500 Bulverde Rd. 701 Moore Street 10701 South 1st Street
San Antonio, TX. 78259 San Marcos, TX 78666 Austin, TX. 78748
Express Luggage and Dorm Room Check-In
As a member of the Velo Valero Bike Team, we will have express luggage areas during the ride. The ADA will post signs directing you to these areas through out the weekend. Please be sure to use the colored luggage label from your rider packets. Volunteers will be looking for these labels to sort the luggage and determine if you are a Valero team member. Without this label, your luggage will not be identified and, therefore, will not be in the express area.
There will be a Velo Valero Team tent in San Marcos in the courtyard area at the finish line. Please be sure to locate the tent and pick up your dorm room key. You will not be able to acquire your key from the dorm office. There will be several volunteers working in the tent to greet you and help assist you in finding your way. We will have a bulletin board for updates and emergency contact numbers.
Packing Check List Don’t forget to print and use the packing check list as a guide. Most seasoned riders will agree, it makes it a lot easier than trying to remember on your own. Packing a few days in advance is always a good idea. You still have time to get to the bike shop (again) for any last minutes items. If you realize that you forget something don’t fret. Someone on the team probably has a spare or you will end up not needing it. Things always find a way of working out, unless it’s your bike, a wheel, bike shoes, or your helmet. Anything else you can live without.
Still thinking about riding but haven't registered yet. There is still time. The absolute latest time for any supplemental registration form is Thursday, May 28th.
Don't forget the pre ride photo on Friday, May 29th at 7:45am sharp. (Valero Headquarters in the horseshoe at the main entrance) Please try to make it if you can. Riders are asked to be in their team jersey and volunteers in the Tour de Cure t-shirt. This is the only time volunteers will be available to be in the group picture. There will be another photo on ride day if you miss this one. However, most of the volunteers will be well on their way to their designated areas. Please thank them along the route as some of them will be up before the riders to ensure we have a safe and enjoyable ride.
Tanya and Phoebe hanging around waiting for the start of Tour de Cure 2008.
The San Antonio – Austin TDC ride is coming up fast, put don’t forget there are plenty of tour events across the country in which Velo Valero teams will be participating in. Be sure to check the calendar of events or click here and visit the ADA website to find additional tours and dates. Oklahoma is fast approaching. Please contact me if you are interested in receiving additional information regarding this tour event. andrea.shull@valero.com
A few of the Velo team from last year's Oklahoma Tour de Cure.
 MS Camp Can Do write up provided by Patricia Jones - AKA "PJ":
The MS Camp is located outside of Burton, TX. This camp is for adults who have MS. It gives them an opportunity to challenge themselves with fun camp activities in a very supervised manner. You know, in all the years that I have ridden in the Valero MS 150, I thought I had a good idea about what MS is and about how important the money is that we collectively raise for folks that have the disease. However, after going to this camp for my first time, my eyes have been really opened to how this debilitating disease effects folks that have it. I expected to see few people in wheelchairs, but it surprised me that the majority of the campers were in wheelchairs or walkers. Then meeting campers personally, I have come to understand how the disease symptoms progress and how it effects the daily lives of those that have it. Just seeing the smiles on the faces of campers enjoying the camp activities, did my heart great good!!
Just as a side note, my assigned camper was unable to participate in the “ropes” course, so she insisted that I climb the tower and participate in high ropes course on her behalf (Tony and Val Ralf were instigators as well). Well, I made a compete fool of myself climbing poles, shinnying across high ropes and being stuck in the Tarzan section of the high course to my camper’s great joy!! (Actually, I had a really good time as well, and the zip line down was very fun!)
I am so glad that I helped with this camp, and it certainly was a rewarding experience! I already have it on the calendar for next year. It definitely has given me a new perspective on why I ride in the Valero MS 150 and why I participate in other MS fundraising events.
Thanks to all the Valero Volunteers that helped with the 2009 Camp Can Do!!
PJ
PJ flying through the air on the zip line at MS Camp Can Do. Click here for more camp pictures.
Early registration for the Bike MS 2009 Alamo Ride to the River end soon. Also, Schlitterbahn has extended the deadline for reserving a room until July 1st. Once you have raised the $300 minimum, contact me at andrea.shull@valero.com to reserve your room. Click here to register for the ride as a member of the Velo Valero team. Click here for more ride information.
$40 (Reg.) Mar 2 – May 31 $60 (Reg.) Jun 1 – Sep 27
See you tonight at packet pickup.
Andrea
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