Even though
the temperatures are just heating up in Austin, TX, the mornings are still nice
enough to get a good workout.
If you are looking for a great way to spend your
time next Saturday (June 2, 2012)... consider participating in the 8th annual
Texas 4000 Atlas organized bicycle ride. The 50 or 70 mile ride starts in Cedar
Park and ends in at the beautiful Pillar Bluff winery in Lampasas. Another
option is to ride 25 miles, starting and ending at the Lampasas winery.
What is
cool about this event is the opportunity to meet ~40 of the most impressive
college students (in my humble opinion) that are participating in the world's
longest charity bicycle ride known as LIVESTRONG Texas 4000. The Atlas ride is
day 1 of their 70 day ride.
During
spring, these select students get ready for finals, raise funds (each has to
raise at least $4500) for a cancer research, and train for the biggest cycling
adventure of their lives...
From Austin
to Anchorage. The students split into
two groups, one group goes to west to California and then up the west coast;
the other group goes through the Rockies. The two groups meet up in Canada and
then ride together to Anchorage. Along the way they rely on the kindness of
strangers and make scheduled stops to raise cancer awareness.
If you hadn't
heard about this before, it is possible to still register on site. The registration fee goes towards the
fundraising efforts. The students are
approachable and are happy to share their stories. Most have never seriously ridden a bicycle
but because the cause is such a worthwhile event, they apply to be part of the
LIVESTRONG Texas 4000 team. They are
riding because either someone close to them and/or they themselves have been
affected by cancer.
If you are
unable to make the Atlas ride and are interested in learning more, would be
interested in following their progress, or would like to contribute to this
great cause, check out their website.
Our Austinprint shop is proud to be a supporter of LIVESTRONG Texas 4000. If you go, you
might see us on the 25 mile route.
