Has anyone ever done this ride before??Ride Ataxia Dallas
 
The Friedreichs Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA)
is proud to partner with Outback Steakhouse for a day of physical achievement and family fun. Ride Ataxia cycling events across the country have raised invaluable awareness for Friedreich's ataxia (FA) and funded $960,000 in FA research grants in just 4 short years. FA is a debilitating, life-shortening, degenerative neuro-muscular disorder.  
 
RIDE ATAXIA DALLAS INCLUDES:  
10, 25 and 50 mile well marked routes  
Fully stocked rest stops & SAG support  
A huge post ride meal catered by Outback Steakhouse  
FREE event T-shirt for participants registered by February 25th  
FREE cycling jersey for participants who fundraise $500 or more  
Join us for a day of scenic cycling, great food, and fun in Lewisville.  
 
Date:  Saturday March 26, 2011
 
Location:  Vista Ridge Amphitheater
3049 Lake Vista Drive
Lewisville, TX 75067
 
Schedule:  
7:30am – 10:30am  Registration open  
8:30am – 9:00am  50 mile ride starts  
9:15am – 9:45am  25 mile ride starts  
10:00am – 10:30am       10 mile ride starts  
11:30am – 2:30pm  Lunch by Outback Steakhouse  
 
Please keep checking back here for more information very soon or get the latest updates by following the ride on Twitter and facebook  
 
Participants that fundraise $500 or more and all teams of ten that fundraise $4,000 or more will receive an official Ride Ataxia Dallas cycling jersey.  
 
Ride Jersey (Philly Jersey shown with 2009 sponsors)  
 
 
 

They have a nation-wide website but don't mention that ride, got a source?

Hello Fellow Recumbent Enthusiasts,
 
I am the organizer of Ride Ataxia Dallas and I came across this post so I thought I would chime in.
 
Ride Ataxia is a young program (just over a year) of the Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA).  FARA's mission is to find a treatment and a cure for Friedreich's ataxia (FA) through scientific research.  FA is a genetic, progressive, life shortening neuromuscular disorder with which I am affected.
 
I started Ride Ataxia in 2007 when I wanted to do something to help myself and many other people.  I rode my trike 2,500 miles from San Diego to Memphis.  Over the next few years I made several more journeys including a successful finish of Race Across America as part of the 4 man Team FARA in 2010.  During these journeys we have made a significant impact on research by funding $960,000 in FA research and inspiring others to take control of their own situation no matter what the circumstance.
 
We have now turned the ride into one and two day regional rides taking place in different locations across the country.  In 2010 we had rides in Northern California, Tampa, Philadelphia, and Southern California.  We just completed our Philly ride in October and we had 400 participants who helped raise $150,000 for FA research.  Dallas is a brand new location for Ride Ataxia and we are very excited to have a ride there on March 26, 2010.
 
We would love for all our participants to raise funds, however fundraising is not required.  The $500 fundraising requirement is for if you want a free jersey, otherwise you can just buy a jersey for $75.  If you register before Feb 25 the price is $30 which includes the ride with full SAG support and fully stocked rest stops plus an event t-shirt and a post ride BBQ by Outback Steakhouse.
 
This is our first time in Dallas but we have had some great reviews from our participants in other locations.  I hope you will consider joining us.
 
Registration will open in mid December.  We will also have an online version of the route at that time.
 
I Hope to see you on the road,
 
-Kyle Bryant
 
http://theataxian.com

Thanks! Perhaps I will have to reword a few things.

OK, Ray, Mark Leuck and you Lewisville/FM-area folks.. check out his route maps...  look like a good selection of roads???  Give him some feedback...
 
http://ridewithgps.com/routes/224340
 
http://ridewithgps.com/routes/234721