Commemorating its 10th Anniversary in 2010, Lone Star Ride Fighting AIDS is a two-day, 150-mile cycling adventure through scenic suburban and country roads winding through and around Dallas/Fort Worth. Lone Star Ride takes place September 25 and 26, 2010, and offers the following route options: Day 1 – 45, 75 and 105 miles; Day 2 – 45 and 75 miles. Lone Star Ride's goal is to raise money to fight AIDS and support those affected by HIV/AIDS. For both riders and crew members, it's a great way to meet new friends and have a lot of fun while supporting a serious cause. With hilarious pit stops, an evening party and live entertainment, it's an unforgettable experience.

Ride! Challenge your body and expand your horizons while enjoying a scenic journey through North Texas – riding one day or two – choosing from the following route options: Day 1 – 45, 75 or 105 miles; Day 2 – 45 or 75 miles. Still want more options? We’ve got you covered. Chose from any of the five route options, pedal until you’re done, then Crew will take care of you and get you back to camp! Lone Star Ride is renowned for its high-energy crew and its hilarious pit stops providing, among other services, refreshments, beverages, bike-tech support and even massage. We also provide high-quality meals donated by area restaurants. We do everything to make your ride enjoyable and a memorable experience. So come join us for an exciting tour through the back roads of Dallas/Fort Worth and North Texas countryside - all the while making new friends and helping out some of your neighbors in North Texas who really need it! The minimum fundraising goal for riders is $500; the average Lone Star Rider raises $1400. We make fundraising fun and simple; upon registration you will receive your personal fundraising page from which you can launch fundraising email campaigns to your family, friends and coworkers.

Crew! It's a party on the prairie with outrageous crews cheering and helping riders along the way. Join the crew for a wild ride. It'll be hard work, lots of play and a great big adventure. Crew are not required to fundraise but are enthusiastically encouraged to send at least 10 fundraising emails and raise at least $100 in order to increase the return to our beneficiary agencies. Crewmembers also have access to a personal fundraising page capable of initiating email fundraising campaigns.

Lone Star Ride Fighting AIDS, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (tax ID No. 26-1598532), proudly supports the following outstanding agencies providing life-saving and life-enhancing services to thousands of North Texans living with HIV/AIDS:

AIDS OUTREACH CENTER OF TARRANT COUNTY

AIDS Outreach Center (AOC) is a leading organization in Tarrant and seven surrounding rural counties serving men, women and children with HIV or AIDS and their families, educating the public about HIV prevention, and advocating for sound HIV public policy.

AIDS SERVICES OF DALLAS

The mission of AIDS Services of Dallas is to create and strengthen healthy communities through the delivery of quality, affordable, service-enriched housing for individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS who are economically disadvantaged and to coordinate a broad range of direct services and programs, including advocacy and education.

RESOURCE CENTER DALLAS
The Resource Center's purpose is to maintain the best possible life for people with AIDS and HIV infection by providing them with vital services; to reduce the spread of HIV infection by providing risk-reduction education; to reduce fear and discrimination directed towards people with HIV and AIDS; and to ensure support for its activities by coordination and collaboration with other agencies.