Veteran's Day Bike Ride |
Saturday 11 November 2023 |
The Long Walk Home, Inc is hosting the
6th Annual Veterans Day Bike Ride.
The purpose of the Veterans Day Bike Ride is to support Veterans as they make the transition from military life to civilian life.
The event starts and ends in Fort DeSoto Park in St. Petersburg and offers three different distance options of 10, 32 and 55 miles.
All rest stops will be fully stocked with nutrition and hydration products to keep you fueled.
You'll enjoy a full steak lunch when you return after your ride that you can enjoy at one of the shelter tables or on the beach!
Your registration includes a Long Walk Home t-shirt.
There is also a 50/50 raffle. Purchase your tickets during registration checkout!
👪 BENEFITTING: The Long Walk Home
https://thelongwalkhome.org/
The Veteran's Day Bike Ride supports the Long Walk Home.
Vision Statement
That all military personnel and their families receive the support they need for the transition from military service to civilian life and that civilians are engaged, compassionate and supportive of service men and women during this transition.
🗺️ ROUTE INFORMATION
There are THREE different route distances to choose from, to accommodate cyclists of all different skill levels!
- 🟥 55-miles | Half Century
- 🔲 32-miles | Half Metric Century
- 🟦 09-miles | Fun Paved Trail Ride
👕 REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
- Commemorative Veteran's Day Bike Ride t-shirt
- Personalized number bibs (see cutoff date below)
- Event packet home delivery (see cutoff date below)
- Your event packet includes:
- event t-shirt
- number bib
- safety pins
- wristband
- printed route map and cue sheet
- Your event packet includes:
- Post-event lunch
- Fully stocked rest stops
- On-course mobile support
- Route markings
📆 IMPORTANT DATES
- 24 Sep 2023: 👕Last day to guarantee shirt style and size
- 08 Oct 2023: 🔢Last day to Personalize Your Number Bib
- 29 Oct 2023: 📫Last day for guaranteed Event Packet Home Delivery
‼️ IMPORTANT! T-Shirt inventory is limited. ‼️
Register early to guarantee your commemorative event t-shirt and preferred size before they are gone!
❗There is a chance that Late registrations MAY NOT receive a shirt or a shirt in their preferred style or size if there is a higher-than-expected number of participants.
❗ Shirt quantities, styles and sizes are subject to availability after cutoff date above.
❗Register EARLY (by the guaranteed shirt cutoff date listed above) to receive your preferred style and size before the shirts are gone.
Registration fees
🟥 Half Century Closed
Online registration closed-
8:00 am start time / 🟥 RED markings
- Online registration closed
⬜️ Half-Metric Century Closed
Online registration closed-
32-miles - 8:00 am start time / ⬜️ WHITE markings
- Online registration closed
🟦 Family Closed
Online registration closed-
10 miles - 9:00 am start time
- Online registration closed
⬛️ Non-Rider Closed
To order Extra Meals or Raffle Tickets for non-riders
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Free - To purchase Extra Meal or Raffle OnlyJan 31 - Nov 11
Optional Fundraising
In addition to registering to ride, you can further support our brave warriors by raising $150 for The Long Walk Home's Suicide Intervention Program.
And as our way of saying "thank you" for showing up, we will give you this first-edition TLWH buff.
As you wear this versatile gator, you will show your commitment to improving the lives of our veterans and playing a part in the work to end Veteran suicide.
Click here to make your donation and pick up your award at ride check in.
Route Maps on Ride with GPS
Top donors
No. | Name | Amount |
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1 | Dan Vietto | $267.10 |
2 | Anonymous | $160.60 |
3 | On behalf of Lynn Defani and Frank Rdoriguez | $107.35 |
Top teams
1 |
Easy RiderRaised:$324.61 |
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2 |
Half Fast Social CyclingRaised:$160.60 |
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3 |
Easy Rider IIRaised:$108.20 |
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Top fundraisers
1 | View fundraiser page for KENNETH |
KENNETH REILLYRaised: $161.45 |
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2 | View fundraiser page for Kevin |
Kevin Brunk$160.60 Raised$150.00 Goal |
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Event schedule
- Sat, November 11, 2023 7:00 AM - Check-in / On-Site Registration
- Sat, November 11, 2023 7:50 AM - 📢Pre-Ride Announcements
- Sat, November 11, 2023 8:00 AM - Ride Start - 🔲 32 & 🟥 55-mile routes
- Sat, November 11, 2023 9:00 AM - Ride Start - 🟦 10-mile route
Contact information
- Event contact
- Event Director