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Florida Honor Ride February 13

Join Ride 2 Recovery and honor our nation's healing heroes at the Honor Ride Florida on February 13.

Event:
Florida Honor Ride

Date:
Saturday, February 13, 2016 @ 8:00 a.m. (Event start time)

Address:
Tropicana Field
1 Tropicana Dr., St Petersburg, FL 33705

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Registration Fees:
$55.00 advance-registration through 2/12; $60.00 day of event.

Online Registration Closing Date:
Friday, February 12th, 2016 @ 8p.m. local time

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On-site Registration Opens:
Saturday, February 13th, 2016 @ 6:45 a.m.

Brief Description:
Join Ride 2 Recovery and honor our nation’s healing heroes at the Honor Ride Florida on February 13. This is a family-friendly bike riding event that offers 3 separate courses that run throughout St. Petersburg for all levels of riders. The event raises needed funds for local and national efforts for Ride 2 Recovery’s Project HERO (Healing Exercise Rehabilitation Opportunity) to help rehabilitate wounded veterans and saving lives. Great fundraising incentives are offered.

Route Lengths:
20-Mile, 40-Mile, 60-Mile bike-friendly routes

Event Website:
www.ride2recovery.com

Registration Website:
http://r2r.convio.net/site/TR?fr_id=1090&pg=entry

Entry Fee Includes:
Each participant will receive a specially designed finisher medal and socks, a light breakfast, snacks and beverages before the event, fully stocked rest stops and SAG support along the routes. After finishing, a BBQ lunch will be served with music and a raffle. See Web site for more details: www.ride2recovery.com/honorride.php or email at HonorRideInfo@ride2recovery.com

Additional Information:
6:45 a.m. On-site registration & check-in opens
7:30 a.m. Announcements & ceremony begins
8:00 a.m. Rides start
10:00 a.m. First Finishers, BBQ lunch, music and raffle begins
3:00 p.m. Final Finishers

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