by Doug Grant | 04/13/2012 | Uncategorized
As if they weren’t doing enough already… Shimano is already donating a complete XTR MTB groupo to our Grand Prize raffle, as well as a complete XT/XTR groupo and build parts for our sweet Niner Jet9 RDO Grand Prize bike build. What more could they...
by Doug Grant | 04/09/2012 | Uncategorized
For the Boyer family, accomplishing great work just runs in the family. Jock Boyer, Coach of Team Rwanda Cycling, is an accomplished pro cyclist and has competed and won cycling events at the highest level. Jock’s brother Winston Boyer, is also renowned and...
by Doug Grant | 04/03/2012 | Uncategorized
We received some amazing news today. Fox Head, makers of all that cool rider apparel and accessories you’re probably wearing, has joined our 50 Mile Ride sponsor family. And Fox didn’t just dip their toe in the water – they dove in all the way to a...
by Doug Grant | 04/03/2012 | Uncategorized
Randy Matson from Spinergy Wheels stopped by to drop off their wheel sets for our prize raffle. These are some sweet wheels! We will have two sets to give away to two lucky raffle prize winners at our event. First, a set of Stealth Carbon PBO clincher road wheels. ...
by Doug Grant | 04/01/2012 | Uncategorized
50 Mile Ride welcomes Exkate, makers of Altered Electric Skateboards to our sponsor family. Here’s what Exkate has to say to our Rwanda Riders: “Sidewalk surfing has always been about fun — a way to extend your surf session whenever you could. Over...
by Doug Grant | 03/21/2012 | Uncategorized
Good news for our riders! We’ve landed another TV for our huge prize raffle this year! John Foto, owner of Santa Fe Seconds (and a good friend of event founder Doug Grant) is a long-time supporter of our ride. This year he’s pulled...
by Doug Grant | 03/19/2012 | Uncategorized
Our event organizers have two main goals: 1. Rider safety, and 2. Rider and volunteer FUN. For rider safety, and to ensure both riders and volunteers make it back to Cooks on time, rider cutoff times will be enforced. All riders and volunteers must return to...
by Doug Grant | 03/11/2012 | Uncategorized
We’re pleased to welcome the Foothill Ranch location of Chick-fil-A to our growing list of 50MR sponsors. Every one of our riders will receive a gift card for a free chicken sandwich (included in your rider bag). At $3.65 per sandwich, this donation is worth...
by Doug Grant | 03/02/2012 | Uncategorized
50MR is pleased to welcome Edge Cyclesports as our Featured Sponsor for the month of March! Edge Cyclesports has been serving cyclists and triathletes with superior service and individualized attention since 1999. Hank and Mary Ann Iglesias founded the shop 12 years...
by Doug Grant | 02/28/2012 | Uncategorized
At 32, Abraham Ruhumuriza may be the oldest cyclist on Team Rwanda – but he’s still able to teach a thing or two to the younger cyclists. Just this week Abraham took first place in the Rwandan Cycling Federation race in Rwamagana Rwanda. It wasn’t...
