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Description
We will have in-person registration at packet pickup and event morning.
Welcome To The Second Annual Military City Miles & Memories Bike Ride
The Military City Miles & Memories Bike Ride takes place in San Antonio and is a charity memorial that honors fallen service members while raising money for Memories of Honor. Participants can choose from various distances to accommodate all levels of cyclists. This bike ride is a great way to show our appreciation and support for Gold Star Families, who have made the ultimate sacrifice. We hope you will join us in this special tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. This ride is produced in partnership with Team Taco.
What makes this ride so unique?
- This ride is a fundraiser that benefits Memories of Honor.
- Each participant will ride in honor and memory of a fallen service member by carrying their name on one of our Fallen Hero Memorial Bibs.
- Each mile is dedicated in honor and memory of a fallen hero.
- Experience the Memorial Mile, lined with signs containing the names and faces of select fallen heroes.
- Each participant will receive a commemorative challenge coin & t-shirt.
EVENT INFORMATION
EVENT DAY SCHEDULE
- DATE: Saturday, Nov, 4th 2023
- REGISTRATION & CHECK-IN: 7:00 AM
- TIME: Wheels up at 8:00 AM
- LOCATION: Mission County Park Pavilion 2: 6430 Padre Dr. SA,TX. 78214
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
- Fully supported group ride with moto marshals along the ride
- Commemorative Challenge coin. (Guaranteed to the first 300 riders)
- Commemorative bib (Guaranteed to the first 300 riders)
- Event Shirt while supplies last (For those registered by October 15th, 2023, which is the cutoff date).
- Fallen Hero Memorial Bib containing the name of a Fallen service member
EARLY PACKET PICKUP
Trek South (Southside)
835 SE Military Drive
San Antonio, Texas
Pickup Times & Dates:
Thurs Nov 2, 2023 - 3PM to 7PM
Fri Nov 3, 2023 - 4PM to 6PM
ONE DAY - TWO AMAZING EVENTS
RED WHITE & RUCK
RED WHITE & RUCK COURSE
SWAG - WHAT YOU GET
Commemorative T-shirt
First 300 riders. Sizing is first-come-first-serve.
Commemorative Challenge Coin
First 300 riders.
Commemorative Event Bib
Fallen Hero Memorial Bib
Each bib contains the name of a fallen hero from our national database. We will also have blank bibs if you want to write your own.
Rest Stops
Official Rest Stop Locations:
- Rest Stop 1: Shell Gas Station, 14003 IH37 & Southton Road (All CYCLISTS WILL RIDE BY HERE TWICE)
- Rest Stop 2: Intersection of Gardner Road & New Sulphur Springs Road, San Antonio, TX
- Rest Stop 3: Shell Gas Station Center Point, 7053 FM775, La Vernia, TX
- Rest Stop 4: Fall City National Bank, 14565 FM 775, Floresville, TX
PUBLIC GAS STATIONS ON ROUTES – NOT Official Rest Stops (Just FYI in case additional items are needed bring $)
- Shell, 14003 IH 37 & Southton Road (22/45/65 Miler Routes)
- Valero Top Mart, 15540 US 181 (45 Miler Route)
- Chevron Country Ice, 14030 US 181 (45 Miler Route)
- Valero 7-11, 13954 IH 37 S. Elmendorf (22/45/65 Miler Routes)
- Shell Buck’s, 11595 New Sulphur Springs Rd (65 Miler Route)
- Shell Center Point, 7053 FM 775, La Vernia, Tx (65 Miler Route)
- Valero Top Mart, 7020 US 181 (65 Miler Route)
Ride Routes
2023 Ride Routes
Click on the route number below to access the Strava link and download it to your phone.
65 Mile Route
45 Mile Route
22- MILE ROUTE
ANNOUNCEMENTS!
About Memories of Honor
Memories of Honor is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit #47-5273214.
OUR MISSION IS TO MAKE EVERY DAY MEMORIAL DAY
We create living memorials to honor those lost in or due to service so their legacy will live on for generations. We strive to provide meaningful experiences for the bereaved and an opportunity for the community to pay their respects and learn from these stories of courage, service, and sacrifice.
Mission Pillars
HONOR ✯ HEAL ✯ CONNECT
HONOR ✯ the sacrifice made by our fallen military and their families. Preserve the legacy of our fallen service members through living memorials. Be a visual reminder to Gold Star Families that they are not alone, and we will never forget their loved ones.
HEAL ✯ provide a healthy and active outlet for depression, grief, PTSD, and survivor's remorse.
CONNECT ✯ and unite surviving families, civilians, and veterans, fostering positive relationships built on camaraderie, community, and patriotism.
About Team Taco
Team Taco is a cycling group based in San Antonio that came together in 2018 to participate in the Multiple Sclerosis 150-mile Ride to the River. The team is composed of passionate cyclists of all ages and backgrounds who are dedicated to cycling and community service. They generously volunteer their time and effort to support local events that have a positive impact on their city.
Military City M&M Contact Info
Military City M&M Website
Additional Military City M&M information can be found at https://www.militarycitymm.com/Race/Volunteer/TX/SanAntonio/MilitaryCityMilesMemories.
Place
7675 Padre Circle
San Antonio, TX 78214
Directions
Mission County Pavilion 2
7675 Padre Circle
San Antonio, TX 78214
