Date: October 25, 2009
Location: The Koka Booth Amphitheatre 
Cary, NC

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The Jimmy V Ride for Research has joined forces with the Cary Cycling Celebration to offer an exciting day of bicycle-friendly activities for beginner and experienced cyclists alike.  These tours take cyclists through the town of Cary and the surrounding community.  Cue sheets will be available at the packet pick-up and on the day of the ride. Join us on October 25, 2009 at Koka Booth Amphitheatre at Regency Park!

Jimmy V Commemorative Cycling Jersey

Every rider who raises $500 or more receives a commemorative Louis Garneau cycling jersey (an $85 value!) Donate $500 yourself, or organize a team to help you.  Simply go to www.firstgiving.com/jimmyv to register yourself or to organize a team and obtain sponsorships from friends and family.

*Don’t miss out on the last opportunity to own the 2008 commemorative Jimmy V Ride for Research cycling jersey. For only $100, you can be one of the select few to own this! Only 17 left!  Order yours today and help fight the battle against cancer.

To place an order, call The V Foundation at 919.380.9505 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Event Day Schedule

7:30 AM   Registration
9:00 AM   Welcome/Safety Instruction
9:00 AM   50 Mile Start
75 Mile Start
100 Mile Start
10:00 AM  25 Mile Start
11:00 AM  Post-Event Meal (served until 4:00PM)
1:00 PM    Cary Cycling Celebration

Individual rider registering before October 11, 2009: $35 with $50 fundraising minimum
Individual rider registering after October 11, 2009 or on the day of the race: $50 with $50 fundraising minimum

Cary Cycling Celebration Bicycle Safety Rodeo (Ages 6-12)
Young cyclists learn the “rules of the road” and more as they complete the Cary Bicycle Rodeo.  Designed to instill cycling knowledge and confidence, the rodeo features simulations of real life situations likely to be encountered by young riders.  Stations like “Chaos Corners” and “Demon Driveway” will provide fun opportunities to improve skills and increase knowledge.  Get a bike safety inspection.  Register your bike with the Cary Police Department.  Properly fit your helmet.  Receive replacement bike helmets while they last.

Start Times: 1:00-3:30 PM (takes 1-1.5 hours to complete)

Registration: Free.  Participants are encouraged to pre-register through the Cary Parks Recreation and Cultural Resources Department

Symphony Lake Trail (All Ages)
This 1.2 mile paved loop around Symphony Lake is perfect for a short, enjoyable ride.

*By registering for The 2009 V Foundation Ride for Research, all claims against The V Foundation, Town of Cary, their sponsors and any personnel for any injury suffered in the event are hereby waived.  Full permission is given to The V Foundation to use photographs of participants in legitimate accounts and promotions of this event and other V Foundation promotional and fundraising materials.  While participating in these activities, all participants must agree to wear a helmet.  If the ride is cancelled due to inclement weather, participants must agree that their entry fee is considered a donation to The V Foundation and is not refundable.

For questions or more information regarding the Ride for Research, please contact Caylan Leslie at 919.388.5886.  For questions or more information regarding The V Foundation, please contact Sherrie Mazur at 919.380.9505.

To view the 2009 Ride for Research brochure, click here.

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The 2009 Ride for Research Media Sponsors:

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