Wheels Down for the 4th Annual
Gear Up Against Kids Cancer Ride
October 18, 2025

When Fighting Cancer, NO KID Rides Alone!

Since the first Gear Up Against Kids Cancer ride in April 2022, our incredible community of riders, volunteers, sponsors, and supporters has raised over $65,000 and logged more than 36,000 miles — all in support of life-changing childhood cancer research happening right here in San Antonio.

We’re excited to announce that the 4th Annual Gear Up Against Kids Cancer has been rescheduled for Saturday, October 18, 2025, at a new location: Floresville City Park (756 TX-97, Floresville, TX 78114), right next to the Event Center.

Together, we can continue accelerating critical progress at the Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute at UT Health San Antonio — one of only two stand-alone pediatric cancer research centers in the country.-

Ready to Gear Up? Grab your bikes (don’t forget your helmets!) and register today for the 4th Gear Up Against Kids Cancer on Saturday, October 18, 2025.

With heartfelt appreciation,

—
The Gear Up Against Kids Cancer Organizing Committee

NOTE: Registration remains OPEN for the 4th Annual Gear Up Against Kids Cancer!

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Ready to Gear Up?

Click HERE to download your favorite Gear Up ’24 moments!

There’s a Distance for Everyone!

Full Turn-by-Turn Directions (Strava & Ride w/GPS) Can be Found by Clicking on the Route Maps Below

Get ready to ride!

The Gear Up Against Kids Cancer bike ride offers three scenic routes winding through southern Wilson County—each one a challenge of its own! 🌟

✅ 28 miles – A great ride for those looking for a solid challenge with beautiful views.
✅ 40 miles – Step it up with more endurance and rolling hills.
✅ 60 miles – The ultimate test, pushing your limits with every mile!

Every pedal stroke supports childhood cancer research at the Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute. Join us on October 18, 2025, and ride for a cause! 🚴‍♀️💛

Which route will you conquer? 🚴🔥

Gear Up Map - 2025 2.0
Click on image above to enlarge

28mi turn-by-turn cue sheet (PDF)

40mi turn-by-turn cue sheet (PDF)

60mi turn-by-turn cue sheet (PDF)

Individual & Team Registration

Gear Up Against Kids Cancer RegistrationEarly-Bird Registration: 
  • $50 (good through March 21, 2025, )
Full Registration:
  • $70

 

 

How do I Register a Team:
  1. When a person wants to register, they must first click on one of the categories (28mi, 40mi, 60mi)
  2. When they click on that, they can “Create/Join a Team.”
  3. Enter your team name (Be creative! Examples)
  4. The first person to register on a team registers as captain and enters the team name  (this can be changed later)
  5. Anyone who wants to join that team will register as a teammate and choose the team name from the drop-down menu.
How do I Register Multiple Riders on a Single Payment:
  1. When the first person registers, they fill out their information, then hit “Add Another” at the bottom of the form.
  2. Make sure to click on each rider’s ride distance category (28/40/60).
  3. You can keep doing this with as many people as you like, and when you get to the payment page, you can put in one credit card.
I am a UT Health San Antonio Employee. Can I Pay for an Individual/Team with a PID?

Yes, we need an email sent to Brian Phillips (phillipsb@uthscsa.edu) from the PID approver with the following:

      • Participant Information:
        • First/last name
        • Phone#
        • Address
        • Email
        • DOB
        • Emergency contact info
        • Shirt size
      • IDT Dept #
      • PID #
      • Fund #
      • Total amount
Can I donate to support the Greehey CCRI’s mission without participating?

Absolutely!  Please click on the “Donate” button below.

 

Sponsorship & Fundraising

Our sponsors and partners are critical to the success of Gear Up Against Kids Cancer!

Your sponsorship efforts will help advance local childhood cancer research.

Sponsoring the Gear Up Against Kids Cancer bike ride is an impactful way to support the Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute (Greehey CCRI) mission, which focuses on translating cutting-edge research into life-saving treatments for pediatric cancer.

Here are just a few key reasons to get involved:

  • Empowering the Next Generation of Scientists: Fundraising helps ensure that promising young researchers have the resources they need to pursue innovative ideas that could lead to future breakthroughs in pediatric oncology.
  • Advancing Pediatric Cancer Research: Greehey CCRI is at the forefront of groundbreaking discoveries dedicated to understanding childhood cancers at the molecular level. Your fundraising efforts directly contribute to developing innovative therapies that can improve survival rates and reduce the long-term side effects of treatments for young patients.
  • Supporting Local Research: The funds raised stay within the community, supporting local scientists and their teams at Greehey CCRI in San Antonio. Participating in this event involves investing in global pediatric cancer solutions and your local research community.

Gear Up ’25 Sponsors!

In-Kind Sponsors

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HC REACT Team #4804

SA Parks & Rec

Gear Up 2025 Mechanical Support Shops

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Trek West

Safety Tips

While this is not an exhaustive list, following them can greatly increase your safety and help prevent injury to yourself and others.

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Future Gear Up Dates

  • Sat, Oct 18, 2025 (UPDATED)
  • Sat, May 2, 2026
  • Sat, May 1, 2027
  • Sat, May 5, 2028
Contact US
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SAG Support:

210-450-8271

Gear Up Organizing Committee:

Brian Phillips, BA
Gear Up ’25 Lead Organizer
Greehey CCRI Program Coordinator – Sr.
phillipsb@uthscsa.edu or 210-450-8271

Gregory J. Aune, MD, PhD
Greehey CCRI Principal Investigator

Norman Mendez
Greehey CCRI Operations Manager

Victor Aguilar
Greehey CCRI Executive Assistant to the Director

David Rodriguez
Greehey CCRI IT Specialist

Evie Garcia-Rodriguez
Research Coordinator-Senior
Mays Cancer Center

Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute – UT Health San Antonio
8403 Floyd Curl, MC 7784
San Antonio, TX 78229-9880
gccri.uthscsa.edu
(210) 562-9000