FAQ

When is the Gear Up Against Kids Cancer 2025?
  • Saturday, May 3, 2025
Where is the Start/Finish Line?
  • The Floresville Event Center, located at 600 TX-97, Floresville, TX 78114, will serve as both the starting and finishing points for the ride.
Is This a Timed Event?
  • This is a self-timed event.  Timing chips will NOT be provided.
What is the Schedule?
  • 6:00 AM –   Check-in, packet pick-up, and last-minute registration
  • 7:30 AM –   Welcome remarks
  • 7:45 AM –   60-mile riders begin gathering for launch
  • 8:00 AM –   60-mile riders roll out
  • 8:15 AM –   40-mile riders roll out
  • 8:30 AM –   28-mile riders roll out
  • 11:00 AM – Rider lunch begins inside Floresville Event Center, Hall #1
  • 3:00 PM –   All riders must be off the course

What Happens in the Case of Inclement Weather?

  • We will monitor weather conditions, and in the event of severe weather, we will email all registrants and post it to the Gear Up website and Facebook event page.
Where Do We Park?
Is Safety Equipment Required?
  • Yes.  All riders must wear helmets during the ride and follow all road rules safely.
  • We encourage riders to use front and rear lights to enhance visibility.
  • Please wear your assigned bib number on the back of your jersey or shirt.
Who Does the Gear Up Against Kids Cancer Bike Ride Benefit?
  • The Gear Up Against Kids Cancer ride brings community awareness to the 15,000+ children annually diagnosed with cancer and raises much-needed funds to help researchers develop more effective and less toxic treatments for childhood cancer.
  • 100% of the funds generated will stay local and directly support the Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute – UT Health San Antonio and their mission to translate today’s research discoveries into tomorrow’s treatments.
How Long are the Routes?
What are the Registration Fees? Is There an Early-Bird Discount?
  • Early Bird: $50 (register by March 7, 2025, to guarantee a Gear Up ’25 shirt!)
  • Full:          $70
Is There Any Way to Register a Team?
    • Yes.  When a person wants to register, they must first click on one of the categories (28 miles, 40, 60)
      When they click on that, they can create or join a Team.
    • The first person to register on a team registers as captain and enters a team name  (this can be changed later if desired)
      Anyone who wants to join the team will register as a teammate and select the team name from the drop-down menu.
    • How to Register Multiple Riders on a Single Payment
      • When the first person registers, they fill out their information and then click “Add Another” at the bottom of the form.
      • They need to ensure that they click on the ride distance category (28/40/60) for each rider.
      • You can continue doing this with as many people as you like, and when you reach the payment page, they can enter one credit card.
Can I Transfer My Registration if I Cannot Make the Ride?
Will There Be Rest Stops Along the Routes?
  • Yes, click HERE for ride details.
Will there be mechanical support at the event?
  • Yes, there will be several bike shops at the start/finish line and at each rest stop to assist riders with adjusting their rides.
Will There be SAG Support?
  • There will be SAG support; they can take a rider to the next rest stop for repairs or back to the start/finish area.
    • SAG contact number: 210-450-8271