SURF'S UP!

THE SURF CITY AIDS RIDE 2010 IS HERE!

PLEASE JOIN US, AND GO THE DISTANCE FOR AIDS!!!

If you rode or volunteered last year -- or any other of the prior seven years while called The Surf City Century... The Santa Cruz AIDS Project (SCAP) THANKS YOU!!

Last year's ride was a success, and we are so grateful for your support.

The Surf City AIDS Ride is an amazing opportunity to challenge yourself on one of three fully supported cycling routes: 25, 60, or 100 miles.

The ride takes its riders from country roads to ocean views, through strawberry fields and rows and rows of artichokes, and plenty more in between! The local flavor attached to this ride brings a spirit of good times for those who participate to benefit this very good cause. It is also a great way to meet active people and raise money for a very hard working local charity.

SCAP has gone through considerable changes over the past year. And... the commitment is stronger than ever to bring you a quality cycling event that is well organized and of course fun! There are many improvements to the ride this year including:

• All three routes have been reworked! We listened to cyclist suggestions and have made exciting changes, like the first pit stop. AT THE BEACH!!!
• A motorcycle safety crew to help keep you safe
• An event t-shirt included with every registration
• A delicious hot catered lunch
• A furthered commitment to recycling and reducing waste
• Live entertainment on the route and at the Start/Finish
• And the list goes on!

As you can imagine, the recent cut-backs tied to balancing California's state budget have devastated organizations like SCAP. This will have a set of immediate, horrifying consequences for the clients who depend on us every day. As such, it is all the more vital that The Surf City AIDS Ride be a great success this year. Please consider joining us again this year, and telling your friends interested in cycling and ending the suffering caused by HIV/AIDS.

Thanks so much for your support of The Santa Cruz AIDS Project. Hope to see you on October 4th, out on one of our routes!