SMART Ride VI (Southern Most AIDS/HIV Ride) takes place from January 7th through the 9th. The SMART Ride is a 2 Day, 165 mile non-competitive bicycle ride from Miami to Key West. 100% of what the participants raise goes to charity, as everyone involved is a volunteer. Since 2003 they have raised and returned more than $1.75 million to their benefiting HIV/AIDS agencies.
SMART Ride VI (Southern Most AIDS/HIV Ride) takes place from January 7th through the 9th. The SMART Ride is a 2 Day, 165 mile non-competitive bicycle ride from Miami to Key West. 100% of what the participants raise goes to charity, as everyone involved is a volunteer. Since 2003 they have raised and returned more than $1.75 million to their benefiting HIV/AIDS agencies.
Below is a draft of this year’s schedule. I say draft because they always make last minute changes due to police, construction or weather so it is never official until the riders are actually on it
| Southern Most AIDS/HIV Ride 2010 – Event Schedule | |
| Thursday, January 7th, 2010 | |
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Registration – Morningstar Renewal Center |
Noon – 9:00pm |
| (Closed 6:00pm-6:45pm for Dedication Ceremony) | |
| AIDS Quilt on Display | 1:00pm – 4:00pm |
| Morningstar Renewal Center – Back Courtyard | |
| Crew Manager Meeting | 4:00pm – 5:00pm |
| Morningstar Renewal Center – Under Dining Tent | |
| All Crew Meeting | 5:00pm – 6:00pm |
| Morningstar Renewal Center – Back Courtyard | |
| Dedication/Opening Ceremony | 6:00pm – 6:45pm |
| Morningstar Renewal Center – Back Courtyard – Sponsored by Tire Kingdom – Special Appearance by Tony Cruz | |
| Dinner Buffet | 6:45pm – 9:00pm |
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Morningstar Renewal Center – Under Dining Tent – Sponsored by Olive Garden Entertainment by Tony Cruz |
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| Shuttle Service | 8:00pm & 9:30pm |
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Only to Marriott, Courtyard Hotel & Hyatt Summerfield Suites– Meet at Front Door of Morningstar |
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| Friday, January 8th, 2010 | |
| Crew Breakfast | 4:00am |
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Morningstar Renewal Center – Under Dining Tent – Sponsored by Sidelines Sports Bar (Crew follow time schedule for your particular crew) |
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| Shuttle Service | 4:00am & 4:30am |
| Only from Marriott, Courtyard Hotel, and Hyatt Summerfield Suites – Outside of Lobby Area | |
| Luggage Drop Off | 4:00am – 5:00am |
| Morningstar Renewal Center – In Front of Main Building | |
| Rider Breakfast | 5:00am – 6:00am |
| Morningstar Renewal Center – Under Dining Tent – Sponsored by Sidelines Sports Bar | |
| Warm Up | 6:00am – 6:15am |
| Morningstar Renewal Center – In Front Circle – Led by Denise Imbesi Fitness Initiatives | |
| Ride Out Ceremonies/Ride Out | 6:15am – 6:45am |
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Morningstar Renewal Center – In Front Circle – Sponsored by Tire Kingdom |
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| Lunch | |
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At Pit Stop # 3 – Sponsored by Starbucks (Crew Managers will follow lunch instructions for their crew) |
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| Dinner – Elvis’s Birthday (Wear your Costume) | 5:30pm – 7:00pm |
| Hawks Cay Resort – Under Dining Tent – Sponsored by Rosie’s Bar & Grill | |
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| Evening Announcements/Prizes | 7:00pm – 8:30pm |
| Hawks Cay Resort – Under Dining Tent | |
| Saturday, January 9th, 2010 | |
| Breakfast | 5:30am – 8:30am |
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Hawks Cay Resort – Under Dining Tent – Sponsored by Rosie’s Bar & Grill (Crew follow time schedule for your particular crew) |
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| Luggage Drop Off | 6:00am – 8:00am |
| Hawks Cay Resort – Parking Lot | |
| Warm Up | 7:15am – 7:30am |
| Hawks Cay Resort – From Bike Parking – Led by Denise Imbesi Fitness Initiatives | |
| Ride Out | 7:30am – 8:30am |
| Hawks Cay Resort – From Bike Parking | |
| Lunch | 11:00am – 2:00pm |
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Bay View Park in Key West – Sponsored by Burbon St. Pub/Leather Master of Key West/Coca-Cola/Bilmar Station of Key West |
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| Closing Ceremonies | 2:30pm-3:30pm |
| AIDS Memorial White Street Pier – Guests should arrive no later than 2:00pm | |
| Happy Hour Party | 6:00pm-8:00pm |
| Sponsored by Graffiti Menswear – 701 Duvall Street | |
| Celebration Party | 8:00pm-10:00pm |
| Sponsored by Burbon Street Pub – 724 Duvall Street |
The Ride Emergency Number: 1-866-696-7701
Important Addresses: |
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| Morningstar Renewal Center | 7275 SW 124 Street, Pinecrest, FL 33156 |
| Hawks Cay Resort | Duck Key at Mile Marker 61 |
| Bay View Park | Corner of Truman Avenue & Jose Martin Avenue Key West |
| Closing Ceremony | White Street Pier, Key West |
| Graffiti Menswear | 701 Duval Street, Key West |
| Bourbon Street Pub | 724 Duval Street, Key West |
For more information about Smart ride go to TheSmartRide.org
