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2019 Ryan’s Ride: The Country’s Largest Kids’ Bike Race Returns for One Final Ride – Cyclocross Magazine

More kids on bikes.

Fighting cancer.

Who isn’t a fan of such noble goals?

2018 Ryan’s Ride. Ryan Phua Memorial Ride. © A. Yee / Cyclocross Magazine

2018 Ryan’s Ride. Ryan Phua Memorial Ride. © A. Yee / Cyclocross Magazine

The 16th annual Ryan’s Ride, the country’s largest kid’s race and ride, returns to Northern California’s Bay Area on Sunday, June 9, 2019 for one final ride, with its sights set on once again achieving these two goals, while bringing smiles to hundreds of kids.

2018 Ryan’s Ride. Ryan Phua Memorial Ride. © A. Yee / Cyclocross Magazine

2018 Ryan’s Ride. Ryan Phua Memorial Ride. © A. Yee / Cyclocross Magazine

While Ryan’s Ride normally is the opening act of the Burlingame Criterium, this year’s ride has downtown Burlingame and the day to itself.

2018 Ryan’s Ride. Ryan Phua Memorial Ride. © A. Yee / Cyclocross Magazine

2018 Ryan’s Ride has races for the little ones up to 12 years old. Ryan Phua Memorial Ride. © A. Yee / Cyclocross Magazine

Whether your little one is a seasoned crit racer, can’t wait for cyclocross season or ready to try her first balance bike race, Ryan’s Ride offers all kids the perfect chance to ride and race on car-free downtown streets and enjoy a day of fun.

2017 Ryan Phua Memorial Ride. The 2018 ride returns on June 10. © A. Yee / Cyclocross Magazine

2017 Ryan Phua Memorial Ride. The 2018 ride returns on June 10. © A. Yee / Cyclocross Magazine

Young riders from 2 years old up to 12 will race laps of a 0.4-mile course, cross the line to earn a popsicle reward, and finish with a fun-filled festival.

Every Ryan's Ride racer gets the sweet taste of victory. © A. Yee / Cyclocross Magazine

Every Ryan’s Ride racer gets the sweet taste of victory. © A. Yee / Cyclocross Magazine

2018 Ryan’s Ride. Ryan Phua Memorial Ride. © A. Yee / Cyclocross Magazine

2018 Ryan’s Ride features a fun post-ride festival. Ryan Phua Memorial Ride. © A. Yee / Cyclocross Magazine

The event celebrates the short life of Ryan Phua, and raises funds for the community and to fight cancer.

Ryan’s family is ready to make this final ride the biggest and the best yet.

John, Matthew and Michele are ready to celebrate on final Ryan's Ride. Ryan Phua Memorial Ride. © A. Yee / Cyclocross Magazine

John, Matthew and Michele are ready to celebrate on final Ryan’s Ride. Ryan Phua Memorial Ride. © A. Yee / Cyclocross Magazine

Pre-registration for the free event ends Thursday, although ride-day sign-ups are possible.

See images from the 2018 Ryan’s Ride here, and the 2017 Ryan’s Ride here, and learn more via the full press release below.

When: Sunday, June 9, 2019
Where: Downtown Burlingame, CA (at Primrose and Bellevue avenues)
Cost: Free Event!
Time: Race starts at 10:30 am
More info: ryansride.org
Registration: ryansride-reg.org
Donate: crowdrise.org

Social:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ryansride
Twitter: twitter.com/ryansride

Race flyer:
(Also viewable/printable here)

2019 Ryan’s Ride bike ride