they want people to raise more money this year. they have been concerned over the past few years that there are too many people at the RfR in Austin and the course cannot handle 7000 people. that's why they came up with the LiveSTRONG rides. it's just too bad the minimum fund raising is $500 for each ride and Lance won't even be at them.

If you raise $15,000 or more you will get invited to the actual Ride for the Roses on Oct. 15th in Austin and then will get the VIP Lance treatment.