Team Ride Red ~ Race Across America ~ June 18, 2011
A four woman cycling team from Austin, Texas will race over 3,000 miles from Oceanside, CA to Annapolis, MD to bring attention to the number one killer of women - heart disease.
Please support Team Ride Red and the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women® campaign and let's
"drop the hammer" on women's heart disease!
Welcome To Team Ride Red!
(07.21.11) Team Ride Red News & Press
Team Ride Red continues to promote women's heart health in ongoing post-race media interviews. For a complete listing of the latest team interviews and articles, go to our press page.
(06.25.11) RAAM A SUCCESS!
We came, we saw, we rode, we rode, and we rode some more! Team Ride Red successfully completed the 30th annual Race Across America event in 7 days, 6 hours, 51 minutes! Let the celebrations begin! Photos and team updates will continue to be posted here and on our Team Ride Red Facebook page!
(06.07.11) Countdown to RAAM - 11 Days Away!
RAAM is 11 days away and the team's bicycles and vehicles are already en route to Oceanside! Updates will be posted here on when/where/how to tune in to Team Ride Red and all the race activities. Keep up with the latest news on our Team Ride Red facebook page. In the mean time, stay tuned!
(05.25.11) Welcome the Newest (and youngest) Team Ride Red Crew Member
Crew member Julie is now a grandmother! Big congrats to her and family!
(05.24.11) Team Kits are IN!
Team Ride Red race kits (jerseys and shorts) are here in plenty of time for RAAM. Thanks to the Heart Hospital of Austin / St. David's Healthcare and the Texas Beef Council for jersey sponsorship!
(05.18.11) 26 Days Until RAAM!
Team Ride Red is in the final stages of RAAM planning and preparation. We will be sending out a final e-Newsletter as well as posting updates to our Facebook page with information about how to track the team, where we will be, and all that great stuff! Stay tuned!
(05.09.11) Photos from Team Training Weekend
Team Ride Red had our final training weekend in Kerrville, TX. Weekend fun included nighttime bike/follow car descents, RV training, and a 24 hour crew/rider practice session. The weekend wasn't all about biking. Some of us went to see the movie "Thor" in 3D! Are we ready for RAAM? YOU BET! Check out the photos here!
(05.02.11) ORDER YOUR TEAM RIDE RED SPORTS SHIRT!
Want to look good and feel great? Order a Team Ride Red sports shirts and proceeds benefit the team! Men's and Women's styles and sizes available, complete with TRR logo and color scheme. These shirts are made from super soft cotton and are super comfy! Support Team Ride Red by pre-ordering your shirt today from our sponsor: TriItWear.com.
Second round of pre-orders taken until May 9 with delivery by June 5.
(05.01.11) Team Ride Red Backyard BBQ and Fundraiser a Huge Success
A big thank you to everyone who came out in support of Team Ride Red. Everyone enjoyed great barbecue and live music in the Texas hill country! Thank you to some of our team sponsors who donated items for the silent auction and raffle -- Texas Beef Council, Clean Bottle, Tri It Wear, Reflect Sports/Hoo Ha Ride Glide, Raw Bar, RAAM, and others! 
Photo Link
(04.26.11) YNN News 8 Austin -- Health Works: Women race to raise heart disease awareness
Link to full news report and TV interview.
(04.18.11) YOU'RE INVITED!
May 1st from 4-7pm in Austin, Texas
Team Ride Red Backyard BBQ ~ Concert ~ Silent Auction
Two bands, free barbeque, good friends, and fun -- what better way to spend a Sunday evening "Austin Style"!! In addition to free give-aways, there will be a silent auction and all proceeds benefit Team Ride Red. For more information, check out the event flyer (.pdf). Send your RSVP to events@ridered.org.
(04.11.11) St. David's HealthCare Heart Month Wrap-Up
Be sure to check out Team Ride Red and Go Red For Women in St. David's Heart Month wrap up video!
(03.23.11) SPORTS SHIRTS are HERE - Order Yours Today!
Want to look good and feel great? Order a Team Ride Red sports shirts and proceeds benefit the team! Men's and Women's styles and sizes available, complete with TRR logo and color scheme. These shirts are super soft and super comfy! Support Team Ride Red by pre-ordering your shirt today from our sponsor: TriItWear.com.
Pre-orders taken until April 4 with delivery by April 30. Second pre-orders taken until May 9 with delivery by June 5.
(03.24.11) Lake Travis View Newspaper
"Local cyclists will cross country to raise heart health awareness" -- Click here for full story.
(03.18.11) Team Ride Red eNEWS
What's new with Team Ride Red? Check out our first TRR e-Newsletter (.pdf 53K). Didn't get one in your "in-box? Sign up today! We will be sending out a few more installments between now and RAAM in June.
(03.15.2011) Team Ride Red Completes the Hill Country 600K Bike Race
The riders and crew had their first taste of ultra-distance bike racing at the Hill Country 600K bike race on Saturday. We beat our time goal and finished the 372.8 mile bike race in 20:55. Facebook posts were made throughout the race as well as photos posted. Check out Team Ride Red on Facebook for more details. Well done everyone! Photo Link
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(03.10.2011) Team Ride Red Getting Ready to RACE
After months of preparation, the team's first official bike race is here! The Hill Country 600K on March 12-13, 2011. Live streaming video and Facebook posts will be provided throughout the 375 mile event - a great way to keep up how the team is doing!
(03.08.2011) San Antonio Express News Article
"Saddling Up for an Epic Ride" - Team Ride Red's Susan Farago is interviewed for the Team's first bike race - The Hill Country 600K on March 12-13, 2011. Click here for full story.
(02.25.11) FOR IMMEDIATE JOINT RELEASE
St. David's HealthCare / Heart Hospital of Austin & Team Ride Red - Austin, TX
St. David's HealthCare and the Heart Hospital of Austin are proud to announce their support of Team Ride Red! Click here for full press release (.pdf).
(02.17.11) 2011 RAAM Time Stations by City - Now Available!
The 2011 RAAM route is nearly finalized, including all 55 time station cities. Will the route go through Durango, CO? What about Pennsylvania? Which time station is at the Mississippi river?
Go to our RACE page for links and lists.
HEART SMART TIP: Nuts to YOU! Keep your heart healthy with nuts and seeds that are high in phytosterols - a substance that lowers cholesterol naturally. Top 5 seeds and nuts to lower cholesterol:
1. Sunflower seeds; 2. Pistachios; 3. Pumpkin seeds; 4. Pine nuts; 5. Flaxseeds
Source: Women's Nutrition Connection (2011).
(02.11.2011) Team Ride Red Goes Red at Macy's
Team Ride Red celebrates February's Heart Month at Macy's department store at the Domain! Check out photos from the press conference as well as Susan and Vicki riding their bikes in Macy's. What a great opportunity to talk with women about heart health!
(02.01.2011) Austin Woman Magazine
"Team Ride Red + Race Across America -- Inspiring Women to Take Charge of Their Own Heart Health".
Click here for full story. Downloadable article also posted on our News page.
HEART SMART TIP: How much exercise do we really need in order to see at least some substantial cardiovascular benefit? More than 40 studies in the scientific literature document that cardiac risk can be reduced by 30 - 50% by regular, moderate exercise - exercise averaging far less than one hour per day. If you can exercise at a moderate pace for 20 - 30 minutes at least five days a week, you may not shed pounds, but you will be doing your heart and your cardiovascular system a lot of good!
(01.03.11) Pam LeBlanc: Fit City
"Team Ride Red to pedal across the country to raise awareness about heart disease" - Click here for full story. Article also posted on our News page.
(12.23.10) Southwest Cycling News Vol. XX, No. 6 - November/ December , 2010
"Team Ride Red and Race Across America --
Four Women Use Their Legs to Strengthen Hearts" by Susan Farago.
Click here for full article (.pdf - 1.2MB). Article also posted on our News page.
(12.15.10) TEAM PROFILE NOW ON RAAM WEBSITE
Our official Team Ride Red profile is now available on the RAAM website!
Check it out!
(12.14.10) THANK YOU!! TEAM KICKOFF PARTY A HUGE SUCCESS!
A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who came to the Team Ride Red Kickoff event on Saturday! We had a great turnout and had the opportunity for everyone to meet the team AND to learn more about our cause - raising awareness for women's heart disease and Go Red for Women. THANK YOU also to Lift Cafe for hosting our event as well as to our sponsors: Heart Hospital of Austin/St. David's, Maxxis, Clean Bottle, Jack and Adams, HooHa Ride Glide, Zensah, iDesign Graphics. Photos will be posted soon so check back!
(12.08.10) TEAM KICKOFF PARTY
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Sat Dec 11, 2010 from 4-6pm.
We are ready to go for our kickoff party at Lift Cafe. Free hors d'oeuvres, cash bar with discounts on heart healthy red wine, and free giveaways! It's gonna be a blast so come join us for a minute or an hour!
HEART SMART TIP: Studies show stress is key contributor of heart disease. Try to keep your stress in check over the holidays with perspective! So what if the pie crust burns. The house doesn’t have to be spotless. Get everyone to pitch in and make washing the dishes fun. Go for a walk after dinner and invite the entire family. Make sure to plan some time to relax and enjoy yourself.
(11.29.10) TEAM KICKOFF PARTY -- Sat Dec 11, 2010 from 4-6pm - Details Here!
Team Ride Red is having our team kickoff party at Lift Cafe. There will be food, fun, and a chance for you to meet Team Ride Red riders and crew and get involved with RAAM 2011. Everyone is welcome so come join us and bring your friends!
HEART SMART TIP: Have a Heart Healthy Thanksgiving -- Enjoy your favorite family recipes but eat smaller portions of high-calorie foods such as casseroles and desserts and fill up on lighter fare such as vegetables and lean turkey. Go ahead, eat the pumpkin pie but try light or fat-free whip topping or skip it all together.
(11.21.10) 15 HOUR TEAM TRAINING EVENT
A SUCCESS!
Team Ride Red just completed our first 15 hour training event with riders and crew! Check out status posts on our Facebook page and click here for photos.
(11.15.10) TEAM ANNOUNCED AT
AHA
GO RED EXECUTIVE BREAKFAST
The America Heart Association Go Red of Central Texas announced Team Ride Red at the Executive Breakfast on Friday. Over 100 people were in attendance.
HEART SMART TIP: Check out this amazing You Tube Video featuring Dawn Nakamura-Kessler: wife, mom, model, heart disease survivor. We met Dawn at Interbike in September. A truly amazing and inspirational woman!
(11.10.10) TEAM KICKOFF PARTY -- Saturday Dec 11, 2010 from 4-6pm.
Team Ride Red is having our team kickoff party at Lift Cafe from 4:00pm-6:00pm. There will be food, fun, and giveaways. Details to follow here. Everyone is welcome!
HEART SMART TIP: Ninety percent of women have one or more risk factors for developing heart disease. Key actions in reducing these risk factors include: healthy diet, exercise, and abstinence from smoking.
(11.05.10) FOR IMMEDIATE
JOINT RELEASE
Portola Valley, CA and Austin, TX
Clean Bottle is proud to announce its support of Team Ride Red All Women’s RAAM cycling team!
(10.26.10) Red Licorice Events eNewsletter (October 2010 Issue)
"Susan Says -- Go Team Red! As with all great athletic endeavors, it started out as a dare." Click here for full article.
(10.22.10) SAVE THE DATE -- Saturday Dec 11, 2010
Team Ride Red is having our "coming out" party at Jack and Adams! There will be food, fun, and giveaways. More details will be posted here. Everyone is welcome!
(10.14.10) Florida Racing News Magazine (October 7, 2010 Issue 29 Vol 2)
"True Life - Race Across America, Four Woman Cycling Team"
(10.11.10) Team Ride Red schedules first official team and crew training event for weekend of November 20-21. Hard riding and sleep deprivation -- here we come!
(10.09.10) RAAM organization thanks Team Ride Red for help and support at Interbike. See News page for full eNewsletter.
(09.24.10) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -
Interbike International Cycling Trade Expo - Las Vegas, NV
Four Woman Cycling Team To Race 3,000 miles Across America to fight The Number One Killer Of Women -- Heart Disease. Click here for full press release (.pdf).
Team Ride Red Photo: C. Pope, V. Ford, S. Farago, S. Schrader (not pictured).
(09.17.10) Getting ready to head out to Interbike in Las Vegas next week. Should be fun! Check Facebook for team updates while we're there!
(08.30.10) We are officially registered as Team Ride Red for 2011 Race Across America!
(08.09.10) We officially announce our partnership with GoRed for Women - Austin! Team Galaxy (now "Team Ride Red") will be riding for GoRed and the American Heart Association. A joint press release will be announced in September.
(06.05.10) 24 Hours in the Canyon - The team's first successful 24 hr relay bike race event in Palo Duro Canyon, TX! Everyone averaged 100 miles - that's a lot of loops!
(05.31.10) Team Lunch and Photo Shoot: Great to get the team together over Memorial Day weekend for some racing (go Carol!), eating, and photo taking! Check back here for photos!
(05.25.10) Media Crew 2010: Susan is finalizing plans with the RAAM group to be part of the media crew for this year's race. She leaves on June 9th!
(05.24.10) Team Conference Call: Getting things done on the team front!
(05.22.10) Who da Crew? Crew chief Fred continues to talk to people interested in crewing for Team Galaxy in 2011.
(05.22.10) Who da Crew? Crew chief Fred continues to talk to people interested in crewing for Team Galaxy in 2011.
(05.11.10) Team Complete: Team Galaxy is now complete. Let the training begin!
(03.11.10) Website is Live! Team Galaxy is launched and live! Updates will continue throughout the spring.
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