Trinity Miles https://lonestarride.org/ Trinity Miles covers charity cycling in Dallas and Fort Worth and keeps the record of the Lone Star Ride Fighting AIDS from 2001 to 2013. en-us Fri, 18 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT Charity Riding in North Texas Todayhttps://lonestarride.org/sponsors-and-support/north-texas-charity-riding-today/https://lonestarride.org/sponsors-and-support/north-texas-charity-riding-today/Fri, 18 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTSponsors and SupportA survey of charity riding in North Texas today, covering event formats, training rides, team culture, and how riders choose a cause. A Team Captain Guide to Charity Ride Teamshttps://lonestarride.org/sponsors-and-support/team-captain-guide/https://lonestarride.org/sponsors-and-support/team-captain-guide/Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTSponsors and SupportWhat team captains do on a charity ride, from recruiting riders and setting goals to coordinating training and fundraising events. Fundraising Letters That Work for Charity Ridershttps://lonestarride.org/rider-resources/fundraising-letters-that-work/https://lonestarride.org/rider-resources/fundraising-letters-that-work/Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTRider ResourcesHow riders write fundraising letters and emails that raise money, from the ask and the story to follow-ups and thank-yous. Riding Safely on North Texas Country Roadshttps://lonestarride.org/rider-resources/riding-safely-country-roads/https://lonestarride.org/rider-resources/riding-safely-country-roads/Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTRider ResourcesSafety practices for group riding on rural North Texas roads, including traffic, dogs, chip seal, heat, and communication in pacelines. Training for a Two-Day Charity Ridehttps://lonestarride.org/rider-resources/training-for-a-two-day-ride/https://lonestarride.org/rider-resources/training-for-a-two-day-ride/Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTRider ResourcesA structured approach to training for a multi-day charity ride, covering base miles, back-to-back days, heat, and recovery. Fundraising Minimums Explained for Charity Rideshttps://lonestarride.org/rider-resources/fundraising-minimums-explained/https://lonestarride.org/rider-resources/fundraising-minimums-explained/Mon, 14 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTRider ResourcesWhy charity rides set fundraising minimums, how they work in practice, and what happens when a rider falls short or exceeds the goal. The HIV Services the Ride Funded, Still Active Todayhttps://lonestarride.org/beneficiaries-and-funding/hiv-services-today/https://lonestarride.org/beneficiaries-and-funding/hiv-services-today/Sun, 13 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTBeneficiaries and FundingHow the HIV services funded by the Lone Star Ride continue in Dallas and Fort Worth today, and where North Texans can find them. Where the Money Went: Proceeds and Grant Makinghttps://lonestarride.org/beneficiaries-and-funding/where-the-money-went/https://lonestarride.org/beneficiaries-and-funding/where-the-money-went/Sun, 13 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTBeneficiaries and FundingHow Lone Star Ride proceeds moved from rider fundraising to beneficiary grants, and the reporting practices that governed the process. Overnight Camp: Life Between Two Ride Dayshttps://lonestarride.org/about-the-ride/overnight-camp-life/https://lonestarride.org/about-the-ride/overnight-camp-life/Sat, 12 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe Ride RecordWhat overnight camp looked like on the Lone Star Ride, from tent set-up and meals to volunteer crews and evening programming. Thirteen Editions: A Timeline of the Lone Star Ridehttps://lonestarride.org/about-the-ride/ride-editions-timeline/https://lonestarride.org/about-the-ride/ride-editions-timeline/Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe Ride RecordA year-by-year timeline of the Lone Star Ride Fighting AIDS from its first edition in 2001 to its final ride in 2013. The Dallas to Glen Rose to Fort Worth Routehttps://lonestarride.org/about-the-ride/ride-route-dallas-glen-rose/https://lonestarride.org/about-the-ride/ride-route-dallas-glen-rose/Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe Ride RecordA close look at the Lone Star Ride route from Dallas through Glen Rose to Fort Worth, its terrain, distances, and the challenges riders met. The Sponsors and Sponsorship Levels That Paid for the Ridehttps://lonestarride.org/sponsors-and-support/sponsors/https://lonestarride.org/sponsors-and-support/sponsors/Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTSponsors and SupportHow corporate and community sponsors backed the Lone Star Ride through sponsorship levels, in-kind support, and team fundraising. How Riders Registered, Joined a Team and Reached the Minimumhttps://lonestarride.org/rider-resources/register/https://lonestarride.org/rider-resources/register/Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTRider ResourcesHow registration worked for the Lone Star Ride, how riders joined teams, and the paths riders used to reach their fundraising minimums. The Rider Learning Centre: Letters, Packing and Safe Ridinghttps://lonestarride.org/rider-resources/info/https://lonestarride.org/rider-resources/info/Tue, 08 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTRider ResourcesA rider learning centre on fundraising letters, packing for a two-day ride, pledge parties, and riding safely on North Texas country roads. The Ride Weekend and the Events Built Around Ithttps://lonestarride.org/about-the-ride/events/https://lonestarride.org/about-the-ride/events/Mon, 07 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe Ride RecordThe shape of the Lone Star Ride weekend, from opening ceremonies and the overnight camp to the closing celebration in Fort Worth. The Questions Riders Asked: Entry, Minimums and Traininghttps://lonestarride.org/rider-resources/faq/https://lonestarride.org/rider-resources/faq/Mon, 07 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTRider ResourcesRecurring rider questions about the Lone Star Ride, covering entry, fundraising minimums, training expectations, and what to bring to camp. The Three Beneficiary Organisations and What the Ride Fundedhttps://lonestarride.org/beneficiaries-and-funding/beneficiaries/https://lonestarride.org/beneficiaries-and-funding/beneficiaries/Sun, 06 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTBeneficiaries and FundingHow the Lone Star Ride Fighting AIDS distributed its proceeds among three North Texas HIV service organisations and what those funds supported. The Lone Star Ride Fighting AIDS: What It Was and How It Workedhttps://lonestarride.org/about-the-ride/about-us/https://lonestarride.org/about-the-ride/about-us/Sat, 05 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe Ride RecordA third-person account of the Lone Star Ride Fighting AIDS, its thirteen editions, its Dallas to Glen Rose to Fort Worth route, and how the event operated.