Trailnet is hosting the Scottrade Gateway of Hope Ride & Festival to benefit the Lance Armstrong Foundation. While this is not one of the five official rides the LAF organizes, the local community was interested in contributing.

Cycle for a cause by raising money for the Lance Armstrong Foundation to help fight cancer. The St. Louis cycling community is vibrant with thousands of active participants. The Scottrade Gateway of hope ride will channel this exciting energy towards benefiting the Lance Armstrong Foundation which helps cancer patients.

More information can be found on the ride registration page or the official site.

I’m not asking for your donations this time, I’m asking you to ride. There are routes between 6 and 55 miles, with terrain described as “A few short hills, moderately hilly, and some big hills on the longer routes.” The ride starts and ends at the World’s Fair Pavilion in Forest Park, St.Louis, MO.

Anyone can do this, it’s for a great cause, and festival fun is promised for the rest of the day once you’re done. Mark your calendar for August 26, 2006 and register. (all 2 of you)