Welcome to the to the 27th Annual Hill Country Ride for AIDS!​

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We are so excited to start this year with you!  The HCRA is known for it's inclusive and active community and you are a huge part of it.  Ride Day is April 18th, 2026 and we've got the info you need below to get set up!

RIDE SEASON IS HERE!  Registration is open and training season is around the corner.  Here's how to get started!

• ​Start and build your team!  - You don't have to be a part of a team.  We have plenty of solo-riders.   BUUUT, this is a social ride, so most of our activities are made even better when you experience them with friends.  The team can be comprised of riders, volunteers, or both! As a matter of fact, most of our team are a mix of both.  Lean in with your friends; host fundraisers, plan costumes, plan your camping (or just your day at Krause).  It's more fun when you make it yours. 
• Join our cycling club as we visit other ride groups and explore the city.  We are currently building out our Summer/Fall off-season schedule with rides that very in length, speed and intensity.  We'll post it on social media and the website very very soon!  
• Get a bike!  Got questions about where to get a bike?  Email us at info@hillcountryride.org and we'll do our best to point you in the right direction.  You don't need a $100000000000000 bike to do this ride.  We have old, new, carbon fiber, steel-framed, electric...heck, even tandem bikes in our ride.  You'll see it all. 
• Start a birthday fundraiser.  We'd love to be your birthday fundraiser on instagram/facebook/meta....they make it pretty easy, and the dollars count towards your fundraising with hardly any work on your part!  

What's next?

HCRA 2026 Kickoff Party 🎉 We’re officially kicking off the 2026 Hill Country Ride for AIDS, and we want to celebrate with you! Join us for a fun, welcoming evening of community, fundraising, and a first look at what’s ahead for the ride. 📅 Event Details Friday, January 23 7:00–9:00 PM Austin Central Public Library Cost: Free to attend Suggested donation: $20 👉 RSVP HERE 🛍️ Auction + Surprise Raffle Reveal We’ll be hosting a online auction, with all proceeds supporting vital HIV/AIDS care and services in Central Texas. You can access this auction and start bidding on January 21st at 2:00pm CST. Winners will be announced at our kickoff!  Access the auction here! Kickoff attendees will also be the first to experience our surprise raffle item! Raffle ticket sales will run through April, but you’ll get the exclusive first look at kickoff. 🚗 Parking Information Please note: Parking is available at the library. On-site parking is located beneath the Austin Central Public Library  Parking is paid  Parking rates: $0 0 up to 1 hour $5 Over 1 hour up to 2 hours $9 Over 2 hours up to 4 hours $11 Over 4 hours up to 7 hours We highly recommend using the library garage for the most convenient access. ⏰ Early Bird Pricing Ends January 23 Don’t miss it! Early Bird registration for the 2025 Ride ends January 23. Now’s the perfect time to: Register yourself Invite friends, family, and coworkers Lock in the lowest registration rate of the season 👉 Register for the Ride

Also....

Our teams and beneficiaries have a ton of events planned for this coming year, so please add eli@hillcountryride.org to your contact list, so that you can stay informed on everything that we have going on.  Ask anyone who has been a part of this ride before...the more you lean into our "Community of Kindness", the more fulfilling your experience will be. If you have questions about the minimum fundraising goal ($250 for first-time riders, $500 for returning riders) and where the money goes, click here.

We care so much about you and this organization.  Please reach out to us with any questions.  We will be happy to help you find your community with us. 

On behalf of the nine beneficiary agencies and the lives they serve, please accept our most sincere gratitude for registering!  Your participation will mean a lifeline of hope to thousands. You are literally saving lives and generating much needed goodness in our community.

See you soon,

The Hill Country Ride For AIDS