Photos: Red Poppy Ride

  • Cyclists begin their rides.
    Cyclists begin their rides.
  • 8-year-old Sebastian Quindlen and his dad Kevin Quindlen get their bikes ready to participate.
    8-year-old Sebastian Quindlen and his dad Kevin Quindlen get their bikes ready to participate.
  • Chance Leigh, who was doing a 100-mile ride, gathers with fellow cyclists near the starting area.
    Chance Leigh, who was doing a 100-mile ride, gathers with fellow cyclists near the starting area.
  • Sylvia Stark prepares for her 28-mile ride.
    Sylvia Stark prepares for her 28-mile ride.
  • A line forms for participants to register.
    A line forms for participants to register.
  • Marlo Youde, a participant in the 60-mile ride, wears a big smile at the starting area.
    Marlo Youde, a participant in the 60-mile ride, wears a big smile at the starting area.
  • Cyclists cast long morning shadows at the start area.
    Cyclists cast long morning shadows at the start area.
  • Cyclists make their way along F.M. 1105 as they pass near St. Peter Lutheran Church in Walburg.
    Cyclists make their way along F.M. 1105 as they pass near St. Peter Lutheran Church in Walburg.
    The Georgetown Sertoma Club's 20th Red Poppy Ride on Saturday, April 22, 2023 began in the parking lot behind Richarte High School. Participants cycled through various areas of Williamson County. Distances for rides were 14, 28, 40, 60 and 100 miles.  650 were pre-registered, but that number grew to nearly 1000 by starting time.  The ride benefits the  Sertoma scholarship program...

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