News: Lorenzo Alexander Hosts 3rd Annual Charity Bike Race with Redskin Players, Wounded Military Heroes

(April 19, 2012) - On Saturday, April 21, Washington Redskin, Lorenzo Alexander will hold his 3rd annual charity bike event - Ride to Provide. Alexander, along with Kedric Golston and other Redskin teammates and media personalities, will be joining healing military heroes, as well as hundreds of children and adults on the W&OD Trail for a 10, 20, 35 or 53 mile fun and scenic bike ride that begins and ends at Reston Town Center.

 "Get up, Gear Up and Give a little of you to make a world of difference in the lives of others," says host and Redskin player, Alexander. "I am thrilled to have so many community members and businesses come out and join my third annual Ride To Provide. Their support will help improve the lives and wellness of hundreds of local youth through my ACES Foundation as well as our healing military heroes from Ride 2 Recovery, a fantastic organization."


 Comcast SportsNet's Kelli Johnson and Washington Post's and 106.7 The Fan's Mike Wise will serve as Honorary Chairs, while ESPN 980’s, Chris Russell will serve as emcee for the day's festivities. In addition, current Redskin's Anthony Armstrong and Rocky McIntosh and former Redskins Chris Wilson and Antwaan Randle El will be on hand.

 Participants and guests will have the opportunity to meet, mingle and bike ride with Redskin players, healing military heroes, and media personalities.

 During the post-ride celebration, there will be music, raffle drawings and food and drinks provided by Manhattan Pizzeria, Chipotle, Chili's, Giant Food, Whole Foods, Rita's Italian Ice, Muscle Milk and Honest Tea. Attendees can receive autographs and will have the chance to win great prizes including, a live sit in with The Sports Junkies, hotel accommodations, concert tickets, gym memberships, gift certificates and many other great prizes.

 All proceeds from the charity bike ride will benefit Lorenzo's ACES Foundation serving area youth as well as healing military heroes from Ride 2 Recovery, Project Hero--Bethesda.

 Check-in/registraton begins Saturday at 8 a.m. with the program starting at 9 a.m. Riders will depart between 9:15 an 10 a.m. and the post-ride celebration will be held from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

 *For more information on Ride To Provide, visit www.RideToProvide.org
*For more information on Lorenzo Alexander's ACES Foundation, visit www.lorenzoalexander.org
*For more information on Ride 2 Recovery, visit www.Ride2Recovery.com