In the Begining

Team DC was formed in 1997 when friends united to cycle and crew in the Twin Cities AIDS Ride 3. In 1998, 11 of us went to Minneapolis with over 2,000 other riders and 450 crew to ride 500 miles to Chicago. Our team raised over $32,000 of the $4.8 million in donations.

2000 Season Highlights

The 2000 Season highlight was our participation in the first Alaska AIDS Vaccine Ride. Collectively members of Team DC have participated in AIDS Rides 45 times since 1996. Together, we've raised over $100,000 for charities.

Team DC was busy riding in the 'lower 48' too. The Dream Ride for Lancaster Co., PA in June, raised funds for a dozen charities. The Washington DC AIDS Ride 5, benefited The Whitman Walker Clinic and Food & Friends. Eat a Peach ride, in August promotes brain injury awareness. WABA's Bike DC 2000, in September, circumnavigated DC and a car-less George Washington Pkwy, to show support for cycling advocacy rights. The Breast Cancer Fund Ride was part of Poolesville Days. On Maryland's Eastern Shore, The Sea Gull Century in October, benefits grade school bike helmet distribution. We also organized and supported a 50 mile Skyline Drive training ride for those local riders going to Alaska to participate in the Alaska AIDS Vaccine Ride.

We are actively seeking 'Team' sponsorship so we can further benefit our community and others through participation in charitable cycling events and related community service. We are dedicated riders, experienced promoters, and community conscious individuals. We are ready to showcase your product to the cycling community for one ride or an entire season, whether locally, regionally or nationally. We participate and volunteer in high profile events and causes, in our region, in view of thousands of riders and spectators receptive and appreciative to those who support these events. For more information about partnering with us, contact: John Burwell, 202-882-1337 or e-mail BikeTeamDC@aol.com 

Past Sponsors

Yoo-hoo Chocolate Drink supported us in our 1999 Season, helping us participate in multiple charity rides, 2 more AIDS Rides and community service from North Carolina, to the streets of Boston, promoting and handing out Yoo-hoo to cyclists, and even the Mayor of New York City, Rudy Giuliani!

In the Media

Team DC members have appeared on local network television 3 times; KMSP / Minneapolis, MN, WMAR/ Baltimore, Maryland and WBOC/ Salisbury MD, speaking on camera about our charity ride participation, bike safety and even demonstrating safe cycling techniques. One of our members appears in the Alaska AIDS Vaccine Ride promotional video. Articles with photos about Team DC have appeared in: The Irish American News with a circulation of 10,000, called us 'AIDS Ride Superstars'; Metro Sports with a distribution of 35,000 in the DC Metropolitan area; Potomac Pedalers', Pedal Patter (Sept.,'98, July,'99, Jan., Feb., March, Dec., 2000, & Jan., 2001) with 3,400 members, this is the largest touring club in America; and The Washington Area Bicyclists Association 's, Ride On - delivered to over 3,000 households monthly.

We describe ourselves as a group of non-competitive cycling enthusiasts that enjoy the challenge of fund raising and hill climbing with equal gusto!