Finish the Ride 2026

Event Overview

• Event Name: Finish the Ride
• Date: July 11, 2026
• Location: 501 Hornet Place, Tulia, TX
• Registration URL: Register Here

About Aaron Ross

• Background: A 2009 Tulia High School graduate who died on October 16, 2011.
• Passion: His love for biking inspired this scholarship bike ride.
• Tragic Event: Aaron was struck by a vehicle during a training ride while attending Wayland Baptist University.
• Legacy: The community honors his memory through this ride and scholarship.

Event Details and Schedule

• On-Site Registration: Opens at 7:00 AM
• Ride Start: Begins at 8:00 AM
• Routes: 24, 38, 53, 79-mile options with a new 49-mile gravel route.
• Scholarships: 3 scholarships of $1000.00 awarded this year.

Event Amenities

• Showers: Available on-site (bring a towel).
• Food: T-shirts and lunch for riders including Keeter sausage and hamburgers.
• Rest Stops: Friendly stops every 10 to 12 miles.
• Sag Vehicles: Provided for assistance during the ride.

Contact Information

• Email: philzolman@gmail.com
• Route Maps: Posted on Finishtheride.net
• Registration Closes: Online closes July 10th at 11:59 PM
• Ride Coordinator: Phil Zolman

Proceeds

• Beneficiary: All proceeds go to Aaron Ross Scholarships at Tulia High School and Kress High School.
• On-Site Registration: Closes at 7:45 AM on July 11th, 2026.