Tour of Hope Kick-off Ride - October 11, 2003

Several riders from UCLA (including a few from the UCLA Triathlon Team) were given the opportunity to participate in the Tour of Hope kick-off ride by the UCLA Johnson Cancer Center. Team member Milana Dolezal was one of the 26 riders selected to bike across the country with Lance Armstrong to raise awareness for cancer research and the importance of clinical trials.

The UCLA riders pose in front of the Tour of Hope RV after the day's ride.

Milana shows off a picture of her grandmother, who was a victim of cancer.

Milana poses with the UCLA riders.

At the start of the ride.

Lance Armstrong speaks about clinical trials before the ride begins.

Milana watches the big-screen with several TOH riders.

Each TOH rider was introduced individually.

And they're off...all the way to Washington DC!

Milana and Lance at Lance's annual Ride for the Roses

Hey, it's the one and only Tyler Hamilton, Milana, and several of the Tour of Hope team

Milana parties with Lance. We we all jealous.