The ROQ and RIDE Community Fest 2009
"Hero Among US"

Date: Sunday, October 25, 2009
Time: 11:00am to 9:00pm
Location: The BAR on Broadway, 2411 Broadway, in San Antonio, Texas 78215 map it

Purpose
Honoring Robert Quiroga (San Antonio’s First World Champion Boxer) during Hispanic Heritage Month.

San Antonio’s first World Boxing Champion, native son, and San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame inductee, the late Robert Quiroga, whose tribute and motorcycle ride dubbed the RoQ and Ride Community Fest is a community oriented event.  Spearheaded by his brother Epi Quiroga and brought together by his family. Robert Quiroga’s untimely death shocked the public as well as his family and friends alike. Proceeds slated to go to various 501c3 non-profit organizations in our community.

Since Oct 2004 History Proceeds Contribution to NON-Profit in our community exceed $20,000.00

Previous 501c3 Non-Profit Benefactors include B.A.C.A (Bikers Against Child Abuse). –Neighborhood called Edgewood – Latinos in Action Sports Association - San Antonio Fatherhood Campaign, Loving Dozen, Angel Boxing Club.

ROQ and RIDE Overview

Sunday October 25th
•Kick off Motorcycle Parade through the city of San Antonio,  - Motorcycle Awareness and Motorcycle Safety Presentation by The Motorcycle School, FCL (Future community leaders) and ” I am” Pep Rally that promotes participation and responsibility for education and family values.

Music is to include bands with genres from Blue, Jazz, Latino and Tejano:  Del Castillo, Mad Wagon, The Next Day, OBG Band and many more.

KICK off MOTORCYCLE TRIBUTE RIDE will depart at 11:30am Sharp from Renegades Classics 6850 Bandera Rd. San Antonio, Tx  78238 ride through the northwest and Westside of San Antonio ending at THE BAR on Broadway, 2411 Broadway San Antonio 78215 (WHERE THE DAY ACTIVITIES WILL BEGIN.)  $5.00 per rider gate cost included.    Doors open at 11:30am.  $5.00 at the gate Kids 12 and under Free. Get route map