WHAT: Hundreds of cyclists will gather at Mall of America for the Red Ribbon Ride opening ceremonies on Friday, August 16 from 6 – 8:30 a.m. at the North Lot outside of Mall of America. The Red Ribbon Ride is a three-day, 200-mile bike ride that raises vital funds for HIV/AIDS services, treatment, prevention, and awareness.The ride benefits specifically 5 HIV/AIDS service organizations here in Minnesota including African American AIDS Task Force, Hope House of St. Croix Valley, One Heartland, Rural AIDS Action Network and The Aliveness Project. For official event guidelines please visit www.mallofamerica.com/events.

VISUALS: Hundreds of cyclists gathered outside Mall of America North Entrance, Hundreds of cyclists departing from Mall of America for 200-mile bike ride, Cyclists with decorated helmets and outfits

WHEN: Friday, August 16, 2019, 6 – 8:30 a.m., 6 a.m.: Pre-registration, 7 a.m.: Registration, 8 a.m.: Program, 8:15: Ride Out

WHERE: Mall of America – North Entrance