Brian Bosworth Riding Motorcycle 1,500 Miles Straight for Children's Hospital

By Nathan Altadonna, News9.com

OKLAHOMA CITY – Brian Bosworth is learning the hard way why long-distance motorcyclists earn membership in the "Iron Butt Association."

The former OU Football legend is riding 1,500 miles from California to Oklahoma City to raise funds for the Children's Hospital. He left Venice, California Tuesday night and is expected to arrive in Bricktown at 7 p.m. tonight as part of his Boz Hogz: Ride for Angels.

"It's going excellent," Bosworth said this morning as he was driving through New Mexico. "You get a little tired after you get past that 1,000 mile marker."

Bosworth was about 150 miles outside of Amarillo and joked that his butt was numb so he now knows why they say long distance riders earn membership in the Iron Butt Association.

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Bosworth said he's excited to be raising funds to help children battling diseases.

"Our doctors need money; our doctors need technology," he said.

The former Sooner linebacker said he'd like do the ride again next year maybe for another hospital, but wanted to start with the Children's Hospital at OU Medical Center.

"No better place to kick it off than in my home state," he said. "I want to help people in my own backyard."

Bosworth will make three stops in Oklahoma before riding into Bricktown. Motorcycle enthusiasts and bike owners can join the Boz at:

• Lucky Star Casino in Clinton
• Lucky Star Casino in Concho
• Thunder Roadhouse, 900 W. Memorial Road, in Oklahoma City

Bosworth will end his journey at The Boz Hogz Rally at 7 p.m. at Reno and Oklahoma avenues in Bricktown. Admission to the rally opens at 4 p.m. For prices and more information, visit the Children's Hospital Foundation Web site.