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General Information

  Palacios, a multicultural community, has become a farming and ranching center and a major shrimping port. Also, people come from all over the world for our extraordinary birding opportunities.

Registration deadlines: 

Prior to August 31: $35
Sept 1-Oct 7:         $40
Day of ride:            $50

Online registration ends Thursday, Oct 7 at 5:00 pm

(Free T-shirts will be given to entries received by September 10th.)

Ride day schedule: 

Registration opens at 6:30 AM and closes at 8:30 AM.  No starts after 8:45AM.
Start time 8:00 AM  64 mile and 34 mile
Start time 8:30 Am 12 mile
Where: In front of the Pavilion at South Bay Blvd at 4th St., Palacios, TX 77465

A post-ride Shrimp Boil in the downtown City Park will be held from 12-2:30PM.  Each rider will receive one complimentary ticket and may purchase additional tickets in advance at $15 each.

All routes close at 2:00 PM.  (No SAGS or support after 2PM)

Safety Rules/Reminders

1. Every rider must wear a bicycle helmet that complies with the US Consumer Products Safety Commission Safety Standard.
2. Headphones, cell phones, ear buds, radios and similar audio devices used in, on or around the rider's head or ears are not permitted while riding.
3. Obey all state and local traffic laws.
4. All riders must obey all Law Enforcement Personnel, Ride Officials and Volunteers.
5. No riders under 12 years of age on the 62 and 32 mile routes.
6. No bike trailers on 32 mile or 62 mile routes.

The Safety Zone is a great site for more information on safety, cycling etiquette, nutrition, conditioning, and much more. Please check it out.

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