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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.

Early Packet Pickup Schedule

Saturday, Oct. 1: 11am - 3pm
Sun & Ski - 1355 West Bay Area Bvd., Webster, TX 77589
PH: 281-823-5154

Tuesday, October 4: 4 - 7:30 PM
Sun & Ski - 5000 Katy Mills Circle #505
Katy, TX 77494
PH: 281-994-5291

Thursday, October 6: 4-8PM
Sun & Ski - 6100 Westheimer
Houston, TX

Packet Pickup Schedule

Friday evening 6-9 p.m.
Packet pickup at Fat Grass Restaurant in Bay City
Bay City, TX 77414
PH: 979-244-7277
Website http://www.thefatgrass.com
(tough duty, I know - yum !)

Friday evening 5-8 p.m. (thanks, Cheryl)
Pre-registration and packet pickup at Outrigger Restaurant
Palacios TX 77465
PH:(361) 972-1479

Saturday morning 6-8:30 a.m. (thanks, Cheryl)
Day of Registration and packet pickup at Outrigger .
Palacios TX 77465
PH:(361) 972-1479

Registration deadlines: 

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

Online registration ends Thursday, Oct 6 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  60 mile and 36mile
Start time 8:30 Am 12 mile
Where: In front of the Pavilion at South Bay Blvd at 4th St., Palacios, TX 77465

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 60 and 36 mile routes.
6. No bike trailers on 36 mile or 60 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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