Be among the first to join the inaugural ride of the Tour du Rouge from the Bayou City to the Crescent City. This six-day, 538 mile ride along the Gulf Coast will be limited to 300 riders. But it won’t all be hard work, each night you will enjoy good food and entertainment with your fellow riders.
The Cause
Your participation in the Tour du Rouge supports American Red Cross Chapters along the Gulf Coast from Houston to New Orleans.
Tour Details
- Ride Dates: October 18-23, 2008
- 538 miles total, average ride of 90 miles per day
- Rest Stops every 20-25 miles
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Snacks provided
- Evening entertainment and educational content
- Double occupancy motel accommodations provided
- “Shelter” experience in Creole
- Fully Supported with SAG vehicles, Mechanical and First Aid Support
- Bus trip back to Houston provided
- Bicycle transport back to Houston provided
Rider Requirements
- Nonrefundable registration fee $100
- Minimum Fundraising requirement $2,500
- Personal fundraising website will be provided
- Fundraising support and guidance will be provided
- Experienced Rider
- Should be able to ride 80 miles at 15 mph average including stops
Tour Itinerary
| Friday Oct 17 | Send Off Party in Houston | |
| Saturday Oct 18 | Humble to Beaumont | 82 miles |
| Sunday Oct 19 | Beaumont to Creole | 81 miles |
| Monday Oct 20 | Creole to Lafayette | 115 miles |
| Tuesday Oct 21 | Lafayette to Morgan City | 87 miles |
| Wednesday Oct 22 | Morgan City to Gonzales | 95 miles |
| Thursday Oct 23 | Gonzales to New Orleans | 78 miles |
| Thursday PM | Victory Party in New Orleans | |
| Friday Oct 24 | Bus return to Houston |
For further information go to the Tour de Rouge website.
Take care,
Lynn AKA the Bike Diva
