Bike Around the Bay 2013 Registration is Now Open!

The event will be held Saturday, October 12 through Sunday, October 13, using the 180-mile, full-loop route around the bay as first implemented in 2012. Bike Around the Bay is a fully supported two-day, 180-mile bicycle ride around Galveston Bay that showcases its natural beauty and benefits the Galveston Bay Foundation. Now in it’s seventh year, Bike Around the Bay began with the goal of bringing people together from all over to see and experience Galveston Bay. Many people are unaware of the rich ecological diversity that is so close in proximity to Houston, and this event was designed to bring awareness of its importance.

Proceeds benefit projects that preserve wetlands, protect natural habitat, and enhance the water quality of the bay for present users and for posterity.

New for 2013

• The option of a one-day ride, which will include being transported to the start for a minimal additional cost, which can be selected during registration. Transportation will leave Moody Gardens on Saturday at 6:30pm and Sunday at 10:30am.
• GBF is also offering a new "Virtual Rider" option in 2013, allowing non-cyclists (injured riders, GBF volunteers, supporters etc.) to be part of Bike Around the Bay if they're unable to participate in ride weekend.

To learn more, visit the details page.

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A BIG thanks again to our top 20 fundraisers in 2012! We hope you'll join us in 2013!

Russ Boullion
Michael mcKenzie
Scott Aspelin
Jason Hughes
Madeline Woods
David Freeman
David Eskins
Morris Olivier
Jonathon Moore
Rick Hauck
Courtenay Clifford
Theodore Brooks
Blaine Douglas
Greg Blackburn
Steven Mugridge
Julienne Sugarek
Lythia Powell
Kim Lyrtle
Ben Davila
Kira Matukaitis
Paul Hesson

And a special thanks to Jeff Myerson, GBF Board Member, and Bob Stokes, GBF President, for riding in Bike Around the Bay 2012!

2013 Title Sponsor

2013 Sponsors (to date)

Rider Quotes

"Where do I start, it was all wonderful. In particular, the scenery, logistics, volunteer support, and police support were outstanding."

"The whole ride was great, my husband and I are so sad that it's over! We cannot wait to do it again."

"...we had an OUTSTANDING time during the Bike Around the Bay ride last weekend. You, the GBF, your volunteers, your sponsors, the police and all other contributors made it one of the safest and most enjoyable rides we’ve ever attended. The thoroughness, friendliness, enthusiasm, and spirit that everyone exhibited was catching and you definitely achieved your objectives- we will be back to ride again (with friends) and we now know a lot more about the areas from Anahuac to Galveston that we plan to visit during the coming year. Thank you for a fantastic time and we only wish we could thank everyone personally who help make the weekend possible."