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LyondellBasell Bike Around the Bay
Ride Details

Thank you for your interest in the second annual LyondellBasell Bike Around the Bay, benefiting the Galveston Bay Foundation. We hope you share our excitement with this unique ride, it promises to be another great time for everyone.


The Route
The route will be very similar to last year's route.  The start on Saturday will be at Fort Anahuac Park in Anahuac, Texas at 8:00 a.m.  Sunday's start will be from Moody Gardens at 7:30 a.m.  This is 30 minutes earlier than last year so that we can cross the causeway earlier.  The one difference in the route is that we will avoid last year's finish along Highway 565 in Baytown.  Instead, we will direct riders along the newly finished segment of the Grand Parkway around the edge of Baytown.  This four lane, divided highway has 10 foot wide shoulders and passes along the eastern edge of Houston Raceway Park, thereby removing the need to travel along 565.


Registration Charges
The registration fee for this year's ride will be $110 from June 1 to June 30.  The fee will rise to $120 on July 1 and stay at that level until October 1 when it will rise to $140.  Online registration will close at the end of October 13.  Dinner and the beach party at Moody Garden's will be an additional fee of $20.  Dinner will include a full buffet spread with pasta, chicken, shrimp, vegetables, dessert and drink tickets.  Kelly McGuire will be providing entertainment at the beach party. 

The Galveston Bay Foundation thanks you for your participation in this event. Please contact us with any questions you have info@bikearoundthebay.org

PACKET PICKUP

to be determined

 

START TIME/LOCATION

Saturday

8:00am
Fort Anahuac Park
1704 S. Main Street, Anahuac, Texas 77514
www.co.chambers.tx.us/fortanahuac/main.html

Sunday

7:30am
Moody Gardens
www.moodygardenshotel.com

Houston Raceway Park


Fort Anahuac Park

OVERNIGHT DETAILS

The overnight stay in Galveston, Texas at Moody Gardens Resort & Entertainment Center will be the high point of the day's journey and promises to relax and to re-energize the rider for the Day 2 excursions.

Registration fee includes:

  • A fully supported route for 2 days.
  • Courtesy shuttle bus to hotels listed below.
  • Complimentary one year membership to the Galveston Bay Foundation.
  • Cotton t-shirt.

Dinner and the beach party are not included in this year's registration fee and will be an additional charge of $20.  But be sure to join us for a great dinner and party and Moody Garden's Palm Beach! 

ACCOMMODATIONS

  • Applicants are responsible for their own overnight accommodations.
  • Call the hotel/motel of your choice to make your reservation.
  • For other types of accommodations, consult www.Galveston.com

Overnight accommodations are not included in your registration fee, but we have reserved a limited number of discounted rooms at a rate of $156 at Moody Gardens.  Please mention Bike Around the Bay when making your reservation. A shuttle will run from several nearby hotels to Moody Gardens.  Additional hotel listings will be provided soon.  Please call the hotel/motel of your choice to make your reservations.

Moody Gardens: (888) 388-8484; www.moodygardenshotel.com

Additional hotels (please mention "Bike Around the Bay" for rate mentioned below):

Hawthorn Suites, $109 per night, 6300 Seawall Boulevard, (800) 527-1133; www.hawthorn.com

La Quinta Inn, $79 per night, 8710 Seawall Boulevard, (800) 531-5900; www.lq.com


SCHEDULE

Saturday, October 18, 2008
Fort Anahuac Park
6:00-8:00am Participant Arrival
8:00am Ride Start
Moody Gardens
1:00-6:00pm Riders Arriving
6:00pm Route Closes
6:00-9:00pm Palm Beach Party
2-9:30pm Courtesy Shuttle Transport to Hotels/Palm Beach Party
* Shuttle will run continuously, beginning at 6:00pm the route will include Palm Beach
Sunday , October 19, 2008
Moody Gardens
6:00am Courtesy Shuttle Transport Begins
6:00-7:00am Breakfast at Start
7:30am Ride Start
* All Riders must start with the group to cross over the Galveston Causeway

LUGGAGE TRANSPORT

Saturday, October 18, 2008

Ft. Anahuac Park Start: Luggage trucks will be available to transport riders' luggage to Moody Gardens. Each rider will receive 2-numbered adhesive luggage tags to be placed around luggage handles. Luggage without tags will not be accepted.

Moody Gardens/Overnight: Upon arrival to Moody Gardens, the luggage area will be located near the finish line. Riders may pick up their luggage at this location.

Sunday, October 19, 2008

Moody Gardens: Luggage trucks will be available to transport riders' luggage to the finish line at Houston Raceway Park, Baytown, Texas

Houston Raceway Park: Upon arrival to Houston Raceway Park, the luggage area will be located near the finish line. Riders may pick up their luggage at this location.

SUNDAY BIKE TRANSPORTATION

LyondellBasell Bike Around the Bay will transport participants and their bikes from Houston Raceway Park to Ft. Anahuac Park Sunday, October 19. This service is complimentary. Bikes will be returned in box trucks. Each bike is carefully wrapped in packing paper and secured in the truck. Rider number must remain on the bike for Sunday transportation.

SUNDAY RIDER TRANSPORTATION

LyondellBasell Bike Around the Bay will provide complimentary shuttle bus service from the finish Houston Raceway Park to Ft. Anahuac Park on Sunday, October 19. Bus service is scheduled from 2pm to 6:30pm.


For additional details see the Ride FAQ



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> Start Time/Location



> Schedule



> Overnight Details



> Accommodations



> Transportation



> Ride FAQ




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