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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
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 |