Sunday, March 18, 2012
Tour de Houston Presented by Apache Corporation, the annual fundraising bike ride, will take place Sunday, March 18, 2012. The severe drought conditions spreading throughout Texas have dramatically increased the need to protect our parks and green spaces. Funds raised from this year’s ride will benefit Houston’s reforestation efforts through our non-profit partner, Houston Parks Board, dedicated to creating, improving and protecting parkland in the greater Houston region.
The route will take riders on a journey through Houston’s historic East End, the Ship Channel and Brady’s Landing, Ellington Airport, Johnson Space Center to Clear Lake and back to City Hall.
While Tour de Houston Presented by Apache Corporation is a fundraising ride, it also serves as a recommended ride for the BP MS 150. We encourage BP MS 150 participants to participate in the many recommended rides offered throughout the Houston area.
For more information on recommended rides visit: http://www.nationalmssociety.org/chapters/bp-ms-150/ride-information/recommended-rides/index.aspx.
- If you can't participate in this year's ride but would like to donate to the Drought Relief Fund, go to the Houston Parks Board Website, click DONATE NOW! and select Drought Relief Fund in the Donation Information Area.
- Read the January 12, 2012 Press Release (.html)
- Packet pickup information coming soon
General Information
WHEN: Sunday, March 18, 2012
- 6:00 a.m. -- Check in and registration
- 7:00 a.m. -- 60-mile route
- 7:30 a.m. -- 40-mile route
- 8:00 a.m. -- 20-mile route
- 11:00 a.m. -- Post-ride party
WHERE: Ride begins and ends at City Hall (901 Bagby)
Click graphic above to register online
or register by mail here (.pdf)
and Download and Sign the waiver (.pdf)
COST:
- Advance registration (Jan. 12-Feb. 17)
- $30 adults; $20 kids (12 yrs and under)
- Pre- registration (Feb.18 - March 10, 11:59 p.m.)
- 35 adults; $20 kids (12 yrs and under)
- Registration ( March 11 – March 18 day of ride)
- $40 adults; $20 kids (12 yrs and under)
MORE INFO: For more information call 832.393.0868.
Sponsorship Information
Each year a new route is featured to meet the Mayor’s objective to showcase Houston neighborhoods. The 20, 40 and 60-mile ride is a BP MS 150 approved training ride ... Sponsor receives total exclusivity regarding promotion of brand on-site at the start / finish line, rest stop areas, & hospitality area specific to business category ... The Mayor’s Office of Special Events produces events to create civic celebration and enhance the community. Proceeds benefit Houston Parks and Recreation Department through the Houston Parks Board, a Texas 501(c)(3) non-profit. Sponsorship is tax-deductible.
What Others Have Said
- This was really a great ride - thank you to all the volunteers and police officers who made it possible. All the workers were friendly and cheerful. What a thrill to ride through the streets of Houston. Usually these organized rides are not worth the money, but this was priceless! My civic pride is bursting!
- The tour was a wonderful event - congratulations to you and all involved. Routes were well chosen, and showed me a few parts of the city I hadn't seen before including some occasional gems.
- What a fabulous success the Tour de Houston was. Thank you for letting me be a part of it. I keep smiling every time I think about it. The image of bikers packing 3/4 of the streets surrounding City Hall is burned into my mind. What a GREAT thing for the City.