General Information

Palacios, a multicultural community, has become a farming and ranching center and a major shrimping port. Also, people come from all over the world for our extraordinary birding opportunities.

Here is a list of many of the activities for our 2014 Ride Activities

Early Packet Pickup Schedule

Wednesday Nov 5 2014: 4 - 7:30 PM
Sun & Ski - 5000 Katy Mills Circle #505
Katy, TX 77494
PH: 281-994-5291

Thursday, Nov 6 2014: 4-730 PM
Sun & Ski - 6100 Westheimer
Houston, TX
PH.713 783 8180

 

Packet Pickup Schedule

Friday evening Nov. 7 6-9 p.m.
Packet pickup at Fat Grass Restaurant in Bay City
Bay City, TX 77414
PH: 979-244-7277
Website http://www.thefatgrass.com

Menu...hmmm..oh yes... we are proud to share with you the menu for packet pick up in Bay City at Fat Grass (you know Matagorda is Fat Grass in Spanish right?) .
(tough duty, I know - yum !)

Friday evening Nov. 7, 5-8 p.m.
Pre-registration and packet pickup at Outrigger Grill
www.outriggergrill.com
Palacios TX 77465
PH:(361) 972-1479

Saturday morning, Nov 8, 6-8:30 a.m.
Day of Registration and packet pickup at Outrigger .
Palacios TX 77465
PH:(361) 972-1479

Ride day schedule: 

The parking and registration map here will help you find your way on this early October morning. Please check it out.

Registration opens at 6:00 AM and closes at 8:30 AM.  No starts after 8:45AM.
Start time 8:00 AM  60 mile and 36mile
Start time 8:30 Am 12 mile
Where: In front of the Pavilion at South Bay Blvd at 4th St., Palacios, TX 77465

All routes close at 2:00 PM.  (No SAGS or support after 2PM)

Safety Rules/Reminders

  1. Every rider must wear a bicycle helmet that complies with the US Consumer Products Safety Commission Safety Standard.
  2. Headphones, cell phones, ear buds, radios and similar audio devices used in, on or around the rider's head or ears are not permitted while riding.
  3. Obey all state and local traffic laws.
  4. All riders must obey all Law Enforcement Personnel, Ride Officials and Volunteers.
  5. No riders under 12 years of age on the 60 and 36 mile routes.
  6. No bike trailers on 36 mile or 60 mile routes.

The Safety Zone is a great site for more information on safety, cycling etiquette, nutrition, conditioning, and much more. Please check it out.

 

 

 

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