Tour du Rouge – Houston, TX
2011 Tour du Rouge, Houston to New Orleans
Your participation in the Tour du Rouge supports American Red Cross Chapters along the Gulf Coast from Houston to New Orleans.
Tour Details
* Ride Dates: May 1 – 6, 2011
* 526 miles total, average ride of 88 miles per day
* Rest Stops every 20-25 miles
* Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Snacks provided
* Evening entertainment and educational content
* Double occupancy motel accommodations provided
* Fully Supported with SAG vehicles, Mechanical and First Aid Support
* Bus trip back to Houston provided
* Bicycle transport back to Houston provided
* Limited to 150 riders
Rider Requirements
* Nonrefundable registration fee $100
* Minimum Fundraising requirement $2,500
o Personal fundraising website will be provided
o Fundraising support and guidance will be provided
* Experienced Rider
o Should be able to ride 80 miles at 15 mph average including stops
Tour Itinerary
Saturday April 30 Â Â Â Â Â Â Send Off Party in Houston
Sunday May 1       Houston to Beaumont    88 miles
Monday May 2       Beaumont to Sulphur    92 miles
Tuesday May 3       Sulphur to Abbeville    103 miles
Wednesday May 4    Abbeville to Morgan City    77 miles
Thursday May 5       Morgan City to Gonzales    85 miles
Friday May 6       Gonzales to New Orleans    81 miles
Friday PM Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Victory Party in New Orleans
Saturday May 7 Â Â Â Â Â Â Bus return to Houston
Weekend       Optional stay in New Orleans
