In case the Houston to Austin MS150 is not enough of a challenge for you, the Houston chapter of The American Red Cross is putting together the initial Tour du Rouge. The Tour is 480 miles over 6 days riding from Humble, TX to New Orleans.

According to Dale Robertson’s Cycling Notebook column in the November 29th Houston Chronicle, The new Tour du Rouge is throwing down the gauntlet to you BP MS 150 regulars by asking, "Are you ready for a real challenge?"

An informational session explaining the ride is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday (Dec. 1st.) at the Greater Houston Chapter headquarters, 2700 Southwest Freeway at Kirby.

For additional information about this event, contact Dory Cayten at dcayten@ghac.org or 713-313-1668.