Tour du Rouge – Humble, TX to New Orleans
Your participation in the Tour du Rouge supports American Red Cross Chapters along the Gulf Coast from Houston to New Orleans.
Be among the first to join the inaugural ride of the Tour du Rouge from the Bayou City to the Crescent City. This six-day, push-your-limits ride along the Gulf Coast will be limited to 200. But it won’t all be hard work, each night you will enjoy good food and entertainment with your fellow riders.
For more information contact Dory Cayten at
713-313-1668 or dcayten@ghac.org
Tour Details
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October 18-23, 2008
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495 miles total, average ride of 82 miles per day
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Rest stops every 20-25 miles
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Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks provided
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Evening entertainment and educational content
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Double occupancy motel accommodations provided
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“Shelter” experience in Cameron
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Fully sagged
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Mechanical and first aid support
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Bus trip back to Houston
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Bicycle transport back to Houston
Rider Requirements
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Nonrefundable registration fee $100
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Fundraising requirement $2500
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Personal fundraising website provided
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Fundraising support and guidance provided
Itinerary
Friday Oct 17 – Send Off Party in Houston
Saturday Oct 18 – Humble to Beaumont – 75 miles
Sunday Oct 19 – Beaumont to Cameron – 67 miles
Monday Oct 20 – Cameron to Abbeville – 104 miles
Tuesday Oct 21 – Abbeville to Morgan City – 75 miles
Wednesday Oct 22 – Morgan City to Gonzales – 96 miles
Thursday Oct 23 – Gonzales to New Orleans – 78 miles
Thursday PM – Victory Party in New Orleans
Friday Oct 24 – Bus return to Houston
Weekend – Optional stay in New Orleans