7th Annual Conquer the Coast Ride
For those of you looking for a great ride but maybe with a change of scenery and location check out the 7th Annual Conquer the Coast Ride. The event is scheduled to take place Friday, September 24th and Saturday September 25th along the Corpus Christi shoreline. Riders will have the opportunity to take a ride along the Corpus Christi shoreline or ride the 65-mile course that takes you along the scenic views of the Coastal Bend and the chance to cycle with dolphins!

Schedule information
Both the 25 mile and 65 mile rides will Start/Finish at Whataburger Field located at 734 E. Port Ave. in Corpus Christi, Texas on Saturday, September 25, 2010.
* 65 mile ride starts at 7:30am*
* 25 mile ride starts at 8:00am
*the Toughest 18 Miles in Texas Time Trial will be held on Mustang & Padre Island, within the 65 mile ride
There are 3 levels of rides being offered again this year: a 25 mile cruise, a 65 mile ride with an option to add the “Toughest 18 Miles in Texas” Time Trial.

25 Mile Cruise: A quick cruise along Ocean Dr.; one of the most beautiful and prestigious boulevards in Texas.

65 Mile Ride: Encompasses the Corpus Christi Bay including:

* a beautiful sunrise climb over the Harbor Bridge, which is sure to take your breath away
* a route through the coastal communities and fishing villages of Portland, Ingleside, Aransas Pass, and Port Aransas;
* hop a ferry for a ride across the intercoastal canal featuring playful dolphins;
* travel across Padre Island, over the JFK Causeway and down Ocean Drive

The Toughest 18 Miles in Texas Time Trial is offered to participants who want to have an added challenge and will again be included within the 65 mile ride.  Beginning this year will be a time trial within the time trial, the “Donny Kloster Memorial Mile” -the last mile of the Toughest 18 Miles in Texas.