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One day rides in the Houston Area

There are a number of organized rides in late Spring and Summer in the Houston area:

Sat, May 10: Columbus Rolling Hills Challenge (7:30am Columbus - Beeson's Park) 25/50/62.5/100 miles The Columbus Lion's Club do a great job of organizing this ride. They cook wonderful hamburgers for all riders at the finish - be sure to ask for lots of sautéed onions!

Sat, May 17: Steeple Chase Bike Tour (8:00am Schulenburg) 10/20/40/50/70 miles. This ride takes you through the rolling hills of Fayette and Colorado Counties showcasing the "Painted Churches of Texas"

Sat, May 17: Pedaling The Prairie (7:30am Katy Mills Mall) 10/25/45/62/100 miles. The 100 mile route will travel from Katy Mills through Fulshear to Simonton, San Felipe, Bellville, Pattison and back to Kay Mills Mall.

Sat, May 31: May Day Challenge (8:00am Byran - Central Baptist Church) 18/40/67 miles. It benefits adults with disabilities in the Bryan/College Station area.

Sun, June 1: Good Old Summertime Classic (8:00am Fayetteville) 8/25/35/50/70 miles. Free BBQ lunch after the ride.

Sun, June 8: Tour de Braz (Alvin - Alvin Community College) 10/30/50/62/100 miles.

Sat, June 21: Paws & Puddle (8:00am La Marque - Gulf Greyhound Park) 10/40/60/80 miles. The Animal Alliance of Galveston hosts this ride. Fresh fruit, banana bread and plenty of goodies at each rest stop and BBQ dinner at the finish.

Sun, July 20: Katy Flatland (7:00am Katy Mills Mall) 30/50/62/100 miles. The Northwest Cycling Club presents the "Granddaddy" of local summer rides.

Cool Bike Tours

After training to get ready for the two day, 180 mile BP MS150, you might be interested in an extended bike tour. There are many available tours available in all parts of the world. Below are listed several that Team Shell Members have or plan to take:

Tour du Rouge - Team Shell member Alan Bazard is the Race Director for this new event, which will be a a six day ride from Houston to New Orleans scheduled for October 18-23, 2008. It is a fully supported 521 mile ride that goes through small towns along the Gulf Coast, staying overnight in motels and limited to 300 riders. It is a fundraising event for the American Red Cross as each participant is expected to raise at least $2,500. For more information go to their website.

Cycle Oregon - This is an annual event held the second week in September and consists of a seven day bike trip thru different parts of the state of Oregon. Up to 2,000 riders of varying skills participate. It is fully supported with sags and rest stops, all meals are provided and camps with nightly entertainment are set up along the way. In 2005, Team Shell members Andrea and Matt Reynolds, Mark Livingston and Thor Hanson participated in the ride that followed the Columbia River from the middle of state to Astoria on the coast and had a great time.

Cycle Alaska - Sockeye Cycle provides several multi-day bike tours in Alaska and Canada. They are small groups of 4-12 riders with a support van that follows the riders. Accommodations include both camping, motels and B&Bs along the way with excellent meals prepared by the tour guide. In 2006, Thor Hanson and several friends took the 360 mile Golden Circle Tour from Haines, AK thru White Horse, CN to Skagway, AK enjoying spectacular scenery. See website for pictures and description of route.

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