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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! 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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