12 Miles on a Challenging, Low Traffic Course (All Right Hand Turns) w/ traffic control
·      Super Cool Start House with ramp and fencing!
·      Over $2,000 in Gift Certificates and/or Merchandise awarded across in all categories
·      Special award to Fastest Male & Female Times
·      Professional Announcer
·      Chip Timing by Run-Far
·      Great Music
·      Food and Beverages available!
·      First 100 registered receive a FREE “Ghost Burgerâ€!!!
·      Free T-Shirts to the first 150 registered
·      Lots of Ghost Town Fun at the post event Party and Awards Ceremony!!!
Presented by Bicycle Heaven and Peakfitness Racing
San Antonio, TX
Sunday, February 14, 2010 Online Registration Closes Friday, February 12, 2010 at 11:30 PM ET
CATEGORY
DISTANCE
START
TIME
FEE
PRIZES
Men’s 4
40
minutes
8:15Â AM
$22
100.00
Men’s 5
30
minutes
9:05Â AM
$22
Merchandise
Women’s category 4
30
minutes
9:05Â AM
$22
Merchandise
Men’s 4/5 35+
40
minutes
9:45Â AM
$22
Merchandise
Women’s Open
40
minutes
9:45Â AM
$22
200.00
Men’s Open
60
minutes
10:40Â AM
$22
499.00
The pre-registration price will be 22.00 until Sunday evening at 11:45pm eastern time. Â All pre-registration until closing will be 25.00 as stated on the flier.
The BBVA Compass Tour de Houston began as an idea that came to the Mayor from State Senator Rodney Ellis who participated in a five boroughs ride in New York City. He enjoyed being able to see the historic areas of New York by bicycle and thought that Houston’s historic districts could offer bicycle enthusiasts a great experience as well. Mayor Bill White loved the idea because it provides a wonderful civic bonding experience for Houstonians and also promotes clean air and a healthy lifestyle.
*The 2010 Ride is scheduled for Sunday, March 21, 2010.
o Start Location is City Hall, 901 Bagby
o Ride lengths are 20, 40, and 70 miles
o You can now Register Online or Register by Mail (.pdf)
+ Online Registration closes on Wednesday, March 17 at 11:59 p.m.
*Prices:
o 13 and over is $25.00 pre-registration
o 12 and under is $15.00 pre-registration
o $35.00 onsite registration for all riders
o Cash or check payments only on Ride Day Website
100 mile bike ride – Halfway point
from www.youtube.com        05:56
100 mile bike ride with @J_hirsch and @holisticguru. Beautiful January day in Texas, riding singlespeed.
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2009 Two Time Junior National Track Champion | 2009 TX Premiere Cup Team Champion | 2009 TX State Cup Individual and Team Champions
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