BBVA Compass Tour de Houston

Title: BBVA Compass Tour de Houston
Location: Start Location is City Hall, 901 Bagby
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Description: BBVA COMPASS TOUR DE HOUSTON CRUISES THROUGH THE BAYOU CITY
Sixth Annual Bicycle Ride Benefiting the Houston Parks and Recreation Dept. Scheduled for March 21

Mayor Annise Parker and Senator Rodney Ellis will ride along with participants in the sixth annual BBVA Compass Tour de Houston. Cyclists will line up at City Hall on March 21, as the bike ride kicks off to benefit the Houston Parks and Recreation Department. The route will take riders on a journey through Houston’s historic districts and parks.

“I’m excited to host this annual Houston tradition,” said Mayor Annise Parker. “Thanks to BBVA Compass for their generous commitment, Houstonians will continue to enjoy the city’s premier recreational biking event while supporting our parks system.”

With three distance options, the BBVA Compass Tour de Houston is the perfect outdoor event for all cyclist levels, from the leisure rider to cycling competitors, and is a recommended BP MS 150 training ride. The distance options include a 70-mile route at 7 a.m., a 40-mile route at 7:30 a.m. and a 20-mile route at 8 a.m. Starting and ending at City Hall, the 2010 event is expected to draw more than 5,000 participants. Along the route, riders will find fully stocked rest stops, bicycle mechanics, and police and medical support, and will culminate with a post-race party for participants and volunteers.

BBVA Compass Tour de Houston registration details can be found at www.bbvacompasstourdehouston.com. Advance registration is $25 per adult rider and $15 each for kids 12 and under, and ends March 18 at 11:59 p.m. On-site registration will be available the day of the event at City Hall and costs $35 per rider. Packet pick-up locations and schedules for pre-registered riders can be found on the event Web site.
Date: 2010-03-21