Join the many cyclists already registered for the inaugural ride of the Tour du Rouge from the Bayou City to the Crescent City. This six-day, push-your-limits ride along the Gulf Coast is limited to 300 riders. But it won't all be hard work, each night you will enjoy good food and entertainment with your fellow riders.
The Cause
Your participation in the Tour du Rouge supports American Red Cross Chapters along the Gulf Coast from Houston to New Orleans.
- The American Red Cross provides emergency assistance when people are forced from their homes by fires, floods or other disasters.
- Military families stay connected through American Red Cross Emergency Communication.
- American Red Cross CPR and First Aid courses teach people to save a life, while American Red Cross swim lessons help protect our children's lives.
- The vast majority of these services are provided by our trained and dedicated volunteers, the heart of the American Red Cross. The American Red Cross is neighbors helping neighbors.
- The American Red Cross is not a government agency and receives its financial support through donations from the American public.
As you ride along the Gulf Coast, you will have the satisfaction of knowing you are helping your neighbors by making life better in these communities.
Tour Details [Click for Tour Brochure file (2.4 MB)]
- Ride Dates: May 3 - 8, 2009
- 512 miles total, average ride of 85 miles per day
- Rest Stops every 20-25 miles
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Snacks provided
- Evening entertainment and educational content
- Double occupancy motel accommodations provided
- "Shelter" experience in Creole
- Fully Supported with SAG vehicles, Mechanical and First Aid Support
- Bus trip back to Houston provided
- Bicycle transport back to Houston provided
Rider Requirements
- Nonrefundable registration fee $100
- Minimum Fundraising requirement $2,500
- Personal fundraising website will be provided
- Fundraising support and guidance will be provided
- Experienced Rider
- Should be able to ride 80 miles at 15 mph average including stops
- Agree to and Follow the Participant Agreement terms
Tour Itinerary
| Saturday May 2 | Send Off Party in Houston | |
| Sunday May 3 | Humble to Beaumont | 82 miles |
| Monday May 4 | Beaumont to Creole | 81 miles |
| Tuesday May 5 | Creole to Abbeville | 95 miles |
| Wednesday May 6 | Abbeville to Morgan City | 77 miles |
| Thursday May 7 | Morgan City to Gonzales | 98 miles |
| Friday May 8 | Gonzales to New Orleans | 79 miles |
| Friday PM | Victory Party in New Orleans | |
| Saturday May 9 | Bus return to Houston | |
| Weekend | Optional stay in New Orleans |
Registration Information
Please click on the Register to Ride section of this site for more information and to register.
