The Space Race!

Ride Details

Welcome to one of the hottest and most exciting bike rides in Houston. This event will have everything for all the family. Cyclists of every experience and ability level are welcome. Riders can choose from 19, 42, 62, 77, or 104 mile routes.

For the other members of the family, or anybody else wanting to ride, there will be the Family Fun Ride. The bike ride starts at 9 a.m. and takes off from Gulf Greyhound Park and goes around and through Gulf Greyhound Park. On your return, you will be welcomed by McDonald's characters: Hamburglar and Grimace as well as Bootsie the Clown, and much more....

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The Rides

McDonald's characters will be on hand as Space Race riders leave the start line between 7:00 am and 9:00 a.m.

Rider safety is of upmost concern, therefore, per MS Society recommendations, riders will launch by pace group based on your anticipated average ride speed, not by ride distance.

All courses will be clearly marked with and each route will be patrolled by SAG vehicles providing mechanical and first aid assistance.

Each rest stop will be clearly marked and have restroom facilities, refreshments, minimal
first aid, and mechanical assistance.

Free* McDonald's Food at Return Stop! (*while supplies last)

HELMETS MUST BE WORN AND RULES OF THE ROAD MUST BE FOLLOWED
All riders under the age of 18 must cycle with an adult.
Ride support shuts down in stages, beginning at 2:30 pm working from the furthest reststop out, and ends at Start/FInish.
All ride support ENDS at 4:30 p.m.

Family Fun Ride

The 4th Annual Family Bike Ride for friends and family of the riders, or just for those who want to come out and have fun, the ride begins at 9:30 am . Come take a leisurely, safe, and fun
bike ride in and around Gulf Greyhound Park. When you come back, there will be free McDonald's food (while supplies last) for everybody.

The Family Fun Ride is for families with children 12 and under. All children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

There is a $20 registration for this event. Thanks for supporting your rider and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Houston/Galveston, Inc.!

Need a Hotel during the event?

There are many reasonably priced and nearby lodging in the area.

Space Race reccomends:

Meet

Characters

Grimace®

and

Hamburglar®

Start Times

Start times for each event are as follows:

7:00 am-9:00: Bike Riding Tours (20, 40, 60, 80, 101)

9:30 am: Family Fun Ride in and around Gulf Greyhound Park.

2010 Race Maps

(maps may change)

20 Mile
40 Mile
60 Mile
80 Mile
100 Mile
All Race Maps

ROUTE SUPPORT ENDS IN STAGES, STARTING AT 2:30 PM AT THE FURTHEST RESTSTOP OUT, WORKING IN TOWARDS START/FINISH.

ALL ROUTE SUPPORT ENDS AT 4:30 PM

Rest Stop Distance Tables

The average speed for the 100 mile route is a little less than 15 miles per hour average, including stops. All riders are expected to finish by 3:30 PM. If riders wish to continue on the route after the closure time, they are on their own and can expect no SAG or reststop support.

Route	Closure Time	Closure Location	Distance of Closure from Start
80 & 100 mile	10:45 AM	Rest Stop #2 at Wee Mart	24 miles
100 mile	11:00 AM	Rest Stop #3 at FM 203/2004	37 miles
100 mile	1:15 PM	Rest Stop #6 at Top Hat & HWY 6	65 miles