Events
Bike Around the Bay
2008 LyondellBasell Bike Around the Bay - October 18 and 19
The LyondellBasell Bike Around the Bay is a two day, 150 mile bike ride around Galveston Bay showcasing the natural beauty of Galveston Bay and benefitting the Galveston Bay Foundation. The purpose of this event is to raise awareness about Galveston Bay and encourage area citizens to appreciate and visit the Bay. We are pleased to offer the second annual version of the ride this year and we hope to improve on what was a great first year. The ride will once again start in Anahuac, Texas and continue along a scenic route. Riders will spend the night in Galveston where they will enjoy a Beach Party at Moody Garden's Palm Beach. Day 2 will bring the riders north along the west side of Galveston Bay where they will ultimately finish outside of Baytown.
Join us October 18-19, 2008 for the second annual LyondellBasell Bike Around the Bay!
Registration is NOW open!
Visit the Bike Around the Bay website to register or for more details.
2007 Lyondell Bike Around the Bay
Over 400 riders participated in the first Lyondell Bike Around the Bay! On the morning of October 20th, 2007, enthusiastic riders gathered at Fort Anahuac Park to begin their two day trek around Galveston Bay. Day 1 took the riders from Anahuac, through Chambers County, and east towards High Island. The final leg of the day included a beautiful ride on the Bolivar Ferry and travel through historic Galveston. The overnight stay at Moody Gardens was a relaxing and fun-filled break. On Day 2 riders were escorted on the Galveston causeway and continued the route through Texas City, Bacliff, Kemah, Seabrook, and La Porte. Riders experienced amazing views while passing the Texas City Dike and cruising on top of the Fred Hartman Bridge. Riders, volunteers, and guests celebrated at the Houston Raceway Park finish.
This wonderful ride would not have been possible without the dedication and effort of the many volunteers who worked for months to coordinate this challenging event. Volunteer coordinated breakpoints provided riders with needed rest and supplies on both days. Support volunteers included motorcycle marshalls, SAG, medical and emergency, communication, security, ride logistics, bike repair, and supply teams. The Galveston Bay Foundation extends much appreciation to the steering committee members, sponsors, support teams, breakpoint teams, and start and finish volunteers that worked to assure the riders had a safe and enjoyable experience.
Registration is now open for the second annual LyondellBasell Bike Around the Bay scheduled for October 18-19, 2008. For registration or details about the ride, please visit
www.bikearoundthebay.org.
If you would like to help plan and/or coodinate this event, please contact
Vanessa Mintzer at vmintzer@galvbay.org.
