Entry Fee:
| Before October 1st |
Day of Event |
| Adults: $15.00 |
Adults: $20.00 |
| Child (12 & under): $7.50 |
Child (12 & under): $10.00 |
Registration:
Deadline for mail-in registration is September 30, 2009. Deadline for online registration is October 1, 2009 at 6 PM. Participants may register at Marmion Park (18th & Heights Blvd.) the day of the event.
To Register Online: http://www.signmeup.com
To Register by Mail: Make Checks Payable to Houston Heights Association and send to:
Houston Heights Association
Bicycle Rally
P.O. Box 70735
Houston, TX 77270
Packet Pick Up:
Pre-registered rally participants will pick up their packets at Marmion Park the day of the rally.
Rally Start:
Rally participants may start their ride any time after 7:30 on the day of the event. Riders must finish by 4:00 pm.
Description:
Entrants will bicycle a 20 mile course through the Heights, Northside, Eastend, Harrisburg, Downtown, 6th Ward and Norhill. The route is on City of Houston bike trails. Each entrant will be issued a rally card, rally map and a scavenger hunt clue list. The rally starts and ends at Marmion Park (18th & Heights Blvd.). Participants may start anytime after 7:30 am. This is not a race! Riders under 12 years of age must wear required safety gear. Riders must obey all traffic laws.
Prize Rules:
To be eligible for prizes an entrant must complete the rally by 4:00 pm and deposit the validated rally card in the prize entry box at Marmion Park. The rally card must have been validated at the check point.
Check Point and Water Station:
There will be one combination check point -water station near the mid-point on the ride.
Scavenger Hunt:
Each entrant will be provided a list of clues that describe a sight or an object that can be seen along the rally course. The person who finds the most mystery objects will be named the winner. The clue list will have a place to write the address or near-by intersection where the mystery object is located. Scavenger hunt entries must be turned in by 4:00 pm.
End of Rally Party:
An End-of-Rally Party, with live music, will be held in Marmion Park, starting at 4:00 pm.
There is no rain date for this event. Rain or shine, the event goes on as planned. For information go to the website: Houston Heights Homes or contact Rally Chairman, Paul Carr at mailto:www.TortureT@aol.com or 713-869-0505. |