The Cause
Your participation in the Tour du Rouge supports the Arc of Greater Houston.
Tour du Rouge
Cyclists Supporting a Great Cause
The Arc of Greater Houston
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Your donation to the Tour du Rouge supports The Arc! For people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people with developmental disabilities an actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetime!
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Who are we? Why do we do it?
The only thing you will have to do the entire week is pedal. Our fabulous volunteers and crew will handle everything else.
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The Tour du Rouge is an elite and extraordinary cycling event. You can count on having a memorable week in which you will ride hundreds of miles
Riders
Tour du Rouge is six consecutive days of long rides. Since most of us don’t usually ride that far, we recommend that you train.
About the Ride
Join us for the 14th Tour du Rouge from Houston to the New Orleans. Last year's ride was a huge success and we've made changes to improve it.
This six-day, push-your-limits ride along the Gulf Coast is limited to 150 riders in 2022. But it isn't all be hard work, each night you will enjoy good food and entertainment with your fellow riders.
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News & Updates
Route and Training
Route The Tour du Rouge is a 6 day 540 mile cycling tour from Houston to New Orleans. The Tour averages 90 miles per day. Saturday April 30 Send Off Party in Houston Sunday May 1 Humble to Beaumont 94 miles Monday May 2 Beaumont to Sulfur 90 miles Tuesday May 3 Sulfur to Lafayette […]
Training Tips
Tour du Rouge is six consecutive days of long rides. Since most of us don’t usually ride that far, we recommend that you train.
What Previous Riders Say About The Ride
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“It was great having our room key ready when we arrived and our luggage already in the room!”
- Jackie Coleman-Hypolite, Missouri City, TX
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“Thanks again for a wonderful tour. The crew and volunteers were magnificent.”
- Patrick Berkebile, Baltimore, MD
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“It was a good route and I liked the varying scenery. The signage and support were exceptional!”
- Dawn Quinlivan, Austin, TX
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“I’ve been on other multi-day rides and never had this level of service. Amazing.”
- Keith Sams, Springdale, AR
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“The route cards were EXCELLENT and held up well. I especially liked the second card that contained specific route warnings.”
- Paul Landry, New Iberia, LA
Tour Basic Information
• Ride Dates: May 1-6, 2022
• 540 miles total, average ride of 90 miles per day
• Rest Stops every 20-25 miles
• Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Snacks provided
• Double occupancy motel accommodations provided
• Fully Supported with SAG vehicles, Mechanical and First Aid Support
• Bus trip back to Houston provided
• Bicycle transport back to Houston provided
• Limited to 150 riders! Sign up now before we run out of space! Tell them Dawn sent you!
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