The Texas Medical Center Orchestra will sponsor a bicycle ride on April 3, 2011, for the benefit of the orchestra and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society: Lone Star. The ride will be a "gran fondo" type of ride which in Italian means "big ride". "This type of ride has become immensely popular in Europe" said Phil Pauzé, Event General Director and organizer. "These rides are for all riders regardless of expertise and skill and include skilled cyclists Categories 1 through 5 as well as amateur cyclists in the recreational category.
Some of the best road surfaces in the greater Houston area are found in Waller County along the northwest corridor of Highway 290 West. The Gran Fondo: Texas TMCO has maximized these roads to create routes that are unique, safe and challenging. Scheduled just 2 weeks prior to the BP MS150 and 2 weeks following the last Texas Cup race, the timed component of the two longer routes (100K and 100 mile) will allow riders of every skill and competitive level to compare themselves to their fellow riders. From the flat and rolling roads at the start at Houston Oaks Country Club & Family Sports Resort to the 6-7% grades of the hills around White Hall, expect the perfect final test for those riding the BP MS150, an ideal benchmark ride for those triathletes participating in the Memorial Hermann Ironman or a 'no excuse/ no regret' incentive to "Cat up" as the ride will meet USAC Gran Fondo requirements.
SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2010
Cycling Training - 9:00 A.M. to 3:00.
• Houston Oaks Country Club & Family Sports Retreat
• Fee charged
• Limited attendance: 100
• Curriculum : Class, Nutrition, Road training
Celebrity Reception and Dinner - 6:30 to 9:00 P.M.
• Houston Oaks Country Club & Family Sports Retreat
• Informal: bar-b-que
• Limited attendance: 300+: family oriented
• Entertainment: Artist TBA/Texas Medical Center Orchestra
• Ticketed, door prizes, raffle
Sunday, April 3, 2011: 8:00 A.M.
• The ride: All rides Start/end at the Houston Oaks Country Club & Family Sports Retreat
• Participants: 3,000
• Spousal/family activity: Houston Oaks Country Club & Family Sports Retreat
• Lunch: Houston Oaks Country Club & Family Sports Retreat
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• Awards Ceremony: Houston Oaks Country Club & Family Sports Retreat
Chato Bikes Youth Drawing Winners
At last night's concert of the Texas Medical Center
Orchestra, bikes were presented to the winners of the
Cannondale bike raffle and the Chato Bikes Youth Drawing.
The winner of the Cannondale drawing was Warren Lau.
The winners of the Chato Bicycles Youth Bikes Drawing
were Veronica Mendez, 11, and Victor Marcial, 14. Victor
could not attend so Jahvuon King stood in for Victor.
We sincerely appreciate the generosity of Sport
Cycling Group (Cannondale) and Chato Bikes in
Magnolia for the donations of the bikes.
National Multiple Sclerosis and Texas
Medical Center Orchestra Receive A Grand Donation!
EVENT SPONSORS:
TMCO CARES
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