2024 Gator Ride, Gear up to End Hunger!

The Gator Ride is an annual tradition that supports healthy activity and benefits Hearts and Hands of Baytown to end hunger in our community. This year we celebrate 35 years and are excited to announce the return of the Fred Hartman bridge routes!

As an MS150 Additional Training Ride, this is an event that you need to place on your schedule. Course lengths are 33, 43, 53, and 63miles. There is even a 5.6-mile family ride!

All proceeds from the Gator Ride, Gear Up to End Hunger will go toward our Annual Campaign. The most basic need for survival is food, and an unacceptable number of families need food assistance in our community. Hearts and Hands of Baytown is leading the fight to address food insecurity by providing access to fresh, healthy food to residents via our four pillar programs. In all our endeavors, we work to remove the stigma of needing food and provide clients with opportunities to strive toward self-sufficiency.

It is because of the support of organizations like yours that we can provide food for families in a dignified and supportive manner while supporting services with collaborating partnerships not only to eradicate hunger but to address the underlying causes. All proceeds from the event are invested directly back into our community.

The first 800 riders to register are guaranteed a ride shirt! Please note we will have a limited number of children’s sizes. 

NEW for 2024, Gator Ride Custom Rider Jerseys!!

To access the Team Store, use this link: Baytown Gator Ride Team Store

Event details and schedule

NEW for 2024, Gator Ride Custom Rider Jerseys!!

To access the Team Store, use this link: Baytown Gator Ride Team Store

Jersey orders will ship directly to you from Primal, who manages all Gator Ride jersey sales. If you want your jersey for this year’s ride, you need to order by January 22, 2024! A schedule is included below.

Please ensure you have selected the correct size according to the Men’s and Women’s Sport Cut Primal size chart. Jersey sizes cannot be exchanged. If you have any issues, please visit the Primal Customer Service page for assistance.

Order Timeline

• Order Now: The store will be open from Dec. 6, 2023 – Jan. 22, 2024. Orders will be delivered by March 8, 2024, so you can wear your jersey for this year’s ride!

If you want your jersey for this year’s ride, place your order on or before January 22, 2024!!!

Don’t delay, order your jersey from the Primal Webstore today!

Packet Pick-up Instructions

EARLY PACKET PICK-UP LOCATIONS:

Thursday, March 14, 2024

TIME: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Bay Area Cycling

2049 South Richey (Richey & Allen Genoa)

Pasadena, TX 77502

Friday, March 15, 2024

TIME: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Lee College Gymnasium

200 Lee Drive

Baytown, Texas 77520

What’s included in the ride packet?

• Bib number (attached to jersey)
• T-shirt
• Additional rider information

Note: If a rider is unable to pick up his or her packet, another person may pick up the packet on their behalf if their online registration is completed and the waiver is signed.

Please refer to our website page for more information.

Day of packet pick-up

Saturday, March 16, 2024

• Main Routes – 6:00 AM – 7:15 AM
• Family Ride – 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM

Lee College Gymnasium

200 Lee Drive

Baytown, Texas 77520

Plan to park and ride your bike through campus to the check-in/starting line area. There will be signs to assist you in finding the parking area and getting to the check-in area.

2024 Gator Ride Information Map at Lee College

RIDE TIMELINE DETAILS

• 6:00 AM Check-In and Registration
• 7:30 AM 63 & 43–mile routes (NOTE: Start line closes at 7:55 am for 63-43-mile routes crossing Fred Hartman)
• 8:00 AM 53 & 33–mile routes (NOTE: Start line closes at 8:30 am for 53-33-mile routes)

All main routes are open until 2:00 PM. After 2:00 PM, riders may SAG to the finish or continue to ride without Gator Ride support.

• 8:00 AM Family Ride Check-In and Registration
• 8:45 AM 5.6-mile route (NOTE: Start line closes at 9:15 am)

The route is open until 12:00 PM. After 12:00 PM, riders may SAG to the finish or continue to ride without Gator Ride support.

Rider Safety:

• Helmets are required for all riders.
• Riders must obey all Law Enforcement Personnel, Ride Officials, and Volunteers.
• Every rider must wear a bicycle helmet that complies with the US Consumer Products Safety Commission Safety Standard.
• Headphones, cell phones, ear buds, radios, and similar audio devices used in, on, or around the rider’s head or ears are NOT permitted while riding.
• Report hazards to Rest Stop Leads, Ride Marshals, or SAG Drivers.
• No trailers are allowed on the main routes.

Accommodations:

·         Hyatt Regency Baytown Address: 100 Convention Ctr Wy, Baytown, TX 77520, Phone: (281) 987-1234

• Springhill Suites Address: 5169 East Fwy, Baytown, TX 77521 Phone: (281) 421-1200
• Hilton Garden Inn Address: 4910 E Chase St, Baytown, TX 77521 Phone: (281) 838-8208

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Contact Nikki Rincon at [email protected] for details on accommodations.