Rides & Events

2006 Apr 17

bhp Billiton Big Ring Challenge Race - Schedule/Directions/Registration/Camping Info

Get ready for a weekend of Fun, Friends and TMBRA racing!

Schedule of Events

Saturday May 6

Gates Open 8:00 AM
Expo Area and Pre-riding – All Day
Race Registration – 12:00 – 6:00 PM
Texas Kids Kup & Shimano Youth Series – 12:00 PM
PedalMasher Beginners Clinic – 1:00 PM
Fun Events (Ghost Race, BunnyHop Race) – 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Huffy Toss Finale – 4:00 PM
Karaoke Competition – Dinnertime

Sunday May 7

No pre-riding Sunday

Gates and Registration Open 7:00 AM
Registration Sport Class/Single Speed closes – 8:30 AM
Registration Expert closes – 10:30 AM
Registration Beginners closes – 1:00 PM

Staged Starting Times:

Sport and Single Speed- 9:00 AM
Experts – 11:00 AM
Beginners & Juniors – 1:30 PM

Awards presented immediately after class finishes

General Info

Join your friends in the Double Lake Recreational Area in the Sam Houston National Forest for the seventh race of the 2006 Texas Mountain Bike Championship Series, May 6-7.

Our sponsors are helping the Greater Houston Off Road Biking Association offer this race for the fourth time. Experienced Race Director Brian Thigpen and the GHORBA crew are working hard to prepare this event.

We need your help with organizing, course marshalling and other race-prep and race-day activities! Please email volunteering@ghorba.org or the race director, Brian Thigpen.

The Big Ring Challenge is one of GHORBA’s largest fundraising events. All the profit from this race helps fund the maintenance and building of new and current trails in the Houston Area. The money is used for tools, equipment, wood for bridges, as well as supporting GHORBA’s Sprockids program. No one gets paid. All of the money goes to these programs, so your money is put to good use in the Houston Area.

GHORBA and our Sponsors hope to see you at the race!

Map & Directions

The park is only 1 hour north of Houston! Click here for a Google map & directions

  • From Houston – I-59 North to Cleveland. Exit FM 2025 and drive 17 miles towards Coldspring Texas. Park Entrance is on the right.
  • From Dallas – I-45 south to FM150 take it east to FM 2025 at the edge of Coldspring. Turn right and the entrance is 1/2 mile on your left.

Helmets need to be worn whenever you are on a bike in the park – violators will be disqualified (NORBA rule 11.2)!

Registration & Race Entry Fees

Pre-Register by May 2 to avoid lines at the event and save $5 if you’re an adult racer bikereg.com

Race Entry fees:

  • $10.00 Juniors under 12.
  • $15.00 Juniors under 18
  • $30.00 all other classes pre-registration price
  • Day of the race is the same for Juniors but $35.00 for all others

We’re giving away over $6000 in cash and race prizes!

Camping

One of the great things about this race is that it is located in a National Recreation Area with campsites, both primitive and full hook-ups. There are new bathrooms with flush toilets and showers on both sides of the lake. There is a swimming area and a small concession stand. There are a limited number of Group Camping sites available in the start / finish / expo area that need to be reserved well in advance.

Reserve a campsite at reserveamerica.com

Helmets need to be worn whenever you are on a bike in the park – violators will be disqualified (NORBA rule 11.2)!

Lodging

The closest lodging is in Cleveland, about 17 miles southeast of the park. The following establishments will give a reduced rate if you mention the race:

Cafe in the Park
3219 US HWY 59S
Livingston TX 77351
Tel 936-327-2525

Super 8 Motel Cleveland
427 West Southline
Cleveland TX 77327
Tel. 281-432-8800

Holiday Inn Express
120 Southpoint Loop
Livingston TX 77351
Tel. 936-327-9600

Super 8 Motel
117 Hwy 59 Loop South
Livingston TX 77351
Tel. 936-327-2451

*For course and distances info visit the racing section via the link below.

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  1. How about distances, times, etc???

    By: pierre
    Apr 12

  2. Done! See the race pages here

    By: Veljko
    Apr 13

  3. RV SITES AVAILABLE!! There are still 4-6 RV sites available. They are all first come first serve. Specifically site 24 which is across the street from the lodge has full hookups. They cannot guarantee access to this unless you call several hours in advance and ask for them to hold it. You will need to call 936 653 8699 (normal hours are 10am – 9-10pm) IF site 24 is taken, site 26 is close enough to share electricity. Otherwise, you can try for the other RV sites. Call today or first thing Fri morning and attempt to hold it.

    By: BRC Race Director
    May 4