What is TX TOUGH?
The TX TOUGH Tour is a pledge fund-raiser created exclusively to raise money for Children's Medical Center in Dallas. When you sign up and pledge to raise money for Children's, you have the opportunity to participate in a RUN, SWIM or BIKE event. Each event is an individual stage of the Tour and produced at a different time during the calendar year. You can choose to participate in one, two or ALL three stages...IT'S UP TO YOU! Each stage features opportunities to watch professional-level racing, and includes activities for kids, lots of food and live music, all in an exciting, action-packed weekend.
NO EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY! You don't need to know anything about running, swimming or biking to participate. If you, friends or co-workers want to make a difference and touch the lives of the more than 370,000 kids visiting Children's every year...then WE WANT YOU!
When is the first stage?
In 2008, the TX TOUGH Tour only includes a BIKE stage, scheduled for
Sunday, September 14th, 2008 . You and your teammates will START and FINISH at American Airlines Center in
Victory Park. With a range of route options, you may choose to ride a 10K, 40K, 56-mile or 112-mile...that's right...112-mile course! There is literally something for everyone, whether you are just starting or have been riding for years. This will be an event you and your friends won’t want to miss! On Thursday, September 11th , Victory Park will host a pre-event party where you and your teammates will pick up tour packets, sponsor gift bags, enjoy food and live music and have the opportunity to watch a Pro Cycling Criterium. What's a Criterium? It’s a one-day, high speed, bicycle race on a circuit-style road course. Criteriums have been the backbone of American cycling since the 20’s and bring a unique set of skills to the sport. These races are historically run on courses that loop through city streets offering spectators the opportunity to watch the athletes up close as they reach top speeds of 45-55 miles per hour. Thursday, September 11th, you and your friends will be able to see some of the top US Pro Cyclists, including the TX TOUGH pb Hotel San Jose Cycling Team, as they compete for cash and the chance to be crowned the 2008 TX TOUGH Champion!
How do I sign-up? Everyone participating in TX TOUGH registers as a member of a team. It only takes three (3) people to start a team…it's that simple! Can you have more than three (3) people on a team? ABSOLUTELY...YES! There is NO LIMIT to the number of people eligible to join your team. Don't know three (3) other people? Then we invite you to join one of several teams we have created with you in mind. If you are ready to register or start your own team, CLICK HERE. If you want to learn more about how to start a team or want more information about joining one of our teams, please contact Geoff Godsey at geoff@txtough.org or call 214-783-7989.