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Day 1

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Start - Dr. Pepper Ballpark, Frisco, TX

The adventure begins Saturday morning at Dr. Pepper Ballpark in Frisco. If you are planning on leaving your vehicle over the weekend, please park in the yellow section of the below map in Parking lot B. This is the lot between Ikea and the ballpark. We will have security montioring this lot throughout the weekend.

At 7 a.m. Saturday, Sam’s Club team and other top fundraising teams lead the masses from Dr. Pepper Ballpark. Riders cannot start the route after 8 a.m. and must SAG to the first rest stop.

Frisco Start Area Parking and Overview Maps
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Dr. Pepper Ballpark Parking Map
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Frisco Area Start Overview Map

Breakpoints

Take a break! Breakpoints are positioned every eight to 15 miles on both days of the ride. Relax, hydrate, have a snack, use the restroom, make bike repairs – bike stores are there – visit the medical tent, apply sunscreen and enjoy the volunteers and corporate partners at the themed breakpoints.

When entering a breakpoint, do not stop and dismount at the entrance and/or exit. Be cautious of merging cyclists.

Support and gear (SAG) vehicles provide transportation to riders who need a lift to the next breakpoint. SAGs do not stop to make bike repairs. SAGs only move a rider forward along the route.

To signal a SAG vehicle driver, follow these steps:

  1. Move safely off the road and well out of the path of other riders.
  2. Dismount and stand near your bike.
  3. Remove your helmet and wave it at the SAG vehicle.

From a moving vehicle, it is difficult to distinguish a friendly wave from a call for assistance. Use the SAG signal when you need a lift. Be aware that some vehicles on the route are not equipped to carry riders. Also, SAG vehicles may be full at peak hours. Please have patience; another SAG vehicle will arrive soon. All riders still on the route after 6pm will be picked up and SAGed to the Overnight for saftey purposes.

Day 1 Route Map
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Day 1 Route Map


Day 1 Route Map
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Overnight - Texas Motor Speedway

Texas Motor Speedway is where Day 1 concludes and where your overnight fun begins. There will be a sea of tents and activities that will remind you of the State Fair. Shower, change clothes, eat and enjoy the company of fellow cyclists. Entertainment provided.

Texas Motor Speedway is located at 3545 Lone Star Circle, Fort Worth, TX‎ 76177.