THE RIDE
The SB 250 is a 2 day supported charity ride from McAllen to San Antonio, Texas to raise money for Spina Bifida. Day 1 starts in McAllen and ends in Freer, Texas (141 miles). Day 2 starts in Freer and ends in San Antonio, Texas (107 miles). There are multiple supported food/water stops along the course each day (~ every 20 miles). There are time cut-offs each day for rider safety.
Day 1
RIDE HOURS
6:00 am - 6:00 pm
START LINE
La Quinta by Wyndham McAllen La Plaza Mall
1120 S 10th St
McAllen, TX 78501
DAY 1 FINISH:
Freer ISD Gymnasium
DAY 1 MAP:
McAllen to Freer
- Head north on Ware Road
- Turn left onto W University Dr (TX-107W)
- Turn right onto Conway Rd (FM 2993)
- Turn left onto W Monte Christo Rd
- Turn right onto Moorfield Rd (FM681 N)
- Veer left onto FM 681
- Turn left onto FM 681
- Turn right onto FM 2058/FM 681
- Turn left onto FM1017
- Continue North on FM 1017
- Turn left onto FM 1017/FM755
- Turn right onto FM 1017/FM 2686
- Turn right onto FM 1017
- Turn left onto Falfurrias HWY (TX-285W) in Hebbronville, TX
- Veer right onto S Smith St (HWY 16N)
- Turn right onto Santa Clara
- Turn right onto S. Smith St (HWY 16N)
- Take a left onto Wendt St in Freer, TX
- Freer ISD Gymnasium is on left
Day 2
RIDE HOURS:
6:30 am - 5:00 pm
START LINE:
Freer ISD Gym
FINISH:
Texas A&M University, San Antonio, Texas
DAY 2 MAP:
Freer to San Antonio, Texas
- Freer ISD Gymnasium
- Turn right onto S. Norton AVE (HWY 16 N)
- Continue north on HWY 16N
- Turn right onto Chestnut St In Jourdanton, TX
- Turn right onto HWY 16 N
- Turn left onto Smith Rd in Von Ormy, TX
- Staging Stop: Barrera Veterans Elem., 4135 Smith Rd. Von Ormy, TX
- Turn left onto HWY 16N
- Turn right onto Zarzamora
- Turn right onto 410S access rd
- Turn right onto University Way
GROUPS
The ride will be broken into 4 groups.
Group A - 20+ mph
Group B - 18-20 mph
Group C - 16-18 mph
Group D - 16-18 mph
LODGING
There are discounted lodging options for the SB250 Ride in each city. All ride participants have the option of staying in the Freer High School gym for free! Masseurs (for a price) will be on-site in Freer and San Antonio for ride participants.
Transportation will be available to return riders back to McAllen on Sunday June 24th . Sign up for this option during registration.
McAllen, Texas- Thursday Night (Pre-Ride) June 24, 2021
STARTING LOCATION
La Quinta by Wyndham McAllen La Plaza Mall
1120 S 10th St
McAllen, TX 78501
Lodging Freer, TX - Day 1 June 25, 2021
Our first night is in Freer, and we have rented the High School Gym for those who wish to camp indoors. It is newly renovated with showers and good air conditioning! Bring your sleeping bag, pillow, towel, and anything else you might need and stay for FREE!
Best Western Windwood Inn & Suites Freer (361) 394-6200 Discount Available
Budget Inn & Suites (361) 394-6103
Freer Executive Inn (361)-394-6191
Freer Motel (361)-394-739
Lodging in San Antonio - Day 2 - June 26, 2021
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Last Day to Book: 2021 Jun 12, Sat |
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Hotel(s) offering your special group rate: |
- The Menger Hotel
BOOK EARLY
REQUIRED ITEMS for Riders
- Bicycle Helmet
- Lights (front and back)
- 2 water bottles mounted on bike
- Overnight supplies
- Cycling shorts (2 pair) Spare tubes
- ID and insurance
NO MP3 PLAYERS ALLOWED
Recommended Items: Sunglasses or some other form of eye protection, gloves, sunscreen/lip balm with sunscreen, arm coolers
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