Conquer the Coast

Date
Saturday, 17 Sep, 2016
$
20
-
$
60
Start Time:
8:00 AM, 7:45 AM, 7:30 AM
Distance:
10 - 65 miles
Description
The moment you reach the 243 ft peak of the Harbor Bridge and begin your descend towards the shoreline you realize this isn’t just a ride–from this point on, it will forever become an annual tradition.

Conquer the Coast packs so much into one ride that no other cycling event quite compares. The ride begins at 7:30 a.m. in the heart of Corpus Christi’s Sports, Entertainment and Arts District (Bayfront Park, Corpus Christi, TX 78401). See some of the regions most iconic views, an award-winning art museum and the awe-inspiring watergardens. Your trek up the Harbor Bridge gives you a bird’s eye view of the Corpus Christi Ship Channel and the nation’s 5th largest port to your left. On your right you’ll see a National Landmark, the USS LEXINGTON and the Texas State Aquariums. All with the expansive Corpus Christi Bay as the backdrop where you survey the very coast you set out to conquer.

Here, your adventure has only begun as you continue to make your way through all the picturesque towns that line the shores of Corpus Christi Bay. Portland, Aransas Pass, Ingleside and Port Aransas all offer their own unique flair to the Coastal Bend and promise spectacular views along the way. The Port Aransas Ferry connects you to Mustang & Padre Island where the true test begins. Some call it the “Toughest 18 Miles in Texas” as this stretch of Mustang Island is what it’s all about. It’s what separates the joy riders from the cyclists. A unique opportunity to ride through the Naval Air Station Corpus Christi.  A quick jump across the Intercoastal Waterway and you hit Ocean Drive: easily one of the most scenic drives in all of Texas.
 
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Ride Fees
Category
Start Time
Distance
Fee
10 Miles8:00 AM
10
 miles
$
20
21 Miles7:45 AM
21
 miles
$
50
65 Miles7:30 AM
65
 miles
$
60
Routes
Conquer the Coast Cheniere 65-Mile
Description
A challenge for even the most seasoned cyclist, this is the course that separates the joy riders from the die-hards. As you make your way over the Harbor Bridge within the first mile, you realize this is no ordinary ride. Once complete, you’ll make an entire loop around Corpus Christi Bay. But not before you take in all the scenery along the way. The shore is lined with eclectic, friendly cities each with their own unique charm. 

POINTS OF INTEREST:
Harbor Bridge
Portland
Aransas Pass
Ingleside
Port Aransas Ferry System
Port Aransas
Mustang Island
Padre Island
John F. Kennedy Causeway
Naval Air Station Corpus Christi
Ocean Drive
 
Conquer the Coast 21 Mile
Description
The 21 mile course is for those looking to push themselves a little harder. This ride will take you the entire length of Ocean Drive past the Island University of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi and near the gates of Naval Air Station Corpus Christi. It’s perfect for intermediate level riders using comfort bikes, hybrids or mountain bikes. 


POINTS OF INTEREST:
Bayfront Park
Shoreline Splash Fountain
Corpus Christi Marina
Downtown
Ocean Drive
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
 
Conquer the Coast 10 Mile
Description
The 10 mile course is a leisurely ride down Ocean Drive. Beautiful homes on one side and the scenic views of the bay on the other side. It’s perfect for less experienced riders, younger riders and families. It’s long enough to push yourself without overdoing it. 

POINTS OF INTEREST:
Bayfront Park
Shoreline Splash Fountain
Corpus Christi Marina
Downtown
Ocean Drive
 
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