7th Annual USO ORYX Challenge - 100 K & 30 K Cycling

This event last took place on Sep 24th, 2017
8:00 AM MDT ( 800S)

START POINT Freedom Crossing - Area East of the Grand Theater 1611 Haan Rd. Ft. Bliss, TX

ONLINE REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE

*Select T-shirt size when registering. Available sizes: Men’s S, M, L, XL, XXL * *Select YES to accept terms when registering. *

NOTICE: All participants are asked to enter through Buffalo Soldier Gate located off of the intersection of Airway Blvd and Airport Rd. All persons 18 & older must meet Ft. Bliss access requirements to enter the installation. A valid US state or federal ID must be presented at entry. Vehicle registration and proof of insurance may be requested at entry. All vehicles are subject to random searches and inspections. For more information visit https://www.bliss.army.mil/gateinfo.html

TO VIEW ROUTES FOLLOW THESE LINKS

100k - http://routebuilder.org/14il
30k - http://routebuilder.org/1456

100K COURSE: Starts at Freedom Crossing and heads east through Ft. Bliss to Montana Ave. and continues east past Hueco Tanks before returning to Ft. Bliss and Freedom Crossing.

30K COURSE: Starts at Freedom Crossing and takes cyclists east through Fort Bliss and back to Freedom Crossing.

30K AND 100K CYCLING REGISTRATION FEES & DATES

• Early Online Registration (will receive FREE t-shirt): NOW – Aug. 28, 2017

General Public and non-active duty - $35.00

Active Duty Military - $15.00

Dependent of Active Duty Military - $15.00

Warrior Transition Battalion Service Members – FREE

• Late Online Registration (will NOT receive t-shirt): Aug. 29 – Sept 12, 2017

General Public and non-active duty - $35.00

Active Duty Military - $15.00

Dependent of Active Duty Military - $15.00

Warrior Transition Battalion Troops – FREE

• Registration at Packet Pick-up sites (will NOT receive t-shirt): Sept. 21 – 23, 2017 (see below for locations.)

General Public and non-active duty - $35

Active Duty Military - $15

Dependent of Active Duty Military - $15.00

Warrior Transition Battalion Service Members – FREE

*Participants under 18 must have a signed, parental consent form*

** Participants under 12 must be accompanied by an Adult Ride Participant**

EVENT START TIMES – day of ride please be on site 1 hour early

100 K Bike Ride: 8:00 a.m.
30 K Bike Ride: 10:00 a.m.

DIRECTIONS TO EVENT SITE

Participants are asked to enter Fort Bliss via the Buffalo Soldier Gate located near the intersection of Airport Rd. and Airway Blvd. Event start and finish at Freedom Crossing located at 1611 Haan Rd. Our START/FINISH site will be east of the Grand Theater. .

FINISH LINE EVENTS INCLUDE:

• Complimentary food & beverage for participants!

• Booths, Music, Fun & MORE!

• Best goodie bags this side of the Rio Grande for registered participants!

PACKET PICK-UP DATES - Participants will receive their packets and bib numbers on these days:

West Side Date: Thursday SEPT. 21, 2017 Time: 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Where: The Bicycle Company - 3434 N Mesa Suite A

East Side Date: Friday SEPT. 22, 2017 Time: 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Where: Trek El Paso - 1886 Joe Battle Blvd

Central Date: Saturday SEPT. 23, 2017 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Where: Crazy Cat Cyclery - 6625 Montana Ave

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