Originally Posted by
the sci guy
What kind of traffic can I expect starting from Katy? We started in Waller last year and it was a rolling start and we got there around 8am so it was a little more relaxed.
What time should I aim to be at Rhodes Stadium to catch the start and not get screwed on waiting or parking?
If you don't want to deal with the Rhodes Stadium hassle but want to be near the route, do what we've done the last 2 years; start from Katy Mills Mall.
You have to ride maybe 1/2 mile to get to the underpass across I-10, and once you cross under you merge onto the official route. Last year there were quite a few people starting from there, most of which seemed to be with Team Sun and Ski and started from the parking outside their shop. I've never left my car there overnight (had my wife drop me off), but I know many other people did around us.
Just a thought in case you don't want to deal with the crowds.