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Date: April 21, 2012

Event:  10th Annual Moritz Ride for Heroes

Routes: 9, 24, 37, 49, 60 and 71 miles (Moritz Challenge)

About the Ride: The 10th annual Moritz Ride for Heroes will be on April 21, 2012. The start and finish lines are on the Aledo High School campus ( view Google Map). We have six scenic routes, ranging from 9 miles through 71 miles. And since the ride is in mid-April, Bluebonnets and Indian Paintbrushes should be in bloom! Your entry fee includes a post ride lunch of grilled hamburger or hot dog, chips, and drinks.

The annual Moritz Chevrolet Ride for Heroes supports those organizations that protect and serve and make Eastern Parker County a better place to live. Proceeds from the bike ride are dispersed to the following organizations:

• Aledo Fire Department
• Hudson Oaks Fire Department
• Willow Park Fire/Rescue
• Parker County Sheriff’s Reserve
• Parker County Center of Hope

In addition, the Ride for Heroes bike ride supports various student clubs from Aledo High School and the Texas Bicycle Coalition (working for safer cycling in Texas).

Event Website: http://www.rideforheroes.org

Location: Aledo High School campus — Aledo, TX 

Registration: Online Registration via BikeReg.com

• Registration fee for riders age 16 and older is $30 through April 14th. After April 14th, the fee is $35.
• Registration fee for riders age 15 and younger is $20 through April 14th. After April 14th, the fee is $25.

Contact Info: Donna Smith — ride@rideforheroes.org

Date: Saturday, April 14, 2012

Event: Tour of Navidad Valley

Route Distances: 10, 20, 40 and 70 miles

About the Ride: Cycling Against Cancer Amid the Wildflowers and Painted Churches

Heaven and Earth may very well be defined as springtime in the Navidad Valley region around Schulenburg, Texas, where the fiery wildflowers break out through the beautiful rolling farmlands and near the Painted Churches. For cyclists of all skill levels, the Tour of Navidad Valley is an invitation to ride through this blissful land at its most colorful and serene. Whether you are tuning up for Texas’ major cycling events or playing the weekend warrior on wheels, the Tour of Navidad Valley will take your breath away via the area’s panoramic splendor.

The Tour of Navidad Valley is proud to announce that this year’s event will be hosted by Jordan Ranch, a magnificent new facility beautifully nestled away in the countryside five miles west of Schulenburg, just off of Interstate 10. Jordan Ranch has top-flight facilities and includes 21 hotel rooms (two of which are suites) that will allow Tour of Navidad Valley participants to arrive the day before, relax and rest up, and awake the next morning just steps from the starting line. A special discount rate of $125 (for up to three guests) or a suite for $250 (up to four guests) will be available for Friday, April 1; all rates include a light breakfast. For reservations at Jordan Ranch, call 832-875-8197.

Location: Jordan Ranch, Near Schulenburg, Texas

Event Website: http://www.gouldsberry.com/tnv.html

Registration details: Download Registration Form here

Contact info: raygoose@cvctx.com

Date: April 21-22, 2012

Event: Bike MS — BP MS 150 Ride

Route Distances: There are three official starts on day one, these are located in Houston, Katy and Waller. Day two has 2 routes. One is Bechtel Challenge Route — 77 miles to Austin finish. Other is Pfizer Lunch Express Route — 66 miles to Austin finish

About the Ride: The BP MS 150 is a two-day fundraising cycling ride organized by the National MS Society: Lone Star. This ride is the largest event of its kind in North America. In 2011, the event raised more than $16 million for MS.

The ride is a 180-mile journey for MS from Houston to Austin. Breakpoints are positioned every 8-15 miles. The ride begins Saturday morning at three convenient starting points: Tully Stadium in Houston, Rhodes Stadium in Katy and Waller Stadium in Waller. Riders follow scenic roads into Bellville for lunch. Day One ends at the Fayette County Fairgrounds overnight in La Grange.

On Sunday morning Club 300 members lead the mass on one of two routes that lead to Bastrop Intermediate School for lunch from the fairgrounds. Take the Bechtel Challenge Route and enjoy the rolling terrain of Bastrop and Buescher State Parks or bypass the parks via the Pfizer Lunch Express Route. The final leg of Day Two takes riders into Austin for exciting Finish Line festivities at the capital.

Location: Day One of the ride begins Saturday morning at three convenient starting points: Tully Stadium in Houston, TX, Rhodes Stadium in Katy, TX and Waller Stadium in Waller, TX.

Day Two of the ride begins at the Fayette County Fairgrounds, on Sunday morning with Club 300 members leading the mass on one of two routes that lead to Bastrop Intermediate School for lunch.

Event Website: http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR/Bike/TXHBikeEvents?sid=3590&type=fr_informational&pg=informational&fr_id=17896

Registration details: Online Registration via Active.com

Contact info: 713-394-2900 OR Email: ms150info@ms150.org

Date: Sunday, April 22, 2012

Event: Fiesta Wildflower Ride – Road

Route Distances: 100 mi, 100K, 40 mi, 23 mi

About the Ride: The Hill Country Sports Association is proud to present the 2012 Fiesta Wildflower Ride. The cycling community along with San Antonio and its many visitors will have a fun family event for 2012. Participants and spectators alike anticipate a memorable weekend to kickoff Fiesta activities.

In 2011 approximately 1300 athletes participated from Texas and beyond. Both young and the young at heart joined in this fitness experience as they cycled through our scenic hill country.

For 2012 route distances will range from 23 mi – 100 mi. Rest stops will be staged approximately every 10 miles and were fully supported by volunteers. Roving SAG vehicles will be available on all courses to assist riders between aid stations when necessary. The Fiesta Wildflower Ride brings families together during this weekend of challenging and inspiring activities.

Location: Retama Park 1 Retama Pkwy Selma, TX

Event Website: http://www.fiestawildflower.com/

Registration details: Online Registration via Active.com

Contact info: Lynda Stewart — HCSA Race Director Email: racedirector@rocketmail.com or Call 210-843-4234

Date: Sunday, April 22, 2012

Event: Honor Ride Arlington

Race Distances: 25, 50 and 62 Miles

About the Ride: Ride 2 Recovery Honor Ride is a series of fund raising events held in states nationwide to benefit the Ride 2 Recovery program.

We will have 2 different distances, 15 or 63 miles which will be set for any riding ability. As a reminder, this is not a race but a ride and a chance for folks to meet, greet and thank all of those who have and are serving. Ride2Recovery is a 501c3 non-profit that hosts various cycling programs as physical and mental rehabilitation for our Healing Heroes.

Location: Rangers Ballpark – 1000 Ballpark Way Arlington, TX

Event Website: http://www.ride2recovery.com/

Registration: Online Registration via Active.com

Contact Info: To contact the Belton Lions Secretary, David Allen Sprott, write to him at P.O. Box 2083, Belton, TX 76513, or fill out the form here.

Date: Saturday, April 28, 2012 – 8.30 AM

Event: 37th Annual Colorado River Bikefest

Route Distances: 30k, 60k, and 100k Tours

About the Ride:  Proceeds benefit Journey For Sight – combating blindness world wide, Texas Lion’s Camp  for Diabetic and Crippled Children, Eyeglass Recycling, Scholarships, and civic projects

Location: Runnels County Courthouse Square – Hutchins Ave, Ballinger, TX 76821

Event Website: http://www.ballingernoonlions.org/pages/bikefest.html

Registration details:  Download Registration Form – Registration Begins At 7:00 AM. Entry Fee $20

Contact info: Call Lanada Driskell 325-234-7842 OR Email lanada_driskell@yahoo.com

The ‘Annual Rolling Hills Challenge‘ page, provides you with the official registration information, ride distances etc. and if you scroll down a bit, videos, interviews and ride reports for this event. If you don’t see a ride report and you participated in the event in the past, feel free to type something up and we’ll add it here!

Date: Saturday, May 12, 2012

Event: 20th Annual Rolling Hills Challenge

Route Distances: 25, 50, 62.5 and 100 Mile Routes

About the Ride: ROLLING HILLS CHALLENGE is a bike ride hosted by Columbus Lions Club the 2nd Saturday of May each year. This year the date is May 12, 2012. The event starts at Beason’s Park in Columbus, TX. Rolling Hills Challenge offers some of the most picturesque yet challenging bike routes in the gentle hills of South Central Texas. Routes available are 25,50,62 & 100 mils. Columbus is located at IH-10 and Hwy 71 between Houston and San Antonio just one hour south of Austin.

What many have claimed to be the best kept secret in Texas cycling, the Rolling Hills Challenge 2012 offers cyclists some of the most picturesque, yet challenging bike routes in South Central Texas.The gentle hills of Colorado and Fayette Counties offer cyclists a unique setting not found in bike rides around the Houston area. Cyclists will also discover very little vehicle traffic on the routes.

Location: Beason’s Park (east bank of the Colorado River), Columbus, TX

Event Website: http://www.columbuslionsclub.org/lions/rollinghillschallenge2012.htm

Registration details: Online Registration via Signmeup.com

Contact info: James Yearwood – 979.732.3750 OR Email: james@columbuslionsclub.org