24 hours in the Canyon

Date: June 2-3, 2012

Event: 6th annual 24 hours in the Canyon

Route Distances: 24 Hours in the Canyon is a team or individual event in which participants can ride as far as their inspiration takes them. Riders are encouraged to set a personal and/or team goal of the amount of time they will ride.

About the Ride: 24 Hours in the Canyon is the only simultaneous 24 hour road bike and mountain bike event in the country. ALL funds raised from this event are donated to The Don and Sybil Harrington Cancer Center to assist in patient care. Please consider how you can participate in this uplifting event.

Q: Do I really have to ride for 24 hours? 
A: The short answer is NO… unless you are racing competitively.  While there will be many people who will complete (or attempt) the 24 Hours solo, most participants choose to go about it as a team.  Non-Competitive teams may be made up of as many riders as you would like.  Your team may choose to attack the 24 Hours in many ways.  Here are examples of what some teams have done:

  • Assign hours to a specific rider so they know when they are riding.
  • Each rider rides when they want and for as long as they want.
  • Everyone sticks together — ride as a team & rest as a team

It is really up to you!

Location: Palo Duro State Park – Canyon, TX 79015-8747

Event Website: http://www.24hoursinthecanyon.org

Registration details: Online Registration

Contact info: info@24hoursinthecanyon.org

The Texas Time Trials

Date: September 27-29, 2012

Event: The Texas Time Trials

The Texas Time Trials Official Race Starting Times

RACE/EVENT
DATE
START TIME
The Tejas 500 RAAM-Qualifier
48-Hour Time Limit
Thursday
6:00pm
The Tejas 500 RAAM-Qualifier
42-Hour Time Limit
Friday
12:00am
The Tejas 500 RAAM-Qualifier
36-Hour Time Limit
Friday
6:00am
The Texas 24-Hour Time Trial
Friday
6:00pm
12-Hour Challenge
Saturday
6:00am
The Texas 6-Hour Shoot-Out
Saturday
Noon
The Texas 26.5-Mile Sprint
Saturday
3:00 PM
Each rider will be staged 60 seconds apart.
Race Clock Stops and
Pro-Rated Lap Begins
Saturday
6:00pm
Banquet Begins Saturday
Saturday
7:00pm
Award Ceremony Begins Saturday
Saturday
7:30pm

Location: Glen Rose City Park (Rodeo Park) – 1600 Northeast Big Bend Trail Glen Rose, TX 76033

Event Website: http://www.tt24tt.com/

Registration details: Registration info here

Contact info: Race Director Dan Driscoll: dan.driscoll@tt24tt.com OR call (817) 925-0158

21st Annual Collin Classic

Date: June 9, 2012

Event: 21st Annual Collin Classic

Route Distances: 4, 20, 27, 32, 42, 48, 52 and 62 miles

About the Ride: The 21st Collin Classic is a rural bicycle rally that will start and finish at the McKinney North High School on Saturday, June 9, 2012. The ride begins at 8:00am.

Packet Pick-Up and Registration on the day of the ride open at 6:30am.

Offering routes of 4, 20, 27, 32, 42, 48, 52 and 62 miles, this event will attract families, weekend warriors and avid cyclists to celebrate life in a day filled with fun.

Our 4 mile route is a family-friendly loop, designed for the family with kids who are not ready for an open road ride – but want to see what a big bike rally is all about. In keeping with all our other routes, we have added some small hills for a bit of a challenge AND we have reworked the direction so that you start and finish in the same direction as all other routes. By utilizing the Finish Line as a Break Point, you can ride one, two or three laps, giving you distance options of 4, 8 or 12 miles.

Open Road Routes for 2012

Our longer routes will all begin by riding down to McKinney, through the Historic District and Downtown before heading out to the rural roads. We have also reworked all our longer routes to avoid FM545 and use some rolling county roads. This gives us distance options of 20, 27, 32, 42, 48, 52 or 62 miles. These are all single loop routes . We are travelling to the Northeast portion of Collin County, passing through Blue Ridge, Valdasta, Frognot, Climax, Altoga, Princeton and New Hope. Worried about missing out on the big hill at the finish of our old routes? Not to worry. We have rolling hills on our routes that will provide plenty of challenge.

Pedalers Party at the Finish Line 

We are moving the post ride party out of the cafeteria and putting it outside by the Finish Line. We’ll have a BIG tent with fans and misters to keep you cool PLUS lots of cold treats. We’ll also have a special “Biker Bar” featuring Bikin’ Mike’s Cool Down Cocktail – a special non-alchoholic treat from our HHH experience.

The 21st Anniversary Collin Classic will have:

  •   SHOWERS are back!
  •   High-energy start/finish at the McKinney North High School
  •   Fully stocked break points along the way
  •   Support along the routes from area law enforcement personnel
  •   Roving bicycle mechanics providing technical assistance
  •   Medical support
  •   Post ride massage available (for a fee) by Finish Line Massage Therapy

Bring your family and friends. Come join the thousands of other cyclists for a two-wheeled adventure as we celebrate life.

Location: McKinney North High School – 2550 Wilmeth Road, McKinney, TX

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

Registration details: Online Registration via Active.com

You can also  Download a registration form, You can register at packet pick up before the ride OR At “The BIG Tent” on the day of the event (beginning at 6:30am)

Contact info: 972-578-5719

Reveille Roubaix Tour

Date: September 29, 2012

Event: Reveille Roubaix Tour

Route Distances: 28 miles and 50 miles

About the Ride: Although not a race, the Reveille Roubaix Tour is a  ride for cyclists experienced on rough terrain and ready for a fun but difficult challenge.  Support will be provided for the tour, but riders should be prepared to service their bikes on the route if necessary.  Because of the types of roads on the tour, access to the route by our SAG vehicles and mechanics will sometimes be limited. Volunteers will also ride the tour route on bikes and in trucks to provide support as needed.

Location: Reveille Peak Ranch, Burnet, TX, United States

Event Website: http://reveilleroubaix.com/

Registration details: Online Registration Registration Fee – $60.00

Contact Info: Leave message via their Contact Form

17th Annual Fire-Ant 100K Tour

Date: Saturday, June 9, 2012 – 8 AM

Event: 17th Annual Fire-Ant 100K Tour

Route Distance: 10-mile, 32-mile, 50-mile, and 100K (62.5 miles)

About the Ride: All routes will be on paved county roads.   WE REQUIRE   ALL PARTICIPANTS TO WEAR HELMETS AND SAFETY GEAR.  Sag Stations will be provided.  There are no repair  facilities on site.  We also strongly urge all riders to carry water bottles during the ride.  Sag Wagons will be patrolling all routes to  assist riders, as needed.

FREEBEES:  The first 250 to register will receive a courtesy packet with this year’s Fire-Ant 100K T-shirt and a variety of goodies.  ALSO  a free pass to City Fitness Center, to shower & change (bring your own towels), and to use the indoor pool.  ALSO a free pass to the city’s  outdoor swimming pool, downtown near Court House.

REST STOPS:  Sag Stations will be placed at 10-mile intervals, and at the start-finish area.  Porta-potties will be available at all Sag Stations.  The COOKIE QUEEN of Gatesville will have her “world famous” homemade cookies at each Sag Station.

OVERNIGHT INFORMATION:  Some camping and RV spaces are available at historic Faunt LeRoy Park, south of the Court House, $20 per  night; make reservation with the Gatesville Police Department at (254) 865-2226.    Motels: Chateau Ville (Best Western), Ramada Inn, Regency  Inn, and Gatesville Inn.  Additional information available at (254) 865-6265.  Please send e-mail inquiries to UT.Longhorn5635@yahoo.com

Location: Coryell County Activity Complex

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

Registration details: Download Registration Form

Contact Info: 254.865.6265  OR Email: ut.longhorn5635@yahoo.com

Full Moon Fever

Date: Saturday, September 29, 2012

Event: Full Moon Fever

Route Distance: 41 and 64 Miles – View Route Maps here

About the Ride: Full Moon Fever is a metric century(ish) gravel grinder starting at 6 pm near Gainesville, TX. The route will primarily be made up of dirt/gravel roads as well as some short and desolate paved segments. Headlights and tail lights are required but this should be an excellent way to beat the summer heat in Texas and take in a new type of adventure.

We will also be offering a shorter 41 mile route as an alternate. This would make a great intro to gravel grinding or allows the early risers to get to bed at a decent hour.

Organizers will NOT be providing any sag vehicles or support during the route. You are welcome to have your own support vehicles out on the course if you are not comfortable participating in a self supported metric century at night.Staging area will be the parking lot of Fireworks World.

Location: Fireworks World – 7475 U.S. 82, Gainesville, TX

Event Website: http://www.spinistry.com/full-moon-fever/

Contact Info: (817) 715-0533

Rip Roarin Ride

Date: Saturday, September 29, 2012 (Ride starts at 8 AM)

Event: 11th Annual Rip Roarin Ride

Route Distances (Click here for Route maps): 14, 28, 50, 65 and 79 miles

About the Ride: Welcome to the 11th Annual Liberty Hill Lions “RIP ROARIN’ RIDE”, one of the most scenic routes in Texas. You will experience the Texas Hill Country in a unique way, with lovely vistas, gorgeous valleys with century-old oaks, and crystal-clean, spring-fed creeks. You may get a glimpse of a fox, a flock of wild turkeys or a red tail hawk, and, of course, our white-tail deer. Come join us for the fun. You won’t forget it.

Starting at Lions Foundation Park on Loop 332, the eleventh annual ride for charitable purposes will take you through scenic rolling hills and valleys of Williamson and Burnet counties on routes of 14, 28, 50, 65 and 79 miles. There will be great rest stops, fantastic food, super SAG support and friendly people. Riders will start at 8 A.M. – none after 9 A.M. – and must clear the course by 4:30 P.M. You will finish back at Liberty Hill Middle School, next to the High School where you will enjoy free food, cold drinks and entertainment.

Location: Liberty Hill High School – Liberty Hill, TX

Event Website: http://www.lhlions.org/riproarinride/

Registration Details: Online Registration via SignMeUp.com

Pre-register by mail or on line by September 21st for $30.00 single bikes and $50.00 Tandems. Registration after September 26th and on ride day will increase to $40.00 singles and $60.00 Tandems.

Contact Info: Ray Anderson, Ride Director – andersonwray@hotmail.com

eRock the Ride Bike Tour

Date: Saturday, September 29th, 2012 ~ 7:30 am

Event: eRock the Ride Bike Tour

About the Ride: Come join us for the inaugural eRock the Ride Bike Tour that truly celebrates Texas cycling in a gorgeous setting while benefitting the wonderful work of BikeTexas!

Choose one of four awesome rides.

1. Enchanted Rock Century 100 Miler
Looking for a fun, rewarding challenge you can brag about?
Take it all in as you rock your ride all the way to Enchanted Rock. It may be uphill most of the way, but at least there’s a tail wind (we hope).
You’ll be transported back to the JW Marriot in a comfy tour bus to relax and enjoy the sweet post ride celebration at the Resort.

2. River Road 66 Miler
Enjoy a sweet downhill into the Canyon Lake area and the tranquility of River Road while covering 66 very scenic miles.

3. Kruger Canyon 40 Miler
Take in some fine Hill Country riding while challenging yourself up Kruger Canyon.

4. Bat Cave 20 Miler
From the JW Marriott to the Bat Cave and back.

Location: JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa – 23808 Resort Parkway San Antonio, TX 78261

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

Registration details: Online Registration

Contact: mj@purposeperiod.com OR Call 210-792-3602

Tour de Pepper

Date: June 9, 2012

Event: Tour de Pepper Bike Ride 2012

Route Distances: 9, 34, and 62 miles

About the Ride: Join us for our 4th Annual Tour de Pepper bike ride on June 9, 2012!We offer routes of 9, 34, and 70 miles through beautiful Dublin,Texas, and the surrounding countryside. Free Imperial Sugar Dr Pepperat every rest stop. Each course will terminate at the Dr Pepper squarewhere thousands will be celebrating Dublin Days. Live music, craftfair, Old Doc’s Soda Shop, free tours of the Dr Pepper Museum,activity booths for children, and a 10-2-4K run as well. Bring yourfamily and friends and come spend the day with us!Ride begins at 8am with a briefly staggered start.

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Location: Dublin High School – 2233 East State Hwy 6, Dublin  TX  76446

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

Registration details: Online Registration – Early registration fee is $30.  Online registration after June 4th can be done at a fee of $40

Contact info: Click here to send a Message through their Contact Form

4th Annual Wish 100

Date: Saturday, October 6, 2012

Event: 4th annual Wish 100 cycling event

Route Distances:

About the Ride: The City of McKinney, McKinney Velo Club, Matrix Cycling Club and The Make-A-Wish Foundation of North Texas is proud to announce the 4th annual Wish 100 cycling event. This 60-mile ride through McKinney Texas and surrounding cities in Collin County will bring cycling enthusiasts from North Texas together to raise funds to help make wishes come true for children battling life-threatening medical conditions. Get in gear and join the anticipated 2,000 riders in Wish 100 today.

Location: 111 N. Tennessee St. McKinney, TX 75069

Event Website: http://www.wish100tx.org

Registration details: Online Registration via Active.com

Contact info: Ty Lake, Director of McKinney Main Street: tlake@mckinneytexas.org