Denton Turkey Roll 2012

Date: Saturday, November 17, 2012 – 9:00 AM

Event: 29th Annual Denton Turkey Roll 2012

Route Distances (Click here for Route Map): 8, 29, 39, 52, and 68miles

About the Ride: This is the Denton Breakfast Kiwanis Club?s 30th Turkey Roll Bicycle Rally and sure to be our best ever. We have 5 routes this year, one especially for families with kids and challenged riders (8 miles). There will be plenty of sag wagons and rest stops, including the King BBQ for the 68 milers. We?re following the same routes as last year with just a few variations, each just as well marked and just as gorgeous as ever.

The ride send-off is Saturday, November 17, 2012, at 9 a.m. from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church (ICCC), 2255 N. Bonnie Brae, in Denton. Denton Breakfast Kiwanis members will be there as early as 7 a.m. to welcome and register riders. The church is at the corner of Windsor and Bonnie Brae (From 380, travel north; from Loop 288N, travel south). Enter the ICCC campus from Bonnie Brae for registration and parking.

The Carb-load Spaghetti Supper is Friday night from 5 to 7. Park in the ICCC lot east of the school, and enter the hall south of the main school entrance. Come hungry.

We appreciate your past support. All proceeds support our Sponsored Youth Club leadership training activities and the Apple Tree Back to School project in Denton.

Location: Immaculate Conception Catholic Church; 2255 N Bonnie Brae; Denton, TX 76201

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

Registration details: Online Registration via Active.com – Fees (Ride ONLY):  $22 until 9/30/12; $25 until 11/01/12; $30 thereafter

Contact info: texbex01@cs.com OR Call (940) 343-1073; Ext. 4

Goatneck Bike Ride

Date: Saturday, July 28, 2012 – 7:30 AM

Event: 25th Annual Goatneck Bike Ride

Route Distances (Click distance for route maps): 10, 27, 41 and 69.5 miles

About the Ride: The Goatneck Bike ride is a rolling hill course which averages around 35 feet per mile of climbing.  Click on the Directions tab and go to the Routes layout page for (69.5, 41, 10 & 27) that provides elevation maps. The roads are well maintained country roads with little traffic. The prevailing winds during this time of year are from the southwest, which provides a tail wind for the last portion of the ride coming into the finish!  We provide rest stops every 8-9 miles on all courses.

Last year we had close to 2,500 riders.  We provide showers at the finish in the Cleburne High School basketball locker rooms, located in the gym registration area.

In an effort to keep our ride prices down and provide as low a cost ride as possible, we are not able to provide a meal afterwards.  All money raised goes to various Johnson County charities.  Last year we were able to donate over $30,000 to local charities because of the participation of the riders.

Location: Cleburne High School – 1501 Harlin Dr. Cleburne, TX

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

Registration details: Online Registration via Active.com – $25 on or before July 13th, then $30 after July 13th. Family Fee:Family of 4 or more $20 on or before July 13th and $25 after July 13th.

Contact info: Brad Mead (Race Director) – goatneckride@gmail.com

Tour de Paris

Date: Saturday, July 21, 2012

Event: 28th Annual Tour de Paris

Route Distances (Click here to view route map): 25, 35, 60, 90 and 110K

About the Ride:

RALLY SERVICES

Rest Stops
Sag Service & Medical Services will be provided until 2 p.m.
Limited shower facilities available following the Rally

REQUIREMENTS & RECOMMENDATIONS

Bike must be in good working order
Helmets are required anytime you are on the bicycle
Riders are encouraged to carry their own water bottle, pumps, tubes and tools. Water available at start and all Rest Stops.
Riders are responsible for their own repairs

Location: 8 West Plaza Paris, TX 75460

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

Registration details:

  • Adult Registration : $25 Early Bird (through June 22nd)
  • $30 – July 20, 2012
  • $35 – Day of Event – July 21st
  • Ages 12 & Under : $10 / $12 / $15
  • Tandems : $35/$45 / $55

Contact Info: (903) 784-2501

Lion Pride Bike Ride

Date: Saturday, October 27, 2012 – 9 AM

Event: Ennis Lion Pride Bike Ride

Route Distances: 20 mi, 35 mi, 42 mi, 66 mi

About the Ride: The Lion Pride Bike Ride is a beautiful, scenic ride put on by the Ennis FFA Chapter as a fundraiser for the year.

Four routes will be provided along with lunch when you cross the finish line.

Free t-shirts are guaranteed to those who pre-register.

Location: Ennis High School – 1405 W. Lake Bardwell Dr. Ennis, TX

Event Website: http://www.ennisffa.ffanow.org/

Registration details: Online Registration via Active.com

Bike the Bend for Literacy

Date: Sunday, November 18, 2012

Event: Bike the Bend for Literacy

Route Distances: 20, 35 or 63 mile routes

About the Ride: This popular event is the perfect opportunity to get some exercise, enjoy the scenery of Fort Bend County, prepare for the MS150 or just spend some quality time having fun with your family, friends and neighbors.  Bike riders return year after to year to enjoy this event, which includes scenic 20, 35 or 63 mile routes in Fort Bend County.  We supply breakfast, snacks, lunch, ride marshals for safety, ample signage to help along the route and a cheering section to greet riders at the finish line!

What is the Literacy Council?
The Literacy Council of Fort Bend County is a non-profit organization established to end inter-generational cycles of illiteracy in Fort Bend County by improving adult literacy skills and generate community-wide literacy awareness. Programs include: Basic Literacy and English as a Second Language classes, GED preparation classes, Badges and Books, Job Readiness and the Literacy Hotline.

Location: Foster High School 4400 FM 723 Richmond, TX

Event Website: http://www.ftbendliteracy.org/bikethebend.htm

Registration details: Online Registration via Active.com

Contact info: ldante@ftbendliteracy.org

Aptalis CF Cycle For Life – Houston

Date: Sunday, October 28, 2012

Event: Aptalis CF Cycle For Life — Houston

Route Distances: 30 miles or 62 miles

About the Ride: Join us for our second annual bike tour through the flat and rolling roads of Waller County. You have a choice of two mileage options: 30 miles or 62 miles. Cycle at your own pace. Once you cross the finish line, enjoy lunch and entertainment at the Post Ride Party on the beautiful grounds of Houston Oaks Country Club and Family Sports Retreat.

The CF Cycle for Life is fully supported with well-stocked rest stops, bike mechanics, ride marshals, breakfast, lunch and so much more.

Location: Houston Oaks Country Club and Family Sports Retreat – Hockley, TX

Event Website: http://www.cff.org/Chapters/txgulf/index.cfm?ID=20932&blnShowBack=True&idContentType=1533&Event=20932

Registration details: Online Registration

Registration Dates & Fee:
3/1/2012 – 8/2/2012: $25
8/3/2012 – 10/26/2012: $40
10/28/2012: $50

Minimum Pledge Requirement: $150

Contact info: (713) 621-0006 OR Email texas-gulf@cff.org

Tres Burritos Ride

Date: Saturday, July 21, 2012

Event: Tres Burritos Ride — Road

Route Distances :

  • Climb the hills – 42-mile ride in the Texas heat
  • Go the distance – 72 mile ride is for those who like to go the distance
  • Ride the Town – This downtown pedal is the perfect way to spend a summer morning with family and friends

About the Ride: The Tres Burritos Ride is actually three unique rides, each leaving from a different Bicycle Sport Shop location. One is hilly, one is long, and one is an easy family pedal. But all are loads of fun, raise money for a great cause, and end with cold drinks and hot burritos.

Proceeds from the Bicycle Sport Shop Tres Burritos Ride will go directly toward getting more Austin kids on bikes more often through Boltage, a program that tracks the number of times students ride their bikes to school and rewards them for their participation. In partnership with Trek and the City of Austin’s Safe Routes to School program, Bicycle Sport Shop will use the money raised from the ride to bring Boltage to at least one more Austin-area school by the end of 2012. Bicycle Sport Shop and its partners have already launched Boltage at Brentwood Elementary, Bryker Woods Elementary and Martin Middle School in Austin, and Patsy Sommer Elementary in Round Rock.

Climb the hills – If you’re looking for a hilly, 42-mile ride in the Texas heat, this is the punishment you’ve been looking for. Add speed to a cocktail of summer heat and long climbs, and you just may win the honor of getting your name on the coveted King of the Mountain trophy. We’ll celebrate your strong finish (and for coming out to raise money to get more Austin kids on bikes more often) with burritos, Real Ale and non-alcoholic drinks.

Go the Distance – This ride is for those who like to go the distance. It’s a metric century plus, with a whopping total of 72 miles. The course is relatively flat, but long, hot and all for a good cause. Turn around points will be available if you can’t stand the heat. We’ll celebrate your strong finish (and for coming out to raise money to get more Austin kids on bikes more often) with burritos, Real Ale and non-alcoholic drinks.

Ride the Town – This downtown pedal is the perfect way to spend a summer morning with family and friends and help us raise money to get more kids on bikes more often. Bring a chariot for the little ones, or pedal side-by-side to the Capitol. We’ll celebrate at the finish line with Burritos, Real Ale and non-alcoholic beverages.

Location: Multiple locations in Austin

  • Climb the hills – Bicycle Sport Shop, 10947 Research Blvd. Meet at 6:30 AM. Wheels down at 7 AM
  • Go the distance – Bicycle Sport Shop, 9900 W. Parmer Lane. Meet at 7 AM. Wheels down at 7:30 AM
  • Ride the Town – Bicycle Sport Shop, 517 S. Lamar Blvd. Meet at 7:30 AM. Wheels down at 8 AM

Event Website: http://tresburritosride.com/

Registration details: Registration Page

South Texas Outdoor Life Festival

Date: Saturday, October 27, 2012

Event: South Texas Outdoor Life Festival

Route Distance : 35 Mile Bike Race, Community Bike Ride, Mountain Bike Race

About the Ride: The South Texas Outdoor Life Festival is hosted by the Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Bike Masters and AUDI San Juan. This festival starting at 7:00am and will offer various outdoor activities for the entire family to enjoy, such as a 5K Run, road bike race, kayak race, community bike ride and mountain bike race. For more information, please call the Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce at 1-800-580-2700.

Location: Bentsen-RGV State Park/World Birding Center – 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Drive Mission, TX

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

Registration: Online Registration via Active.com

Contact Info: 1-800-580-2700

Wallis 6 Independence Ride

Date: Saturday, November 3, 2012

Event: Wallis 6 Independence Ride

Route Distance : 12, 23, 44 and 65 miles

About the Ride: The Sixth Annual Independence Ride is a BP MS 150 Recommended Ride honoring our nations severely injured heroes from Iraq and Afghanistan. There will be four routes to chose from in distances of 12, 23, 44 and 65 miles.

Location: Wallis Knights of Columbus Hall – 703 Columbus Rd. Wallis, TX

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

Registration: Online Registration via Active.com

Contact Info: Email – independencefund@gmail.com OR Call 434-409-0506