Tour for Children

Date: Saturday, September 10, 2011 – 8 AM

Event: 1st annual Tour for Children – Road

Route Distances (click distance for route maps):

About the Ride: Calling all cyclists to the 1st Annual Tour for Children!

This event will start and end at El Chaparral Mexican Restaurant and features 4 rides through the beautiful Texas Hill Country along with a great family friendly fiesta complete with a petting zoo and helicopter rides galore! We will have food, games, prizes, and tons of fun FOR ALL AGES, ALL DAY!

All net proceeds benefit Transplants for Children, a 501c3 non-profit established to help children in need of transplants – www.transplantsforchildren.org

Location: [map id=”82″]

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

Registration details: Online Registration via Racetechs.com

  • Child (12 and under) $20
  • Adult (13 and over) $35
  • Tandem (two riders on one bile) $60
  • Family (direct family members — same household) $80

Contact Info: Call Staci at 210-949-1212 OR emailstaci@transplantsforchildren.org

Pedal Against Child Abuse

Date: Saturday, September 10, 2011 – 7:30 AM

Event: Pedal Against Child Abuse — Road

Route Distances:

  • 25 Mile Ride
  • 40 Mile Ride
  • 60 Mile Ride
  • Kids Rodeo

About the Ride: Event to raise funds for Angels of Love a non-for profit organization providing services for children victims of abuse and/or neglect

Location: [map id=”108″]

Event Website: http://mcpdcycling.webs.com/

Registration details: Online Registration via Active.com

Early Bird Registration thru 7/20 — $35. Late and day of ride — $40

Contact info: (956) 460-1726

America’s Choice Home Loan Criterium

Date: Saturday, September 10, 2011 — 7:30 AM

Event: America’s Choice Home Loan Criterium

Location: Bear Creek Park, Houston TX

Event Details: Event Details – Online Registration via Active.com

Course is a flat, non-technical, 0.8 mile loop. Good road surface with shade. Course is located on the west side of Houston in Bear Creek Park. From I-10 exit Eldridge Road, head North on Eldridge Road to War Memorial Drive and turn left into the park. The course is located off Sullins Way which will be on your left.

Contact Info: (832) 722-9519

2011 Cowtown Classic Bicycle Ride

Date: Saturday, September 10, 2011

Event: 2011 Cowtown Classic Bicycle Ride

Route Distances (Click here for Route Map): 62, 48 and 20 miles

About the Ride: The 2011 Cowtown Classic Bicycle Ride is scheduled for 8:00 AM on Saturday, September 10, 2011. The start/finish line will be at  the south-side of North Crowley High School, 9100 S. Hulen Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76123 (MAPSCO 103T).

Special Notes: 1) Ride day registrations and pre-registered packet pickups will be held inside at the North Crowley High School Cafeteria
on Saturday, 9/10/11, from 6:30am to 8:00am.
2)  Indoor shower facilities are available at the finish location, however riders must supply their own towels!

Location: North Crowley High School, 9100 S. Hulen Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76123

Event Website: http://www.cowtownclassicbikeride.org/2010_ride.htm

Registration fee is $30, Ride T-Shirts Guaranteed To First 500 Riders Registering.

Contact info: cowtownclassicbikeride@hotmail.com

27th Annual Skittles Waco Wild West Century

Date: Saturday, September 17, 2011 @ 8:00 am

Event: 27th Annual Skittles Waco Wild West Century

Route Distances (Click distance for route maps):

About the Ride: Benefiting the Be The Match Foundation

The bicycling tour that has made a tradition of great rest stops and super ride support is back for its 27th year. This is one fall event you don’t want to miss! There is a route for everyone — from families on their first bike tour to dedicated riders wanting to set a personal best on a century ride.

Last year’s proceeds from the Skittles Waco Wild West Century made a tremendous difference to the Be The Match Foundation®, formerly the Marrow Foundation, by advancing the Foundation’s Recruitment Campaign. This increased the number of donors for patients searching for a life-saving marrow match.

The Be The Match Registry, operated by the National Marrow Donor Program® has offered hope to more than 30,000 patients with life-threatening diseases.

This year, you can join the National Bone Marrow Registry on Friday from 5:00 to 8:30 p.m. and Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Indian Spring Park. It just takes a swab to the inside of the mouth — it doesn’t keep you from riding!

Location: [map id=”12″]

Event Website: http://www.wacowildwest.com/index.php

Registration details: Coming Soon

Contact info: rtaylor@hot.rr.com

Tour de Pink 2011

Date: Sunday, September 18, 2011

Event: Tour de Pink 2011

Route Distance: 12, 23, 34, 47, 63 and new 80 and 100 mile ride

About the Ride: Pink Ribbons Project: An organization which has raised more than $4 million since 1995 for outreach, education and awareness programs.  For more information on Pink Ribbons Project, in motion against breast cancer, click here.

  • Scheduled for Sunday, September 18th, 2011 at Prairie View A&M University near Prairie View, Texas.
  • The sixth annual Texas pledge bike-ride solely benefiting breast cancer awareness and education.
  • Will include a 12, 23, 34, 47, 63 and new 80 and 100 mile ride for cyclists of all levels. Click Here for a Route Map.
  • A post-ride festival is planned that will feature artists from the Houston and Prairie View areas.
  • The post-ride event will also include a festival complete with a catered meal for all cyclists.

Location: Prairie View A&M University – 1098 Farm to Market 544, Prairie View, Texas

Event Website: https://secure2.convio.net/prp/site/SPageServer?pagename=information

Registration details:

  • Friday, September 16: Bike Barn – 5339 Weslayan, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., $40 Registration Fee
  • Saturday, September 17: Bike Barn – 5339 Weslayan, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., $40 Registration Fee
  • Sunday, September 18: Prarie View A&M University, 6 a.m. – 8 a.m., $50 Registration Fee

Contact Info: tourdepink@pinkribbons.org

35th Annual Fort Davis Cyclefest Tour

Date: September 17 – 18, 2011- 8:00 AM

Event: 35th Annual Fort Davis Cyclefest Tour — Road

Route Distances: 10, 27, 50 and 75 Miles

About the Ride: Come and ride the highest roads in Texas through the beautiful Davis Mountains

CYCLEFEST will be headquartered at the beautiful Prude Ranch, 5 miles west of Fort Davis Texas on Highway 118. Close to Fort Davis National Historical Park, McDonald Observatory, Davis Mountain State Park and Indian Lodge, the Marfa Lights and the scenic towns of Ft Davis, Marfa and Alpine.

10 miles — Into Fort Davis, enjoy town and return when ready. Some hills. 27 mile — Out and back along the Loop Route, rolling hills. 50 mile — Out and back along the Loop Route. Mostly rolling hills with a few climbs. 75 mile — Ride the Scenic Loop. Some VERY hard climbs.

Location: [map id=”96″]

Event Website: http://www.peytonsbikes.com/?case=fortdavis

Registration details: Click here to download the 2011 Fort Davis Cyclefest Tour registration flyer

Contact Info: dham@peytonsbikes.com OR call (432)699-1718 / (800)373-4764

Hale on Wheels

Date: Saturday, September 17, 2011 @ 8:30 AM

Event: Hale on Wheels – Road

Route Distances (Click here for Route Map): 21, 32, 48, and 62 miles

About the Ride: Hale on Wheels is a fully supported recreational bike ride for road bikes and Hale on Feet is a 5K run both held in Plainview, HALE County, Texas, during the annual “Cowboy Days” celebration.  Bike routes are 21, 32, 48, and 62 miles, all on smooth, flat, lightly traveled or wide shouldered roads.  A nutritious lunch with salad bar is free for cyclists and runners. $5.00 for others.  There are drawings for pre-registered cyclists for $450.00 in cash and “rest stop raffles” for all cyclists for a total of $300.00 cash.

During Cowboy Days, watch the “Down Ol’ Broadway Cattle Drive” (real cows), take a ride in a stagecoach, climb the climbing wall, savor a chuckwagon breakfast and homemade ice cream, and other treats.

The first 250 riders/runners receive a “Hale on Wheels” T-shirt, tote bag,water bottle and other goodies.  RV spaces with electrical and water hook-ups are available at the start.  Early packet pick-up on Friday, September 16th, from 5 PM-8 PM at the Ollie Liner Center, 2000 South Columbia, Plainview, TX 79072.  There are fully supplied rest stops, sag wagons, mechanical and first aid available.

Location: [map id=”85″]

Event Website: http://site.haleonwheelsbikeride.com/

Registration details: Online Registration via BikeReg.com

Pre-registration fee $25.00 per cyclist. Fee $30.00 per cyclist after Sept. 7, 2011

Discount for cyclists from the same household – $20.00 per person if pre-registered. Discount for cyclists from same cycling club – $20.00 per person if pre-registered

Contact info: g.martinezplv@yahoo.com

The Cotton Patch Challenge Bicycle Race & Tour

Date: September 17, 2011 to September 18, 2011

Event: The Cotton Patch Challenge Bicycle Race & Tour

Route Distances: 2011 Tour routes – 21, 31, 41, 54, or 63 miles

Click here for the complete details of the 2011 Race Series

About the Ride: Mark your calendar for September 17-18, 2011 and set your destination for Greenville, Texas.   We have planned a “Texas Music Weekend” for your whole family!   Festivities begin Friday evening with a concert at the Lee Street Bar & Grill (just west of the Lee/Wesley St. intersection).  Emerald City Band will be playing Friday night starting at 8pm.  There’s more music all day Saturday as we Rally ‘Round Greenville with two entertainment stages.  Saturday’s entertainment stages will have music continue on our main stage at Lee and Wesley until midnight on Saturday, with Applebees serving beer.  On Sunday the Greenville Chamber of Commerce will present a Gospel and Bluegrass Festival (12:00 to 5:00) adjacent to the Johnston St Smokehouse (serving food during the day), strategically located in the middle of the Downtown Criterium

Don’t miss the Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Companies’ Cotton Patch Challenge Bicycle Race & Tour – it attracts more than 1,000 from across the region.  As bicyclists assemble for the morning events they will be entertained by classical violinist Rigo Murrillo. Bicycle touring events on Saturday will offer 5 routes from 21 to 65 miles.  USCF road races will have 12 categories on Saturday morning.  The USCF road races will be followed Saturday afternoon by USCF 9 mile time trial.  The bite-your-nails, edge-of-your-seat exciting Criterium Race will zoom over the Audie Murphy overpass, just south of downtown, on Sunday.

Location: [map id=”99″]

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

Registration details:

Online Registration via BikeReg.com for Tour 2011

Registration Fees
$25 before September 1, 2011
$28 before September 17, 2011
$35 on Event Day

Group Discount (minimum 6 riders)
$22 before September 1, 2010
$25 before Septebmber 18, 2010
No Discount on Event Day

Online Registration via BikeReg.com for 2011 Race Series

Click here for the complete details of the Race Series

Contact info:

Tour questions: Dan Reinboldt  alineme@geusnet.com

USCF Road Race, Time trial & Criterium questions: Tom Izbicki  t_izbicki@hotmail.com

http://www.cottonpatchchallenge.com/downloads/2011_CPC_Race_Flyer.pdf