Date: Sunday, September 25, 2011 – 7:00 AM
Event: Journey of Faith 10K and 20 Mile Bike Race
Route Distances: 10k and 20 Mile
Location: Harlon Block Sports Complex 1020 W. 18th Street Weslaco, TX
Registration details: Online Registration via Active.com
$5 for Fun Mile, $10 for 5K, $15 for 10K and $25 for Bike Race
Contact info: (956) 491-3137
Date: October 1, 2011 — Ride starts 8:30 AM
Event: Quicksilver Paluxy Pedal 2011 — Road
Route Distances: 29, 45, 60 and 80 miles
About the Ride: The Quicksilver Paluxy Pedal is fast becoming one of the top rides in Texas. The ride starts and ends at the northern tip of the Hill Country in beautiful Glen Rose, Texas. The meandering paved route takes you through scenic views, gentle hills and challenging climbs.
Whether you are a novice or advanced rider, you will have fun with the other riders and volunteers who all help to make this ride an unforgettable annual event, and one that you don’t want to miss
All but the 29 mile ride take you to the top of “The Wall” a 3/10 of a mile stretch with a hill grade of almost 19% at its steepest. The view of miles of beautiful vistas is worth the effort.
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Event Website: http://www.paluxypedal.com/
Registration details: Online Registration via Active.com
Early entry fee is $30 for adults and $15 for children under 12. Early registration ends September 29, 2011. Registration fee on day of ride is $35 for adults and $15 for children.
Contact info: (254) 396.3247 OR Call ycondy@htcomp.net
Date: Saturday, October 1, 2011
Event: Annual Loves Cure Bike Tour — Road
Route Distances: 14, 34, 56 and 62 mile routes
About the Ride: The routes feature rolling hills through beautiful Salado Countryside and with Rest stops and SAG supports. Proceeds benefit the Cancer Institute at Scott & White.
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Event Website: http://www.lovecures.org/
Registration details: Details coming soon
Contact info: lreeve@swmail.sw.org
Date: Saturday, October 1, 2011 – 7:00 AM
Event: 20th Annual Pineywoods Purgatory
Route Distances:
About the Ride: Imagine miles of rolling hills and thickly wooded forests! The Pineywoods Purgatory – fall’s premier cycling event – offers four rides ranging from 25 to 102 miles that take you through Texas Forest Country’s best! Don’t let the first few miles fool you – the terrain is not without challenge! And to cap off your ride, the Lufkin Host Lions Club and its cadre of volunteers and partners offer unmatched hospitality to riders and their guests. It’s not just a ride; it’s a weekend experience you’ll want to make an annual event! Lots of folks already do!
Who Coordinates the Ride and Who Benefits?
The Lufkin Host Lions Club exists to give back to the community! Through the years we’ve given more than one million dollars to area non-profits to help them extend their reach to the areas underserved. This year we have partnered with the Beth and Horace Stubblefield Learning Center as the recipient of the net proceeds from the Pineywoods Purgatory.
Location: Pitser Garrison Civic Center – 601 N. Second Street Lufkin, TX
Event Website: http://www.pineywoodspurgatory.com/
Registration details: Online Registration via Active.com
Registration of $30 will include a great T-shirt and lots of other goodies. Registration allowed on ride day! To guarantee a T-shirt, registration must be received before September 29th, 2011.
Contact Info: (936) 634-5438 OR Email: lhlionsc@consolidated.net
Date: Saturday, October 1, 2011
Event: The Heroes Ride
Route Distances: 40, 60, and 92 mile route
About the Ride: TX Wheels of Justice is a 501(c)3 public charity that raises money for the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, to assist families of fallen officers, and to raise money for other worthy causes. The group participates in various fundrasing bicycle rides and events. The majority of the funds come from sponsors, with the remaining coming from fundraising events held year round by members. The group’s major event each year is the Police Unity Tour, held in New Jersey and ending in Washington D.C. during National Police Week. The Membership of the group is made up of peace officers and friends or family members of those officers throughout the state of Texas.
Each rest stop has Gatorade, water, bathrooms, and homemade goodies.
Riders will be escorted along the route by the MS 150 Motorcycle Crew. And Each intersection will be manned by a representative of the local police force
Location: Lone Star Executive Airport 10260 Carl Pickering Memorial Conroe, TX
Event Website: http://www.txwheelsofjustice.org/
Registration details: Online Registration via Active.com
Registration is $30 until September 1. Then $35 until September 29, when online registration closes. You can register the morning of the ride for $40.
Contact info: Eric Gray at txwoj.eric@gmail.com OR by phone at (936) 499.8375
Date: TBA
Event: Loop 1604 Peloton Ride – Road
Location: Spectrum Club at Rogers Ranch 2711 Tremble – San Antonio, TX 78258
Route Distances: 100 mile ride around San Antonio’s Loop 1604
About the Ride: Ride like a professional! Join us for a fast 100 mile ride around San Antonio’s Loop 1604. Ride is escorted by SAPD motorcycle police. Three SAG vehicles will be on hand to provide nutrition at key points during the ride. Group will stay together as a peloton and ride at 20mph. Duration of the ride is approximately 5 hours. Also included is an event t-shirt and post ride pizza party!
SAG vehicles will be available for riders needing to rest for a few miles. Rider will be transported ahead of the peloton to reconnect. Electrolyte replacement, water, bananas and gels or bars will also be provided.eprovide.
Event Website: http://www.brittonbikes.com/hcsa-events/loop-1604-ride/loop-1604.htm
Registration details: Online Registration via Active.com
$75.00 — Individual
Contact info: Call HCSA (210-843-4234) or E-mail: racedirector@rocketmail.com
Date: Saturday, October 8, 2011 — 8:00 AM
Event: 25th Annual Outlaw Trail 100 Cycling Tour — Road
Route Distances: 10, 25, 40, 50, 63 and 100 mile
About the Ride: Each year, the Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department hosts the Outlaw Trail 100 bike tour featuring 10 mile, 25 mile, 40 mile, 50 mile, 63 mile, and 100 mile loop courses on county roads through historic Williamson County.
Outlaw Trail isn’t competitive; it is an opportunity to join cyclists from across Texas for a ride across Williamson County. There are 9 rest stops set up along the trail for cyclists to grab some snacks or a drink. Riders can ride at their own pace and rely on support from sag wagons and rest stops throughout their ride. The tour closes at 5 p.m. so cyclists should select a course they can finish within that time period.
10 mi, 25 mi, 40 mi, 50 mi, 63 mi (100 K), and 100 mi loop courses on county roads through historic eastern Williamson County. These challenging road courses will give you the taste of small town and rural life. Food and drink may be purchased in the towns if desired. Color copy of official map will be available to all cyclists at event and in event packet.
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Event Website: http://roundrocktexas.gov/home/index.asp?page=635
Registration details: Download 2011 Registration Form (PDF)
Contact info: (512) 218-5540
Date: Saturday, October 8, 2011
Event: 6th annual Trek Women Breast Cancer Awareness Ride
Route Distances: 10 and 25 Mile
About the Ride: On October 8th, Trek Bicycle retailers around the United States will host the 6th annual Trek Women Breast Cancer Awareness ride. Featuring 10- and 25-mile family-friendly group rides, the event donates registration fees directly to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. With one in every eight women in the US getting breast cancer in her lifetime, most people have a close friend or family member affected by the disease. The goal of the Trek Women Breast Cancer Awareness Ride is not only to raise funds for breast cancer research, but unite local communities in the effort to raise awareness of the importance of breast health in a fun, supportive environment. Check out photos from last year on Trek Women’s FaceBook Page.
Raise public awareness and fund breast cancer research in an effort to achieve prevention and a cure for breast cancer in our lifetime. All registration fees are donated directly to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation – www.bcrfcure.org
Location: Trek Bicycle retailers around the United States and Canada, multiple locations across Texas
Event Website: http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/community/rides/breast_cancer_awareness_ride
Registration details: Online Registration via Active.com
Contact info:
Date: Saturday, October 8, 2011
Event: Pedal Palacios 2011
Route Distances: 12, 32 and 62 Miles
About the Ride: BP MS 150 Recommended Ride – Scenic ride through Matagorda County with views of water, birds and great landscape. Individuals and Team training welcome. T- shirt and fantastic shrimp boil for registered participants.
Registration opens at 6:30 AM and closes at 8:30 AM. No starts after 8:45AM.
Start time 8:00 AM 62 mile and 32 mile
Start time 8:30 Am 12 mile
Where: In front of the Pavilion at South Bay Blvd at 4th St., Palacios, TX 77465All routes close at 2:00 PM. (No SAGS or support after 2PM)
Location: South Bay Blvd. Palacios, Texas
Event Website: http://www.pedalpalacios.org/
Registration details: Online Registration via Active.com
Prior to August 31: $35
Sept 1-Oct 7: $40
Day of ride: $50
(Free T-shirts will be given to entries received by September 10th.)
Contact info: Joe Adams – pedalpalacios@yahoo.com OR by phone at (361) 972-2136.
Date:
Event: 2011 Texas Cup Series – Criterium
Location: Multiple Locations
Skill/Age Categories:
Event Flyer: http://www.txbra.org/db/events/2011AlkekTexasCup.pdf
Registration details: Single Category Fees: $25 Adults $15 Juniors. $5 each additional category
Contact Info: gregsand@att.net