Texas Forts Tour – A Ride Through History

Date: October 8-10, 2011 — Ride starts 8:30 AM

Event: Texas Forts Tour – A Ride Through History

Route Distances: 3 Days-3 Forts 108 To 276 mile

About the Ride: This great adventure will start Friday, Oct. 7, 2011 with Packet Pick-Up from 4 to 7 PM continuing Sat. from 6:30 to 7:30 AM with Packet Pick-Up at the Halliburton Building adjacent to (north of) Fort Richardson State Park, on the southern edge of Jacksboro, Texas. We’ll offer a Spaghetti Dinner and Ice Cream contest hosted by Friends of Fort Richardson (small additional fee) and Living History exhibits. The Fort will be open for your viewing pleasure.

Saturday, Oct 8–three ride options! 105 miles – Fort Richardson to Albany, the scenic tour! 61 miles — We’ll load up you and your bike, after a Trivia Stop in Graham we’ll drop you and your bike at Fort Belknap where you’ll ride on into Albany. 29 miles — We’ll drop you and your bike at Woodson after Trivia Stops at Graham and Fort Belknap.

Sunday, Oct 9– two ride options! 89 miles — Our test riders really liked this course, lots of beautiful Texas landscape! 34 miles — This is last year’s course from Albany to Breckenridge; you’ll miss the Trivia Stops the long course folks get… But, don’t worry; we have some special ones for you!

Monday, Oct 10– two ride options! 82 miles — The same wonderful course as last year. 45 miles — You and your bike will be dropped off at the Old Jail Museum, don’t worry you still get to ride the famous Three Amigo’s! Each day we’ll all gather at 8 am with the Long Ride people for a sendoff, then we’ll hang out for a bit, load the trailers, busses, trucks or whatever else we have to transport you in. We’ll drop you at the designated place for your ride into the next overnight.

Location: Ride starts and end at Fort Richardson State Park, Jacksboro, TX

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

Registration details: Online Registration via Active.com

$150 Registration Fee for registering before midnight on Monday, October 3, 2011.

$175-$200 Registration Fee Tuesday, October 4, 2011.

Contact info: 940-322-3223, fax is 940-322-1118 OR email info@weechita.org

Mineola Metric Century Bicycle Ride

Date: Saturday October 8, 2011— Century ride starts 8:30 AM

Event: Mineola Metric Century Bicycle Ride — Road

Route Distances:

About the Ride: Our mission is to help enable commerce and facilitate a thriving business environment within our town.  Please take a moment and take a look at our web site. It is updated regularly to keep you aware  of the events and happenings in Mineola, Texas.

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Event Website: http://mineolachamber.org/

Registration details: Online Registration via Active.com

15$ for Family Fun ride and all riders under 17, 30$ for adult rider (25$ if received before September 17)

Contact info: (903) 569-2087

2011 North Texas Bicycle Rally

Date: Saturday — October 8, 2011 – 9:00 AM

Event: North Texas Bicycle Rally

Route Distances: 5, 15, 30 and 50 miles

About the Ride: The North Texas Bicycle Rally (NTBR) is an annual fund raising event that supports local and national charity organizations. This year the NTBR has chosen St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital as it’s beneficiary.

This Bicycle Rally is made possible by many benefactors and sponsors. However, this ride would not be possible if it weren’t for the participation and assistance of public safety teams from the cities of Roanoke, Trophy Club, Keller, Fort Worth, and Haslet. In addition, Tarrant and Denton County Public Safety teams will play a significant contributing role for this event.

This event covers the rolling hills and off-the beaten path roads of North Texas. We will be providing COMMEMERATIVE T-SHIRTS and Water Bottles. After the Rally we will have:

***LIVE MUSIC and FREE FOOD for all NT Bicycle Rally Participants***
***BRING YOUR CHAIRS AND COOLERS****

Location: [map id=”97″]

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

Registration details: Online Registration via BikeReg.com

$30.00  –  July 1st through October 2nd (On-Line Registration)
$35.00  –  October 8th (Day of the Rally)  *** CASH ONLY / NO CHECKS Accepted ***

Contact Info: samuelsellers@yahoo.com

Bridges of Brazoria – Cycle to the Beach

Date: Saturday, October 8, 2011 – 8:00 AM

Event: Bridges of Brazoria – Cycle to the Beach

Route Distances: 100 mile, 80 mile, 60 mile, 40 mile and kid routes

About the Ride: Benefiting B.I.G. Love Cancer Care – Providing love and help to cancer kids.

3 Ways to Participate!

1. Participate in the RIDE

2. Compete as a TEAM – Team donations can be made online, but be sure to list your team name.

3. Become a SPONSOR – Sponsor Levels from $5000 to $50. Sponsor donations can be made online.

Location: Old Angleton Middle School Wildcat Drive at Hwy 35 Angleton, TX

Event Website: http://www.biglovecancercare.org/Event-Cycling.html

Registration details: Online Registration

Adult Registration – $30. Kids 18 and under – $15

Contact info: Dr. Greg Dillon at drmentalwellness@yahoo.com

Disco Bike Rally

Date: Saturday, October 8, 2011 – First Ride starts 8:00 AM

Event: Disco Bike Rally

Route Distances: 100K, 31+ Miles, and a beginner 10 Mile route

About the Ride: Benefiting Gainesville Chamber of Commerce

The First Annual Disco Bike Rally takes place on Saturday October 8, 2011 in Gainesville, Texas. The Rally will provide three distances for the riders: 100K, 31+ Miles, and a beginner 10 Mile route.. The routes go through the beautiful rolling hills of Texas.. The roads are smooth with a medium level of difficulty… We will have 5 rest stops along the way for the 100K and 2 rest stops for the 31+ mile ride. The Rally starts and ends in Leonard Park right by the Gainesville Zoo. After the ride enjoy some post party fun and stay around for the famous Gainesville Depot Days.  Lots of entertainment and food for the whole family. Every rider gets a t-shirt and a “finishers” medal.

Location: Leonard Park Gainesville, TX 76240

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

Registration Details: Online Registration

Disco Bike Rally Early Registration $25.00 (8-31-2011 to 9-12-2011)
Disco Bike Rally Standard Registration $30 ( 9-13-2011 to 9-25-2011 )
Disco Bike Rally Late Registration $35 ( 9-26-2011 to 10-4-2011 )

Contact Info: tom@dallasathletes.com

Wish 100

Date: Saturday, October 1, 2011

Event: Wish 100

Location: Frito-Lay Campus 7701 Legacy Drive – Plano, TX 75024

Route Distances 30, 45, and 60 Miles

About the Ride: Ride for a great cause. The Jones Lang LaSalle Wish 100 is a 100K bike rally benefiting incredible children all over North Texas. This event is part of The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of North Texas fundraising efforts and FUN raising efforts benefitting incredible children battling life threatening medical conditions.

Event Website: http://www.wish100.org

Registration details: http://www.wish100.org/Register.html

Early Registration by September 8, 2010 – $35
Pre Registration by October 2, 2010 – $40
Day-of Registration on October 9, 2010 – $45
Kids Registration (ages 5-12) by October 9, 2010 – $10

Contact: Elissa Mittendorf (Development Officer, Wish 100 and Wish Night) – EMittendorf@northtexaswish.org

Tour de Fireant

Date: Saturday, October 8, 2011 – 9:00 AM

Event: Tour de Fireant

Route Distances: 10 mile, 30 mile, 45 mile and 100K

About the Ride: Come ride with us! 10, 30, 45 mile and 100K routes. First 275 riders receive long sleeve tshirts. There will be door prizes (including a Trek bike). There wll be trophies! Entry is $25 if you pre-register, $30 day of ride. Free pizza & beer for riders.

Location: 213 W Austin, Marshall, TX 75670

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

Registration details: Online Registration

Price if pre-registered is $25 (by October 5, 2011). After that date, the price is $30.

Contact info: (903) 935-7868 OR Email: tourdefireant@hotmail.com

Bike MS: Valero 2011 Alamo Ride to the River

Date: Saturday, October 15-16, 2011

Event: 22nd Annual Bike MS: Valero 2011 Alamo Ride to the River

Route Distances: Day 1 – 47.6-, 70-, 100-miles ; Day 2 – 57.7-miles

About the Ride: The Valero 2011 Alamo Ride to the River, presented by H-E-B will kick off a weekend celebration on wheels with an Expo on Friday, October 14 in San Antonio. The Expo is the final opportunity for participants to pick up their rider packet and will feature the 3rd Annual Team Jersey Fashion Show, event sponsors and the latest cycling products sold by Official Bike MS bike shops.

Expo, Crown Plaza Hotel
111 E. Pecan Street
San Antonio, TX 78205
Date: Friday, October 14
Time: 5 pm – 8:30 pm
210-354-2800

Ride:
Let the ride begin. Saturday, October 15 participants will begin their journey at the AT&T Center, Home of the NBA Championship Spurs. Led by the Velo Valero team and the Top 10 Fundraising Teams, cyclists will embark on a two-day journey to support 20,000 Texans living with MS. Cyclists will enjoy a clearly marked and well-planned route, fully-stocked rest stops every 10-12 miles, wonderful meals, bike mechanics, medical staff, police support, SAG (Support & Gear), massage therapists, a custom Ride T-shirt, finish pins, the best volunteers, camaraderie and much more!

Location: One AT&T Center Parkway, San Antonio, TX 78219

Event Website: http://biketxh.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR?pg=entry&fr_id=16949

Registration details: Online Registration via Active.com

Contact info: sa-bike@nmsslonestar.org

Team LIVESTRONG Challenge Austin

Date: October 15-16, 2011

Event: 2011 Team LIVESTRONG Challenge Austin – Road

Route Distances: 20, 45, 65 or 90-mile

About the Ride: On Saturday, October 15 enjoy a 5K run/walk through downtown Austin, including a tour along Austin’s eclectic South Congress Avenue. Then on Sunday, October 16, join us at Dripping Springs Middle School to see the best of the Texas Hill Country with one of our multi-distance bike rides including a 20-, 45-, 65- or 90-mile options. Our post-event party is a great way to celebrate all the miles put in training, all the hard work put into fundraising and the end to another great Series.

Last year, 5,500 dedicated participants raised over $3.1 million for the fight against cancer. This generous donation will continue to help cancer survivors live life on their own terms and build and support programs and initiatives to help raise awareness of and improve the lives of the 28 million people living with cancer today.

Location: [map id=”13″]

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

Registration details: Online Registration

$35: December 1, 2010—December 31, 2010
$45: January 1, 2011—May 31, 2011
$50: June 1, 2011—October 16, 2011

*Virtual participants can register for free at any time.
**The registration fee to participate in the 5K and the ride is $75.

Contact Info: teamlivestrong@livestrong.org OR call 877.236.8820

Kiwanis Crazy Kicker Bike Ride

Date: Saturday, October 15, 2011 – 8:00 AM

Event: 7th Annual Kiwanis Crazy Kicker Bike Ride – Road

Route Distances (Click distance for route maps): 100 Miles, 100 K, 50 Miles, 37 Miles, 22 Miles

About the Ride: Let this ride be the highlight of your fall season !! It would be difficult to find a more beautiful ride!

Challenging hills… Three longest rides feature Cherry Pie Hill!!! You could see Possum Kingdom Lake, Palo Pinto Lake or The Brazos River / or all three !

SEE THE COUNTRY SIDE WHERE THE DROVERS STARTED OUT ON THE GOODNIGHT LOVING TRAIL. Hopefully ELVIS will be returning to entertain  (pre-ride). FREE HOTDOGS & HAMBURGERS TO RIDERS IN THE PARK FROM 12 TO 3PM. Tech Support, Sags, Motorcycle Escorts, Rest Stops (w/ those great cookies!)

All Proceeds to Kiwanis Programs for Youth

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

Registration details: Online Registration via Athlete360.com

  • $25 per person online registration by October 12, 2011
  • $35 per person (cash or check) on ride day

Contact info: Lyn Butcher (Ride Director) kiwaniscrazykicker@hotmail.com OR call 940 682-8451