2011 PT Classic

Date: Saturday, October 15, 2011 – Ride Starts at 9:00 AM

Event: 2011 PT Classic

Route Distances: 25 and 50 Mile Bike Ride

About the Ride: The PT Classic is an annual event held in October coinciding with Physical Therapy Awareness Month. As we raise awareness about Physical Therapy, we also educate the community on health, fitness, and regular exercise for overall health and well-being.

This year, proceeds will be donated to the University Medical Center Foundation for the Harnar Burn Center to assist in funding of compression garments for their patients. A burn patient needs a minimum of 2 garments for continuous wear 23 hours a day. Costs range from $150 to $200 for a shirt.

Location: Ransom Canyon Center- The Wall 8312 E. FM 3523 Slaton, TX

Event Website: http://www.active.com/running/slaton-tx/pt-classic-2011

Registration details: Online Registration via Active.com

Contact info: (214) 686-7300

Missions Tour de Goliad Bicycle Ride

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

Event: Missions Tour de Goliad Bicycle Ride — Road

Route Distances (Click distance for route maps): 10-mile, 30-mile, 50-mile, 85-mile map

About the Ride: We invite you to join us in October for the annual Missions Tour de Goliad Bike Ride, which is rapidly becoming one of the premier rides in Texas. The Missions Tour de Goliad offers the unique charm and challenges of the South Texas countryside.  Whether you choose the 10, 30, 50, or 85 mile tours, you will pedal through a rich countryside filled with stately centuries-old live oak trees and gently rolling hills.   Make plans now to join us on the third Saturday in October.
Set your course for Goliad–a Texas Destination!

Location: [map id=”91″]

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

Registration details: Online Registration via Active.com

$30 (plus active.com fees – if applicable)

Contact Info: goliadcc@goliad.net OR call (361) 645-3563 or (800) 848-8674

2nd Annual Little Elm Lions Charity Mile Bike Ride

Date: Sunday, October 16, 2011

Event: 2nd Annual Little Elm Lions Charity 25/55 Mile Bike Ride

Route Distances: 25 or 50 mile bike ride

About the Ride: Join us for a Sunday morning ride in the country, starting at the Providence Elementary School just off Hwy 380 going north on back roads for either a 25 or 50 mile bike ride.  This is a charity event to raise money to assist one of Little Elm’s Finest acquire hearing aids for his 3 year old daughter.  This will be an ongoing need for the rest of her life with the hearing aids having to be changed out every 3 years and the tubes every 6 months.  Portions of your tax deductible donation of $25.00 pre -registration and $35.00 late registration will be earmarked for this purpose.  The rest will go back into the community of Little Elm to support other residents and programs like the food bank, pre-K and K vision screenings,  Box 620, and the library.

Mad Duck Cycling is one of our sponsors this year, they will be supporting us with their mobile mechanics garage.  We will have Box 620 back with us this year manning two of the rest stops.  Box 620 provides support to fire and police personell at major events and as paramedics they are the best qualified to assist our riders.

There will be sag wagons, rest stops, breakfast served by our Lions group, and raffle prizes.  Each registrant will get one ticket toward a raffle prize.  This year the grand prize will be an Origine “Cutler” Road bike valued at $350.00.

Location: Providence Elementary School – 1000 Fm 2931  Aubrey, TX 76227

Event Website: http://www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/littleelmtx/page-8.php

Registration details: Online Registration via Active.com

$25.00 pre -registration and $35.00 late registration

Contact info: (214) 457-2550 (ask for Lion Jack)

5th Annual Wallis Independence Ride

Date: Saturday, October 22, 2011

Event: 5th Annual Wallis Independence Ride

Route Distances: 23, 42, 65 miles (Routes are preliminary)

About the Ride: The Schlumberger Cycling Club (SCC), together with our ride partners, the ConocoPhillips Cycling Club and the Chevron Cycling Club, is hosting the 4th annual Independence Ride in support of disabled veterans through the Independence Fund.

Mission

Provide veterans who have been severely injured during the Global War on Terrorism with the tools, therapies and guidance that they are otherwise not receiving. These items include, but are not limited to things such as a $25,000 robotic wheelchair, $4,000 specialized cycles and unfunded physical therapy equipment. We also recognize the value and benefits inherent in integrating our disabled veterans with the able bodied community.  It’s a win-win for all, and cycling is one of the best ways we have found to break down any barriers that may exist.

For more information please visit www.independencefund.org

Location: [map id=”74″]

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

Click here to Follow Wallis Independence Ride on Facebook

Contact Info: Call (832) 255-0485,  OR email n.campbell@pacificdrilling.com

Pedal 2 Paris

Date: 7am until 7pm on October 22, 2011

Event: Pedal 2 Paris 2011

Route Distances: 75 miles from Blue Ridge TX to Paris TX and back. 150 Miles for 1 Day ride

About the Ride: You’ve done the BIG rides of Texas. Hotter ‘N Hell Hundred. MS150 Houston to Austin. Ride for the Roses/Livestrong. You may have even adventured out of state for RAGBRAI, or the Triple Bypass. You’ve earned the bragging rights that go with being a strong rider. Well, we’ve got a NEW ride for you.

The Pedal 2 Paris is a simple ride in the “gran fondo” tradition (Italian for Big Ride). A 150 mile one-day cycling adventure on quiet, country roads. We’ll ride 75 miles from Blue Ridge TX to Paris TX, with fully supported break points. Once we arrive in Paris, we’ll ride the 75 miles back to Blue Ridge for a BIG finish. Great prizes, great hospitality and good support.

To make sure that we really take good care of our cyclists, we are limiting the field to the first 200 riders who register. We will also have a 12 hour time limit on the route – with the route open from 7am until 7pm on October 22, 2011.

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Event Website: http://www.funbikin.com/2events_4_pedal2paris.html

Registration details: Online Registration will open soon

To download a registration form, click here

Contact info: mike@funbikin.com

RIDE2WALK Bicycle Tour

Date: Saturday, October 22, 2011

Event: RIDE2WALK Bicycle Tour

Route Distance (Click distance for route maps): 4.5 mile family route, 20, 45, 65, 75, and 100 miles

About the Ride: RIDE2WALK Bicycle Tour is a charitable ride promoted by Team Brain & Spine to benefit the Lonestar Paralysis Foundation. RIDE2WALK Bicycle Tour aims to raise money and awareness for the Lone Star Paralysis Foundation and have fun doing it during a fun bike event

This is a charitable ride promoted by Team Brain & Spine to benefit the Lonestar Paralysis Foundation (www.lonestarparalysis.com)

Location: [map id=”18″]

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

Follow RIDE2WALK Bicycle Tour in Facebook

Registration details: Online Registration via BikeReg.com

Contact info: mike@lonestarparalysis.org

Weimaride 2011

Date: Saturday, October 22, 2011 @ 8:00am

Event: 4th Annual Weimaride 2011 – Road

Route Distances: 13.5, 34, 47 and 63 miles

About the Ride: Enjoy the rolling backcountry roads of Weimar, Texas.  Horse farms and cattle ranches stretch for miles along well-paved roads that you may share with an occasional pick-up truck or two. We provide the first 200 riders with a t-shirt, and also offer a delicious post-ride meal. Come ride with us!

This ride is sponsored by the Weimar Noon Lions club.  All profits go to scholarships for Weimar-area students and other local charitable organizations and programs

Location: [map id=”87″]

Event Website: http://www.weimaride.com/index.htm

Registration details: Online Registration

$40.00 (Add $10 for late registration after October 15th)

Contact info: Mike Koeth Assistant Ride Coordinator – (979) 743-1199 OR email: info@weimaride.com

CF Cycle For Life

Date: Sunday, October 23, 2011

Event: CF Cycle For Life 2011 – Road

Route Distances: 30 miles and 62 miles

About the Ride: Cycle for Life is a one-day bike tour that is fully supported with stocked rest stops every 10-12 miles, support and gear vehicles, on-site medical services, mechanical support, and more.  Choose from two mileage options:  30 miles and 62 miles.  For the ultimate challenge add in a post-ride through Houston Oaks!

The 2011 Cycle for Life bicycle ride will start and finish at the beautful Houston Oaks Country Club and Family Retreat in Hockey, Texas.  There will be entertainment and post-event festivities for the entire family. Enjoy great food, festive music, children’s activities and much more while raising awareness about this life-threatening disease.

Recommended Fundraising: Every rider is encouraged to raise $150 to support the mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. If you raise $750 or more you will earn the official 2011 CF Cycle for Life event jersey! Utilize your personal fundraising page and other creative methods to raise money to fund vital research and therapies for those affected by CF. By going the extra mile you will add tomorrows every day for the childen and adults with CF.

Location: [map id=”26″]

Event Website: http://www.cff.org/Chapters/txgulf/index.cfm?id=17442&event=17442

Registration details: Online Registration

Early Registration: until August 1, 2011 – $25.00
Regular Registration: August 2 — October 17, 2011 – $35.00
Late Registration (Event Day): October 23, 2011 – $45.00

Contact info: Hilary Smith at 713-621-0006 OR email hismith@cff.org

Early Registration: until August 1, 2011 – $25.00
Regular Registration: August 2 — October 17, 2011 – $35.00
Late Registration (Event Day): October 23, 2011 – $45.00

Deb Tribble 3rd Annual Ride for Pride

Date: Saturday October 22, 2011

Event: Deb Tribble 3rd Annual Ride for Pride

Route Distances: 10, 35, 50, 100 K

About the Ride: We will have plenty of rest stops thru out the routes; they range from 8 to 10 miles apart. They will have water, fruits and snacks for all. Riders are to follow the rules of the road. Even when there is Fire personnel at most of the major intersections, We have motorcyclist that will be riding ahead and making sure that you will go the correct way and to watch out for traffic.

Location: 500 South 5th Street, Grandview, TX

Event Website: http://www.grandviewvfd.org/Ride%20for%20Pride.htm

Registration Details: Download Registration Form

Contact Info: (817) 866-2333

Bent Wheel Bash

Date: October 22-23, 2011

Event: Bent Wheel Bash

Route Distances: 

Pro/Cat 1: 3 laps (25.5 miles)        12 & under: 2 laps of kid course (5 miles)
Cat 1 men 40+ and all Cat 1 women: 2  laps (17 miles)   10 & under: 1 laps of kid course (3 miles)
Cat 2 & Single Speed: 2 laps (17 miles)
Cat 3: 1 lap (8.5 miles)

Location:  2833 Farm to Market Road 2833 Abilene, TX 79601

Event Website: http://bentwheelbash.wordpress.com/

Registration details: Click here for registration details

Contact Info: Contact Race Director Gary Fraser – biketownabilene@yahoo.com OR Call 325.677.BIKE (2453)