4th Annual Springtown Spin

Date: Saturday, October 22, 2011

Event: 4th Annual Springtown Spin

Route Distances : 20, 40 and 60 Miles

About the Ride: The Springtown Spin is an annual fundraiser in the form of a bike rally and fun ride benefiting Tarrant County Youth Collaboration, a North Texas nonprofit organization devoted to fighting child abuse and neglect. The rally is only in its fourth year, but has already been established as a must-ride event for hundreds of North Texas cyclists. Come join us for the 2011 event and help us do our part to end child abuse and neglect in North Texas.

Location: Springtown High School‎ 915 W Highway 199 Springtown, TX 76082-2618

Event Website: http://www.tcyc4kids.org/springtownspin.html

Click here for Springtown Spin Facebook Page

Registration details: Online Registration via BikeReg.com

Registration fees are $25 per person until October 19th, and $30 after October 19th. Family and team discounts are available. Families may register every 4th rider with the same last name for free, and teams may register every 5th cyclist for free.

Contact Info: 817-496-6099

Sweatin’ Burnt Orange Bike Tour 2011

Date: Sunday, October 23, 2011 @ 8:00 AM

Event: Sweatin’ Burnt Orange Bike Tour 2011

Route Distances: 10, 25, 45, 60 and 80 miles

About the Ride: The Sweatin’ Burnt Orange Bike Tour, now in its seventh year, is the primary fundraising event for The University of Texas Cycling Club. From the family friendly 10 miler to the challenging 80 mile loop, all routes offer a unique ride through the heart of the beautiful Texas Hill Country.

The Sweatin’ Burnt Orange Bike Tour will again include routes from 10 to 80 miles weaving through the Texas Hill Country. The 80 mile route includes a stop in the famous Luckenbach Texas and all routes feature challenging hills and beautiful vistas. It’s an incredible Texas riding experience that’ll leave you Sweatin’ Burnt Orange!

Tour participants receive:

  • Event T-shirt (pre-registrants only)
  • Post ride party with music, all-you-can-eat catered bbq and refreshments
  • Full course support with rest stops every 10-15 miles

Location: Blanco High School – 1215 Fourth St. Blanco, TX

Event Website: http://www.utexascycling.org/#!SBOBT

Registration Info: Online Registration via Active.com

Contact Info: President – Marcus Granberry: marcgranbery@gmail.com

Aptalis CF Cycle For Life – McKinney

Date: Sunday, October 29, 2011

Event: Aptalis CF Cycle For Life McKinney – Road

Route Distances (click here for route maps): 35 mile and 65 mile

About the Ride: Hundreds of men and women will come together on October 22, 2011 to get their wheels in motion to cure Cystic Fibrosis. The bike tour is a fully supported journey with stocked rest stops every 10-12 miles, support and gear (SAG) vehicles, on-site medical services, and much more. This unique event empowers participants to take action and demonstrate their fight in finding a cure in a tangible, emotional and powerful way. All riders will receive an Aptalis CF Cycle For Life® T-Shirt.

Location: Click here for Google Maps

Event Website: http://www.cff.org/Chapters/netx/index.cfm?id=16801&event=16801

Registration details: Online Registration

March 14th – Sept 23rd: $25
Sept 24th – Oct 7th: $35
Oct 8th – Oct 22nd: $40

Contact info: info@cff.org OR call (301) 951-4422

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

Kiwanis Sealy Fall Classic 2011

Date: Saturday, October 29, 2011

Event: Kiwanis Sealy Fall Classic 2011

Route Distances (click here for route maps): 30 and 53 miles

About the Ride: SPONSORED BY MIDDLE SISTER WINES! Come and Join us for a challenging Fall ride on country roads through the hills of Austin and Colorado County! 59 AND 33 MILE ROUTES! Join us for a pie on the road and a glass of Middle Sister Wine after the race. Benefitting the Kiwanis Foundation of Houston.

Location: 1008 Main Street Sealy, TX

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

Registration Info: Online Registration via Active.com

Contact Info: kiwanisfallclassic@att.net

Tour de Pecan 2011

Date: Saturday, October 29, 2011 – 8:30 AM

Event: Tour de Pecan 2011 — Road

Route Distances:

About the Ride: The Tour de Pecan ride will feature rides of 15, 30, 45 and 62 miles with rest stops every 10-12 miles. SAG support will be available. Riders will receive a t-shirt and after ride meal at the Geronimo Community Center along with music and entertainment.

Tour de Pecan is sponsored by the Geronimo Lions Club. Proceeds to benefit the Geronimo Lions Club Service Projects and Scholarship fund.

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

Registration details: Online Registration via Active.com

Registration fee – $30.00

Contact info: David Reiley – (210) 771-5755 or email him here

12th Annual Fredericksburg Fall Foliage Frolic

Date: Saturday October 29, 2011 – 8:00 AM

Event: 12th Annual Fredericksburg Fall Foliage Frolic

Route Distances

SHORT:      25 miles
MEDIUM:     48 miles
LONG:     60 miles

About the Ride: The Fredericksburg Fall Foliage Frolic is hosted by the Hill Country Bicycle Touring Club. There are rides varying in length and degree of  difficulty.

Fredericksburg was founded by German settlers in the 1850′s and is full of history.  Be sure to check out the Admiral Nimitz Museum in town or drive up Enchanted  rock and hike up the second largest rock in the United States.  Don’t forget to visit the many shops and try some of the great restaurants and bakeries in town.

Registration includes a ride souvenir.  Supported rides with maps, rest stops with snacks, drinks  and  port-o-potties.  Sag support. After the ride lunch.

Location: 432 Lady Bird Dr, Fredericksburg, Texas 78624

Event Website: http://www.hcbtc.com/blog/fredericksburg-fall-foliage-frolic/

Registration details: Online Registration

Ride registration will start 8:00am Saturday morning October  29th at Lady Bird Johnson Park three miles south of town on TX16.

Contact info: Ethel Pedraza (210) 414-8559 E-mail:  azardepe@hotmail.com OR Amanda McCoy, PH (210) 422-8039 E-mail: bikentx50@yahoo.com.

Lion Pride Bike Ride

Date: Saturday, October 29, 2011

Event: Lion Pride Bike Ride

Route Distances: 20 mi, 35 mi, 40 mi, 62.2 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.

Location: Ennis High School 1405 W. Lake Bardwell Dr. Ennis, TX  75119

Event Website: http://ennisffa.ffanow.org/default.aspx?ID=712

Registration details: Online Registration via Active.com

There will be ONSITE REGISTRATION available!! $20 for early birds    $25 after October 16th

Contact info: (972) 824-8931

2011 NovemberFest Metric Century

Date: Saturday, November 5, 2011

Event: 2011 NovemberFest Metric Century

Route Distances: 10, 23, 40 and 64 miles

About the Ride: BP MS Recommended Ride

Routes include 10, 23, 40 and 64 mile rides near scenic Stephen F. Austin State Park and the pastoral surrounding countryside. This fun-filled, pedal-pounding event is held in conjunction with NovemberFest 2011, a day of food, live music, silent auctions, and shopping for unique items.

100% of the entry fees from the NovemberFest Metric Century are dedicated to the programs and services at The Center.

*The Center Serving Persons with Mental Retardation and Foundation for the Retarded are now doing business as The Center and The Center Foundation.

Location:  FM 3318, Brookshire, TX 77423 Near Sealy, TX

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

Registration Details: Online Registration via Active.com

Contact Info: 713-525-8484

Tour de Gruene

Date: November 5-6, 2011

Event: Tour de Gruene 2011

Route Distances:

  • Tour: 15 mi, 30 mi, 45 mi, 60 mi
  • Individual Time Trials: 16 mi,
  • Tandem Time Trials: 27 mi

About the Ride: The history, charm, and ambiance of the unique town of Gruene, between Austin and San Antonio, provide the perfect setting for our bicycle classic events that meander along the tree lined banks of the Guadalupe River and the enchanting limestone cliffs of the Balcones Fault. Step back in time as you bask in the warm Texas sunshine all while riding through the heart of Texas – then shop, dance, wine and dine in the town that has gently been resisting change since 1872.

Location: Gruene Hall 1281 Gruene Rd. New Braunfels, Texas 78130

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

Registration details: Online Registration

Contact info: 210-862-3524 OR Email Will Rotzler: wrotzler@satx.rr.com

Tour de Donut 2011

Date: Sunday, November 6, 2011 – Start time 8 AM

Event: Tour de Donut 2011 — Road

Route Distances: 28-mile doughnut-eating race and the 55-mile BP MS 150 Recommended Training Ride

About the Ride: The Tour de Donut is a fully supported BP MS 150 recommended ride that challenges riders to a doughnut eating contest.  This unique bicycle race takes riders on an appetizing 28-mile journey with rest stops along the way serving as many delectable doughnuts as you can eat.  For EACH tasty doughnut that a rider consumes, the rider is awarded a tempting 5-minute time credit.  Eat enough delicious doughnuts, and you can finish the race before you even started!  In addition to this mouth-watering challenge, riders can also ride the 55-mile course to get in shape for the BP MS 150.  All riders will receive a rider number, official T-shirt and plenty of food and drink at the rest stops.

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

Registration details: Registration details coming soon

Contact info: jimquinn@southernelite.org OR Call (713) 881-3503 / (832) 545-5630