Tour de Cypress 2010

Date: Saturday – April 17, 2010Tour de Cypress logo

Time: 9 AM

Event: 6th Annual Tour de Cypress Bicycle Tour

Location: Franklin Country, TX

Routes: 100K in Texas, or ride a friendly 10 mile, caustic 30 mile or killer 45 mile route.

Route Maps and Elevation:

Website: http://www.tourdecypress.com/

Email: saladofiredept@yahoo.com

Registration: Download Registration form, Online registration

Additional Info:

T-shirts for first 500 riders or those registered before 3/09/09. Free Hamburger lunch after ride.

Pancake breakfast on the square.

Music on the square.

Don Meredith Exhibit, Rare Bird Egg and Butterfly Collections open in Old Fire Station Museum.

Events planned for the entire family including art shows and sales, historical tours.

All four routes will be well marked and there will be rest stops approximately every five to ten miles for each of the four routes. Excellent SAG support will be provided on all four of the routes. Goody bags and T-shirts for registered riders will be given out before the event starts.

Camping and RV sites are available near town and at beautiful Lake Cypress Springs. Local hotel accommodations are also available. Listing of housing and accommodations.

Mineral Wells Stage Race

Minerals Well Stage Race LogoDate: April 17, 2010 to April 18, 2010

Event: Mineral Wells Stage Race

Location: Mineral Wells

Entry Fees Per Route:

CATEGORY DISTANCE START
TIME		 FEE PRIZES
Women Open
see event flyer
$75
See Flyer
W Cat 4
see event flyer
$75
See Flyer
P12
see event flyer
$75
See Flyer
M Cat 3
see event flyer
$75
See Flyer
M Cat 4
see event flyer
$75
See Flyer
M Cat 5
see event flyer
$75
See Flyer
35+ 4/5
see event flyer
$75
See Flyer
40+ (1 – 4)
see event flyer
$75
See Flyer
50+ (1 – 4)
see event flyer
$75
See Flyer
60+ (1 – 5 ) Races with 50+ and for 50+ purse
see event flyer
$75
See Flyer
U15
see event flyer
$10
See Flyer
Jr Open
see event flyer
$10
See Flyer

About the Race:

  • Rolling Enclosure for all categories except W4, Jr U15 & Jr Open.
  • Each Lap is 24.6 miles
  • Points based Stage Race — each rider must complete each event to qualify for SR purse.
  • Each event scored 25 deep and points awarded 1st place 25 points, 2nd — 24, etc.
  • 3 place point prime for non-finish RR lap / 3 place prime for each KOM on the second lap  (5/3/1 GC points)
  • Once riders drop behind enclosure, all rules of the road apply
  • Senior Race entries $65 till March 1st    $75 thereafter / Pre-reg ends 12 Noon April 15th) PRE-REG ONLY
  • 40+ and 50+ are cats 1-4 only
  • P12 capped at 125 / 35+, are 75/ Cat 5 &W4 is 50 / ALL other fields capped at 100 riders.
  • Event Bonus paid 1 place / $100 bonus & 5 places minimum
  • 60+ eligible for 50+ purse / team payouts
  • 60+ TXBRA cup points reported separately
  • Top 3 W3 or W4 paid $25/15/10 in each stage for WOpen
  • Team Payout determined by taking the sum of the top 3 placings of each USAC listed team participant in each event.  Ties broken by RR2 standings
  • No Ad-hoc teams (USAC db only)
  • Categories not making minimums by end of pre-reg may be combined, lose Rolling Enclosure and have purse diminished.  Watch Announcements.
  • Event Bonus $s based on pre-reg riders
  • Team GC $ paid 45% / 30% / 25%
  • TT Start times printed after registration closes with 30sec intervals — in reverse order of registration by cat (attempts will be made to separate teammates)

Flyer: http://www.txbra.org/db/events/2010MinerallWells.pdf

Registration: http://www.BikeReg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=10275

Email: andy@theracingpost.us

Additional Info:

Registration is Start /Finish at Graford School / 400 W Division St / Graford, TX 76449 beginning at 6: AM / approach from east (not through course) / USAC permit pending / Download Race Bible from www.teambicyclesinc.org for Event details & maps — Road Race is using the Graford Course from the 2008 James Bailey Memorial Road Race. Unless specific arrangements are made with the race promoter, all prizes not picked up by the time the last race is paid on Sunday are forfeited. All events are Wheels in / Wheels out unless modified at race start by CR / The race venues are considered a “No Public Nudity” area — both are under full video surveillance 24X7 — violation issues will be considered a police matter. Remember the registration area is a school and, as such, the presence of Alcohol and Tobacco products are criminal infractions. Littering during the race will be considered a DQ infraction / BikeReg fees, if any are in addition to the entry fee listed. / No plans for neutral feeds or supplies.

Website: http://www.teambicyclesinc.org

2010 Matrix Challenge

Matrix Challenge 2010 logoDate: Saturday, April 24, 2010 to Sunday, April 25, 2010

Event: Matrix Challenge p/b Richardson Bike Mart

Location: Wilson Historic District in downtown Dallas, Texas

Entry Fees Per Route:

CATEGORY DISTANCE START
TIME		 FEE PRIZES FIELD LIMIT
Saturday
Saturday: Women Category 4
45
minutes
7:00 AM
$40
500/10
50
Saturday: Women Category 3
60
minutes
7:55 AM
$40
600/8
75
Saturday: Master 50+
50
minutes
9:05 AM
$40
650/8
75
Saturday: Master 60+
50
minutes
9:05 AM
$40
650/8
75
Saturday: Junior 10-14 Cat 4/5 (Boys)
45
minutes
10:05 AM
$20
Awards/5
75
Saturday: Junior 10-14 Cat 4/5 (Girls)
45
minutes
10:05 AM
$20
Awards/5
75
Saturday: Junior 15-18 Cat 4/5 (Boys)
45
minutes
10:05 AM
$20
Awards/5
75
Saturday: Junior 15-18 Cat 4/5 (Girls)
45
minutes
10:05 AM
$20
Awards/5
75
Saturday: Junior Open
45
minutes
10:05 AM
$20
Awards/5
75
Saturday: Master 40+
50
minutes
11:00 AM
$40
650/8
75
Saturday: Kiddie Challenge Half Lap
.5
laps
12:00 PM
$0
Medals for all!
Saturday: Kiddie Challenge 2 laps
2
laps
12:00 PM
$0
Medals for all!
Saturday: Master 35+ 4/5
45
minutes
12:45 PM
$40
500/10
75
Saturday: Pro, 1, 2
90
minutes
1:40 PM
$40
1999/19
75
Saturday: Women Open
60
minutes
3:20 PM
$40
1000/10
75
Saturday: Men Category 3
60
minutes
4:20 PM
$40
1100/15
75
Saturday: Men Category 4
50
minutes
5:30 PM
$40
600/8
75
Saturday: Men Category 5
45
minutes
6:30 PM
$40
Awards/5
50
Sunday
Sunday: Women Category 4
45
minutes
7:00 AM
$40
500/10
50
Sunday: Women Category 3
60
minutes
7:55 AM
$40
600/8
75
Sunday: Master 50+
50
minutes
9:05 AM
$40
600/8
75
Sunday: Master 60+
50
minutes
9:05 AM
$40
650/8
75
Sunday: Junior 10-14 at 4/5 (Boys)
45
minutes
10:05 AM
$20
Awards/5
75
Sunday: Junior 10-14 Cat 4/5 (Girls)
45
minutes
10:05 AM
$20
Awards/5
75
Sunday: Junior 15-18 Cat 4/5 (Boys)
45
minutes
10:05 AM
$20
Awards/5
75
Sunday: Junior 15-18 Cat 4/5 (Girls)
45
minutes
10:05 AM
$20
Awards/5
75
Sunday: Junior Open
45
minutes
10:05 AM
$20
Awards/5
75
Sunday: Master 40+
50
minutes
11:00 AM
$40
650/8
75
Sunday: Kiddie Challenge Half Lap
.5
laps
12:00 PM
$0
Medals for all!
Sunday: Kiddie Challenge 2 Laps
2
laps
12:00 PM
$0
Medals for all!
Sunday: Master 35+ 4/5
45
minutes
12:45 PM
$40
500/10
75
Sunday: Pro, 1, 2
90
minutes
1:40 PM
$40
1999/19
75
Sunday: Women Open
60
minutes
3:20 PM
$40
1000/10
75
Sunday: Men Category 3
60
minutes
4:20 PM
$40
1100/15
75
Sunday: Men Category 4
50
minutes
5:30 PM
$40
600/8
75
Sunday: Men Category 5
45
minutes
6:30 PM
$40
Awards/5
50

About the Race: The King of Crits returns as the oldest and highest paying event on the Texas Cup calendar.

Once again, The Meadows Foundation is opening up their beautiful campus to the Texas racing community and providing a pleasant, safe, and family friendly environment for racers and spectators alike.

Reserve this weekend on your calendar with a sloppy black marker!

Flyer: http://www.txbra.org/db/events/2010MatrixChallenge.pdf

Registration: http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=10510

Email: david.adams@ca.com

Additional Info: The Wilson Historic District is the campus for The Meadows Foundation and features shady, tree‐lined streets that are wide, smooth, and flat. All turns are 90 degrees. The 8/10th mile course encircles The Meadows Foundation, the shaded green oasis of Central Square City Park, and the restored 19th century historic homes that line beautiful Swiss Avenue. There is a full city block straightaway both before and after the finish line. The Matrix Challenge is a pleasant, safe, and family friendly environment perfect for both racers and spectators alike.
Website: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=244946594460&ref=mf

Coldspring Road Race

Coldspring Road Race LogoDate: May 1, 2010

Event: Coldspring Road Race

Location: Coldspring

Entry Fees Per Route:

CATEGORY DISTANCE START
TIME		 FEE PRIZES
Skill Level races
Pro 1/2
81
miles
8:00 AM
$30
1150
Cat 3
62
miles
8:10 AM
$30
450
Cat 4
46
miles
11:15 AM
$30
250
Cat 5
30
miles
11:20 AM
$30
Trophys
Women Pro 1/2
46
miles
11:35 AM
$30
350
Women Cat 3
46
miles
11:35 AM
$30
Combined
Women Cat 4
30
miles
11:40 AM
$30
Trophys
Master and Jr Races
Men 40+ – (Cat 1-4)
46
miles
8:15 AM
$30
350
Men 50+ (Cat 1-4)
46
miles
8:20 AM
$30
250
Men 60+
42
miles
8:20 AM
$30
Trophys
Men 35+ Cat 4/5
46
miles
8:25 AM
$30
200
Juniors 4/5 10-14
14
miles
11:30 AM
$10
Trophys
Juniors 4/5
30
miles
11:25 AM
$15
Trophys

About the Race:

The toughest race in south Texas

It is time for the Eleventh annual Coldspring race, this time sponsored by Medical Colleagues of Texas.

This race features a 16 mile loop which riders get to do multiple times during the race. As you can see from the race profile three or so miles of the loop is quite hilly and will help to separate the fields into those ready for the hills and those who need more training. the finish line is at the top of a hill and favors the climbers rather than sprinters.

Flyer: http://www.txbra.org/db/events/2010Coldspring.pdf

Registration: http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=10569

Additional Info:

HOT SPOTS

(a) Hot spots (2 places) on finish line hill, laps 2 & 4 ($25 each)
(b) hot spots (2 places) on finish line hill, next to last lap ($25 each)
(d) Tad Hughes Professional bike fit awarded to winner of hot spot

(c) Prizes are combined and fields are scored separately

Unlicensed racers can obtain a Sr 5 one day license on site for $10.
Promoter reserves the right to combine fields when it is deemed appropriate

Registration opens at 6:30 AM and ends 15 minutes before each race starts

Website: http://www.southernelite.org/Coldspring/CS_2010.html

Bike MS: Sam’s Club Ride 2010

Date: Saturday – May 1-2, 2010 Sams Club Ride logo

Time: 9 AM

Event:  Bike MS: Sam’s Club Ride 2010

Location:  Frisco to Fort Worth, Texas

Entry Fees: $25 for Full route (164 Miles), $25 for Day 1 Ride (86 Miles) and $25 for Express route

Routes: 164 Miles Full route, 86 Miles Day 1 Route, Express Route – 48 Miles and 30 Miles

Route Maps:

History: Bike MS: Sam’s Club Ride is a two-day fundraising bike ride May 1-2, 2010, from Frisco to Fort Worth, organized by the National MS Society, Lone Star. In 2009, the event raised more than $2 million for MS. This year marks the 23rd year in North Texas.

Benefits: Raise money to fund the care and the cure for 20,000 Texans affected by MS

Website: http://www.nationalmssociety.org/chapters/BikeMSSAMSCLUBRide2009/about-the-ride2/index.aspx

Registration: http://biketxh.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR?fr_id=13371&pg=entry

Email: ms150dallas@ms150.org

Additional Info:

Event Map

Route Overview

The adventure begins Saturday morning at Dr Pepper Ballpark, the home of the Frisco Roughriders.

At 7 a.m. Saturday, May 1, the Sam’s Club team and other top fundraising teams kick off the ride.

Breakpoints are positioned every 8-15 miles on both Day 1 and Day 2.

Riders follow scenic roads into Sanger for lunch. Day One finishes at the Texas Motor Speedway  — Your Overnight Home on the Range.

The route closes at 6 p.m. Saturday. If you are on the route at 6 p.m., you must SAG to the Finish Line.

On Sunday morning, Club 100 members lead the mass on a victory lap around the track at the Texas Motor Speedway.

The final leg of Day Two takes riders into Fort Worth for exciting Finish Line festivities at Sundance Square in downtown Fort Worth.

The route closes at 6 p.m. Sunday. If you are on the route at 6 p.m., you must SAG to the Finish Line.

Texas Chainring Massacre

Date: Saturday — May 08, 2010

Time: 9 AM

Event: Texas Chainring Massacre

Location: Adventure Park in Roanoke, TX.

Entry Fees: 35$ Winner take all prize

Route: 112 mile (long) and 66 mile (short)

Massacre Long Route

Massacre Short Route

About the Race: The Texas Chainring Massacre ride/race will be a unique combination of dirt roads and desolate country roads that promises to be both scenic and challenging. Top finishers in each category will be rewarded with a winner take all purse guaranteed to grow as the entry field grows. Other riders will be able to enjoy a fantastic route that starts and ends in the “civilized” part of the D/FW Metroplex near Texas Motor Speedway while meandering through some scenic rural areas including the LBJ/Caddo National Grasslands.

Beneficiary: Proceeds will be going to help Kaiden Brennfoerder’s fight with cancer

Website: http://www.spinistry.com/category/texaschainringmassacre/

Registration: Online registration via BikeReg.com

Additional Info:

The route can be run on a road bike (with fat rubber), or a mountain bike but riders shooting for the “win” will most likely utilize CX bikes. If you choose to take a road bike on the course please bring extra tubes because there are potholes and some rough sections of dirt road. We will offer a 112 mile route as well as a 66 mile route. Most of the 66 mile route will be made up of sections of the full 112 mile route.
This marked course ride will not provide aid/support stations but it will run near towns/convenience stores about every 20 miles. Checkpoints will be incorporated and sweep vehicles will be circulating on the route throughout the day. Plan to bring enough food and supplies to be self supported in case of break down since it might take several hours for a sweep vehicle to reach stranded riders.
Additional details including maps/cue sheets will be available on www.Spinistry.com

6th Annual Mayday Challenge

Date: May 1, 2010

Event: 6th Annual Mayday Challenge

Location: Allen Academy Corner of Briarcrest and Hwy 158) 3201 Boonville Road Bryan, TX 77802

Entry Fees:

  • Adults – $30.00
  • Families – $70.00
  • Children (12 and under) – $10.00
  • Student w/ID (or 12-18) – $25.00

Routes (Click here for Route Map):

  • 4 miles (Family Fun Ride)
  • 18 miles
  • 40 miles
  • 67 miles

About the Race: A charity ride with all proceeds benefiting Junction 505 – a Community Rehabilitation Program here in the Bryan/College Station area dedicated to providing adults with disabilities the opportunity to join the mainstream in employment.

Website: http://www.junction505.org/MayDayChallenge/maydaychallenge.html

Registration: Visit www.active.com to register to ride in the Mayday Challenge Bike Ride on May 2, 2009 at 8:00a.m. To register the day of the event, please arrive at 7:00a.m.

Email: info@junction505.org

Additional Info:

  • Easy Parking – Plenty of parking with all rides starting and finishing at the same location – 8:00 A.M. at Allen Academy(Corner of Briarcrest and Hwy 158), Bryan, TX.
  • Refreshments – Food and drink for riders at finish line area.
  • Well Marked Routes – The routes will be well marked with maps provided for all riders.
  • Smooth Moves – All routes are paved for a smooth ride.
  • Comfort – Rest stops with refreshments from our sponsors.
  • Support – Staff to support tour riders and racers.
  • T-Shirt – A Mayday Challenge T-Shirt for all registered riders.
  • Massage – Limited Complimentary massages available to riders.

Head for the Hills Bike Rally 2010

Date: Saturday – May 8, 2010Head for the Hills logo

Time: 8 AM

Event: Cedar Hill Bike Rally

Location: Cedar Hill, TX

Entry Fees: Individual – $25, Team Member Rally – $20

Routes: 10, 20, 40 and 60 Miles

Route Maps and Elevation:

Website: http://www.headforthehillsrally.com/

Registration: mail-in registration form, Online registration site

Email: cfstudio@tx.rr.com

Beneficiary: The Head for the Hills rallies allowed the Rotary Club of Cedar Hill to donate to the Cedar Hill Food Pantry, the city library, TROT (therapeutic riding), Bridges Safehouse for abused spouses and children, Brighter Tomorrows to help abused women make a new start, buy school supplies for Cedar Hill children in-need, donate to the CHISD Education Foundation, sponsor summer day camp scholarships, send local high school students to leadership camp and seminars, and respond to other immediate needs in the community. Our club’s charitable activity also includes the Rotary International Polio Plus program, and donations to the Wheelchair Foundation. With your help, through sponsorship or participation in the Head for the Hills Bike Rally, we’ll be able to grow our efforts to better serve both Cedar Hill and international communities.

Additional Information:

Phone: Anita Hall – 972-299-5102

The Rotary Club of Cedar Hill invites you to participate in the fourth annual Head for the Hills Bicycle Rally for an unforgettable and challenging ride through the most beautiful ‘hill country’ terrain in the Metroplex. Register ON-LINE early – before April 1 – and receive a SPECIAL TECH-T! This is our largest fundraiser for the year, supporting the local food pantry, library, education foundation, child education initiatives and other worthy charitable enterprises.

18th Annual Rolling Hills Challenge

Date: May 8,2010

Event: 18th Annual Rolling Hills Challenge

Location: Colorado County Beason’s Park on the east bank of the Colorado River.

Entry Fees Per Route:

Pre-registration is $25 per person and includes a T-shirt, if received by Saturday, May 1.  Tandem pre-registration is $45.  T-shirts are not guaranteed for entry forms received after the May 1st deadline.

On the day of the ride, the registration fee is $30 per person and $55 Tandem.

Route Maps:

About the Race:

The Rolling Hills Challenge will begin at Colorado County Beason’s Park on the east bank of the Colorado River.

From Houston (traveling west on I-10): Take the 698 exit and follow Hwy. 90 towards Columbus. Beason’s Park will be on your left prior to crossing the Colorado River bridge.

From San Antonio (traveling east on I-10): Take the Columbus 696 exit, turn left under the freeway and go north on Business Hwy 71, veer to the right on Spur 52 to downtown Columbus. Turn right at the red light on to Walnut and continue until you cross the Colorado River bridge. Beason’s Park will be on your right.

From Austin (traveling south on Hwy-71): Take the Columbus Business Hwy 71 exit and turn left under the highway. Follow Business Hwy 71 across the Colorado River into Columbus. Pass under the railroad tracks and turn left at Walnut / Hwy 90 (first red light). Continue east on Walnut and continue until you cross the Colorado River bridge. Beason’s Park will be on your right.

Website: www.RollingHillsChallenge.com

Registration:https://www.signmeup.com/site/reg/register.aspx?fid=7F2V2K7

Email: david@columbuslionsclub.org

Additional Info:

All riders will receive an after-ride meal.

Children under 12 ride free and do not receive a T-shirt.  A T-shirt can be purchased for $10.

On-site registration will be accepted until 9:00 a.m. Ride will take place rain or shine. Sorry, no refunds.

Stops are available about every 15 miles along the route with refreshments and portable toilets.  Roving vehicles will travel the routes to assist riders, but riders should be equipped to fix flats and do minor repairs.  Emergency medical assistance will be provided by the Colorado County EMS.

Hill Country Cycling Adventure 2010

Date: May 13-16, 2010Hill Country Cycling Adventure logo

Event: Hill Country Cycling Adventure 2010

Location: Fredericksburg, TX

Entry Fees: Basic Package (Includes 6 meals, 5 rides with support and coaching) – $249.95

Website: http://www.bikinmike.com/sitehtml/02-oc/oc-hillcountry.htm

Event Poster: http://www.bikinmike.com/sitehtml/02-oc/images/HCCA.poster.hires.09.jpg

Registration: Participant Mail-in Registration

Email: Mike@BikinMike.com

About the Tour:

Riding in the Hill Country provides nice, quiet country roads that sprinkle some challenging little hills amidst the gentle sections of flat roads with long views. We also provide coaching before each ride and on the road, as well as complete SAG and tech support on the route.

We found a great base for our lodging and rides in 2010.

Our new site, the Country Inn Cottages on Lower Crabapple Road,

provides us 22 spacious cabins and a comfortable ranch house for group meals.

Country Inn Cottages

Head for the Hills