The 2010 Cowtown Classic Bicycle Ride

Date: 8:00 AM Saturday, September 11,2010

Event: The 2010 Cowtown Classic Bicycle Ride

Location: North Crowley High School, 9100 S. Hulen Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76123 (MAPSCO 103T).

Entry Fees: $30 if registered by 9/4/10 and $35 thereafter

Routes: 60, 40 and 20 miles – Click here for Route Map

Event Website: http://cowtownclassicbikeride.org/2010_ride.htm

Registration: http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=11323

Email: cowtownclassicbikeride@hotmail.com

cowtownclassicbikeride@hotmail.com

The Cotton Patch Challenge

Date: 9:00 AM – September 18-19, 2010

Event: The Cotton Patch Challenge

Location: Greenville, Texas

Race Distances (Click here for Tour Map for all routes): 6, 21, 31, 41, 54 and 63 miles

Entry Fees:

$25 before September 1, 2010
$28 before September 18, 2010
$35 on Event Day
Group Discount (minimum 6 riders)
$22 before September 1, 2010
$25 before Septebmber 18, 2010
No Discount on Event Day

About the Ride: Greenville’s newly streetscaped and revitalized downtown is the perfect backdrop for the latest annual event that provides plenty of fun and entertainment for the entire family. While you participate in a first class bicycle tour, the rest of the family can enjoy a variety of music, food, kids activities, a Classic Car Show, BBQ cook-off and Camel/Elephant rides at the Old Katy Depot.

Come early to see all that Greenville has to offer, including Galleries, Antique Forums, Historical Sites and the Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum.

Event Website: http://cottonpatchchallenge.com

Email: alineme@geusnet.com

Registration: Online Registration @ Bikereg.com

Additional Contact Info:
USCF Road Race, Time trial & Criterium questions: Tom Izbicki  t_izbicki@hotmail.com
Greenville YMCA: 903-455-5405  ask for Christa Compton
Rally Round Greenville questions: 903-455-1510 at the Greenville Chamber of Commerce and ask for Milton Baab

Hale On Wheels

Date: Saturday, September 18, 2010

Event: Hale On Wheels

Location: Plainview, TX

Routes: 21, 32, 48, and 62 miles

Registration: Ride day registration will begin at 7:00 am at the Ollie Liner Center.
$25 per person registration if pre-registered.
$30 per person beginning at 7am on ride day.
$5 family discount for two or more from same household ($20 per rider if registered by 9/11/10).
$5 bike club discount if for two or more from same club ($20 per rider if registered by 9/11/10)

About the Race:

Hale on Wheels is a fully supported recreational bike ride for road bikes held in Plainview, Hale County, Texas, during the annual “Cowboy Days” celebration.  Routes are 21, 32, 48, and 62 miles, all on smooth, flat, lightly traveled or wide shoulder roads.  A free nutritious lunch is provided for riders and their families.  There are drawings for pre-registered riders for $450.00 in cash and a “rest stop raffle” for all riders for $300.00 cash.

Website: http://site.haleonwheelsbikeride.com/

Registration: Online Registration or Registration Form

Additional Info:

All riders receive a “Hale on Wheels” T-shirt, tote bag,water bottle and other goodies.  RV spaces with electrical and water hook-ups are available at the start.  Early packet pick-up on Friday, September 17th, from 5 PM-8 PM at the Ollie Liner Center, 2000 South Columbia, Plainview, TX 79072.  There are fully supplied rest stops, sag wagons, mechanical and first aid available.

Goatneck 100 – 2010

Date: Saturday – July 31, 2010Goat Neck Logo

Time: 7:30 AM

Event: The 22nd Annual Goatneck Bike Ride

Location: Cleburne, TX

Entry Fees: $25 if postmarked by June 11, 30$ after

Routes: 10, 27 and 41 Miles

Route Maps and Elevation:

Benefits: All money raised goes to various Johnson County charities.  Last year we were able to donate over $30,000 to local charities because of the participation of the riders.

Website: http://www.thegoatneck.com/

Registration: mail-in registration form, Online registration coming soon

Email: jacketmail@gmail.com

Additional Info:

The Goatneck Bike ride is a rolling hill course which averages around 35 feet per mile of climbing. Click on the Directions tab and go to the Routes layout page for (69.5, 41, & 27) that provides elevation maps. The roads are well maintained country roads with little traffic. The prevailing winds during this time of year are from the southwest, which provides a tail wind for the last portion of the ride coming into the finish!  We provide rest stops every 8-9 miles on all courses.

Last year we had close to 2,500 riders.  We provide showers at the finish in the Cleburne High School basketball locker rooms, located in the gym registration area.

In an effort to keep our ride prices down and provide as low a cost ride as possible, we are not able to provide a meal afterwards.  All money raised goes to various Johnson County charities.  Last year we were able to donate over $30,000 to local charities because of the participation of the riders.

11th Annual Lions Biking for Sight Century Bike Ride

Date: September 19, 2010

Event : 11th Annual Lions Biking for Sight Century Bike Ride

Location : Montgomery, TX

Ride Distances: 24, 40, 62, and 100 Miles

Registration Fee : $ 25.00

Registration : Online Registration

About the ride :

The Houston Cy-Fair Lions present the 11th Annual Lions Biking for Sight Century Bike Ride on Sunday, September 19th, 2010. The ride begins at 8 AM at the Montgomery Athletic Complex Cycle through some of the most beautiful Texas landscape in Montgomery and Grimes counties. The 24 mile route takes you past an exotic animal farm, while the 40, 62 and 100 mile routes take you through the Sam Houston National Forest. The 62 and 100 mile routes have hills, perfect training for the Bike MS: Valero Ride to the River Directions: From Houston, take I-45 north to Conroe. Go west on State Highway 105 across Lake Conroe. Two miles past the intersection of State Highway 105 and FM 149, the athletic Complex will be on the right.

Website : www.houstoncy-fairlions.org

The Melon Patch Tour

Date: August 7th

Time: 8 AM

Event: Peach Pedal Bike Ride

Location: De Leon, TX

Routes (Click to view route map): 8, 18, 29, 42 & 71 miles.

Registration Fees:

  • Individual: $30
  • Tandem $50
  • Group Members – $25 each

Website: http://themelonpatchtour.com/

Registration: Online Registration via Active.com

Email: ride@themelonpatchtour.com

Additional Info:

Rest Stops less than 10 miles apart. Full SAG support. All routes monitored by TxDPS, with local Sheriff, Police & VFD assistance.

All routes are on either State High ways (SH) or lightly traveled Farm to Market (FM) roads that are chip seal and offer challenges for all endurance levels from beginner to semi professional.

Fort Davis Cyclefest Tour

Date : September 18-19, 2010

Event : Fort Davis Cyclefest Tour

Location : Fort Davis, TX

Race Distances: CPSC, ANSI, SNELL OR ATSM HELMETS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES.

10 miles — Into Fort Davis, enjoy town and return when ready. Some hills.
27 mile — Out and back along the Loop Route, rolling hills.
55 mile — Out and back along the Loop Route. Mostly rolling hills with a few climbs.
76 mile — Ride the Scenic Loop. Some VERY hard climbs.

Registration Fees :

10, 27, 55 & 76 Mile — $30
1.5 & 7 Mile Mount Locke Hill Climb — $10
Sat & Sun Combo — $40

About the ride :

Saturday evening: Enjoy a fun filled evening by starting with a great dinner at Prude Ranch from 6.00-7.30. During dinner, we will be handing out some great door prizes. We will have a drawing for special prizes and a raffle for this year’s model of the Giro Atmos helmet.

Sunday morning: The infamous MT LOCKE HILLCLIMB to the McDonald Observatory. Choose from;
1.5 miles: 9:00 A.M. start at the McDonald Observatory Visitors Center, 8 miles NW of Prude Ranch. Register at the Visitors Center from 8:00-8:45 A.M. Special prizes will be given for anyone making it to the top under their own power with their bicycle.
7 miles: For more of a challenge, start in the Limpia Valley floor and climb 7 miles to the Observatory. Register at the Solar panels 8:00-8:45 A.M., ride at 9:00. All riders who cross the finish line under their own power with their bicycle will receive a special prize. Cash prizes to the top men and women.

Website : www.pbbatx.com

Registration : Click Here

Plano Fun Ride

Date: August 7, 2010

Event: Plano Fun Ride

Location:Plano, TX

Routes: 100k, 50k, Family 10mi and 6mi

Ride Details:
-Check In and Line Up begin at 6:00 am
-67 mi and 30 mi begin at 7:00 am; Family ride 8:00 am
-All routes begin and end at Jasper High School on Archgate Road
-A beatiful ride through Plano, Frisco, Prosper, Celina and McKinney
-Only early registration and payment guarantee a Free T-Shirt on the Day of Event

Adults Children 12 & under
Early Registration 67 mi or 30 mi $25
Family ride $15 $5
After July 25 67 mi or 30 mi $30
Family ride $20 $10
Pre-Ride Pasta Dinner $16 $8

Register in person:

* at Friday night’s Pre-Ride Pasta Dinner August 6
* or at Plano Cycling prior to the event (see below): Early Registration and Packet Pickup
Saturday, July 31, 2010, 9:30 am to 6:00 pm or Friday August 6, 2010, 9:30 am to 6:00 pm
at Plano Cycling and Fitness, 605 E. 18th Street, Plano Texas 75074 (972) 423-4130
* or at the Event on August 7th from 6:00 am

Only Early Registration and Payment Guarantees a free T-Shirt on Day of Event.

About the ride:

The 2nd annual Plano Fun Ride is both a ride for serious cyclists and a family friendly bicycle event that serves to incorporate the very individuals that the proceeds are meant to benefit. In this way, children and their parents / guardians can enjoy being together in a fun and structured environment, while learning about services that can benefit the health and welfare of their family.

Website : Click Here

Registration: On Line Registration or Download Form

Skittles Waco Wild West Century Bicycle Ride

Date: September 25, 2010

Event: 26th Skittles Waco Wild West Century Bicycle Ride

Location: Waco, TX

Routes: 10, 26, 50, 65 and 100 Miles

Registration: Online Registration or Registration Form

Early Registration before 9/18/10

Individual — $25.00

(each additional family member $20.00)

Late Registration after 9/18/10

Individual — $30.00

(each additional family member $20)

Group Rates for 10 or more

Individual — $20 (group registrations must be received together)

About the Race:

10-mile family friendly route goes through beautiful Cameron Park and downtown Waco. There are several rest stops to make it a fun ride for all.

26-mile route is also fun for families and recreational riders. This route is quite flat and passes by the Lake Waco Dam and the peaceful surrounding countryside.

50 & 65-mile routes are relatively flat with a few challenging hills thrown in to keep you from getting bored!

100-mile route takes riders through picturesque countryside on rural roads in McLennan and Bosque Counties. The route goes through historic Mother Neff State Park, the oldest state park in Texas. The route takes riders past former President George W. Bush’s Crawford ranch. Although relatively flat, there are some challenging hills to keep your heart pumping!

Again this year, the 50, 65 and 100-mile routes feature a rest stop at the Mars Snackfood candy factory, home of Skittles®

Website: http://www.wacowildwest.com/index.php