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Archive for January, 2007

20th Annual Cross Timbers Classic - Fort Worth, TX

January 27, 2007 By: Rick Ankrum Category: Calendar

May 19, 2007
7:30 amto2:30 pm

The Cross Timbers Classic has become well known for its beautiful, rural courses and fun, friendly volunteers that staff each rest stop of the tour. New for 2007, riders will start and finish at Texas Motor Speedway! We look forward to seeing you May 19! Please complete the registration form by clicking here or by mailing your registration to: Cross Timbers Classic, P.O. BOX 271450 Flower Mound TX 75027-1450. If you have any questions, please call (214) 450-3184.

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TIME: The 100-mile rides begin at 7:30 a.m., the 50-mile and 30-mile rides beginning at 8 a.m., and the 10-mile will begin 8:30 a.m.

LOCATION: Texas Motor Speedway, 3545 Lone Star Circle, Ft. Worth, Texas 76177.

ENTRY FEE: Pre-registration fee is $18 and must be postmarked no later than May 15, 2007. After the May 16th deadline, the entry fee is $25. Children eight and under are free.

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Hill Country Ride for AIDS - Austin, TX

January 27, 2007 By: Rick Ankrum Category: Calendar

April 28, 2007
8:00 amto12:00 pm

The route is ~ 50 miles, with the choice of the Olympic Extension, which adds an additional ~ 20 miles. The route is fully supported, with Pit Stops every 15 to 20 miles, and SAG support all along the route. All levels, from very beginners to serious cyclists, have fun on the Hill Country Ride for AIDS.

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Metric Century Bicycle Rally - Muenster, TX

January 27, 2007 By: Rick Ankrum Category: Calendar

April 28, 2007
11:00 amto3:00 pm

The 100 kilometer (63 mi.); 65 Kilometer (40 mi.); and 35 Kilometer (22 mi.) course is pedaled over paved roads in this beautiful and scenic North Texas area. It is a fast and challenging course. Be prepared for some long and steep climbs up rolling hills and the exhiliration you’ll experience coming down! (For PDF map of route, click here.)

ENTRY FEES: All entries postmarked by April 21, 2007, will be $20 per rider. All entries postmaked after April 21, 2007, and those who register the day of the ride will be $25 per rider. Registration is at the Sacred Heart Community Center, located on Main Street, 6 blocks north of Hwy. 82. Entries postmarked by April 21, 2007, will receive a FREE T-Shirt. Packets and T-Shirts can be picked up at the Community Center between 8:00 am and 10:30 am the day of the ride. T-shirts must be picked up the day of the ride. T-shirts will be presented to the first 1300 registered entries.

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3rd Annual Red Poppy Ride - Georgetown, TX

January 27, 2007 By: Rick Ankrum Category: Calendar

April 28, 2007
8:00 amto12:00 pm

Enjoy a spring bike ride on beautiful country roads through picturesque Williamson County. The Red Poppy ride benefits the SERTOMA Scholarship Fund for Georgetown ISD as well as the Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center (WCCAC) is a non-profit organization that provides needed assistance to abused children, non-offending family members, and the professionals dedicated to the intervention, investigation, prosecution, and treatment options related to child abuse cases.

8:00 a.m. Saturday, April 28, 2007 at the Georgetown High School Ninth Grade Campus.

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2007 Southwest Tandem Rally - La Grange, TX

January 27, 2007 By: Rick Ankrum Category: Calendar

April 27, 2007toApril 29, 2007

Renew old friendships and make new ones as you join fellow tandem enthusiasts April 27-29 for three exhilarating days of cycling in some of Texas’ most scenic countryside. La Grange is located roughly halfway between Houston and Austin, in an area of rolling hills. One of the older towns in the state, the streets of La Grange were laid out in 1837, the year after Texas gained its independence from Mexico. The German, Czech, and Moravian influence of the early settlers is still very evident in the local architecture and cuisine; and the locals proudly celebrate their heritage.

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FIESTA WILDFLOWER RIDE AND FITNESS WEEKEND - San Antonio, TX

January 27, 2007 By: Rick Ankrum Category: Calendar

April 21, 2007 8:00 amtoApril 22, 2007 4:00 pm

The Fiesta Wildflower Rides are scheduled for April 21 and 22- 2007 at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre grounds. The Hill Country Sports Association is proud to present the 2007 Fiesta Wildflower Ride. The cycling community along with San Antonio and its many visitors can look forward to a fun family event for 2007. Participants and spectators alike will be treated to a memorable weekend to kickoff Fiesta activities. An anticipated 1500 athletes will participate from Texas and beyond. Both young and the young at heart will join in this fitness experience as they cycle through our scenic hill country. Route distances will range from 22mi-100mi. Rest stops will be staged approximately every 10 miles and will be fully supported by volunteers. Website

100 Mile Century Challenge - $30.00
100 K Metric Century - $30.00
38 Mile Rolling Ride - $30.00
23 Mile Out and Back - $30.00
100 Mile “like a pro” paced peloton ride - $100.00

4th annual Ride on the Wild Side - Kingsville, TX

January 27, 2007 By: Rick Ankrum Category: Calendar

April 14, 2007
8:00 amto1:00 pm

The Fourth Annual Kingsville Noon Lions Club “RIDE ON THE WILD SIDE” will be held on April 14, starting on the Historic King Ranch and going to Loyola Beach. Details will be posted as they come available. Call 361-592-8516

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EDGEWOOD 80 BACK ROADS BIKE TOUR - Edgewood, TX

January 27, 2007 By: Rick Ankrum Category: Calendar

April 21, 2007
9:00 amto3:00 pm

15, 30, 50, 80 and 100 mile rides. Start and finish at Heritage Park Downtown Edgewood.
$25 per person / $30 per person after April 10th, All registrants will receive a 2006 Edgewood80 T-Shirt.

Lion’s Club Pancake Breakfast served 7:00am - 9:00am - $5.00 charge; Juice and Fruit free of charge at registration.
Free Lunch (Regular and Vegetarian) - 10:30am - 3:30pm.

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