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Old Settlers Park - 3300 E Palm Valley Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78664.
Round Rock and Recreation Department hosts the Outlaw Trail 100 bike tour featuring 10 mile, 25 mile, 40 mile, 50 mile, 63 mile, and 100 mile loop courses on county roads through historic Williamson County.

Outlaw Trail isn’t competitive; it is an opportunity to join cyclists from across for a ride across Williamson County. There are 9 rest stops set up along the trail for cyclists to grab some snacks or a drink. Riders can ride at their own pace. The tour closes at 5 p.m. so bikers should select a course they can finish within that time period.

$25 per cyclist early registration; $30 late registration
$2 per non-participant guest for pasta dinner

Contact: Cath Martel, 512-218-5540,  cath@round-rock.tx.us

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All routes will be construction free. Hot Rocks is an annual cycling event put on by the Rockwall Rotary Club. The proceeds from the ride benefit Rotary college scholarships. The ride attracts all levels of riders from aggressive to children and offers 10,20,43, and 62 mile courses.Volunteers provide rest stops every 8 to 10 miles serving drinks,ice and fruit. All entrants receive the 2007 Hot Rocks T-Shirt and the top three male and female finishers of the 62 mile ride receive cash awards.1st-$250.00,2nd-$175,3rd-$100.

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Contact: Michael Baldwin
Phone: 469-261-7856
Email: Michael.Baldwin@oncor.com

The 8th Annual “Tour of the Peanut Country” begins in the quaint downtown Gorman City Park. Pick one of five routs of your choice that will have you traveling through the scenic farming country of Eastland County. The scenery will generally be rolling hills and the curves along farm to market roads or shouldered state highways. The ride will start at 8:00 a.m. with no starts later than 9:00 a.m. The course will close at 2:00 p.m.

There will be frequent rest stops stocked with water, Gatoraid, snacks, fresh fruits and more. Sag wagons will be available should you have any medical trouble or need medical assistance.

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from kcen-tv

It’s dangerous enough on streets and highways, but bicyclists have to be extra careful.

Thousands of cyclists took to the road Wednesday night all over the world and in central Texas to call attention to bike safety.

For several families the ride of silence in Temple means so much. Wednesday night’s ride was about raising awareness of the need for more safety while sharing the road with cyclists. One Temple resident at the event Wednesday night has a good reason why he wasn’t riding, but following behind in a car.

The Huntsville Cycling Club (Texas) supports the Ride of Silence as reported in the Huntsville Item:

Robert Logston slid a list across his desk, filled with names of people that had recently been killed in “bicycle/motorist accidents.�

The list was eight pages long, and 24 of the cyclists listed were Texas residents.

“That’s just a fraction of them,� the ride captain for the Huntsville Cycling Club said. “These are just the ones that were brought to our attention.�

On Wednesday, in memorial of those lost due to that type of accident, the HCC took part in an international event known as the “Ride of Silence.�

You will ride through delightful scenery with light motor traffic and NO freeway service roads. The 22, 39, 46, and 64 mile routes start with several moderately rolling hills. The 46 and 64 mile routes include the infamous Leonard Hills - a series of challenging roller coaster hills with beautiful views at the crests. The 29-64 mile routes are not recommended for children 11 and under.

The Family Fun Road Ride is an easier 11 mile ride with a rest stop at the 5th mile. This ride is mostly flat terrain.

The Fannin County Multi-Purpose Complex
700 FM 87
Breakfast & Registration
Registration - 6:30 a.m. to 8:50 a.m.
64 Miles start at 9:00 a.m.
22, 39, & 46 Miles start at 9:05 a.m.
Family Fun Ride starts at 9:15 a.m.

Registration Fees:
$25 through August 31st
$30 After August 31st

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From the Southwest Airlines blog is this story about riding the Sam’s Club MS150 in the Dallas Forth Worth area. Interesting that this appears on the SWA company blog. Blog article.

7:30 AM start time, at the Waxahachie High School on Highway 77 North and High School Drive.

The ride is not a race, and will consist of 10, 19, 36, 46, 75 and 100 mile tours on a well marked course.
The 10 mile is a leisurely in-town tour of historic Waxahachie, with unique “Gingerbread Homes� and “National Historical Register Landmarks�, such as the octagon-shaped Chautauqua Auditorium in Getzendaner Park and the Ellis County Courthouse. All ages can participate with confidence of a safe ride. This years in town ride will also utilize part of the new Hike ‘n Bike Trail that Waxahachie has opened, the ride will also go through the downtown area and if you want you may stop and eat or shop in the many antiques and arts & crafts shops around the square. This is an ideal ride for beginners, children and families seeking a fun morning together.
The 19, 36, and 46 mile tours go through some very beautiful, scenic parts of Ellis County.

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