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Trans-Texas; Ride Report

July 06, 2007 By: Rick Ankrum Category: Ride

Nick & Becky Gerlich report on their ride across Texas. The daily report.

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Tour de Possum - Texarkana, TX

July 02, 2007 By: Rick Ankrum Category: Calendar

September 22, 2007
8:00 amto12:00 pm

You will ride in Arkansas and Texas on this tour, and climb to the highest point in Miller County, Arkansas with a spectacular view, making this ride a little different than most.

The Tour de Possum routes will include distances of approximately 20, 30, 40 and 65 miles with moderate riding terrain. Route maps will be available at the tour. SAG and Rest Stops provided.

Start and finish the tour in Downtown Texarkana at the Broad Street Pocket Park. The Park is located at 102 East Broad Street at the south end of State Line Avenue. (Out-of-towners ask for directions to the Bi-State Justice Building). Parking is available on East Broad Street and behind the Pocket Park.
Early registration is $25.00. After September 8, 2007, the fee will be $30.00.

Website

Performance Bicycle Store #2 for Houston

July 02, 2007 By: Rick Ankrum Category: News

Performance Bicycle will open its second Houston store in late July with a 7,200-square-foot store at 7549 Westheimer. The store is part of a plan to open 100 stores over the next five years. The Chapel Hill, N.C.-based chain currently has more than 70 stores nationwide.

Horse Country 20K Time Trial - Aubrey, TX

June 28, 2007 By: Rick Ankrum Category: Calendar

July 28, 2007
9:00 amto12:00 pm

The TT will start from the Aubrey Intermediate school and run 6.2 miles West on Hwy 428 to the turnaround.  The road is moderate chipseal, but we make up for it with wide shoulders, no stoplights or signs, and a course that puts a premium on both aerodynamics and climbing skills.

Website

Century Buzz Bike & Skate Tour - Clute, TX

April 28, 2007 By: Rick Ankrum Category: Calendar

July 28, 2007
12:00 pmto4:00 pm

A Metric Century, 45 Mile, 34 Mile, and a 17 Mile route. For the experienced or the novice cyclist, you can expect it to be “HOT” and at times “WINDY”. If your family isn’t ready for the open road 100K yet, why not try out our 17 Mile complete with a nice country rest stop. Train your family for the big ones on our small route! After the tour why not join us at the Great Texas Mosquito Festival for a day of fun.

register

Lin Richey
Phone: 800-371-2971
Email: linrichey@mosquitofestival.com

20TH Annual Goatneck Bike Ride - Cleburne, TX

February 16, 2007 By: Rick Ankrum Category: Calendar

July 28, 2007
7:30 amto2:30 pm

Cleburne High School , 1501 Harlin Dr. $20 on or before July 12, then $25 after July 12. Family Fee:Family of 4 or more $15 on or before July 12 and $20 after July 12.

10, 27, 41 mile and the 100K (69.5 miles).
Approximately 95 percent of all loops will be on uncongested country roads. The Goatneck begins & ends at the Cleburne High School parking lot.
Start Times:
100K (69.5 miles) - 7:30 a.m.
41 Mile - 7:45 a.m.
27 Mile - 8:00 a.m.
10 Mile - 8:05 a.m.

Online registration            Website

Peach Pedal Bike Ride 2007 - Weatherford, TX

February 16, 2007 By: Rick Ankrum Category: Calendar

July 14, 2007
7:30 amto2:30 pm

100K: 7:30 a.m., 40-mile: 7:50, 27 & 11-m.: 8:00, Shirley Hall Middle School, 902 S. Charles St.

100K, 40 mile, 27 mile, 11 mile.The routes are sparsely traveled with rolling hills and flat stretches that provide a beautiful scenic route.

$20 through June 16, $25 through July 13, $30 on ride day
Families or groups of four or more: $20 a rider, no matter when you register

Online registration         Website

Continental Airlines Cycling Classic - Montgomery, TX

February 15, 2007 By: Rick Ankrum Category: Calendar, Features

March 11, 2007
8:00 amto12:00 pm
July 14, 2007
7:30 amto12:30 pm

Sunday, March 11, 2007 8:00 AM, Montgomery High School Stadium, 22485 State Highway 105

25, 47 and 68 miles featuring challenging hills and beautiful scenery.

$20.00 per person if postmarked by February 28, 2006. $25.00 per person after Febraury 28th, 2006.

Online registration