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Sweatin’ Burnt Orange Bike Tour - Blanco, TX

August 12, 2007 By: Rick Ankrum Category: Calendar

October 28, 2007
8:30 amto12:30 pm

In its third year, the Sweatin’ Burnt Orange Bike Tour has become the primary fundraising event for The University of Texas Cycling Club. From the family friendly 10 miler to the challenging 80 mile loop, all routes offer a unique ride through the heart of the beautiful Texas Hill Country. $35 per rider.

The Sweatin’ Burnt Orange Bike Tour will again include routes from 10 to 80 miles weaving through the Texas Hill Country. The 80 mile route includes a stop in the famous Luckenbach Texas and all routes feature challenging hills and beautiful vistas. It’s an incredible Texas riding experience that’ll leave you Sweatin’ Burnt Orange!

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Steamboat Challenge - Buffalo Gap, TX

August 12, 2007 By: Rick Ankrum Category: Calendar

October 27, 2007
8:00 amto12:00 pm

Hardest climbs in West Texas. All proceeds go to Habitat for Humanity.

35 mi. ride: $25.00
100k ride: $25.00
half marathon relay: $25.00

Website 

Hill Country Cycling Camp for Women - Fredericksburg, TX

August 12, 2007 By: Rick Ankrum Category: Calendar

October 20, 2007

Join your fellow women cyclists and triathletes for a great weekend of cycling, fun and camaraderie. This is strictly a women’s only trip and we encourage beginner cyclists as well as advanced cyclists to participate. This is purely a fun riding event and no one should feel as though they can’t keep up or won’t be ready for the riding. Each day will have a 20 – 30 mile option for those that want a shorter ride and to enjoy the sights and sounds that Fredericksburg has to offer.

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Kiwanis Crazy Kicker - Mineral Wells, TX

August 12, 2007 By: Rick Ankrum Category: Calendar

October 20, 2007
8:00 amto12:00 pm

Hills, Great support, Cannon shot start and Elvis! Cherry Pie Hill is a mile long ascent on the three longest rides. Long sleeve tees. $20

Bring the family or new riders. 8:30 start time for a flat ten mile ride. Rest stop at mile 5. See the Brazos River and enjoy cottle country for a fun day.

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Valero MS 150 Bike Ride - San Antonio, TX

August 12, 2007 By: Rick Ankrum Category: Calendar

October 20, 2007toOctober 21, 2007

Miles & Miles of Open Road Ahead

You’ve always been up for a challenge. And meeting this one can make a world of difference toward a world free of MS! This ride will challenge you and reward you like no other cycling event. Will power versus fatigue! Training versus excuses! It’s time to ride the Valero MS 150.

Website

17th Annual Missions Tour de Goliad Bike Ride - Goliad, TX

August 12, 2007 By: Rick Ankrum Category: Calendar

October 20, 2007
8:00 amto12:00 pm

Experience Texas History 1st hand. Rides begin in Historic Downtown Goliad. The 10 mile ride takes you by the Mission Espiritu Santo, Presidio La Bahia, General Zaragosa’s Birthplace, The Angel of Goliad, & to the Fannin Memorial. The 30, 50, 80 mile rides take you thru the rolling hills of the San Antonio River Bottem & by some of the most historic ranchland in Texas. After your ride, take time to experience the Texas Hospitality, & savor the full flavor of the History made in Goliad. $25 until Oct. 13; $35 thereafter

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Cannon Express Tour - Gonzales, TX

August 12, 2007 By: Rick Ankrum Category: Calendar, Posts

October 13, 2007
8:00 amto1:00 pm

Welcome to historic Gonzales, where the first shot was fired in the fight for Texas independence. Come enjoy our rich heritage and the beautiful landscapes found where the Guadalupe and San Marcos rivers meet. Rolling hills, oak-strewn fields and winding rivers serve as the backdrop for this unique family ride. Choose from the metric century ride for experienced cyclists, or the short and intermediate 10-, 30- and 36-mile tours.

Individual Riders: $20.00
Riders 14 & Under: $15.00
Tandem Entries: $35.00

Website

Kenny Hill Autowerks Austin Crits - Austin, TX

August 11, 2007 By: Rick Ankrum Category: Calendar

October 4, 2007
5:30 pmto8:00 pm

One of the most popular Texas Crit Racing courses returns for the extended time change for 2007. Held at ” The Driveway” in east Austin off 183 and Bolm Road. This is a car and kart racing track so come experience a fully closed, smooth surface, private race track for the ultimate racing. THSJ has the grill going with Shiner Bock adult beverages.
5:30pm - Cat 3/4, women 1-3 35 minutes
6:15pm - Jrs, Cat 5, masters 35 plus 4/5 25 minutes
7:00pm - open 1-4 60 minutes
Registration $10
Must have USA Cycling license
The Driveway”
Directions coming from downtown Austin- it is only a few miles south down 183 from the Delco Center-
East on ceasar chavez. Take a right on levander raod just before you would get on montoplis brige. get on 183 and cross over bolm road. Right as you come over the overpass take a right on smith road and follow it back to delwau road. Take a left on delwau road and follow it back to the track.
Contact Name       Barry Lee
Contact Phone     512-567-4376
Contact Email     barry@pureaustin.com