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The future drive scene might be coming together. According to bikebiz.com the top belt manufacturers have agreed to standardize the size specifications. The carbon belt has started to gain exposure as a replacement for the drive train.

From the article:

The four main Poly Chain players meet to agree standard width and pitch

It could have been Blu-Ray versus HD DVD, Betamax versus VHS, or a width replay of the 19th Century Gauge War between Brunel versus Stephenson.

Instead, heads have been banged together and the fledging synchronous Chain Drive market will now operate to a width of 10mm and a depth of 11mm. Transmission multi-national Gates of the US has been working with Orange in the UK and Carbon Drive Systems of the US, an off-shoot of Spot Bikes. The US Gates factory was producing carbon-corded belts in a different width and pitch to the UK Gates factory.

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Main Street Corner of 2nd and Main Street

The 100K, 65K, and 35K courses are 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 exhilaration you’ll experience coming down!

All entries postmarked by April 19, 2008 will be $25 per rider. All entries postmarked after April 19, 2008 and those who register the day of the ride, will be $30 per rider. Registration is at the Sacred Heart Community Center, located on Main Street, 6 blocks north from Hwy 82.

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Liberty Hill High School 13125 W Hwy 29

Inaugural Cow Patty Classic Benefit Ride
– to benefit the youth of the Vista Ridge FFA through scholarship and education.

As many already know, the Liberty Hill terrain is a fantastic cycling experience!

The Cow Patty Classic is a fully supported ride with rest/water stops at least every 15 miles. The course will close at 4:30pm.

Prices:

10k Ride: $20.00
50k Ride: $30.00
100k Ride: $40.00

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Georgetown 9th Grade Campus 2295 N. Austin Avenue

All routes (14, 30, 45 and 62-miles) pedal through moderately flat terrain interspersed with rolling hills on the eastern side of Williamson County. Rest stops will be available at approximately 10-mile intervals and SAG vehicles will patrol the route. For an enjoyable spring bike ride of 14, 30, 45, or 62 miles on beautiful country roads through picturesque Williamson County. After the ride, enjoy the Red Poppy Festival in Historic Downtown Georgetown. The Red Poppy Ride benefits the SERTOMA Scholarship Fund for Georgetown ISD as well as the Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center (WCCAC) and bicycle safety and advocacy for children and adults.

Prices: Individual Registration: $25.00. Family Registration: $70.00

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Retama Park

Participants and spectators alike will be treated to a memorable bike ride to kickoff Fiesta activities. Route distances will range from 23-100miles. All routes considered to be flat or with rolling hills. All distance rides are on April 20th with the century riders leaving at 8am. All other ride distances will depart in five minute increments thereafter. Participants will line up at the starting shoot according to their chosen ride distance.

The Fiesta Wildflower Rides are scheduled for April 20^th  - 2008. The start location will be at Retama Park in Selma, TX (directly across from last year’s start location at the Verizon Center).

The Hill Country Sports Association is proud to present the 2008 Fiesta Wildflower Ride. The cycling community along with San Antonio and its many visitors can look forward to a fun family event for 2008. Participants and spectators alike will be treated to a memorable weekend to kickoff Fiesta activities.

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Lake Granbury Medical Center Parking Lot 1310 Paluxy Road (Hwy 51)

A fundraiser presented jointly by and for the benefit of:
Optimist Club of Granbury
Boys & Girls Club of Hood County

3  Routes - 23 miles, 38 miles & 63 miles

Plus, Pedal up Ccomanche Peak if you wish.
*THIS IS AN OPTION.
Have your picture taken at the top.

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The LBJ 100 Bicycle Tour will bring together people to enjoy a day of riding and friendship in the scenic Hill Country of Central Texas while celebrating the Can-Do spirit of Lyndon B. Johnson (LBJ) in the centennial year of his birth.  This event starts at the historic LBJ ranch which is being fully opened up to public for the first time this year.  The rides include 10, 31, 45 mile loops as well as a 100 kilometer (62 mile) metric century.  The tour is hosted by the Hill Country Bicycle Touring Club in conjunction with the National Park Service, the Friends of Lyndon B. Johnson Historical Park and the Western National Park Association.  All profits from the tour will go to the Friends of Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park.

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The BP MS 150 Bike Tour is a two-day cycling adventure from Houston to Austin that raises funds to help people living with MS.

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