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Space Race - La Marque, TX

January 27, 2008 By: Rick Ankrum Category: Calendar

April 6, 2008
8:00 amto1:00 pm

Gulf Greyhound Park 1000 FM 2004

8:00 am by pace group based on your anticipated average ride speed (not by ride distance). Countdown with McDonald’s and Space Center Houston characters will begin at 7:45 am. The riders will launch at 8:00 am by pace group based on your anticipated average ride speed (not by ride distance). The MS Society recommends this format to encourage safer rides.
Each route (20, 42, 62, 77 and 104 miles) will be clearly marked with color-coded signage. The routes will be patrolled, providing mechanical and first aid assistance.

Save by registering on line! Your entry fee is just $30 when you register through Active.com.
Off-line registration is $35 at Packet Pick-Up (see below) and $40 on 4/6/08 (ride day).

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Tour Dallas - Dallas, TX

January 27, 2008 By: Rick Ankrum Category: Calendar

April 5, 2008
8:00 amto12:00 pm

American Airlines Center 2500 Victory Avenue

On Saturday, April 5, 2008, thousands of cyclists will ride out from the American Airlines Center on a two-wheeled urban adventure called Tour Dallas. Bring your family, friends and co-workers. This is one bike ride that you will not want to miss.

Routes:
8-Mile Family Fun Route
Designed for Families to enjoy with the kids
20-mile Urban Explorer
Stretch your legs a bit more as you tour East Dallas
30-mile Urban Adventurer
Go the distance and see it all

Fees:  $20 through 3/1/08, $25 through 4/4/08, $30 day of event

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Smokin’ Spokes Bike Ride - Salado, TX

January 27, 2008 By: Rick Ankrum Category: Calendar

March 29, 2008
8:00 amto1:00 pm

Salado School Grounds 550 Thomas Arnold Rd

The event will be held on Saturday March 29, 2008 in Salado, Texas at 8:00 am. See map for directions to school grounds. Riders may choose from a: 15, 27, 57, 70, 85, and 102 mile rides. Entry fee will be $25 for pre-registration and $30 for on-site registration.

Prices:

Registration : $25.00

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Schlumberger Education Expedition - Missouri, TX

January 27, 2008 By: Rick Ankrum Category: Calendar, Posts

March 29, 2008
7:15 amto1:00 pm

Schlumberger Education Expedition
Saturday, March 29, 2008
(A BP MS 150 Recommended Ride)
 
New start route and location:
Start time is 7:15 am
Fort Bend ISD Hightower High School
3333 Hurricane Lane, Missouri City, Texas 77459
Registration will be located at Hightower High School.

Fees:

$20 until midnight 2/10/08; $25 until midnight 3/10/08; $30 thereafter

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Easter Hill Country Tour - Kerrville, TX

January 27, 2008 By: Rick Ankrum Category: Calendar, Posts

March 21, 2008toMarch 23, 2008

Schreiner University - 2100 Memorial Blvd

The Fort Worth Bicycling Association welcomes you to the 35th Annual Easter Hill Country Tour. Since 1974, the tour has been sponsored in rotation by the Houston Bicycle Club, the Lubbock Bicycle Club, the Fort Worth Bicycling Association and the San Antonio Wheelmen. The event has become noted as one of the premier cycling events in Texas.

The rides are fully supported and routes vary from 20 to 100 miles in length to suit every riding taste. This year, in addition to three days of riding, we will offer a Saturday night dinner with entertainment by Texas musician Jimmy Lee Jones and all-you-can-eat breakfasts available at the Schreiner University on all three days.

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Guaranty Bank Tour de Houston - Houston, TX

January 27, 2008 By: Rick Ankrum Category: Calendar

March 15, 2008
7:00 amto2:00 pm

Houston 900 Smith Street

The City of Houston is proud to present the fourth annual "Guaranty Bank Tour de Houston" Bike ride. This BP MS 150 Recommended Ride allows riders to complete a 20, 40, and 70 mile bike ride through historic neighborhoods of Houston.  Mayor Bill White will kick off the event starting at 7:00 a.m.

The "Guaranty Bank Tour de Houston" will begin at Hermann Square in front of City Hall, located downtown in the 900 block of Smith Street.  On-site registration will begin at 6:00 a.m., however, it is strongly advised to register on-line to avoid a delay at start time.

Start Times: 70 Mile Ride - 7:00 a.m. 40 Mile Ride - 7:30 a.m. 20 Mile Ride - 7:45 a.m.

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Lone Star State Challenge - Corpus Christi, TX

January 27, 2008 By: Rick Ankrum Category: Calendar

March 15, 2008
12:00 pmto4:00 pm

NAS Corpus Christi 1 Ocean Dr

Come out to ride with and support Wounded Veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan. 40 and 25 mile routes. All proceeds benefit the Wounded Warrior Project woundedwarriorproject.org. Day of registration is $30. Save $5 and register early.

Prices:

40 Mile Route: $25.00
25 Mile Route: $25.00

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Spring Breakaway - Katy, TX

January 27, 2008 By: Rick Ankrum Category: Calendar

March 2, 2008
8:00 amto1:00 pm

Sun & Ski - Katy Mills Mall 5000 Katy Circle Dr #505

24, 36 , 50 and 65 mile routes. Rest stops every 10 miles

Prices:

Early Bird Registration - Until 2/17/08: $25.00
Internal Registration (for admin purposes only) : $25.00
Regular Registration - After 2/17/08: $30.00

Online registration