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Chile Pepper Challenge – El Paso, TX

Rick Ankrum — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 05:17:38 +0000

Chile Pepper Challenge – El Paso, TX
The Chile Pepper Challenge is El Paso’s premier cycling event. Each year over 600 cyclists line up for an epic ride through the scenic and historic Mesilla Valley over country lanes covered by pecan orchards and lined by New Mexico’s world renowned chile fields. The Chile Pepper Challenge offers routes, distances and mountain climbs for cyclist of all skill levels and ambition. There are five ride alternatives available, 100 miles, 62 miles, 40 miles, 22 miles and a 10 mile fun ride. The 100 and 62 mile rides include climbs over Transmountain Road and the Anthony Gap. For 2011 the Transmountain and Anthony Gap climbs will be in the first section of each route, essentially reversing the route of prior years. All rides start and end at Santa Teresa High School in Santa Teresa, New Mexico. All rides are fully supported with rest stops, route markings and SAG vehicles. Rest stops offer snacks, water and port-a-potties. Food and drinks will be available to riders at the end of the ride.

Registration Fee:

Registrations received on or before August 1st – $20
Thereafter, until the day of the ride – $25
September 25th – $30

Directions to Ride Start (Santa Teresa High School)

Take I-10 to Artcraft Rd (TX 178 West) head west (away from the mountains), and proceed about 4 miles to McNutt Road (the third stop light). Turn left on to McNutt. After 1 mile turn right on Airport Road to arrive at the school. Parking is available in the school parking lots. Map to Santa Teresa HS

Texas Bicycling on The Web September 24th

Rick Ankrum — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 04:45:18 +0000

Here is what I found today:

Austin Bike Culture Calendar Events: 9/24- 9/30/09 | Austin On Two …
by elliott
There is a lot to like about this weekend for the person on two wheels. Critical Mass is Friday (with an after party celebrating ATXBS’ 2nd birthday), the return of Austin Bike Zoo’s Alice in Wonderland on bikes on Saturday, and Talking Heads’ lead man David Byrne’s panel discussion on cycling in the city on Sunday. …

Wild West Bike Tour celebrates 25 years of fundraising
by Baylor University The Lariat Online – Waco,TX,USA
The Waco Wild West Bike Tour marks its 25-year anniversary Saturday morning with five courses, ranging from 10 to 100 miles, for riders of all fitness levels.

The tour begins at 8 a.m. Saturday at Indian Spring Park, in front of the Hilton. …

2009 Fort Worth Clean Air Bike Rally –FREE–, 10 mile, slow, family bike ride, 26th of Sept (Sat)
Presented by The T and The North Texas Clean Air Coalition..
Fort Worth Trinity River Park
Saturday, September 26th
9:00 AM
Join us for the 1st Annual Clean Air Bike Rally presented by The T!
To register or for more information, visit http://cleanairbikerally.eventbrite.com/

This family fun ride takes a 10 mile loop around Fort Worth. Learn about how bikes can replace cars for short trips, resulting in cleaner air for all of us! The first 1,000 people to register will receive a free 2009 Clean Air Bike Rally T-shirt!

Chile Pepper Challenge « The Official Airstream Blog
by amj

On Sunday, September 27, over 700 bicycle riders of all ages will participate in the Chile Pepper Challenge in El Paso, Texas. The bike ride, sponsored by the El Paso Bicycle Club, is divided into three parts with the earliest group leaving before sunrise for a 100-mile ride. …

FtW Cycling Experience: Texas CX
by rab
I am itching for the CX season to kick off. To a degree. So far I haven’t done any real CX practice, so I need to get out and practice those specific skills which can make a surprising difference. Dismount, shoulder, run, mount, ride…
The Texas schedule, in it’s tentative glory:
Oct. 16 Premier San Antonio -
Oct. 17 Premier San Antonio
Oct. 25 Webberville VC – South Regional
Oct. 31 New Braunfels South Regional

Nov. 7 Ft. Worth CX
Nov. 8 Ft. Worth Moritz CX
Nov. 14 at&t Brain and Spine – Austin, TX
Nov. 15 South Regional NRC- Kyle, TX
Nov. 21 Premier Mirage Dallas -
Nov. 22 Premier Park Place Dallas -

Dec. 5/Premier GCCA
Dec. 6 Premier Bikesport Houston
Dec. 13 Austin South Regional

Jan 9 Houston Woodlands South Regional
Jan 10 Houston Woodlands South RegionalJan 16 Age-Based State Cyclocross Championships – Pirate Race Productions -Austin (Manor)
Jan17 Premier – State Skills based State Cyclocross Championship -Austin (Manor)

LSR Closing Ceremonies let non-riders participate in 2-day cycling …
by Dallas Voice
Camp Night will feature entertainment by the blues band Texas Slim, and comedians with Dallas Comedy House will perform an improv skit and present awards to …

TPWD: News Release: Big Bend Ranch State Park to …
PRESIDIO, Texas — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department hopes the third time will be the charm for a daylong Fiesta set for Saturday, Nov. 14, to celebrate expanded recreational opportunities at Texas’ largest and wildest state park — Big … Activities being offered include park tours, hikes, guided mountain bike and horseback rides, desert survival and camping demonstrations, a student art show, Buffalo Soldiers encampment and informational displays on everything from …

2009 Texas Custom Bicycle Show: Frame Builder Profile: KirkLee
info@rideDaltex.com
I continued my bike building after my move. It was in the town of Blue Diamond that I would talk composites with riders of similar interests. It was on these long mountain biker rides that techniques were perfected, …

Interbike 2009 is taking place in Las Vegas. TheFredCast podcast has been posting video interviews with various equipment manufacturer representatives. If you want to get a sneak preview of what equipment will be showing up in the next model year take a look at the videos.

Chile Pepper Challenge – Canutillo, TX

Rick Ankrum — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 21:25:23 +0000

Chile Pepper Challenge
Sunday, September 27, 2009 @ 6:45 AM local time
Canutillo Middle School
7311 Bosque Road Canutillo, TX
Ride Descriptions:

10 Mile Route:
Incorporates the middle two of the four segments of the Rio Grande River Bike Path, includes one Rest Stop Safe for children. ALL CHILDREN 6 YEARS OLD OR YOUNGER MUST HAVE AN ADULT OR OLDER SIBLING RIDING WITH THEM.

34 Mile Route:
Follows scenic valley roads to La Mesa and back on Hiway 28, includes two Rest Stops.

50 Mile Route:
Follows the 34 Mile Route, but continues to Snow Road from La Mesa, returning via HW 28. Includes three rest stops.

66 Mile Route:
Follows scenic valley roads to San Miguel, NM, then over to I-10 access road, joining HW 404 to climb Anthony Gap, 600 feet over 5.5 miles, then coast down for 10 miles of level riding, before climbing 950 feet over 4.2 miles to Transmountain Pass, drifting down hill then on level the final 8.3 miles. Includes three rest stops and several water stops. Time limit enforced, turn back at 1:00 P.M. at Anthony Gap Rest Stop.

100 Mile Route:
Begins with a 10 mile level loop then follows HW 28 to Old Mesilla and back to La Mesa, riding then over to the I-10 access road to follow the remainder of the 66 Mile Route at NM 227. Includes 4 rest stops and several water stops. Time limit enforced, turn back at 1:00 P.M. at Anthony Gap Rest Stop.

Chile Pepper Challenge Website

Chile Pepper Challenge 2008 – Canutillo, TX

Rick Ankrum — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 02:12:01 +0000

Rio Grande Valley Ranch
300 Farm Road 259
Canutillo, TX 79835

Longest loops are all the same wonderful paths through scenic rural backroads of West Texas and New Mexico as last year. Enjoy large cool pecan grooves, fields of cotton and chili (of course!!) and all rides cross the Rio Grande at least once. New route for the 10 miler that incorporates the NEW bicycle path. Enjoy a safe, beautiful cruise along the Rio Grande.

100 miles – 6:45 AM
62 and 50 miles – 7:30 AM
34 and 10 miles – 8:30 AM

website for the Chile Pepper Challenge