The Beauty and the Beast Bicycle Tour – Tyler, TX

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The Beauty and the Beast Bicycle Tour
Presented by Kiepersol Estates & The Tyler Bicycle Club
Tyler, TX
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Online Registration Will Open Saturday, October 01, 2011 at 12:01 AM ET
13 mile route – I can’t believe I am doing the Beast
13 miles 9:00 AM $30
24 mile route – I am riding just for fun
24 miles 9:00 AM $30
34 Mile Route – Hills, Hills and Hills
34 miles 9:00 AM $30
46 mile route – Ate too much this winter
46 miles 9:00 AM $30
53 Mile Route – Wish I had done the 46
53 miles 9:00 AM $30
67 Mile Route – Is this Colorado?
67 miles 9:00 AM $30

Same starting place as 2011, KE’s Bushman Entertainment Center, Bullard TX, Intersection of Hwy 69 and FM 2493.  Saturday Morning registration and Packet pickup starts at 6:30am and the ride starts at 9am

*** Note *** This year Friday night packet pickup and regristration will be at KE’S Bushman (address is above) from 6pm until 9pm. There will be a Spaghetti Dinner Friday night, cost for the dinner is not included in your registration fee.

This is a tour you do not want to miss!

Every route will have the opportunity to tame the BEAST!

All routes are more challenging than ever, can you say “Hills?”  “Steeper?” The 67 mile route is the most challenging route that we have ever offered, so if you intend to ride this route come prepared, we wouldn’t want the Beast to seize another cyclist’s soul. Making this your first 67 miler of the year, not recommended.

Added this year to the 67 mile route, A RACE!!
1st $250, 2nd $175, 3rd $100 (separate for men and women)

Overnight Camping avaliable: www.kiepersol.com/bushmans/reservations

Entry fee: $30 before March 17 (postmarked) or noon March 22 (online), $35 after and event day.
Tshirt: Free
After ride hamburgers and hot dogs: Free
Riding your bicycle in East Texas in the spring time and conquering the Beast: Priceless!

Dave Boyd Huntsville Classic – Huntsville, TX

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Dave Boyd Huntsville Classic
Presented by Bike Lane
Huntsville State Park, TX
Saturday, October 01, 2011 to Sunday, October 02, 2011
USA Cycling Event USA Cycling Permit # 3328
Online Registration Closes Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at 5:00 PM ET

October 1
8:00 AM – Pre-ride Opens
12:00 PM – Kid’s Kup Registration.  Closes at 1:00 PM
1:00 PM – TMBRA Beginner’s clinic
1:00 PM – TMBRA Fall Cup XC Race Registration Opens
1:00 PM – Kid’s Safety clinic (30 Minutes)
1:30 PM – Kid’s Kup Pre-ride
2:00 PM – TMBRA Kid’s Kup/Shimano Youth Series Race
5:00 PM – Registration Closes for the day

October 2

Bessies Creek 24 – Brookshire, TX

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Bessies Creek 24 – The 24 Hour Bike Race on Apr 14-15, 2012
The second edition of the Bessies Creek 24 will be held on 14/15 April 2012.  Perfect warm up and training for the MS150 which is the next weekend.  Registration will open in January 2012.

The Bessies Creek 24 races take place over a 21 mile loop commencing in Brookshire, passing through  Fulshear and Simonton before returning to Brookshire. The course is mostly flat and travels on FM roads. The majority of the roads covered have wide shoulders.

The format of the 24 hour race, the 12 hour race and the 6 hour race is that the racer covering the most miles in the allotted time wins.

Racing commences at 6:30 Saturday morning for the 24 hour and 12 hour races. The 12 hour race concludes at 6:30 Saturday evening and the 24 hour race concludes at 6:30 Sunday morning. The 6 hour race commences at 12:30 Saturday afternoon and concludes 6:30 Saturday evening. Awards will be given after the finish of each of the races. Breakfast will be provided at the conclusion of the 24 hour race.

All race admin activities will be held at the La Quinta hotel in Brookshire. The hotel is the headquarters of the racing and the start/finish location.

This event is held under the auspices of the Ultra Marathon Cycling Association. The 24 Hour race will count towards the UMCA championship series.

Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for September 14th

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THERE ARE STILL THREE RIDES LEFT IN THE SIGNATURE CYCLING SERIES
Bicycle Sport Shop
THE WURST RIDE
November 12- Austin to New Braunfels
Join us for cool autumn temperatures and scenic views of the Texas Hill Country. We’ll start in Austin and ride appoximately 60 miles to New Braunfels for sausage and beer. Shuttles will bring you back to Austin in comfort. For more info and registration visit WurstRide.com
URBAN FARM BICYCLE TOUR
December 3- Austin, Texas
This family-friendly tour is a chance for foodies to experience the joys of traveling by bike in a safe and supportive atmosphere. Cyclists will discover and celebrate our city’s food-producing gems.
RESOLUTION RIDE
January 1, 2012- Austin, Texas
This no-excuses, 25- and 55-mile Resolution Ride on New Year’s Day is Bicycle Sport Shop’s annual call to Austinites to Resolve to Ride in the New Year.

Bicycle Sports Shop kicks off Beginner Mountain Bike Rides
Submitted by Laura Scagno        www.austinridgeriders.com
Our good friends at Bicycle Sport Shop are kicking off a Beginner Mountain Bike Ride Series at various area trails. RSVPs are requested and you can register online on their website.
LOCAL BEGINNER MTB RIDE
When: Saturday, September 24, 2011, 9 to 11 AM
Where: Walnut Creek Metro Park, 12138 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, TX

PEDERNALES FALLS STATE PARK ROAD TRIP
When: Sunday, October 9, 2011, Meet at BSS Lamar 9 AM
Where: Pedernales Falls State Park, 2585 Park Road 6026, Johnson City, TX…

2011/09/15 Membership Meeting – Hill Country Bicycle Touring Club
Start: September 15, 2011 6:30 pm
Venue: Crossroads BBQ
Phone: 210) 732-7300
Address: 110 Crossroads Blvd, San Antonio, TX

Record Attendance at Chappell Hill Road Race
www.northwestcyclingclub.com
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A huge THANK YOU to Race Director Kai Dussling, the NWCC volunteers, and most especially our guests, the racers.

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The 24 Hour Bike Shop in Fulshear
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White Rock Lake hike and bike trail
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City to pump up bike lane funding
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