TEXAS TIME TRIALS BRINGS BICYCLE RACING TO GLEN ROSE
SEPTEMBER 22-24, 2011

GLEN ROSE, TEXAS – More than 300 bicycle racers and volunteers from around the world, the United States and from around the block will again converge in Glen Rose for The Texas Time Trials September 22-24.  With the warm reception experienced during the 2009 and 2010 race series, officials from the City of Glen Rose and Tejas Sports Productions are both excited to see the event return a third year.

The Texas Time Trials is a series of 5 races on a scenic and challenging 26.5 mile looped course starting and finishing at Glen Rose City Park (Rodeo Park).  With the dramatic finishes of all 5 races at 6:00pm Saturday, September 25 this is an event to be seen, not just read about. The location offers great facilities for racers and spectators alike.

“We are excited to again have the Texas Time Trials in Glen Rose. The event is great for the local economy and it is inspiring to see these great athletes working so hard to qualify for the Race Across America.” – Billy Huckaby, Glen Rose Convention & Visitor’s Bureau, Executive Director

The race series showcases the Tejas 500, a 500-mile race beginning 6:00pm, Thursday, September 22.  This race is also a qualifier for the prestigious Race Across America (RAAM).  In addition, racers will also compete in the “Iron Butt” 24-hour Time Trial, which challenges racers to complete as many loops as possible in the 24-hour time period.  Similarly, racers will also complete loops of the course in the “Tin Butt” 12-hour Time Trial, the 6-hour Shoot-Out and the increasingly popular 26.5 Mile Sprint with racers completing one loop as fast as possible.

Race officials stress that bicycle racing and riding is a sport for all skill levels and continue to encourage race entries.  To date, several Glen Rose residents have entered.

“TTTT is a great way to provide the entry-level racer/rider with a competition of their own, while simultaneously providing a challenging course for the most experienced racers from around the country and around the world.  Our desire is to really reach the entry-level bicycle riders with a challenging and enjoyable experience that will entice them to ride more.  Every racer pushes their physical and mental skills for a sense of pride that only comes from the self accomplishment of achieving a lofty goal.  And the trophy is pretty sweet too, since every racer will receive the same trophy as the 500-mile racers for evidence of their accomplishment for years to come.

This is an extremely eclectic race with world-class racers from France, Germany and more than half the states in the USA represented.  On the same course, at the same time, we also have many cyclists riding their first race ever.  It is incredible to see so many people from so far away travel to Glen Rose, Texas to ride their bikes.” – Dan Driscoll, Race Coordinator

The Texas Time Trials believes in being a good neighbor and as such continues to support charities, including Glen Rose’s United Methodist Church Youth Group and LDL Educational Resources Foundation.   The LDL foundation strives to provide funding for special educational needs for the district, as well as supporting health and environmental issues.

All races conclude by 6:00pm Saturday, September 24 and will be followed by the Awards Ceremony held underneath the Park Pavillion.  Activities include a buffet dinner followed by awards presentations and family and friends are encouraged to join racers and volunteers as the celebration commences.

Officials stress you don’t have to be a racer to be involved.  Volunteers are needed throughout the three days for all types for activities from checking in racers to cheering them on at street corners and turns.  No experience required, just a great attitude.

For information on volunteering or racing, please visit www.tt24tt.com