Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for June 14th

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San Antonio Wheelmen Fredericksburg 4th of July Ride
Date:     07/04/2011
Time:     08:00 AM-11:00 AM
Location:     Fredericksburg, TX
Details: Fredericksburg July 4th ride (NW) [R to H]. Routes of 36 and 50 miles.  Meet behind Main Street Square (aka MarketPlatz) in downtown Fredericksburg on West Austin St. for a scenic ride through the beautiful Texas Hill Country.  From San Antonio, take I-10 West to Hwy 87 in Comfort.  Turn right (North) on Hwy 87 and go 22 miles to Fredericksburg.  Stay on 87 North (becomes Washington St. in Fredericksburg), cross Main St. and take a left on the next street which is Austin St.  Go 3 blks to N. Adams St. and the ride will start behind MarketPlatz at the corner of W. Austin and N. Adams streets.  Please park behind the square on Austin St.  Fredericksburg is a 1.25 hr drive from San Antonio.  There are NO stores on the route but we will have a rest stop with water/Gatorade at about 20 miles into the 35 miler and 35 miles in the 50 mile routes.  Plan to have lunch afterwards with us at Hondo on Main street!  Contact Patti H. at 210/365-7362 or Steve H. at 210/410-7362.

Johnson Branch trail recon
by bikedenton

I snapped a few photos while riding DORBA’s Johnson Branch trail last weekend. It’s just north of Lake Ray Roberts, and it’s got about 9 miles of singletrack loop. It’s mostly not too hard, except for the red loop, but there are some tight tree gates and loose rocks. I’ve seen deer here before, but I spied a bobcat last weekend! …

Bike-friendly city goal of lane project
By STEVE CLARK/The Brownsville Herald
Whether you ride a bicycle for fun, sport or recreation, or because it’s your main source of transportation, the experience is much more pleasant in a bike-friendly community.

Brownsville is not one of those communities, even though a good portion of its residents ride out of necessity. As far as City Commissioner Rose Gowen is concerned, …

Mountain Bike Sansom Park Texas
Uploaded by chriscdw10 on Jun 10, 2011

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1EljwurlTc

Shawnee Trail Cycling Club Free Smiles Ride and Breakpoint – Round 2
by sooner1
We had so much fun last time, we thought we’d take this show on the road.  Shawnee Trail Cycling Club welcomes all comers to our latest Free Smiles! ride on June 25th.  This ride is targeted for beginning cyclists and families – to teach basic road and safety skills to show that…

Stephenville Firecracker 100 – Stephenville, TX

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Stephenville Firecracker 100
Stephenville is located 27 miles south of I-20 on US 281 at the intersection of US Highways 67, 281 and 377 and Texas 108. 60 miles Southwest of Fort Worth. 80 miles Southeast of Abilene. 90 miles Northwest of Waco.

Activities and Events
Many activities and events are currently being finalized to make your visit to Stephenville and the Firecracker 100 a memorable event. Please check back Friday, July 2nd for any last minute changes. THIS IS THE HOTTEST RIDE!.

DAY BEFORE RIDE – FRIDAY, JULY 1st

Early. Packet-Pick-Up at 6 pm.

DAY OF RIDE – SATURDAY, JULY 2nd
Packet Pick-Up – Starting at 6:00 a.m. to ride start.
RACE
Non-Sanctioned
Start Time – 7:50 a.m.
First Prize
$75 (award to one male and one female entry)
Men’s and Women’s winners receive the coveted Bronze Boot Award.
No entry fee in 2012.
Free Motel reservation for 2012 ride.
Dinner for 2 in 2012 at Stephenville Restaurant.
Picture in local news paper.
Second Prize
$50 (award to one male and one female entry)
No entry fee in 2012.
Dinner for 2 in 2012 at Stephenville Restaurant.
Third Prize -   $25 for both male and female winners.

RIDE
Start Time – 8:00 a.m. on Saturday July 2nd.

Early Registration Application

RIDE ACTIVITIES
Please be aware that last minute changes could be made due to unforeseen circumstances.
A) Fruit and Snacks will be provided at the finish line.
B) Firecracker participants will be given access to the Tarleton swimming pool and shower facilities
C) The National Anthem will be sung at the start of the race.
D) A free room has been provided to the Male and Female winners of last year’s race by the La Quinta Inn.

Tour de Paris – Paris, TX

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Tour de Paris
Paris, TX
Back by popular demand! All routes will start with a ride through beautiful, historic Downtown Paris! Routes will still start and finish at the Love Civic Center.

SCHEDULE
Saturday, July 9, 2011:
Pre-Event packet pick up at Plano Cycling & Fitness and Richardson Bike Mart

Friday, July 15, 2011:
5 – 8 p.m. Late registration, packet pick up at Love Civic Center, 2025 South Collegiate Drive.

Saturday, July 16, 2011:
6-8 a.m. Late registration, packet pick up, and all-you-can-eat carbo-loaded Pancake Breakfast at Love Civic Center
8 a.m. Tours begin (staggered start)

RALLY SERVICES
Rest Stops
Sag Service & Medical Services will be provided until 2 p.m.
Limited shower facilities available following the Rally

Registration Form

Tour the Peanut Country – Gorman, TX

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Tour the Peanut Country
Gorman, Texas
The 12th Annual “Tour of the Peanut Country” begins in the quaint downtown Gorman City Park.  Pick one of four routs of your choice that will have you traveling through the scenic farming country of Eastland County.  The scenery will generally be rolling hills and the curves along farm to market roads or shouldered state highways.  The ride will start at 8:00 a.m. with no starts later than 9:00 a.m.  The course will close at 2:00 p.m.

There will be frequent rest stops stocked with water, Gatorade, snacks, fresh fruits and more.  Sag wagons will be available should you have any medical trouble or need medical assistance.

Registration Form

Ride Maps