Pain in the Pines Adventure Race – Tyler, TX

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Pain in the Pines Adventure Race 2011
Saturday, March 12, 2011    Start Time: 8:00 am
Location: Tyler State Park , Tyler, Texas          Event Director: Rodney Skyles
SPORT COURSE:  Solo, 2, 3 and 4 member teams are welcome to come test their skill and endurance in this non-stop adventure race.  This is our 9th year for the Pain in the Pines Adventure race and the 9th birthday of SteelSports.net, LLC!!!!  Come celebrate with a romp in the woods!

The race will include navigation with a map and compass, but don’t worry if you don’t know how. We’ll be glad to help, before the race!  The navigation in this race will be slightly more difficult than in our Tyler Adventure Sprint race.

SPRINT COURSE:  Solo, 2 and 3-member teams will compete in the beautiful piney woods of Tyler State Park!  Maps will be pre-plotted, so don’t worry about having to plot your own Check-points.  You will mountain bike, trail run and paddle your way through a fun course made specifically for your enjoyment!

SPORT Course Approximate Distances (finish time 8-12 hours):
* Mountain Biking 20-30 miles;
* Trekking 8-12 miles;
* Paddling 3-6 miles;
* Ropes Course;
* Teamwork Challenges

SPRINT Course Approximate Distances (finish time 2-4 hours):
* Mountain Biking 8-10 miles;
* Trekking 3-5 miles;
* Paddling 1 mile;
* Teamwork Challenges
SCHEDULE:
* Packet Pick-up at Tyler State Park Friday, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, or Saturday @ 6:00 am – 7:00 am.
* Pre-race last minute details @ 7:30 am
* Race Start 8:00 am
* Race Cut-off 8:00 pm

Teams lose on CP for every 5 minutes late.  A 4 minute grace period is offered.  Teams start losing CPs at 8:05 pm.  (12 hour cutoff)

Daily News Roundup February 28th – Texas Bicycling

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Today is Last Day to Save $15 on 2011 Registration;
Fee Increases to $55 per Person on Tuesday, March 1
If you’re already registered for the 2011 Frisco-to-Fort Worth Bike MS: Sam’s Club ride, remind your friends, family members and co-workers to join you by signing up today and saving $15.  Registration fees go up to $55 per person starting Tuesday, March 1.

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* Saturday Mar 5 – Pedal thru the Pines which starts in Bastrop High School
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What’s Turning the Bike Spokes on the Net February 27th

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Apr 17 – Team HP MS150 Plano Training Ride
Sunday, April 17 2011    by  cmathews
Come on out and get in 60 miles of riding in preparation for the MS150!
This MS150 training ride leaves from the Legacy Business Campus in Plano at 8:00 am Sunday morning.  60 miles of suburban and country roads.  No mass start, but plan to be on the road at 8 am.  A 47 mile option is available. We go rain or shine.   Food and water are not provided, so be sure to bring your own and bring cash/credit/debit cards to use at the convenience store rest stops.
Route map and other details under construction.
Location : Plano, Texas
Contact : Mandy Hornbuckle

CF Cycle For Life – McKinney, TX

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CF Cycle For Life
Location:  Myers Park, 7117 County Road 166, McKinney, TX 75071
Hundreds of men and women will come together on October 29, 2011 to get their wheels in motion to cure Cystic Fibrosis. The bike tour is a fully supported journey with stocked rest stops every 10-12 miles, support and gear (SAG) vehicles, on-site medical services, and much more. This unique event empowers participants to take action and demonstrate their fight in finding a cure in a tangible, emotional and powerful way. All riders will receive a CF Cycle for Life T-Shirt.

Hundreds of men and women will come together on October 29, 2011 to get their wheels in motion to cure Cystic Fibrosis. The bike tour is a fully supported journey with stocked rest stops every 10-12 miles, support and gear (SAG) vehicles, on-site medical services, and much more. This unique event empowers participants to take action and demonstrate their fight in finding a cure in a tangible, emotional and powerful way. All riders will receive an Aptalis CF Cycle For Life® T-Shirt.

Route Distances: 35 mile and 65 mile

Registration Fees:
March 14th – Sept 23rd: $25
Sept 24th – Oct 7th: $35
Oct 8th – Oct 29th: $40