Bluebonnet Adventure Fest – Burnet, TX

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Bluebonnet Adventure Fest Schedule of Events
Reveille Peak Ranch
105 CR 114
Burnet, TX 78611

Saturday, April 9th
8:00 – 10:00pm   Gates Open – General Admission (Adults $10, Kids $5, Racers Free)
9:00 – 10:00am   Kid’s Fishing Tournament
9:30 – 10:00am   Photography Contest Kick Off
10:00am Horseshoe Pitching Tournament (cash prizes)
11:00 – 11:30am   Kids K Run & Mountain Bike Race
10:00am – Noon   RunK to Heaven 5K & 12K Adventure Run (5K=$35, 12K=$45)
Noon – 7:00pm   Open Mountain Biking (practice course)
1:00 – 2:00pm      Off Road Clinic by Kathy Hudson
2:30 – 4:00pm      Paddling Races – Kayaks, Stand Up Paddle Boards and Canoes (free to racers, $5 for non-racers)
2:30 – 4:30pm      Kid’s Scavenger Hunt & Geocaching
2:00 – 5:00pm      Wine Tasting – $10 for glass and 3 tastings
2:30pm      Horseshoe Pitching Tournament (cash prizes)
4:00 – 8:00pm      Live Music & Dancing
5:00pm Awards
9:00pm      Texas Hold ‘em Poker Tournament (cash prizes)
Sunday, April 10th
8:00am – 5:00pm   Gates Open – General Admission (Adults $10, Kids $5)
8:00 – 8:45am      Outdoor Non-Denominational Church Service
9:00am         5K Bluebonnet Trail Nature Walk/Run Ranch Tour (also part of Trophy Series Race) ($35)
9:00am         15K Trail Runner Trophy Series Race ($50)
9:30 – 10:30am   Kid’s Fishing Tournament
10:30am – 2:30pm   Bluebonnet Chainring Rollout – Mountain Bike Race & Raffle Ride ($50)
4-hour lap race on 9 mile course (Solo or Teams of 2)
Noon – 2:00pm   Kid’s Scavenger Hunt & Geocaching
3:00 – 3:30pm      Photography Contest – Entry Submission and Slide Show
3:45pm      Mountain Bike Race Awards & Raffl

Today’s ride was a windjammer – February 27th Bike Ride

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Today’s ride was a windjammer. The wind was a solid 21 mph from the south. I was trying to make this ride an easy one after yesterday’s 43 miles and being early in the season but with a wind like this it was not easy. When I had a tailwind I could sail along. The temperature was an unbelievable 83 and the partly cloudy skies were great. With 22+ miles I rolled over the 300 mark for February. Maybe I can add to it tomorrow but the weather is supposed to change to cooler.

Mileage report:

  • February miles 307.19
  • YTD miles 525.18

2-27-2011 Bike Ride Data and map

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Daily News Roundup February 26th – Texas Bicycling

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USA Cycling’s Total Local Association Payouts Surpass $2.5 Million
from Bicycle.net | Attitude is Everything by editor
…Having the largest group of USA Cycling members, the Northern California/Nevada Cycling Association claimed the biggest payout for 2010, receiving a total of $42,080.00 from USA Cycling. The NCNCA was followed by the Southern California/Nevada Cycling Association which received $35,775. The New England Bicycle Racing Association earned $33,875 while the New York Bicycle Racing Association earned $28,060 and the Texas Bicycle Racing Association was fifth, earning $27,370.

Founded in 1980, Carrollton Cycling Club serves as a recreational cycling club that promotes health, wellness and fitness within the community. With more than 100 members, Carrollton Cycling is one of the premier bicycling clubs in North Texas. The members are people like you who ride bicycles for recreation fitness and sport. The club has riders of all skill levels. We offer several types of regularly scheduled rides, so you can choose the ride that best suits your riding skill.

NAHBS lunch with Path Less Pedaled
from Bike Denton by bikedenton

There’s no shortage of NAHBS bike bling coverage out there, so I thought it’d be nice to feature some of great people I’ve met and talked with.

Yesterday, I had lunch with Russ and Laura of…

2011 Pace Bend Road Race Pics
from CycleATX.com – Cycling Events, Groups and Bike Shops in Austin, TX by CoreyCarter
Here are a few photos from the Pace Bend Road Race in Spicewood, TX on Feb.20th, 2011.

Pace Bend Road Race

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The sky was overcast and threatening… – February 26th Bike Ride

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The sky was overcast and threatening drizzle when I started the ride. About two-thirds of the into the ride I started to feel m0re moisture in the air but the drizzle did not materialize. Temperature was not a problem with 70 degrees at the start and 74 at the end. Wind was ESE 2 mph when I finished and I do not think it was much more than that out on the road. Today’s ride put me within 16 miles of the 300 mile goal for February. The weather for tomorrow should be good for riding so I will probably have the opportunity to ride. No other cyclists were spotted today. When I was riding with the breeze behind I was able to keep a steady 17-18 mph pace. The Motobecane Le Champion road bike continues to impress me with the ride and comfort. A big part of the comfort is the Koobi saddle. Also the switch to Shimano Ultegra pedals was a wise move. My foot problems have disappeared with the exit of the Look Keo pedals. The narrow Keo cleat seems to have been the problem because I am using the same Diadora shoes.

Mileage report:

  • February miles 284.8
  • YTD miles 502.79

2-26-2011 Ride Data

Additional charts, weather and map.

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