Bike Through the Forest and the Hills – Coldspring, TX

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Bike Through the Forest and the Hills 2011 Bike Ride
Start: Saturday, January 29, 2011 @ 6:00 AM
San Jacinto Courthouse
1 State Highway 150   Coldspring, TX
Fees
All routes $30 thru 1/23/11; $35 thru 1/28/11; day of ride $40

Registration Closing Date Saturday, January 29, 2011 @ 10:00 PM

Brief Description
Saturday morning on January 29th 2011, our annual “Bike through the Forest and the Hills” will once again put you to the Test.

Previous Riders and Ride Marshall’s have commented that this is one of the most challenging MS Recommended Bike Rides you will find for training for the BP MS150 in southeast Texas.

Our ride begins in the small charming town of Coldspring, Texas located just northeast of Houston off Highway 59. The ride route immediately puts riders into demanding hills that you don’t find in other bike rides … hence the title “Bike through the Forest and the Hills”.

The ride then levels out onto clean and open scenic roads into “The Forest”. On your return dash to the finish, you are once again met head-on with those challenging hills.

We offer 4 ride routes for all levels of riders. The 48 mile route has been described as “one challanging ride”.   All information on the ride can be found on our website.

We have full rest stops and SAG support. This will include all the fruit and drinks along with plenty of port-a-potties. So whether you need to take a break, need help with a flat or just need a lift, we will be there for you.

We encourage everyone to bring the whole family, as after the ride it is fun to visit the local restaurants, cafes and quaint shops in downtown Coldspring.

Additional Information
BP MS150 Recommended Ride
Registration Opens 11.29.10
You must register before January 23, 2011 to be guaranteed a T-shirt.
Registration will be available the day of the event from 6am to 8am.

Bike Through the Forest and the Hills

FrostBike 50 – Cypress, TX

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9th Annual FrostBike 50
Start: Sunday, January 23, 2011 @ 8:00 AM
Lone Star College Cy-Fair Campus
9191 Barker Cypress Rd.   Cypress, TX
Fees
Includes Active.com fee! $30 through Jan. 5th, $40 Jan. 6th or later including day of ride.

Lunch included.
Served 11:00-1:00

Registration Closing Date Friday, January 21, 2011 @ 9:59 PM

Brief Description
17, 45, and 55 Mile Routes! Proceeds Benefit the Jersey Village High School Gold Duster Drill Team! A great way to start your BP MS150 Training A BP MS150 Recommended Ride

LATE REGISTRATION
Register in person at NW Cyclery at 290 and Jones Rd. on 1/21 from 11 am – 7 pm and 1/22 from noon – 5 pm, or at the ride on 1/23. See www.frostbike50.com for the reg form, maps and other details. $40 cash or check only.

Gateway Academy Gryphon’s Flight Bike Ride – Hockley, TX

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Gateway Academy Gryphon’s Flight Bike Ride
Start: Sunday, January 16, 2011 @ 8:30 AM
Zube Park
17400 Roberts Road, Hockley, Texas 77447   Hockley, TX
Fees
$35.00

Registration Closing Date Friday, January 14, 2011 @ 11:59 PM

Brief Description
BRRRRRR!!!! We want to support you in your goals for fitness! This is our 2nd annual bike ride. Please come out and support us! Gateway Academy serves adolescents with learning issues that impact their social, academic and critical thinking skills. Our goal is to provide a learning environment that enables our students to be productive citizens in the local community.

Additional Information
Come ride 25 miles or a more difficult 40 miles! We will have full support throughout this ride! Finish the ride and stay for our Chili Cookoff! Cycling, Chili, Cornbread and Fun…what great way to start off the new year!!!

Gryphon's Flight

Bayou City Outdoors Holiday Farmer’s Market Ride – Houston, TX

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Bayou City Outdoors Holiday Farmer’s Market Ride
Bayou City Outdoors Holiday Farmer’s Market Ride
Start: Saturday, December 11, 2010 @ 8:00 AM

Brief Description
Toss on your antlers or Santa Hats and join BCO on a fun ride around town just in time for the Holidays! Bring your backpack to carry what you purchase, and let’s shop the markets on our bikes! We meet for coffee and then take an easy tour of 3 to 5 markets around the city. We use side streets, trails and residential roads for this approximately 12 – 15 mile, 3 hour ride including generous stops.

Additional Information
Not only will you learn the markets and get some exercise, you’ll see beautiful areas you never knew existed in Houston and take home a bounty of beautiful produce, breads, sauces and jams! If you’d like to join us but don’t own a bike, West End Bicycles rents bikes for $25. RSVP 713-524-3567 or http://www.BayouCityOutdoors.com

Wear your Santa hats or antlers (on top of your helmet of course) we’re hitting the markets on a holiday tour…

NEW route and we have added the Highland Village market.  We are meeting at Onion Creek.  If you want to hang out and enjoy a coffee before the ride be there by 8:00, we will leave at 8:30.  If you haven’t used your bike in awhile it is a good idea to check your tires (air them up the night before to be sure they don’t have a leak) and check your brakes.  Stopping is always a good option 🙂

Please park on the street around Onion Creek so we do not take all their parking.  Also, please watch for NO PARKING signs…

We have several Farmer Markets right here in the middle of the city, which bring in local organic produce every Saturday. Bring your backpack to carry what you purchase, and let”s shop the markets on our bikes! We meet for coffee and then take an easy tour of 3 markets around the city.

We use side streets, trails and residential roads for this approximately 15 mile, 3.5 hour ride including generous stops.  This can be a cold ride during the winter in Houston so please make sure you are wearing layers and drink plenty of fluids.  Bike helmets are required, and an extra pack to carry you purchases and a hat is a good idea.  Please ensure your bike has air in the tires and is in good mechanical order before the ride so the rest of the group is not delayed, we will have a bike pump on hand.