Durango Finds MTB Trails in Texas

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Durango blogs about learning that Texas has some hills to challenge his MTB skills.

An excerpt: When I moved to Texas, I assumed I would be unable to continue with my mountain bike habit, due to Texas being a little short in the mountain department. Well, that erroneous assumption is my favorite of all my erroneous assumptions about Texas.

I was about 2 months into my Texas exile when I was out in the East Texas zone. I drove into Tyler State Park. There was a sign pointing towards the mountain bike trails. How can this be, I wondered?

read his full post at Durango Texas blog

Red Poppy Ride – Georgetown, TX

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Saturday, April 25, 2009, 08:00 AM
Georgetown 9th Grade Campus
2295 N. Austin Avenue
Georgetown, TX 78628

All routes (14, 30, 45 and 62-miles) pedal through moderately flat terrain interspersed with rolling hills on the eastern side of Williamson County. Rest stops will be available at approximately 10-mile intervals and SAG vehicles will patrol the route.

Post ride activities include a hot dog lunch. Plan to visit the Red Poppy Festival in downtown Georgetown after the Ride for food, crafts and entertainment.

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Cow Patty Classic Benefit Bike Ride – Cedar Park, TX

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Saturday, April 11, 2009, 08:00 AM
Vista Ridge High School
200 South Vista Ridge Blvd
Cedar Park, TX 78613

The Second Annual Cow Patty Classic Benefit Bike Ride will start and end at Vista Ridge High School in Cedar Park, TX. THIS RIDE IS AN EXCELLENT TRAINING RIDE FOR THOSE RIDING IN THE MS150 AND THE SAM’S CLUB 150! All routes – 25, 50, 75 and 100 mile routes – feature moderate to intermediate level courses with rolling hills and beautiful scenery. This is a fully supported ride for riders at any stage of training with multiple rest stops, clear directional signage, and medical support.

$25.00 until March 31st

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36th Annual Easter Hill Country Bike Tour – Kerrville, TX

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Friday, April 10, 2009 – Sunday, April 12, 2009
Schreiner University
2100 Memorial Blvd
Kerrville, TX 78028

The San Antonio Wheelmen invite you to join us for the 36th Annual Easter Hill Country Bike Tour (10th – 12th April, 2009). Ten different routes over the three days of riding will start and end at Schreiner University in Kerrville, Texas. Come join over 1000 riders on Easter weekend to enjoy quiet country roads, some challenging terrain and panoramic scenery along with the comradery and Texas wildflowers!

Easter Hill Country Bike Tour – $40.00

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