Having recovered from the ankle injury I sustained this summer, I was able to ride in the 2008 Lance Armstrong LiveStrong Challenge ride recently here in Austin. Over 4,000 riders assembled in near darkness at Dripping Springs High School, and set out amidst a festive array of supporters on rides up to 95 miles long. I was blessed by having family members greet me later at the finish line, but not before enjoying some of the amazing countryside along the way.
Kris Bearryman Rides Through Texas
Kris is riding across the US, west to east, and has made it to Texas. His blog today recounts 93 miles to Lufkin from Tyler.
“Stats Daily mileage 93 Ride time 7hr 10min Avg speed 12.88mph Total mileage 2093
What a battle that was today. Incase the wind was not enough to stop me, the earth decided to throw rolling hills at me all day.”
2nd Annual Tour de Nac, Don’t Miss It
I have not ridden this ride yet but it looks interesting. The question is will the weather cooperate.
The annual bike ride will include both a 7.8-mile and 53.3-mile route beginning and ending in historic downtown Nacogdoches, the oldest town in Texas. The view from the riders’ bicycle seats will include historic landmarks, scenic residential areas and the beautiful rolling hills and towering pines of the East Texas countryside.
“The Tour de Nac will be a fantastic, family-oriented event offering something for everyone from the serious cyclist to the casual rider,†said Ashleigh Endicott, meeting and event coordinator for the Nacogdoches Convention & Visitors Bureau.
The Ultra Centric Experience Mountain Bike Endurance Challenge – McKinney, TX
Teams will race against the clock on eight miles of North Texas’s most challenging trails of Erwin Park, McKinney, Texas.
Mountain Bike Start Times
- 48 Hour Mountain Bike Solo- Friday, November 14, 10 am
- 24 Hour Mountain Bike Solo- Saturday, November 15, 10 am
- 12 Hour Mountain Bike Solo- Saturday, November 15, 10 am
- 6 Hour Mountain Bike Solo- Saturday, November 15, 11 am