Tour of the Peanut Country – Gorman, TX

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The 8th Annual “Tour of the Peanut Country” begins in the quaint downtown Gorman City Park. Pick one of five routs of your choice that will have you traveling through the scenic farming country of Eastland County. The scenery will generally be rolling hills and the curves along farm to market roads or shouldered state highways. The ride will start at 8:00 a.m. with no starts later than 9:00 a.m. The course will close at 2:00 p.m.

There will be frequent rest stops stocked with water, Gatoraid, snacks, fresh fruits and more. Sag wagons will be available should you have any medical trouble or need medical assistance.

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Ride of silence held in central Texas

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from kcen-tv

It’s dangerous enough on streets and highways, but bicyclists have to be extra careful.

Thousands of cyclists took to the road Wednesday night all over the world and in central Texas to call attention to bike safety.

For several families the ride of silence in Temple means so much. Wednesday night’s ride was about raising awareness of the need for more safety while sharing the road with cyclists. One Temple resident at the event Wednesday night has a good reason why he wasn’t riding, but following behind in a car.

Club wants to make motorists aware of cyclists

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The Huntsville Cycling Club (Texas) supports the Ride of Silence as reported in the Huntsville Item:

Robert Logston slid a list across his desk, filled with names of people that had recently been killed in “bicycle/motorist accidents.�

The list was eight pages long, and 24 of the cyclists listed were Texas residents.

“That’s just a fraction of them,� the ride captain for the Huntsville Cycling Club said. “These are just the ones that were brought to our attention.�

On Wednesday, in memorial of those lost due to that type of accident, the HCC took part in an international event known as the “Ride of Silence.�

21st Annual Autumn in Bonham Bike Rally & Festival – Bonham, TX

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You will ride through delightful scenery with light motor traffic and NO freeway service roads. The 22, 39, 46, and 64 mile routes start with several moderately rolling hills. The 46 and 64 mile routes include the infamous Leonard Hills – a series of challenging roller coaster hills with beautiful views at the crests. The 29-64 mile routes are not recommended for children 11 and under.

The Family Fun Road Ride is an easier 11 mile ride with a rest stop at the 5th mile. This ride is mostly flat terrain.

The Fannin County Multi-Purpose Complex
700 FM 87
Breakfast & Registration
Registration – 6:30 a.m. to 8:50 a.m.
64 Miles start at 9:00 a.m.
22, 39, & 46 Miles start at 9:05 a.m.
Family Fun Ride starts at 9:15 a.m.

Registration Fees:
$25 through August 31st
$30 After August 31st

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