From the Southwest Airlines blog is this story about riding the Sam’s Club MS150 in the Dallas Forth Worth area. Interesting that this appears on the SWA company blog. Blog article.
Cow Creek Country Classic Bike Ride – Waxahachie, TX
7:30 AM start time, at the Waxahachie High School on Highway 77 North and High School Drive.
The ride is not a race, and will consist of 10, 19, 36, 46, 75 and 100 mile tours on a well marked course.
The 10 mile is a leisurely in-town tour of historic Waxahachie, with unique “Gingerbread Homes� and “National Historical Register Landmarks�, such as the octagon-shaped Chautauqua Auditorium in Getzendaner Park and the Ellis County Courthouse. All ages can participate with confidence of a safe ride. This years in town ride will also utilize part of the new Hike ‘n Bike Trail that Waxahachie has opened, the ride will also go through the downtown area and if you want you may stop and eat or shop in the many antiques and arts & crafts shops around the square. This is an ideal ride for beginners, children and families seeking a fun morning together.
The 19, 36, and 46 mile tours go through some very beautiful, scenic parts of Ellis County.
NAMI Bicycle Tour – Pampa, TX
Registration Starts 6:00 AM, Tour Start 8:00 AM. Distances of 11, 26, 52, and 75 miles. Contact: aellis@amatechtel.com
24 Hours in the Canyon – Palo Dura Canyon State Park
Team Event (Begins at 12:00 noon on Saturday)
(At least 1 rider from each team must be riding on the course at all times)
* Prizes will be given for team and rider who logs the most hours on course*
Roadie
This option will take place on the 5 mile paved loop in Palo Duro Canyon (see map)Dirt / Roadie
This option will offer a combination of riding surfaces:During daylight hours, you will be riding Juniper Trail, Sunflower Trail, and Rojo Grande Trail (see map). At dusk, you will become a roadie and will not be allowed to ride trails.
Each team will be assigned 1 camping spot in Mesquite Camp Area. You may bring a camper, RV, or tent for your campsite.
2. Family Fun Ride (Begins at 5:00 pm on Saturday and ends with dinner) *Children must have an adult riding with them at all times*
Road Only
This option will take place on the 5 mile paved loop in Palo Duro Canyon (see map)Ride may consist of 1 or 2 laps depending on rider’s ability