Humble Lions Club Ride this Saturday, Gator Ride the Following Week

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This is my first planned group organized ride of the year. The weatherman is predicting mid-70’s temperatures and 80% chance of no rain (I prefer this way of rain %). Although I have not ridden many outside miles this year I am looking forward to the 63 mile route. Sunday I may not be moving as quickly though.

Just to build on this I am also planning on the Baytown Gator Ride on March 3rd. It’s too early to know what kind of weather to expect. This year I will be riding on new tires and so I should not need to rely on duct tape to make it to the finish line. Last year my rear tire wore through the casing producing a flat. I needed to be creative to make it to the finish line. I moved the rear tire to the front and found some duct tape at a later rest stop.

I will be watching for riders at both events. I might snap a picture or two for the website. Now I need to figure how to get a texbiker.net jersey to wear to rides.

Finally, Three Rides in a Row

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After a slow start riding this year I was able to get three  days of rides. Although the miles were not long enough I did manage to get the year to date total above 200. Saturday’s gusty winds were tough but the temperature was mild. Sunday the wind died down but the temperature was in the 50’s. Tonight the sky was overcast but the 65 degree temperature was just enough.

A sign that it may harder to bike from home this year: construction on US59 had portions of the south bound service road closed on Saturday. This caused an unplanned route change on the return leg. I may be driving to some of my weekend ride starting points to get outside of the construction zone.

Vernon Burnin’ Bike Ride – Vernon, TX

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12th Annual Vernon Burnin Bike Ride. Vernon College. Tune up for the “Hotter-N-Hell” in Wichita Falls Texas scheduled for 8/26/07. 100K provides a fun and challenging ride for both the novice and expert. Also available will be 12, 22 & 38 mile routes. Rest stops available. T-Shirts are guaranteed to the 1st 100 pre-registered riders.

$20 if preregister by 8/4/07, Adult entry fees will be $25 after the 4th. Kids 14 & under receive a $5 discount.

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20TH Annual Goatneck Bike Ride – Cleburne, TX

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Cleburne High School , 1501 Harlin Dr. $20 on or before July 12, then $25 after July 12. Family Fee:Family of 4 or more $15 on or before July 12 and $20 after July 12.

10, 27, 41 mile and the 100K (69.5 miles).
Approximately 95 percent of all loops will be on uncongested country roads. The Goatneck begins & ends at the Cleburne High School parking lot.
Start Times:
100K (69.5 miles) – 7:30 a.m.
41 Mile – 7:45 a.m.
27 Mile – 8:00 a.m.
10 Mile – 8:05 a.m.

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