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Event DateEvent NameReported ByEvent DescriptionLink
9/20/2008 Ride The Coast Karen Hollen Participants will leave Moody Gardens taking a scenic ride along the coast. All pre-registered riders are guaranteed a t-shirt. There will be banana bread and goodies at all rest stops. Fees: $30 if registered by September 16, 2008, $35 thereafter, including the day of the ride. Online Registration Closes: 09/16/08 11:59 PM Link
9/27/2008 Waco Wild West Karen Hollen The bicycling tour that has made a tradition of great rest stops and super ride support is back for its 24th year. This is one fall event you don’t want to miss! There is a route for everyone – from families on their first bike tour to dedicated riders wanting to set a personal best on a century ride. Link
9/27/2008 22nd Annual Autumun In Boham Bike Rally & Expo Karen Hollen Date: Friday, September 26, 2008 & Saturday, September 27, 2008. Start/Finish: Saturday, September 27th The Fannin County Multi-Purpose Complex 700 FM 87 Breakfast & Registration Registration - 6:30 a.m. to 8:50 a.m. 64 Mile start at 9:00 a.m. 28, 44, & 54 Miles start at 9:05 a.m. 14 Mile Family Fun Ride starts at 9:15 a.m. Registration Fees: $25 through August 31st $30 After August 31st Registration Discounts: 1/2 price for children ages 13 and under Tandems - $5 off for second rider Teams - $15 per person for groups of 10 or more (all entries must be in one envelope, postmarked by August 31st) Road Routes You will ride through delightful scenery with light motor traffic and NO freeway service roads. The 28, 44, 54, and 64 mile routes start with several moderately rolling hills. The 54 mile route includes the infamous Leonard Hills - a series of challenging roller coaster hills with beautiful views at the crests. The 28-64 mile routes are not recommended for children 11 and under. The Family Fun Road Ride is an easier 14 mile ride with a rest stop at the 6th mile. This ride is mostly flat terrain. Children 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Link
10/4/2008 Pineywoods Purgatory Karen Hollen Saturday, October 4, 2008 Pitser Garrison Civic Center, Lufkin, Texas Imagine miles of rolling hills and thickly wooded forests! The Pineywoods Purgatory - fall's premier cycling event - offers four rides ranging from 25 to 102 miles that take you through Texas Forest Country's best! Don't let the first few miles fool you - the terrain is not without challenge! And to cap off your ride, the Lufkin Host Lions Club and its cadre of volunteers and partners offer unmatched hospitality to riders and their guests. It's not just a ride; it's a weekend experience you'll want to make an annual event! Lots of folks already do! You can register on-line or mail in your registration form. Bring some friends and family along too. Riders can enjoy our free fajita & fixin's party after the ride. Then ride Sunday morning with the Angelina Bicycle Club. Make it a weekend! Link
10/11/2008 Tx Hill Country River Region Classic Karen Hollen Reward yourself with a fully supported bike ride on quiet country roads through some of the most spectacular fall scenery Texas has to offer. The Texas Hill Country River Region Classic starts at 8:00 AM, Saturday, October 11, 2008, from Garner State Park and follows the Frio and Sabinal rivers plus climbs the ridge that divides them. Route choices include 34, 52, 68 and 94 miles with well-stocked rest stops about every 10 miles. Link
10/13/2008 3rd Annual David Eikenburg Memorial Bike Ride Karen Hollen "The ride (2nd annual) last Saturday was a gem. It was close and had all of the trimmings. We felt pampered the whole time. All rides are different and this one gave me a different experience because it was put on by the local church. The pastor there was killed two years ago on his bike and this was the second annual ride in his honor with the proceeds going towards their Missionary work in South America . We joined about 50 other riders on the 70 mile route. All but one of the rest stops was at church. These were old established churches dating way back. It never rained, the roads were always dry and the weather was unusually cool and for some divine reason we always had a tail wind. After the ride they fed us homemade hamburgers and we ate inside of the church. There were many pictures of the man and his activities in Nicaragua . We were lost indeed, lost for a little while in the world of the late Pastor David Eikenburg. Rest in peace brother." ~ A rider. Register Online Here. New Braunfels, Texas Route Options 100 miles 7:00 am start 62 miles 7:30 am start 25 miles 8:00 am start 12 miles 8:30 am start 1 mile 9:00 am start REGISTRATION: $25 before August 15th & $30 after Please mail registration form and fee to: Beth Eikenburg 247 Twin Oak Seguin, TX 78155 Rain or Shine Free breakfast tacos at 6:30 am BBQ fundraiser begins at 11:00 am Free t-shirts and bandannas for first 100 registered riders Rest stops every 10-15 miles Support and Gear (SAG) available The mini-route (approx. 1 mile) is for kids and not-so athletic participants Link
10/17/2008 Get Your Guts In Gear Karen Hollen Texas Route: OCTOBER 17-19, 2008 Beginning in historic LaGrange and ending near Austin, the route will wind through a variety of landscapes including the Lost Pines, farm and ranchland, the Guadalupe River, and the Hill Country. All routes can be completed by a beginning rider with sufficient training, and are challenging enough for a seasoned cyclist. All riders and crew MUST attend event check-in on the Thursday afternoon prior to each Ride in which they are participaing. Each Ride begins on Friday morning and ends on a Sunday afternoon. On each Ride, Riders will average 70 miles each day and will make two overnight camping stops. GYGIG’s Rides will kick off with an opening ceremony, and a closing ceremony welcomes and celebrates all those who met the challenge and pedaled for empowerment, awareness, and a cure for IBD. Why A Three-Day Ride? Conservative estimates are that more than 1.4 million Americans suffer from Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, yet awareness of these diseases is sorely lacking. A multiple-day ride raises both public awareness about IBD and vital funds to continue the battle against these diseases. This Ride empowers individuals to personally fight IBD and rise to a physical challenge. Our riders, many of whom live with Crohn’s or colitis, achieve intense personal satisfaction by achieving an athletic goal some never thought they’d be able to reach. Every pedal stroke of this Ride can be an empowering experience as we ride for those who can’t. The Ride is an opportunity for those affected by the disease to come together for something positive. Link
10/18/2008 Mission Tour De Goliad Karen Hollen We invite you to join us in October for the annual Missions Tour de Goliad Bike Ride, which is rapidly becoming one of the premier rides in Texas. The Missions Tour offers the unique charm and challenges of the South Texas countryside. Whether you choose the 10-, 30-, 50-, or 85-mile tours, you will pedal through a rich countryside filled with stately centuries-old live oak trees and gently rolling hills. Make plans now to join us on the third Saturday in October. Set your course for Goliad--a Texas Destination! Link
10/18/2008 Lyondellbasell Bike Around The Bay Karen Hollen Join us for the 2008 LyondellBasell Bike Around the Bay on October 18-19. It promises to be another great ride. Registration is now open. The "LyondellBasell Bike Around the Bay" is a fun two day, 150 mile bicycle ride around Galveston Bay showcasing the natural beauty of Galveston Bay and benefitting the Galveston Bay Foundation. We are pleased to offer the second annual version of the ride this year and we hope to improve on what was a great first year. The ride will once again start in Anahuac, Texas and continue along a scenic route that includes many fascinating sights and highlights. Riders will spend the night in Galveston where they will enjoy an informal Beach Party at Moody Garden's Palm Beach. Day 2 will bring the riders north along the west side of Galveston Bay where they will ultimately finish outside of Baytown, Texas. A Great Ride Day 1: 74 miles, Day 2: 74 miles, totaling 147 miles. With exceptional coastal prairie landscape, well supported for safety and convenience. A Great Cause The continuation of the Galveston Bay Foundation's programs in advocacy, conservation, education, and research that protects the bay for present users and for posterity. A Great Event Second annual 2-day bike tour that encompasses route diversity, fun filled entertainment - extravaganza at Moody Garden's Palm Beach venue, and unusual cycling opportunities. Link
10/18/2008 Tour Du Rouge Karen Hollen Be among the first to join the inaugural ride of the Tour du Rouge from the Bayou City to the Crescent City. This six-day, push-your-limits ride along the Gulf Coast will be limited to 300 riders. But it won't all be hard work, each night you will enjoy good food and entertainment with your fellow riders. The Cause Your participation in the Tour du Rouge supports American Red Cross Chapters along the Gulf Coast from Houston to New Orleans. The American Red Cross provides emergency assistance when people are forced from their homes by fires, floods or other disasters. Military families stay connected through American Red Cross Emergency Communication. American Red Cross CPR and First Aid courses teach people to save a life, while American Red Cross swim lessons help protect our children's lives. The vast majority of these services are provided by our trained and dedicated volunteers, the heart of the American Red Cross. The American Red Cross is neighbors helping neighbors. The American Red Cross is not a government agency and receives its financial support through donations from the American public. As you ride along the Gulf Coast, you will have the satisfaction of knowing you are helping your neighbors by making life better in these communities. Tour Details Ride Dates: October 18-23, 2008 495 miles total, average ride of 82 miles per day Rest Stops every 20-25 miles Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Snacks provided Evening entertainment and educational content Double occupancy motel accommodations provided "Shelter" experience in Cameron Fully Supported with SAG vehicles, Mechanical and First Aid Support Bus trip back to Houston provided Bicycle transport back to Houston provided Rider Requirements Nonrefundable registration fee $100 Minumum Fundraising requirement $2,500 Personal fundraising website will be provided Fundraising support and guidance will be provided Experienced Rider Should be able to ride 80 miles at 15 mph average including stops Agree to and Follow the Participant Agreement terms Tour Itinerary Friday Oct 17 Send Off Party in Houston Saturday Oct 18 Humble to Beaumont 75 miles Sunday Oct 19 Beaumont to Cameron 67 miles Monday Oct 20 Cameron to Abbeville 104 miles Tuesday Oct 21 Abbeville to Morgan City 75 miles Wednesday Oct 22 Morgan City to Gonzales 96 miles Thursday Oct 23 Gonzales to New Orleans 78 miles Thursday PM Victory Party in New Orleans Friday Oct 24 Bus return to Houston Weekend Optional stay in New Orleans Link
10/20/2008 Omnisys Cotton Patch Classic Tour 2008 Karen Hollen DOWNTOWN GREENVILLE TOURS 21 miles; 31 miles; 41miles; 54 miles; 65 miles 100K Tour Includes Legendary Leonard Leviathans Corner Marshalls with Color-Coded Flags at Major Turns Visible SAG Support • Bicycle Shops from Dallas area Provide Mechanical Support • Rest Stops every 8 - 12 miles with Fruit, Water, Powerade & Cookies • Short Wave Radio at Rest Stops • Complimentary Postride Food & Smoothies • Showers - by Texas Baptist Men Link
11/1/2008 Fredericksburg Fall Foliage Frolic David O. Wallace The Fredericksburg Fall Foliage Frolic is hosted by the Hill Country Bicycle Touring Club. The tour brings people from all over the Texas to enjoy a weekend of riding and friendship in the scenic Hill Country of Central Texas. There are supported rides varying in length and degree of difficulty available each day. Link
11/15/2008 Tour De Nac Karen Hollen Ride through the brick streets of downtown and see the sites of the Oldest Town in Texas and the beautiful countryside surrounding it. A 7.8 mile and a 53 mile route will be included, both will begin and end in downtown Nacogdoches. The long ride starts at 8 a.m., and the short ride starts at 8:30 a.m. Entry fee is $25 for early registration and $30 for regular registration. Entry forms available at the Visitors' Center and online. Link
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