Easter Hill Country Tour 2016

Date
Sunday, 27 Mar, 2016Daily, until Sun, Mar 27 2016
$
45
Start Time:
7:00 AM
Description
The Fort Worth Bicycling Association invites you to the 43rd Annual Easter Hill Country Tour (EHCT). Experience the charm and hospitality of the Texas Hill Country and three days of the best riding Texas has to offer for as little as $45. Quiet, well-paved roads, challenging terrain and panoramic scenery have made the EHCT one of the premier cycling events in Texas with routes suitable for all categories of participants from novices to experienced riders.
 
SCHEDULE:
 
Thursday, March 24th
4:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Registration and Packet Pickup at the Schreiner University Activity Center

Friday, March 25th
7:00 am - 7:00 pm. Registration and Packet Pickup at the Schreiner University Activity Center

7:00 am - 4:00 pm. Friday's rides start out of the Fredericksburg High School. Check the route sheet for rest stop closing times.

Saturday, March 26th
7:00 am - 11:00 am. Registration and Packet Pickup at the Schreiner University Activity Center

7:00 am - 4:00 pm. No mass starts but many riders usually plan to meet up at the University parking lot. No century route offered. Check the route sheet for rest stop closing times.

Sunday, March 27th
7:00 am - 1:00 pm. No mass starts but many riders usually plan to meet up at the University parking lot. Sunday routes will be unsupported (meaning no rest stops or SAG).

7:15 am. Easter Sunrise Service. Meet on the outdoor patio off the registration area at Schreiner University. Cycling and casual wear are welcome.
 
Sponsors & Partners
The Fort Worth Bicycling Association would like to thank the following for their support of the 2016 Easter Hill Country Tour.
  • Inn of the Hills Resort and Conference Center.  A bike-friendly hotel that is offering special rates for EHCT participants. www.innofthehills.com
  • Kerrville Visitors' Bureau. The Bureau has always been very supportive of EHCT over the years. www.kerrvilletexascvb.com
  • Schreiner University. Schreiner University has hosted EHCT registration & ride starts for many years. The University is accredited to award masters, baccalaureate and associate degrees.www.schreiner.edu
  • YO Ranch Resort Hotel. A bike-friendly hotel that is offering special rates for EHCT participants. www.yoresort.com
 
Ride Fees
Category
Start Time
Deadline
Fee
Road Cycling7:00 AM3/24/2016
$
45
Routes
Easter Hill Country Tour 2016 - Route Information
Description
Friday’s ride will start out of Fredericksburg. Saturday and Sunday routes will start from Schreiner University in Kerrville and some participants arrange to meet up here. Several distance options are offered each day and there should be something for everyone. There are no mass starts so make new friends or meet up with old ones and ride at your own pace.

The Texas Hill Country occupies the eastern half of the Edwards Plateau. The countryside is characterized by hilly, arid terrain populated by cedar, mesquite, and live oak trees. A number of rivers and creeks have sliced the Plateau as they flow generally southeasterly down to the Gulf of Mexico. Roads along the river valleys tend to be flat with gentle slopes; roads that cross the valleys and ridges often entail short, steep climbs. These routes also include the best vistas!

Originally populated by a number of Native American groups, most of this part of Texas was first settled by Europeans in the 1840 - 1870 period. Throughout the Hill Country, riders will enjoy the diverse history of the area, a blend of Hispanic and Central European cultures (primarily German, Czech and Polish).

Friday routes all leave from Fredericksburg High School.
map: https://ridewithgps.com/events/EHCT-Friday
35 Mile route goes out lower Crabapple, taking Gypsum Mine back to Hwy 87, then back to the High School.

50 Mile route goes out Lower Crabapple, then a challenging loop on Welgenhausen, then Keese back to Gypsum Mine, then Schheider-Moellering over to FM2323 to Old Mason back to the High School.

65 Mile route goes out Lower Crabapple, then Gypsum Mine to Schneider-Moellering to Cherry Spring over to Doss, then Crenwelge to Old Mason and back to the High School.

Saturday routes all leave from Schreiner University.
map: https://ridewithgps.com/events/EHCT-Saturday
33 Mile route Leaving Kerrville and heading north on McCullough Ranch Rd, then west on White Oak Rd before heading downhill back to Kerrville on RR 783.

51 Mile route Leaving Kerrville and heading north on McCullough Ranch Rd, then west on White Oak Rd, then north to Tivydale, before heading back in on McCullough Ranch Rd / White Oak Rd.

61 Mile route Leaving Kerrville and Heading north on McCullough Ranch Rd, then north to Morris Ranch Rd, then east to Center Point Rd, before heading back to Kerrville on Cypress Creek Rd.

80 mile route Leaving Kerrville and Heading north on McCullough Ranch Rd, then north to Morris Ranch Rd, then east to Center Point Rd / Bear Creek / Grape Creek, then South on Old Number 9 to Comfort, before heading back to Kerrville on Cypress Crek Rd.

Sunday routes all leave from Schreiner University.
map: https://ridewithgps.com/events/EHCT-Sunday
20 mile route is an out and back on the River Road to Center Point. 

30 mile route goes out Cypress Creek to Center Point and then back on the River Road.  
 
Packet Pickup
Thursday Packet Pickup
Description
Thursday, March 24th
4:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Registration and Packet Pickup at the Schreiner University Activity Center
 
Friday, March 25th
7:00 am - 7:00 pm. Registration and Packet Pickup at the Schreiner University Activity Center
 
Saturday, March 26th
7:00 am - 11:00 am. Registration and Packet Pickup at the Schreiner University Activity Center
 
 
 
Pickup Schedule
Date
Time
3/24/20164:00 PM - 9:00 PM
3/25/20167:00 AM - 7:00 PM
3/26/20167:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Terms & Conditions
  • Cyclists are required to obey the Texas State laws that pertain to bicycles. The bicycle is considered a vehicle in the State of Texas and the rider is responsible to obey ALL traffic laws, including stopping at all stop signs and red lights. Slower vehicles should be on the right side of the road, but not so close to the edge that it might cause motorists to try to pass when it is unsafe to do so. Be predictable in your actions and courteous to the other drivers who are sharing their roads with us.
  • Be careful when riding in pace lines with other riders, especially if you are unfamiliar with the riding styles of those riders. Any slight change of speed or direction could cause a serious accident.
  • Remember that we are guests in the Kerrville area for the weekend. Be kind and courteous to our hosts so we will be welcomed back on future visits.
  • ALL RIDERS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR CPSC APPROVED SAFETY HELMETS
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