Martindale Grand Fondo, Devil's Backbone Century Edition

Type
Road, No Drop
Level
Novice
Rides suitable for cyclists who are new to the sport (or who have not been on a bike for some years), family-friendly rides or any riders that feel a need for some mentoring. Note: please note that minors under the age of 16 cannot participate in rides unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. Families with children should, in any event, confirm with the ride leader ahead of time that the ride will be suitable for their needs.

Intermediate
Targeted towards riders who have a few years in the saddle, who have developed some riding confidence and fitness and feel ready to move to the next level. Could attract more experienced riders who are looking for a relaxed or less aggressive ride.

Advanced
Limited to experienced riders with superior bike handling skills and who are comfortable with a fast pace (probably including single and/or double pace-line riding) and/or hilly terrain, and the possibility of heavily trafficked roads. Advanced rides are less likely to be "no-drop" unless identified as such.
Intermediate, Advanced
Expected Turnout
Under 15 riders
Distance
100 - 100
 miles
Average Speed
15 - 17
 mph
Terrain
Hilly
Date
Saturday, 10 Sep, 2016
Time
7:30 AM
Bo L
Response rate: 
18%
Response time:
several hours
Description

SATURDAY September 10, 2016 - Ride leader Bo Lora

September's opportunity to earn your Strava Grand Fondo badge and rack up another century.

This time we head along the back roads south of Martindale as we head southwest to Bucee's. We cross under 35 into the newley reconstructed 306 with bike lanes to make our way to beautiful Gruene. We then follow along the beautiful River road as we make our way up to the Canyon Lake dam and go north to the Devil's Backbone road. We will take a quick break at the top of the Devil's Backbone lookout point. We then come south down Purgatory Road and make our way back to Martindale the same way we came.

Start location: Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic
312 Co Rd 259, Martindale, TX 78655

NOTES:


  1. Helmets are required on all Bike Austin rides.
  2. Q-sheets for the planned route are downloadable from the Ride with GPS
  3. Be sure to check this post on ride day to confirm status.
  4. Please arrive, and be ready to ride 100 miles, in time for a 7:20 AM riders meeting so we can roll from Martindale promptly at 7:30 AM.
  5. There is an optional ride starting from Gruene: https://rides.bikeaustin.org/Devils-Backbone/ 
 
Sponsored By
Organization
We envision Central Texas as a place where everyone recognizes and embraces the benefits of cycling, whether they ride or not, and where cycling is a common aspect of daily life for ... moreeveryone. Central Texas has a comprehensive bicycle network enabling people in the region to comfortably, safely and efficiently use a bike for transportation and recreation. Bicycling supports the community as a whole by: increasing roadway capacity and user mobility; strengthening the economy and household affordability; improving the environment; and promoting an active, healthy lifestyle.

Our Mission
Bike Austin improves quality of life for all of Austin and Central Texas by growing bicycling as a form of transportation, exercise, and recreation.

Guiding Principles
We believe that…

Bicycling should be safe and accessible.
Bicycling positively transforms our community.
Bicycling benefits all people, whether they bicycle or not.
Bicycling is an integral part of a multi-modal transportation system. 

Through our work, we pledge to…

Respect each other and enjoy the activities we do together.
Partner and collaborate with public servants, government agencies, and members to accomplish our shared goals.
Strive to engage diverse populations, particularly across lines of gender, age, income, race, ethnicity, and capability.
Be conscious of social equity issues in transportation
Support all people who bicycle, whether new to bicycling or experienced.
Ensure tangible and measurable progress.
Be strategic with our political capital and challenge the status quo.
Type:
Advocacy Group, Education Group
Route
Martindale Grand Fondo Devil's Backbone Edition
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