Note earlier start time of 7:30 AM! Moderate paced ride with a couple of fast parts. No drop with regular regroup points.
In recognition of our friend, Louis Mestier, and to wish him well as he begins his journey off to the wild, wild west, we will start this ride at 7:30 and then ride the 20 minutes over to Bicycle Sport Shop on South Lamar to connect with Louis and his group, then we'll ride with them out through South Austin to the Buda turnaround. Then off to Creedmoor to complete the usual course - this should add about 4 miles to the regular course. (Or, if you wish, back to Austin with Louis' group for one final fling at Maria's but then you'll have to make your way back to Mozart's with a tummy full of tacos).
Traditional course from Lake Austin through South Austin, Old San Antonio Road and eventually over to FM 1327 (or other back roads) to Creedmoor, then back to the city via Old Lockhart Road. 45 miles.
Start Location: Parking lot across Lake Austin Boulvard from Mozart's Coffee Roasters, 3825 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, TX 78703. Up the hill, near the old boat. Please arrive 10 minutes early. Coffee and conversation after the ride at Mozart's.
Ride Leader: Bill George 512-774-1001;
wcgeorge1@gmail.com.