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Level: Intermediate, Advanced
RIDE NAME AND DISTANCE: Northwest Flatlands (Arboretum start); 40 miles DATE/TIME: Tuesday 17th April; 8:00 am. RIDE LEADER/CONTACT: William Hudson; 210-387-7340; WilliamPedalsOn@gmail.com... more
DESCRIPTION: An urban ride that manages to avoid any serious hills in spite of being on the NW side of town. It combines bits of three of our other rides and goes Jollyville > Anderson Mill > Lime Creek and then back via a similar route. We try and avoid heavily-trafficked roads whenever possible. Store-stop en route (@ Lime Creek).
AVERAGE SPEED: 14 - 16 mph. A guide only; actual pace depends on the group and to maintain this average, there will be some significantly faster stretches.
TERRAIN: Generally “flatish” with a couple of rollers.
RIDER LEVEL: Experienced, self-confident riders who are comfortable and very safe in a group riding situation which could include pace-line riding, hilly terrain and exposure to significant urban traffic.
RIDE START ADDRESS AND url: Starbucks @ the Arboretum. 9722 Great Hills Trail #380, Austin, TX 78759. https://goo.gl/maps/6nW5iH3XgFq Please try not to impede commercial business parking.
MAP/CUE/RideWithGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/19166264
LUNCH/COFFEE? Coffee at Starbuck’s after the ride.
OTHER:
· Helmets are mandatory on all my rides.
· Ride will be “no drop” but only assuming riders have properly matched themselves to the ride description, average speed and terrain.
· Please arrive early enough to prepare yourself + bike, have the 5-minute safety briefing to be ready for an on-time departure.
· In case of inclement weather, check this web site and/or my emails early on the morning of the ride.
· I also have a Google Group (Austin and Central Texas Cycling) in which we discuss upcoming rides and miscellaneous cycling stuff. Email me (address above) if interested in joining – you can always unsubscribe yourself if you later decide you have no interest.
Join the Easy Riders for 26.7 miles through rolling countryside east of Georgetown. May visit Corn Hill Church or stop for snacks in Weir. Suitable for advance beginners, who can ride ... morethe stated distance above at an average pace close to our 11 mph minimum, older, social riders or experienced riders wanting a leisurely pace. Group will either meet up at turns, or have individuals mark the turns until the sweep arrives depending on the rider mix. Afterwards we will eat in Georgetown.
Please note During the summer the rides will be self-organizing amongst the easy riders’ members that show up for the ride. More of a meet up format. Please make sure you are familiar with Bike Austin - Waiver and Release of Liability since you are agreeing to these terms if you ride. A leader and sweep will be selected from the group and either mark turns or wait for the entire group at turns. Also make sure to introduce yourself to other riders.
Please reply by Thursday before 8am to austin.easy.riders.bicycling@gmail.com if you are coming on the ride.
Directions to start:
From I-35 take exit #265 north of Georgetown. Turn right as if you were getting on 130 southbound. Stay on frontage road to stop sign. This is County Road 152 (no sign), turn left. Berry Springs Park is on the left in about 1 mile.
Join the Easy Riders for 25 miles along the creek and through the rolling hills around Dripping Springs. Suitable for advanced beginners, who can ride the stated distance above at ... morean average pace close to our 11 mph minimum, older, social riders or experienced riders wanting a leisurely pace. Group will either meet up at turns, or have individuals mark the turns until the sweep arrives depending on the rider mix. Afterwards, a meal at a nearby restaurant.
Please note During the summer the rides will be self-organizing amongst the easy riders’ members that show up for the ride. More of a meet up format. Please make sure you are familiar with Bike Austin - Waiver and Release of Liability since you are agreeing to these terms if you ride. A leader and sweep will be selected from the group and either mark turns or wait for the entire group at turns. Also make sure to introduce yourself to other riders.
Please reply by Thursday before 8am to austin.easy.riders.bicycling@gmail.com if you are coming on the ride.
Directions to start:
Go west on US 290 through Oak Hill to Dripping Springs. Pass the DSISD administration buildings on the right and on the west side of town turn left into Roger Hanks Parkway. You will see a circular drive on your right Lake Lucy Loop- park there.
Join the Easy Riders for a 27.5 mile ride through the rolling countryside around Andice and Florence. Suitable for advanced beginners, who can ride the stated distance above at an ... moreaverage pace close to our 11 mph minimum, older, social riders or experienced riders wanting a leisurely pace. Group will either meet up at turns, or have individuals mark the turns until the sweep arrives depending on the rider mix. Afterwards we eat together at a nearby restaurant.
Please note During the summer the rides will be self-organizing amongst the easy riders’ members that show up for the ride. More of a meet up format. Please make sure you are familiar with Bike Austin - Waiver and Release of Liability since you are agreeing to these terms if you ride. A leader and sweep will be selected from the group and either mark turns or wait for the entire group at turns. Also make sure to introduce yourself to other riders.
Please reply by Thursday before 8am to austin.easy.riders.bicycling@gmail.com if you are coming on the ride.
Directions to the start:
Take 183 North past Hwy. 29 until you come to FM 970. Make a right on FM 970 and drive two miles to the Andice Community Center on the Left and park in the lot.
Join our regular group of Easy Riders in the rolling country around Bertram, through Oatmeal, Burnet and Mohamet. Suitable for advanced beginners, who can ride the stated distance ... moreabove at an average pace close to our 11 mph minimum, older, social riders or experienced riders wanting a leisurely pace. Group will either meet up at turns, or have individuals mark the turns until the sweep arrives depending on the rider mix. Afterwards, we eat together nearby.
Please note During the summer the rides will be self-organizing amongst the easy riders’ members that show up for the ride. More of a meet up format. Please make sure you are familiar with Bike Austin - Waiver and Release of Liability since you are agreeing to these terms if you ride. A leader and sweep will be selected from the group and either mark turns or wait for the entire group at turns. Also make sure to introduce yourself to other riders.
Please reply by Thursday before 8am to austin.easy.riders.bicycling@gmail.com if you are coming on the ride.
Take 183 north to 29, then west to Bertram. Turn left at the Exxon station and park along the iron fence of the little city park at Vaughn and Gabriel
Join the Easy Riders for a 28 mile ride through the rolling countryside between Manor and Elgin. Suitable for advanced beginners, who can ride the stated distance above at an average ... morepace close to our 11 mph minimum, older, social riders or experienced riders wanting a leisurely pace. Group will either meet up at turns, or have individuals mark the turns until the sweep arrives depending on the rider mix. Afterwards we will go to lunch together. Ride start is at New Sweden Church.
Please note During the summer the rides will be self-organizing amongst the easy riders’ members that show up for the ride. More of a meet up format. Please make sure you are familiar with Bike Austin - Waiver and Release of Liability since you are agreeing to these terms if you ride. A leader and sweep will be selected from the group and either mark turns or wait for the entire group at turns. Also make sure to introduce yourself to other riders.
Please reply by Thursday before 8am to austin.easy.riders.bicycling@gmail.com if you are coming on the ride.
Directions to start: From IH35, take 290 East towards Manor. Turn left onto FM 973 and follow it several miles to New Sweden Church Rd. Turn right and park in the church lot.
Join the Easy Riders for a 26 mile out and back near Krause Springs. Suitable for advanced beginners, who can ride the stated distance above at an average pace close to the 11 mph ... moreminimum for the "D" ride category, older, social riders or experienced riders wanting a leisurely pace. Group will either meet up at turns, or have individuals mark the turns until the sweep arrives depending on the rider mix. After the ride, we will go to Opie's Barbecue for lunch.
Please note During the summer the rides will be self-organizing amongst the easy riders’ members that show up for the ride. More of a meet up format. Please make sure you are familiar with Bike Austin - Waiver and Release of Liability since you are agreeing to these terms if you ride. A leader and sweep will be selected from the group and either mark turns or wait for the entire group at turns. Also make sure to introduce yourself to other riders.
Meet at the Spicewood Community Center, 7901 County Road 404 Spicewood, Texas 78669
Please reply by Thursday before 8am to austin.easy.riders.bicycling@ gmail.com if you are coming on the ride.
Take Spur 191 off Hwy. 71 and turn left on to CR 404 across from the entrance to Krause Springs. If Spur 191 still under construction go west of Spur 191 on 71 turn right on CR 408 then right on CR 404
Beginning at Govalle Park in East Austin, we will ride on the new paved two lane bike path to Trails end. The path is gently uphill but crosses under most major streets. Suitable for ... moreadvanced beginners, who can ride the stated distance above at an average pace close to the 11 mpg minimum, older, social riders or experienced riders wanting a leisurely pace. Group will either meet up at turns, or have individuals mark the turns until the sweep arrives depending on the rider mix. We will meet following the ride for lunch.
Join our regular group of Easy Riders in the rolling country around Elgin. Suitable for advanced beginners, who can ride the stated distance above at an average pace close to our 11 ... moremph minimum, older, social riders or experienced riders wanting a leisurely pace. Group will either meet up at turns, or have individuals mark the turns until the sweep arrives depending on the rider mix. Afterwards, we eat together nearby.
Please note During the summer the rides will be self-organizing amongst the easy riders’ members that show up for the ride. More of a meet up format. Please make sure you are familiar with Bike Austin - Waiver and Release of Liability since you are agreeing to these terms if you ride. A leader and sweep will be selected from the group and either mark turns or wait for the entire group at turns. Also make sure to introduce yourself to other riders.
Take 290 E to Elgin. Go left on Hwy 95 N for 0.1 mile and go through traffic light. Turn right at next street (FM 1100 / Main St).
Go a couple hundred yards and turn left into parking lot of Elgin Memorial park just past sport courts.
Level: Novice, Intermediate
If you are planning on riding the 2018 MS150 or any of the other mass rides coming up, you should enjoy our Group Riding Skills class/training rides. These will help you become comfortable ... moreriding for two days with 13,000 of your closest friends…and the emphasis is on close.
We will meet in front of the Caldwell County Courthouse in Lockhart at 110 Main St. You can't miss the tall spires and unique architecture. If you get lost, please call me at 512 897 0070. Clark Shaffer
We will begin the ride with a 30 to 45 minute class covering a variety of aspects relative to safe riding techniques from the start through finish. We will also conduct a short clinic on shifting gears (when and why) as well as hydration, bike fit, fatigue and a few other aspects specific to long, multi-day, long distance events.
To register for this and/or any subsequent training rides tied to this event please go to:
https://bikeaustin.org/civicrm/?page=CiviCRM&q=civicrm/event/info&reset=1&id=419
We will go down the east side of town to McKinney Falls, then come back on the west. Most of the route is on bike lanes and/or quiet streets, but there is some urban riding. There ... moreare several stretches of rolling hills and/or short moderately steep hills. There are no hills very hard in themselves, but the cumulative effect can be grueling for some riders. The average speed will be 13-15 mph, with perhaps a couple of intervals of sustained 18-25 mph. This is a no drop ride and we will regroup at turns and hilltops as necessary. Please arrive 10 minutes early for ride speech and sign in; we leave at 8:00. Ride route may vary somewhat from the linked map depending upon conditions, participants and ride leader mood ;-). Join us for coffee/breakfast at the Flightpath afterwards. Contact Jeff Hufford at jeff_hufford@hotmail or 512-657-9381 with questions. Ride will be cancelled in case of rain or wet streets.
Join us on future Sundays for rides of distances between 26-50.
Level: Novice, Intermediate
If you are planning on riding the 2018 MS150 or any of the other mass rides coming up, you should enjoy our Group Riding Skills class/training rides. These will help you become comfortable ... moreriding for two days with 13,000 of your closest friends…and the emphasis is on close.
We will meet in front of the Caldwell County Courthouse in Lockhart at 110 Main St. You can't miss the tall spires and unique architecture. If you get lost, please call me at 512 897 0070. Clark Shaffer
We will begin the ride with a 30 to 45 minute class covering a variety of aspects relative to safe riding techniques from the start through finish. We will also conduct a short clinic on shifting gears (when and why) as well as hydration, bike fit, fatigue and a few other aspects specific to long, multi-day, long distance events.
To register for this and/or any subsequent training rides tied to this event please go to:
https://bikeaustin.org/civicrm/?page=CiviCRM&q=civicrm/event/info&reset=1&id=419
Level: Intermediate, Advanced
Come join us in this hilly ride to jump start your fabulous Thursday morning before heading to work. We cover hills in Great Hill and Spicewood area navigating mostly through neighbourhood ... morestreets. This is a no-drop ride. However, be prepared to climb.
AVERAGE SPEED: 11 - 13 mph. Don't be fooled with the low speed. This ride is very hilly. We always regroup at the top of the hill.
TERRAIN: Hilly (multiple hills with significant grades)
RIDER LEVEL: Experienced, self-confident riders who are comfortable riding hilly terrain and exposure to some light urban traffic. You can always come and check out first three hills. If you feel this is not for you, you can turn back. First three hills are very close to ride start. If you good with the first three, you can do the rest.
RIDE START ADDRESS: Starbucks @ 9722 Great Hills Trl, Austin, TX 78759
MAP/CUE/RideWithGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/15324628
LUNCH/COFFEE? I will head to work after ride, but you might catch interesting conversation with the rest of the folks at Starbucks.
RIDE LEADER/CONTACT: Sirish Pande 512 850 9791 srpande@gmail.com
OTHER:
Helmets are mandatory on all bike austin rides.
Type: Road, Social, No Drop
Let's get out in the fresh air, with some nice scenery, and get a good work-out. This is another new/old route as we'll be riding a new combination of some previously travelled roads! ... moreWe are officially in "Beat-the-Heat " mode.
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This is the very nice scenic rural ride from northeast Travis County into southwest Williamson County and then through northwest Bastrop County. We'll do a steady "B" pace (14-17 MPH) and re-group at all major turns. We'll travel on some quiet country roads passing a working Donkey Farm ( we'll stop and visit "Dudley" and his friends) and ride by the 8 Point Ranch, home to many exotic animals (Zebra, Antelope, Deer, Buffalo, Elk, etc.). We'll only be doing 1530 ft. of climbing per RIDEwithGPS, but we'll be riding on some "vintage" Williamson & Bastrop county "chip-seal" roads---so air-up your tires accordingly!!
There are 2 possible store stops: 1) at 26 miles in Coupland and, 2) at 45 miles at Doc's Country Store corner of County Line Rd. & US 290.
Note I: I do not have maps, but Q-sheets will be provided and the RidewithGPS route map is attached for electronic downloading.
Note II: Helmets are required on all Bike Austin rides.
Note III: Please come, with you and your equipment ready to do 61 miles, in time for a 7:20 AM riders meeting so we can roll promptly at 7:30 AM.
If you are not familiar with our ride catagories; please see the following 2 sights to insure you are matched for this ride:
http://www.austincycling.org/self_paced_and_hosted
http://www.austincycling.org/hosted_ride_descriptors
We'll start and end at the "Good Luck Grill". (There ar NO restroom facilities at the ride start--closest are at the new Chevron Store, 3/4 mile south on FM 973) It is located at 14605 North FM 973; that is 1.8 miles north of US 290. Go east out of Manor on US 290. Turn left (north) on FM 973 for approx. 1.8 miles, the Good Luck Grill is on the right (east). Please use the parking lot area closest to the road---away from the restaurant.
All are invited for conversation and lunch afterwards at the "Grill"---they have a very nice veranda (that's "back porch" in plain talk).
Please check this posting ride day morning for any possible weather cancellation.
Tom Via 512-913-4920.
Type: Road, Social, No Drop
Note the EARLY start time to "BEAT-the-HEAT" . It's that time of the month!!! Come ride with Mark Perkins as he completes a century ride for the 102nd consecutive month!!! Picking ... morethis Saturday, 6-2-2018, because it looks like one of our better "good" weather days, early in June, to do this longer ride---sunny, good temps., & moderate winds!
A scenic ride starting at Lake Pflugerville, heading east and north into Granger before continuing east and crossing the scenic Granger Dam. We then ride south into Trall, continuing south we'll ride by the Lawrence Chapel & Cemetery heading into Elgin, before going west (staying north of Manor) back to our starting location. We'll have only 2590 ft. of climbing (per RIDEwithGPS). We have choices of 5 store stops---@ 22, 30, 48, 78, & 86 miles.
NOTE I: With this posting: I'm also included a "sister" half-century (50.2 miles) ride--The Lake Pflugerville Half Century I--(CW)---to start out and ride the first 22 miles with those riding this century distance. Please know this Half Century ride will NOT be hosted---you'll be doing a "self paced" ride with the Q-sheets and the RIDEwitGPS electronic download, after the 24 mile mark!
NOTE II: I don't have maps of these courses, but Q-sheets (for the Century & Half Century routes) will be available and the RideWithGPS version of both routes are attached for electronic downloading.
NOTE III: Helmets are required on all Bike Austin rides.
NOTE IV: We'll be riding on some "vintage" Travis, Williamson, & Bastrop County "chip-seal" roads----inflate your tires accordingly!!
NOTE V: It is imperative that you arrive with you and your bike ready to ride 101 miles in time for a 6:20 AM ride start briefing and a PROMPT roll-out at 6:30 AM. It will be a long hot day in the saddle!
If you are not familiar with our ride catagories; please see the following 2 sights to insure you are matched for this ride:
http://www.austincycling.org/self_paced_and_hosted
http://www.austincycling.org/hosted_ride_descriptors
Starting from the "North" parking lot of Lake Pflugerville at 18216 Weiss Ln., east of Pflugerville.
Please check this sight ride day morning for possible weather cancellation.
Tom Via 512-913-4920
Level: Intermediate, Advanced
RIDE NAME AND DISTANCE: Volente Popsicle; 41 miles. DATE/TIME: Thursday June 7th @ 7:30 am RIDE LEADER/CONTACT: William Hudson. 210-387-7340. WilliamPedalsOn@gmail.com... more
DESCRIPTION: Urban streets at the beginning and end but the middle is the really pretty Volente Loop that goes down to Lake Travis (with all our rain this year, it really does exist). We do this counter-clockwise which is the easier option.
AVERAGE SPEED: 15 to 17 mph. A guide only; actual pace depends on the group and to maintain this average, there will be some significantly faster stretches.
TERRAIN: Flat to rolling with one “real” hill + a couple of Walnuts.
RIDE START ADDRESS AND url: Starbucks @ the Arboretum. 9722 Great Hills Trail #380, Austin, TX 78759. https://goo.gl/maps/6nW5iH3XgFq Please try not to impede commercial business parking.
MAP/CUE/RideWithGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13420372
LUNCH/COFFEE? Coffee and conversation at Starbucks after the ride.
OTHER:
· Helmets are mandatory on all my rides.
· Ride will be “no drop” but only assuming riders have properly matched themselves to the ride description, average speed and terrain.
· Please arrive early enough to prepare yourself + bike, have the 5-minute safety briefing to be ready for an on-time departure.
· In case of inclement weather, check this web site and/or my emails early on the morning of the ride.
Let's beat the heat. Ride start from Berry Spings Park outside of Georgetown. A slightly modified verision with a trek up Gooseneck road. Meet in the back, past the entrance to the ... morecampground near the pavillions and restrooms. Route passes through greater Walburg, New Corn Hill and downtown Schwertner on our way to Bartlett. We'll pass by the Barlett State Jail on our way through the Opossum Creek watershed and back to Berry Springs. This is a flat route with quiet roads and a lot of sky. It includes some classic Texas chip seal, so air your tires accordingly.
Helmets required. Safety briefing at 6:55 AM, the ride departs at 7:00AM. Public rest rooms and parking is available near the pavilions, in the back past the campground.
The ride goes out through the east side of town and includes parts of Wickersham and Oltorf. The return will take us through downtown. There will be a store stop in Creedmoor. Average ... morespeed for the whole ride will be 13-15 mph, but speeds on flats and straightaways may be faster. This is a no-drop ride and we will regroup at turns and hills as necessary.
Parking is available north of 51st St on Duval and on the sidestreets around Duval. Please don't park at the Peddler and Flight Path nor the alley behind them.
Riders should bring helmets, water bottles, and a spare tube. Please leave headphones at home. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the ride for sign in and ride advisory. We will have coffee and conversation after the ride at the Flight Path Coffeehouse. Note that we will cancel the ride in case of rain or wet roads. Ride status will be updated by 7 a.m. Please refresh your browser to make sure the ride is on before leaving home.
Ride leader: Jeff Hufford - jeff_hufford@hotmail.com or text 512-657-9381
Type: Road, Social, No Drop
A relatively new 57 mile Liberty Hill ride!! We start/end from Tejas Park/Camp, on the North Fork San Gabriel River---north & east of the Ronald Reagan-TX 29 intersection on CR ... more258 (see start location map attached), and ride southwest thru Liberty Hill, before turning north to Bertram. We'll then head northeast going thru Mahomet before turning southeast to ride thru Andice on our way back to the Tejas Park/Camp. We'll be pedaling on some familiar roads, but also on some new roads for many of us---we will have mostly quiet, good surface, Central Texas roads. We climb just under 2200 ft. on this route--per RIDEwithGPS--most of the climbing in the first 30 miles of the ride. We'll have store stops at 24 (Bertam) and 47 (Andice) miles. For summer rides --- on the HOT days (Maybe in June or LATE April??)---plan to cool-off by sitting in the San Gabriel River at rides end!
NOTE I: Helmets are required on all Bike Austin rides.
NOTE II: I do not have maps; but Q-sheets will be provided. The RIDEwithGPS version is attached below for electronic downloading.
Starting Point: Tejas Park/Camp---see map/address attached below. Public rest room facilities are at the start site.
Please arrive, with you and your equipment ready to ride 57 miles, in time to sign-in prior to the starters meeting at 6:50 AM; for a prompt roll-out at 7:00 AM.
This is a hosted "B" pace ride. If you are not familiar with our ride categories, please check these two sites to ensure you can match yourself to the ride:
http://www.austincycling.org/self_paced_and_hosted
http://www.austincycling.org/hosted_ride_descriptor
After the ride: Lunch/Coffee? All are invited.
Check this posting the ride day morning in case of a weather cancellation.
Tom Via 512-913-4920
Well, my birthday is actually on Saturday this year, so I'll celebrate (again) by riding a mile for every year. Usual course to San Marcos with a revised return route on Bradshaw Road ... moreto avoid a bad intersection and add the right number of miles. Mellow pace, and get-together afterwards at Mozart's Coffee. Rest/fuel stops at Buda, at the San Marcos turnaround, and Buda again on the return.
Note that we actually meet at the uphill parking lot across from Mozart's Coffee. Look for our landmark, the old white boat.
Ride rollout at 7 AM, please arrive by 6:45 for safety announcement and introductions.
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