69/70 Miles for 69/70 Years "OLD GEEZER'S" Birthday Ride II --- (CW): (NOTE the Starting Location!!)

Type
Road, Social, 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
Expected Turnout
15 - 50 riders
Distance
69 - 70
 miles
Average Speed
14 - 16
 mph
Terrain
Mostly flat
Date
Saturday, 4 Nov, 2017
Time
8:00 AM
Tom V
Response rate: 
39%
Response time:
44 minutes
Status:
Please Note the "slightly revised" NEW ROUTE -- Attached
Description
ATTENTION----Delaying this ride for better recovery timing!---Tell you what---We are going to make it a BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION ride for ALL those who do this ride!!!  Heck; we will all be "old geezers" someday!!
OK-OK, it is time for a nice group ride to celebrate the birthday's of several "old geezers" you may have done a little riding with over the last few years!  We MAY even have some cake to share with all after the ride!  It should be a nice, easy "social" ride; as we don't want to leave any  "old geezers" in the dust!!

A quiet, (mostly country roads) ride thru northeast Travis, southeast Williamson, & northwest Bastrop Counties.  We'll pedal by Taylor's Murphy Park & Lake, thru "bustling" Thrall, by the historic Lawrence Chapel, by the scenic 8 Point Ranch (home to many exotic animals), by the Dream Time Animal Sanctuary, and finally pedal home by the quiet New Sweden Lutheran Church Cemetery!  We'll be on many quiet country roads for this flat (only 1715 ft. of climbing--per RidewithGPS).  We'll have STORE STOPS at 25 miles (the Food Market in Thrall) and at 53 miles (Doc's Country Store at County Line Rd. & US 290).

Note the starting location!!   We will start from Richland Hall on Cameron Rd., about half way between Stager Lane and Cele Rd., on the west side of the road, next to the Travis County Fire Dept. Training Center.  There is an "outhouse" at the starting location, but to be safe, you may want to bring your own TP!! (see the starting location map below)  Be sure and park as far SOUTH (away from the Hall) in the parking lot as possible since  there may be an "event" at Richland Hall later this morning--Thanks.

NOTE I:  Helmuts are required on all Bike Austin rides.

NOTE II:  I don't have maps, but Q-sheets will be available and the RidewithGPS version is attached for electronic downloading.

NOTE III:  Please arrive with you and your bike ready to ride 70 miles for a 7:50 AM ride start meeting for a PROMPT roll-out at 8:00 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


Please check this sight, the morning of the ride, for any possible ride cancellation!

Tom Via   512-913-4920
 
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
70 Miles for 70 Years -- "Old Geezer's" Birthday Ride -- (CW)
Description
Slightly Revised "Old Geezer's" Birthday Ride Route -- (CW)
 
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