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Level: Intermediate, Advanced
RIDE NAME AND DISTANCE: Northwest Flatlands; (Arboretum start); 40 miles DATE/TIME: Tuesday 21st February; 7:30 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/18977559
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.
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.
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: Devils Backbone; 54 miles. DATE/TIME: Saturday 11th November; 8:30 am. RIDE LEADER/CONTACT: William Hudson; 210-387-7340; WilliamPedalsOn@gmail.com... more
DESCRIPTION: One of Texas’ classic rides. A lollypop shape with the “stick” being the famous River Road. Then take-in the view from the Canyon Lake Dam before climbing the Devil’s Backbone …. a hill whose bark is way worse than its bite.
AVERAGE SPEED: 15 - 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 for River Road out-and-back; moderately hilly in-between.
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 & url: Gruene public parking lot. 1616 Hunter Rd., New Braunfels, TX. https://goo.gl/maps/kxiKoZUoMdM2
MAP/CUE/RideWithGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/16412763 or http://www.austincycling.org/sites/default/files/ridemaps/devils_backbone_cuesheet.pdf
LUNCH/COFFEE? Absolutely; lunch at one of Gruene’s many cafés/restaurants.
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.
Level: Novice, Intermediate
Approximately 2-hour hike on Barton Creek greenbelt. No helmet, no cleats, just sturdy shoes. Cool, shady. Rocky and root-y. Great load-bearing exercise, and great company!
Level: Intermediate, Advanced
RIDE NAME AND DISTANCE: Jones Hill Climb; 45 miles DATE/TIME: Tuesday 10th January; 8 am. RIDE LEADER/CONTACT: William Hudson; 210-387-7340; WilliamPedalsOn@gmail.com... more
DESCRIPTION: Relatively easy 45 mile ride to the east and south of Lake Pflugerville; one store stop.
AVERAGE SPEED: 15 - 17 mph. A guide only; actual pace depends on the group and to maintain this average, there will be some significantly faster stretches.
TERRAIN: Predominantly downhill towards Littig via New Sweden and then some climbing on the way back to Manor
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 & url: Lake Pflugerville Park, 18216 Weiss Ln, Pflugerville, TX 78660. https://goo.gl/maps/zsUbWVQJLo12
MAP/CUE/RideWithGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/18423905
LUNCH/COFFEE? Maybe a quick coffee at Starbucks afterwards.
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.
Type: Road, Social, No Drop
Level: Intermediate, Advanced
RIDE NAME AND DISTANCE: Rosedale Rendezvous (II); 35 miles DATE/TIME: Saturday 17th March @ 7:45 am. RIDE LEADER/CONTACT: William Hudson; 210-387-7340; WilliamPedalsOn@gmail.com... more
DESCRIPTION: A cool inner city loop that goes to from Rosedale to St. Edwardss and back thru’ Old West Austin, stopping at the Brentwood Social Club on the return.
AVERAGE SPEED: 13 - 15 mph. A guide only; actual pace depends on the group and to maintain this average, there will be some significantly faster stretches.
TERRAIN: Moderate to hilly.
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 & url: 2511 Great Oaks Parkway, Austin, 78756 (private residence). https://goo.gl/maps/pGno6ihNAKm
MAP/CUE/RideWithGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/18404689
LUNCH/COFFEE? Coffee/tea/snack at the wonderful Brentwood Social Club.
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.
HERE WE GO AGAIN------ Lets enjoy the forecasted warmer & sunny weather by riding along with Mark Perkins as he completes a century ride for the 85th consecutive month!! We'll ... morejoin Mark, to give him support (we would like to think he needs!), as he does another month's century ride!! This is a slight variation of the Blue Goose Century ride Jeff developed; the one ridden in November, 2015. We'll be riding in northeast Travis County & southeast Williamson County---north & south (back & forth--kind of), from Coupland to just south of Manor, on various different quiet country roads. We'll have some "vintage" chip-seal roads---so air up your tires accordingly. There are 4 possible STORE STOPS at 29, 51, 68, & 81 miles. We'll have only 2850 ft. of climbing (per RIDEwithGPS).
Going to try a new starting location (just 2 miles north, of the old starting point, on Harris Branch Pkwy.) for this century ride--see the new route map attached below.
Note I: Please make a purchase IF you use the Valero's rest room facilities before/after the ride.
Note II: Helmets are required on all Bike Austin rides.
Note III: I don't have maps, but Q-sheets will be provided. The RIDEwithGPS version is attached below for electronic downloading.
NEW Starting Point: The Valero Gas Station/Convenience Store at the corner of Parmer Lane and Harris Branch Pkwy. See the starting point location map below. PLEASE park at the ends of the Valero building (north & south)---PLEASE DO NOT BLOCK the gas pumps or the front doors of the store. And note; there is no parking in the REAR of the store.
Please arrive, with you and your equipment ready to ride 105 miles, in time to sign-in prior to the starters meeting at 7:50 AM; for a prompt roll-out at 8:00 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
Check this posting the ride day morning in case of a weather cancellation.
Tom Via 512-913-4920
Type: Road, Family Friendly
Level: Novice, Intermediate, Advanced
Bike Austin invites you to the 44th Annual Easter Hill Country Tour (EHCT) in the beautiful hill country of Kerrville, Texas. Experience the charm and hospitality of the Texas Hill ... moreCountry and three days of the best riding Texas has to offer along with plenty of fun and activities for the whole family!
Enjoy quiet, well-paved roads, fully-stocked rest stops and panoramic scenery that have made the EHCT one of the premier cycling events in Texas with routes suitable for everyone, from novices to experienced riders.
We have partnered with the Kerrville Chamber of Commerce and they invite everyone who is not riding to join them at EasterFest (http://www.kerrvilletx.com/pages/EasterFestival)! Details to come...
Come one, come all to for a weekend of fun!
Easter Hill Country Tour main page: (http://ehct.com/register.php)
Volunteer opportunities: (http://tinyurl.com/hogdwzf)
Early-bird registration will be $50 until 11:59 PM on February 28, 2017. Registration is by participant (each of whom will sign a waiver) and so we regret that no discount for tandem riders can be offered.
After Early-bird, registration prices are as follows:
$55 - March 1 - March 31 11:59PM
$60 - April 1 - 13 11:59PM
$70 - April 14 - 16
Level: Intermediate, Advanced
Time to do Jeff Gigliotti's 100-miler epic ride. FRIDAY March 3, 2016 - Ride leader Bo Lora March's opportunity to earn your Strava Grand Fondo badge and rack up another century.... more
This is a great ride that takes us out of East Austin into the quiet roads between Lockhart and Martindale
Start location: McDonald's off Ben White @ Burleson
NOTES:
Helmets are required on all Bike Austin rides.
Q-sheets for the planned route are downloadable from the Ride with GPS
Be sure to check this post on ride day to confirm status.
Please arrive, and be ready to ride 100+ miles, in time for a 7:20 AM riders meeting so we can roll from McDonalds promptly at 7:30 AM.
Level: Intermediate, Advanced
Pedernales Pedal: 49 mile RIDE NAME AND DISTANCE: Pedernales Pedal: 49 mile (also 30 and 63 mile options) DATE/TIME: Sunday 1st January 2017; 9:00 am. ... more
RIDE LEADER/CONTACT: William Hudson; 210-387-7340; WilliamPedalsOn@gmail.com
DESCRIPTION: Pretty ride to Johnson City and back via Bell Springs. Low traffic. Most of the sharp hills are towards the end.
AVERAGE SPEED: 15 - 17 mph. A guide only; actual pace depends on the group and to maintain this average, there may be some faster stretches.
TERRAIN: Hilly but not crazy.
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: Lake Lucy Loop, Dripping Springs, TX 78620 (off Roger Hanks Pkwy.); one mile east of RR12 in Dripping Springs. https://goo.gl/maps/jbfVdy1J4y92
MAP/CUE/RideWithGPS: Map is here: http://www.austincycling.org/sites/default/files/ridemaps/pedernales_pedal_2015_-_new.pdf
RWGPS is here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/18264913
LUNCH/COFFEE?
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.
This metric century will start and end at Pour House on Jollyville Rd so we can all look forward to enjoying food & beer after the ride.... more
The group departs northbound on Jollyville and heads through Wells Branch, Pflugerville, Cele, New Sweden, Manda on the way to our store stop in Elgin at mile 34. After a 20 minute rest stop for we'll return to Pour House via Littig and Manor.
This will be a hosted no-drop ride for everyone ready to ride a straight-up "B" pace - 16-17mph average speed. Understand that we'll often ride straight flat stretches over 20mph in order to maintain that 16-17mph overall average speed.
Please meet at 745am to get set up and say hello to your fellow riders. We'll depart promptly at 8am.
I rode out to Tom's Hutto ride without checking so here I am. Either I ride home or do this. So I'm doing it. If anyone wants to join me call or text me and I'll wait for you. 512-934-0290.... more
https://rides.bikeaustin.org/HUTTOELGINCELE-LOOPCW/
Type: Road, Social, No Drop
These are good Hutto South wind rides! We are in "Beat-the-Heat" mode for the warmer weather: thus the early (7:00 AM) starting time.... more
We'll visit "Dud the Donkey", her new baby, & their friends at 23 miles into the ride: so bring some good donkey treats (carrots)!
This will be a 46 mile route. We have our brief visit with "Dud", the new babies, & friends.
Then join us for onr of these new/old routes in the relatively flat expanses of Central Texas. This is a good south wind ride. We'll ride through the quiet farm/ranch lands of southeast Williamson County and northeast Travis county.. We'll travel on some quiet country roads (some are "vintage" chip seal and a little bumpy---air up your ties accordingly!) doing a steady "B" paced (15-16 mph) no-drop ride, with re-grouping as needed at the next turn.
We'll go east out of Hutto, then south by the donkey farm before wandering into Elgin, then turning west & north on our way back into Hutto. With the expected warming weather, we'll have our store stop: in Coupland at 28 miles, for the 46 mile route. Total climbing is under 1280 ft. (46 mile route), per RIDEwithGPS for these routes.
NOTE I: I do not have maps; but Q-sheets will be available for both routes, and the RIDEwithGPS links are provided here for downloading.
NOTE II: Helmets are required on ALL Bike Austin rides.
Come with your equipment ready to ride 46, in time to get signed-in and participate in the starter's meeting at 6:50 AM, for a prompt roll-out at 7:00 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
For all those interested (all are invited), we'll have coffee, conversation, and/or lunch (or just some delicious fresh homemade pie) afterwards at Hutto's "Notorious" Texan Cafe. Try one of their blue plate specials.
Meet at Hutto's Fritz Park on the NE side of Hutto. From Hwy 79 in Hutto go north 0.25 miles on FM 1660 and turn right onto E. Live Oak St. Drive 0.2 miles and turn left into the parking lot (ride start map location attached). Rest Rooms are open/available at Fritz Park.
Check this posting ride day morning in case of a weather cancellation.
Tom Via 512-913-4920
Join us for a ride out into the countryside around Manor. We travel mostly on rural roads, with some easy urban riding getting into and out of town. Terrain is rolling farmland, with ... moreone or two short steep hills. The average speed will be 13-15 mph, but on flat straight-a-ways there may be some sustained stretches of 15-20 mph. This is a no drop ride and we will regroup at turns and hilltops as necessary. Distance may vary by a mile or two depending on how much we decide to use the Walnut Creek Bike Trail.
Riders should bring helmets, water, spare tube, and identification. Please leave headphones, earbuds and boom boxes at home.
Parking is available north of 51st on Duval and on side streets around the Peddler. Please don't park in the alley behind the Peddler and The Flight Path Coffee House.
We will leave promptly at 7:30. Please arrive at least 10 minutes early for sign in and ride orientation.
Coffee and conversation at the Flight Path after the ride.
Contact joel.morgan@sbcglobal.net
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
Start off the new year - 2019 - with a fun/social ride to recover from your New Years eve Party--? We'll be in east & north Williamson County on some quiet farm/ranch roads. Although ... morethe roads may be quiet; some are "vintage" chip seal and a little bumpy---air up your ties accordingly! Expect to ride a steady "B" pace (14-16 mph), no-drop ride, with re-grouping as needed at the next turn.
We'll have 1 store stop, in Circleville, at 24 miles. Total climbing is only 1100 ft. (per RIDEwithGPS)
NOTE I: I do not have maps of this route, but good Q-sheets will be provided and the RIDEwithGPS link is provided here for downloading.
NOTE II: Helmets are required on ALL Bike Austin rides.
Come with you & your equipment ready to ride 50 miles, in time to get signed-in and participate in the starter's meeting at 11:20 AM, for a prompt roll-out at 11:30 AM. Let's all hope for some nice warm wind-free new year weather!
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
Meet at Lake Pflugerville's North parking lot (ride start map location attached).
Rest Rooms are open/available.
Check this posting ride day morning in case of a weather cancellation.
Tom Via 512-913-4920
Join us for a MEMORIAL DAY ride that goes west and northwest from the Peddler to Anderson Mill and back (unless you are going on to Alaska). There will be an optional extension for ... morefolks who want to ride 40 miles. This route includes some urban riding, but most of the ride is in bike lanes or on quiet shady neighborhood streets. The ride has several short steep hills that may challenge riders unused to hills. This is a no drop ride and we will regroup at corners and hilltops as necessary.
Average speed will be 13-15 mph, but the group may go faster on flat straightaways. This is a no-drop ride and we will regroup on hills and turns as necessary.
Parking is available north of 51st on Duval and on the side streets around Duval. Please don't park in the alley behind the Peddler and Flight Path Coffeehouse.
Please arrive at least 10 minutes early for sign-in and route briefing. We will leave promptly at 8:00. Ride leader: Fran Gale, cell, 512 431-2631 and email frangale226@gmail.com
Coffee and conversation afterwards at the Flight Path.
Helmets are required on Peddler Bike Austin rides and riders should bring water, emergency identification, and a spare tube. Please leave headphones and earbuds at home.
Type: Road, Social, No Drop
For the Tuesday "Walnuts" ride---I believe William is "under the weather". Not an Arboretum start, but a "little" closer to an in-town ride start? We haven't done this ride in a while!... more
Going to try a new starting location (just 2 miles north, of the old starting point, on Harris Branch Pkwy.) for an "established" Walnuts ride for Bike Austin. (See the new route map attached below.) We'll be riding in northeast Travis County & southeast Williamson County. We'll have some "vintage" chip-seal roads---so air up your tires accordingly. The store stop is the Doc's Country Store at County Line Road & US 290---29 miles. We'll have only 1289 ft. of climbing (per RIDEwithGPS).
Note I: Please make a purchase IF you use the Valero's rest room facilities before/after the ride.
Note II: Helmets are required on all Bike Austin rides.
Note III: I don't have maps, but Q-sheets will be provided. The RIDEwithGPS version is attached below for electronic downloading.
NEW Starting Point: The Valero Gas Station/Convenience Store at the corner of Parmer Lane and Harris Branch Pkwy. See the starting point location map below. PLEASE park at the ends of the Valero building (north & south)---PLEASE DO NOT block the gas pumps or the front doors of the store. And NOTE: We now have permission to park in the store REAR----in the marked unloading zone!!!
Please arrive, with you and your equipment ready to ride 52 miles, in time to sign-in prior to the starters meeting at 8:50 AM; for a prompt roll-out at 9:00 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
Check this posting the ride day morning in case of a weather cancellation.
Tom Via 512-913-4920
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